5 dishwashers that save space and resources

Indesit DSG 051 white

The energy consumption class of this dishwasher is A. The volume of water that the machine consumes at a time is 10 liters. This is a good indicator. The manufacturer says the electricity consumption is at the level of 1.02 kW.

The Indesit DSG 051 has five automatic washing programs. "Daily washing" is designed for heavily soiled dishes and is well suited for daily washing at 60 ° for 140 minutes.

The Eco programme, according to the manufacturer, helps to save water and electricity. "Fast washing in 35 minutes" solves the problem of dirty dishes in half an hour at 45°. However, the dishes should not be too dirty — so, cups and plates from under low-fat food. But for heavily soiled dishes — including baking sheets, pans and pots — there is an "Intensive washing" programme.

Since the dishwasher can wash up to 10 sets of dishes at a time (in fact, this means not only forks, spoons and plates with cups, but also large-sized dishes), it is more convenient and economical to load the machine to the maximum. So that there is no hard-to-remove, curling dirt on the accumulating dishes, it is worth using the "Soaking" programme. It will also get rid of unpleasant odours.

Another plus is the dual security system consisting of a water metre and a pressure sensor, which are always on. It is impossible to exceed the amount of water being poured, if the system detects a "preponderance", the operation of the machine will be interrupted, and the water will be drained. The same system controls the dosage of detergent, an excess of which can cause water leakage.

Drying of dishes is condensation, corresponds to class A — that is, dishes dry naturally, evaporating water from their surface. The noise level is 53 dB, which is similar to the sound of a washing machine. There are indicators of the presence of salt and rinse aid, the ability to use special tablets for washing.

Reviews of users of online stores about this model are mostly very positive. Some buyers talk about ease of operation, others praise the "35" programme, specifying that the car is perfect for a family of four.

Electrolux ESF 9421 LOW white

The next position in our rating belongs to a small-sized dishwasher of the Austrian brand. This is a stand-alone model that is able to wash 9 sets of dishes at a time, while using 9.5 liters of water. Energy consumption class — A, as well as the level of efficiency of washing and drying. The noise level is less than that of the previous model — only 49 dB.

There are five automatic washing programs and three temperature modes. Fast washing is designed for not too dirty dishes, it can be used every day. It requires minimal consumption of both water and electricity. For pans and pots, you need to choose the "Intensive" mode — here the water temperature is higher and the washing time is longer. There is a pre-rinsing mode that is already familiar to us, which removes unpleasant odours. Two more programs — "Standard 65°" and "Standardplus 65°" differ only in washing time — the first one has less.

The start time can be set at will, postponing this event up to three hours from the moment of loading. Electrolux ESF 9421 is protected from leaks. In the event of an accident, the water in the car will stop flowing, and the one that already exists will be drained.

Special indicators indicate the need to add salt or detergent. The set provides a special basket for cutlery, a folding shelf for cups and a non-removable shelf for plates are installed in the machine itself.

Hotpoint-Ariston LSF 935 white

The capabilities of this dishwasher come from Poland are a level higher. The energy consumption, washing and drying classes are similar to those of the previous models — A, but the energy consumption is less — the manufacturer claims a figure of 0.92 kW/h. For 10 sets of dishes, 9 liters of water will be consumed, while the noise level will be 44 dB — this is much less than that of a conventional washing machine.

There are nine pre-installed automatic washing programs here. Some of them are already familiar to us, for example, the economy mode "Eco", "Standard", "Soaking" and "Fast". However, the latter has a slightly shorter washing time — 25 minutes instead of the standard 35. Of course, this is a big plus of the device. There are also special programs: "Gentle handling" for fragile dishes (crystal, glass, earthenware), "Ultra-intensive washing", which, according to the manufacturer, will clean even old and non-removable dirt from dishes, including frying pans, ducklings and baking trays, due to the high temperature of the water and the pressure with which it is served.

The delay of the start is also implemented better here, the interval ranges from 1 hour to 24. There is a possibility of half-loading the dishwasher , in which the optimal parameters (water and energy consumption) are automatically selected. There are indicators of the level of salt and detergent, a signal for the end of the washing cycle. The machine can be connected to a source of both cold and hot water. The latter will help to save money — usually the water enters the dishwashers cold, and its heating requires electricity. The dishwasher is completely protected from water leakage.

Buyers respond to the Hotspot-Ariston LSF 935 only positively, noting, however, that out of the whole set of modes, usually, only two or three are used.

Zanussi ZDS 91200 WA white

This is another model that visitors to online stores often pay attention to — the dishwasher is easy to operate and has quite good functionality.

The Zanussi ZDS 91200 can wash nine sets of dishes at the same time. As in the case of previous models, we are talking not only about plates and cups, but also about dimensional kitchen utensils — pots, pans, cauldrons. Energy consumption, washing and drying class — A. But the drying here is more "advanced", active — drying dishes by blowing air. A fully loaded dishwasher consumes 9.5 liters of water per cycle.

You can wash dishes using five programs. Among them there are both fairly standard — "Eco 50°", "Standard 65°", "Intensive washing 70°" and "Fast washing 65°" — and a very unusually implemented mode "Rinsing and waiting". When the dishwasher is waiting for a full load (and at this time dirty dishes are gradually put into it), there is a possibility of an unpleasant smell and the proliferation of harmful bacteria on the dishes themselves. It is for partial loading that this programme is needed, which pre-washes the dishes. And only then, when the machine is loaded, it can be programmed for a full washing cycle.

The dishwasher is equipped with Fuzzy Logic technology, with which the device determines the weight of the loaded dishes and automatically adjusts the optimal duration of washing . In addition, this system controls the temperature and amount of water. There are indicators of the presence of salt and rinse aid; the dishwasher is compatible with all types of detergents. The delayed start time is three hours.

Bosch SPS 53M58 stainless steel

This dishwasher from a German manufacturer is not only more economical than previous models, but also knows how to clean the filter itself.

Nine complete sets of dishes can be loaded into the dishwasher, and it will spend only 6 liters of water on washing them. Energy consumption class — A+, improved economical. The noise level is probably the lowest among the presented models — 44 dB, less than that of a washing machine. There are five automatic washing programs: "Intensive 70°", "Automatic 45-65°", "Eco 50°", "Intensive Eco 45°" and "Fast 45°". In addition, there is an "intensive zone" function. If you distribute the dishes in the sink in a certain way, from the cleanest to the dirtier, and activate zoning, the system will pay more "attention" to the dishes that are dirtier. There is a half—load function and a technology of alternating water supply — either hot or cold, which provides better washing. The GlassProtec glass protection system is needed for washing the most fragile dishes made of earthenware, fine porcelain, glass or crystal.

Specialists have equipped Bosch SPS 53M58 with automatic recognition systems for the type of detergent and its uniform dissolution (DosageAssist). The AquaSensor water purity monitoring sensor ensures that the water does not contain food particles or debris when rinsing. After scanning the water, the system can decide to replace it, increase the temperature or change the rinse cycle time. The self—cleaning and filtration system of the machine is three-level — in fact, this dishwasher is self-sufficient, the owner is only required to give it work and top up the detergent in time. This will be followed by electronic indicators of the presence of salt and rinse aid. There is also an indication of the remaining time of the programme, blocking the working dishwasher from children and the "Half load" function. The beginning of washing can be postponed from 1 to 24 hours. The dishwasher is protected from leaks by the AquaStop system.

All boxes, shelves and nets for dishes are removable and can be rearranged in height. The dishwasher is equipped with a box for oversized kitchen utensils, gratings for plates, for upper and lower boxes, a shelf for cutlery and folding shelves for cups. An important point: the manufacturer warns that each such dishwasher is tested at the factory, and therefore there may be water in the chamber.