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Half load function.
Place settings109
Water consumption per cycle11 L9 L
Dryer typecondensercondenser
Programmes
Total number of programmes55
Key programmes
half load
quick wash /35 °C/
eco /50 °C/
intensive /70 °C/
normal
half load
quick wash
eco
intensive
normal
Features
3-in-1 tablets use
Delay timer
 /up to 9 hours/
 /up to 9 hours/
Salt indicator
Rinse aid indicator
Leak protection
More specs
Controlsrotary knobpush-buttons
Child lock
Energy classA+A++
Noise level49 dB49 dB
Dimensions (HxWxD)85x45x60 cm85x45x60 cm
Color
Added to E-Catalognovember 2018february 2018

Place settings

The maximum number of place settings loaded into the dishwasher at once. A place setting is considered a set of dishes for one person: four plates (for the first course, for the second course, salad, bread), a saucer for dessert, a cup, a spoon and a fork.

The large capacity allows you to wash numerous dishes in the machine at once without starting the washing programme again. At the same time, a large capacity may be undesirable. Firstly, a capacious working chamber affects the dimensions of the entire machine. Secondly, such units consume more water. Thirdly, if there are not many dirty dishes, you either have to wait until it accumulates, or start an underloaded machine, wasting water and detergents. Therefore, when choosing according to this indicator, you need to consider real needs and not chase the maximum capacity.

Water consumption per cycle

The amount of water used by the machine in one wash cycle. Usually, it is indicated for a standard (universal) programme — at full load, without pre-rinsing, etc. Accordingly, in special modes, the consumption may differ from the indicated one.

The lower the consumption, the better. On the other hand, a reduction in consumption can harm the quality of the wash. So, when choosing an cost-effective machine, you should pay special attention to the wash class (see below). In addition, only models of the same capacity can be compared in terms of consumption — after all, the more dishes, the more water is required to wash them.

Controls

Rotary knob. Usually, it is not the only control: the rotary knob is used to select the operating mode, and the remaining functions of the dishwasher (start-stop programmes, timers, etc.) are controlled by buttons. However, panels with rotary knobs still have their specifics, so they are distinguished as a separate type of control. Technically, this option can be used in dishwashers of all price categories, but it is found mainly in relatively inexpensive models.

Push-button controls. This option allows you to work even with very extensive functionality, while buttons are cheaper than touch controls(see below). Therefore, push-button controls can be found in all classes of dishwashers, from low-cost to top-end ones. Its main disadvantage is the presence of slots between the buttons and the panel, where dirt can clog; cleaning out this dirt can be quite difficult.

— Touch controls. These controls are easier to operate than buttons (see above) — instead of pressing, a light touch is enough. Touch controls are easy to clean. Do not forget that such control gives the dishwasher a modern and advanced appearance. On the other hand, touch controls are more expensive than other types of control. Therefore, they are used mainly in high-end models.

Child lock

It is a safety system designed for homes where there are small children. Various locks can be provided in the design, To prevent a curious child from injuring himself and ruining the machine — usually for the door, sometimes also for the control panel. Child lock is disabled in a way that is easily accessible to an adult, but inaccessible to a child.

Energy class

The energy efficiency class characterizes the efficiency of the dishwasher's energy consumption. Initially, the classes were designated in Latin letters from A(high degree of economy) to G (high consumption). However, later, with the development of energy saving technologies, more advanced classes appeared than A ( A+, A++, A+++). The more benefits, the higher the savings. Most modern dishwashers comply with energy classes from A to A+++(the latter is 30% more economical than the original class A).

Other things being equal, more efficient models cost more, but the difference can be recouped in energy savings. Note that the energy consumption class does not describe efficiency in general but in comparison with other similar models; therefore, the actual consumption of a small class A machine may be lower than that of a large class A++ model.
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