TOP 5 freestanding dishwashers 60 cm wide for a budget of $450

A freestanding dishwasher from the Candy brand allows you to wash 13 sets of dishes at a time. Such capacity, as a rule, is enough even for large families and those who often organize feasts at home with a wide circle of friends. The dimensions of the case are quite standard (84.5x60x60 cm), and the removable top cover will allow you to further reduce the height of the device by 3 cm (for placement under the kitchen countertop).

The large working chamber does not make the Candy Brava HCF 3C7LFW noisy (up to 47 dB, which is an average value) or not economical. For example, a dishwasher uses about 10 liters of water per cycle. And energy consumption deserves only flattering words, because its class corresponds to the rating A+++.

The dishwasher provides 5 wash cycles. The main program should be a universal (daily) one that copes with typical pollution. There is also a pre-rinse, intensive and economy cycle. Separately, it should be said about the quick Zoom program, which lasts only 49 minutes, but includes a drying stage. By the way, if you wish, you can speed up any other cycle, for which the Express function is offered (reduces the drying time).

In addition to delaying the start by 9, 6 or 3 hours, there are other interesting options. Thus, automatic opening of the Smart Door has been implemented, designed to improve the quality of condensation drying due to natural ventilation. And the Addish function comes in handy when you need to stop a cycle that has started and add forgotten plates or other utensils.

Push-button switches with indicators are located at the top of the door. And since they are easily accessible even to small, curious children, there is also a control lock.

Built-in Wi-Fi+Bluetooth wireless communication modules make it possible to control the dishwasher remotely. The proprietary simply-Fi application duplicates the button panel and provides additional useful information, including cleaning tips and statistical information on the operation of the device.

The disadvantages include not the most stable operation of the application, but for its affordable price, the Candy Brava HCF 3C7LFW is a 60 cm wide dishwasher worth considering.

The Whirlpool brand dishwasher introduced in 2021 is notable not only for its increased capacity up to 14 place settings, but also for its rich set of programs. There are eight of them in total, and the most popular one should be the 6th Sense cycle. This is an automatic program, where the temperature and washing time are set by the sensors and probes of the device.

Whirlpool WRFC 3C26 also provides two quick cycles: 30 minutes (without drying) and 85 minutes (with condensation drying). To reduce noise, a night program is available (should be quieter than the default setting of 46 dB), plus an intensive and delicate wash is available.

The working chamber of the dishwasher is characterized by a traditional layout: two baskets, including a height-adjustable upper one. We didn’t forget about the cutlery box. It is not necessary to wait until there are enough dishes for all of them, because the MultiZone mode is supported - half load with the ability for the user to set the washing basket.

During the drying stage, the Whirlpool WRFC 3C26 uses the NaturalDry system by default: the dishwasher door opens to remove residual moisture due to the natural movement of air in the chamber.

The model is characterized by low energy consumption ( rated E according to the new marking, which is similar to class A++) and consumes about 10 liters per wash cycle.

Whirlpool WRFC 3C26 is a dishwasher with a good balance between price, quality and functionality.

The silver-colored dishwasher manufactured by Gorenje is positioned as an extra-capacious SpaceDeluxe model. With a standard height and width (85 and 60 cm, respectively), it has a slightly reduced depth (58 rather than 60 cm), but is still ready to wash 14 sets of dishes at a time.

Partly, this maximum load of the Gorenje GS620E10S is due to the presence of a separate pull-out compartment for cutlery, which essentially acts as the third basket of the washing chamber. It frees up more space in the main space for plates, cups and larger utensils.

There is also a similar dishwasher on sale in white - GS620E10W.

The device supports 5 programs and 4 washing temperature modes (from 35 to 65 °C). There is a daily, economical, intensive and fast cycle. And if you need to “accumulate” a full load of dishes, then the soaking (pre-rinsing) program will come in handy. It will not allow dirt to dry. But it’s not at all necessary to collect “whole mountains” of dirty dishes, pots and pans, because half loads are also offered.

Gorenje GS620E10S will not only eliminate the washing routine, but will also reduce water consumption: over a year of regular use, about 3000 liters will “leak”, that is, only 11 liters per cycle. Energy consumption indicators are also at a good level: class A++ (E according to the new marking) with 95 kWh for 100 washes.

The dishwasher operates with moderate noise (up to 47 dB), must not allow water to leak (full AquaStop system), can be connected to hot water supply.

The model is equipped with a push-button control panel with informative indicators. Here it is easy to select a cycle or extra options, monitor the presence of salt or rinse aid. The only downside is the lack of delayed launch, which is typical for most competitors. Otherwise, the Gorenje GS620E10S is a good representative of the mid-price segment of freestanding dishwashers.

The Bosch floor-standing dishwasher has joined the brand's Serie 4 family, which includes middle-class models. Bonuses for equipping the device include the presence of a ServoSchloss driver, AntiFingerprint coating on the front surfaces of the case (designed to protect against fingerprints), as well as an informative LED display. It complements the rotary program selector, makes it easy to set the delay timer (up to 24 hours), and also counts down the time until the end of the wash.

Bosch SMS 43D08ME received a reliable EcoSilence Drive inverter motor. And another confirmation of the durability of the device is the manufacturer’s 10-year warranty against through corrosion. It extends to a working chamber that can accommodate 12 place settings.

Dishwasher users have 4 programs available. This is a fast, economical, intensive and daily wash. The latter should be the most used, since in it the water temperature reaches 65 ° C, and the total duration (including the drying stage) does not exceed 55 minutes.

There are also useful options available. To ensure high-quality hygienic processing, the HygienePlus function is offered. It increases the washing temperature, which will allow disinfection of dishes: relevant for baby bottles and/or cutting boards. Also, you don’t have to wait for large accumulations of dishes to wash, because there is a half load. It partly compensates for the lack of a pre-rinse program, although some users will still miss it.

The model includes two VarioFlex dish baskets with a RackMatic adjustment system: the height of the upper basket is adjustable in height within a range of 5 cm. It should also be said that it is not too noisy (up to 48 dB) and very economical operation (up to 12 liters per cycle, energy consumption class A+) .

A minor drawback is the absence of a sound signal for the end of the wash, but this is compensated for by the information screen. In any case, the Bosch SMS 43D08ME is a well-balanced dishwasher with useful options from a renowned brand.

Dishwashers of the Swedish Electrolux breed are included in the premium niche of household appliances. Maximum efficiency when washing dishes is provided by the ESF 9552 LOX model.

The equipment of the machine includes a push-button control panel with an information screen “at the head of the table”. Its main purpose is to display the estimated time until the end of the wash and set a delay start timer. Also, by tapping on the buttons, one of the 6 available programs is set: “Auto 45-70 °C”, “ECO 50 °C”, “Intensive 70 °C”, “Fast 60 °C”, “Delicate 45 °C” and "Pre-rinse". In a separate procedure, the user has the right to launch the HygienePlus hygienic high-temperature treatment mode.

The cleanliness sensor inside the machine determines the degree of water contamination and automatically adjusts its consumption. The XtraDry function guarantees high-quality and fast drying. By the way, at the end of the dishwashing cycle, the model opens the door slightly (about 10 cm), which prevents possible condensation and maintains the impeccable appearance of the dishes. In the naming technology of the Swedish brand, this device is called AirDry.

The energy efficiency class of the dishwasher is marked with the A+ stamp. On average, the model consumes 295 kW of electricity per year. The height of the upper FlexiLift basket can be adjusted in the “insides” of the machine, thanks to which oversized dishes can easily be placed down. Electrolux ESF 9552 LOX leaves a very positive impression after a close acquaintance, supported by the high-quality output result and the high reliability of the dishwasher.