A worktop dishwasher could suit you if you have a small amount of washing-up and enough worktop space, as well as the connections specified in its manual. If its capacity means you’d need to run too many cycles, consider a slimline model if you can fit one in. A standard model needs a larger space and is better suited to a bigger daily load.
If you don’t use much crockery and don’t have any floor space to spare, a worktop model is worth considering. You’ll still need to set aside a usable surface for it and check the connections required for your chosen model. Candy, for example, markets its 6-place-setting tabletop dishwashers for small kitchens and lighter loads.
If you can make room in a cupboard recess, a slimline model could offer more capacity. Whirlpool lists its integrated WH6IB10BS7LA0 as holding 11 place settings, compared with 6 for the Candy compact models mentioned here. Check the height, depth and fitting requirements too.
Before choosing a worktop appliance, locate the water supply, waste outlet and socket, then compare their positions with the instructions in the manual for the exact model. The Comfee and Bosch manuals cover these connections separately, so available worktop space alone doesn’t confirm that installation is possible.
Start with the space you actually have and the washing-up you do each day. Then check the installation requirements and compare like-for-like indicators across the models you’re considering.
Consider it if: you don’t have space on the floor and your washing-up load is fairly small.
Bear in mind: it takes up worktop space, and its capacity may mean you need to run cycles more often.
Consider it if: a compact model fills up too quickly and you can create space for a slimline appliance.
Bear in mind: it needs a suitable cupboard space and the right connections.
Consider it if: you can permanently rearrange your kitchen to accommodate a larger washing-up load.
Bear in mind: this size won’t solve the problem if you don’t have floor space.
| Priority | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Available space | Measure the available width, depth and height, including the space beneath wall cabinets. Allow room for the door to open and for the hoses to run through. Candy lists dimensions of 550 × 501 × 443 mm for its CP 6E51LW and CP 6E51LS compact models. Whirlpool lists 44,8 × 82 × 55,5 cm for the integrated WH6IB10BS7LA0 and 60 × 85 × 59 cm for the freestanding WFC3C34APX. | I want to cut down on washing up by hand without losing the space I need to prepare meals. |
| Capacity | Compare the stated place settings with your plates, pans and dishes, then check the loading diagram. Candy lists 6 place settings for the compact models mentioned here; Whirlpool lists 11 for the WH6IB10BS7LA0 and 14 for the WFC3C34APX. These figures don’t guarantee that every bulky item will fit. | If a day’s washing-up already fills a small appliance, I’d rather look into whether a slimline model is an option. |
| Connections | Check the manual for the exact model for the water supply, waste hose height and route, and electrical connection. The Comfee TD602E-W-FR manual specifies, among other things, a 3/4-inch threaded connector for the cold water supply. Don’t assume the same connection applies to every model. | I need to be able to install the appliance using the water supply, waste outlet and socket in my kitchen. |
| Consumption | Compare the capacity, kWh per 100 cycles and litres per cycle on the labels, rather than looking at the energy rating alone. According to ADEME, the Eco programme is often used as a reference, so compare figures based on the same conditions. | I’d like to compare appliances on a like-for-like basis, without confusing the stated consumption with that of a different programme. |
A tabletop appliance may need a water supply, waste outlet and electrical connection that meet the requirements in its manual. The manual for the Comfee TD602E-W-FR, for example, specifies a 3/4-inch threaded cold water connection and sets out waste outlet requirements.
Locate the tap, waste trap and socket, then check their positions against the installation instructions for the exact model.
A capacity of 6 place settings doesn’t tell you whether your frying pans, serving bowls and large plates will all fit in the basket together. A slimline model may offer more capacity, but it needs a suitable space.
Gather the washing-up from a typical day and compare it with the loading diagram before settling on a size.
ADEME says the Eco programme is often used as the reference for figures on the energy label. The energy rating, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle and capacity each tell you something different.
Keep the labels for the models you’re considering to hand and compare their figures on the same basis.
Candy describes its CP 6E51LW and CP 6E51LS tabletop dishwashers as 6-place-setting models for small kitchens and lighter loads.
Darty lists the TD602E-W as a 6-place-setting tabletop model, and the Comfee manual explains the installation process.
Whirlpool lists the integrated WH6IB10BS7LA0 as 44,8 cm wide with 11 place settings, and the freestanding WFC3C34APX as 60 cm wide with 14 place settings.
Darty lists the ESL2500RO as a 6-place-setting compact integrated dishwasher, rather than a model that sits on the worktop.
These worktop models are mainly for kitchens where an appliance needs to sit on the worktop. Their capacity and water supply options vary, so check the waste outlet and the space needed to use the appliance too.
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The integrated tank could be a way to supply water without a fixed connection. You’ll still need to check the waste outlet and allow enough room for the door to open. The product name lists 5+1 wash cycles and a tempered glass door.
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With a stated capacity of 3 place settings, check whether your everyday dishes and larger utensils will fit in the basket. The product name lists 7 programmes, automatic door opening at the end of the cycle and a D energy rating. Check the installation instructions for this model too.
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Its integrated 5 L tank offers a water supply option if connecting to a tap isn’t suitable. Joybuy lists it for 3 place settings: check what you can fit inside, as well as the waste outlet requirements. The product name lists 6+3 programmes and a D energy rating.
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Its stated capacity of 3 place settings is best suited to smaller loads. Check that larger utensils fit in the basket before choosing it. The product name lists 7 programmes, 56,3 dB and a C energy rating. Measure the space and check the connections listed in the manual.
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Its stated capacity of 3 place settings means you’ll need to check how your usual dishes fit in the basket. The product name mentions washing, hot-air drying and storage. Check that its dimensions, water supply and waste outlet are suitable for your kitchen.
It may be enough if you don’t use much crockery at each meal, but the stated capacity doesn’t guarantee there’ll be room for your larger dishes. Candy markets its 6-place-setting tabletop models for smaller loads, while UFC-Que Choisir describes this size as suitable for small homes. Compare a typical day’s washing-up with the loading diagram in the manual.
It depends on the model: check separately how it takes in water and drains it. The Comfee TD602E-W-FR manual specifies a cold water supply with a 3/4-inch threaded connector and includes waste outlet instructions. You’ll also need to check the drainage requirements of a model with a tank.
Follow the connection requirements in the manual for your chosen model. The Comfee and Bosch manuals warn about the risks of incorrect installation. If you’re unsure about the socket, circuit or proximity to water, ask a qualified professional to check the installation rather than attempting a connection yourself.
Compare the capacity, kWh per 100 cycles and litres per cycle, as well as the energy rating. The Ministry of the Economy says energy labels apply to dishwashers sold in shops and online; ADEME notes that the Eco programme is often used as a reference. Make sure the figures you compare are based on the same conditions.