First, choose an installation type that suits your kitchen housing and cabinet door: a fully integrated model hides the controls, a semi-integrated model leaves its control panel visible, and a freestanding model is only suitable if your kitchen can accommodate a standalone appliance. Before comparing capacities, check the dimensions, door panel and hinge requirements for the exact model. Then compare its water and energy use, Eco cycle duration and noise level on the energy label.
In an existing fitted kitchen, the space available and the type of door matter just as much as the look you want.
Measure the usable width, height and depth, as well as the plinth, door panel and door movement. Bosch Electroménager France distinguishes between fixed hinges and sliding hinge systems, so matching the width alone isn’t enough to confirm that an appliance will fit.
A fully integrated model can be fitted with a matching cabinet door to conceal the controls. Before choosing this type, check the required door panel dimensions and fixing method in the installation instructions.
A semi-integrated model has an accessible control panel on the front while fitting into a space beneath the worktop designed for it. Check that the space and the section of door panel to be fitted are also suitable.
Start by finding out which installation types your kitchen can accommodate. Then compare the features of compatible models.
Consider this if: you want a door panel that matches your cabinets and concealed controls, provided the space and fixing method are compatible.
The trade-off: the controls are less visible when the door is closed, and you’ll need to check the door panel and door movement carefully.
Consider this if: you want an appliance fitted beneath the worktop with its control panel visible at the front.
The trade-off: the control panel interrupts the seamless look of your cabinets, and both the space and door panel must suit the model.
Consider this if: your kitchen can accommodate a standalone appliance with its own front.
The trade-off: placing a freestanding model beneath a worktop doesn’t turn it into a built-in appliance that can take a cabinet door. Check its full dimensions and installation requirements.
| Priority | What to check | Think about your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Installation compatibility | Measure the space’s usable width, height and depth, and check the plinth. Compare the door panel, its fixing method and the hinge with the model’s installation diagram. | I’m replacing an appliance in an existing kitchen: the door must open without catching on the plinth or neighbouring cabinets. |
| Door panel and controls | Check whether the controls are concealed, visible on a front panel or built into the appliance’s own front if it’s freestanding. Check what type of door panel is required. | I want a seamless cabinet front, or I’d rather be able to see the controls without opening the door. This choice will determine the installation type before I consider programmes. |
| Water, energy and noise | Compare the kWh per 100 cycles, litres per reference cycle, Eco cycle duration and noise level shown on the energy label. ADEME explains how to read these figures for dishwashers. | In an open-plan kitchen, I’ll check the stated noise level. If I run the dishwasher frequently, I’ll also compare water and energy use on the same basis. |
| Loading and results | Check the basket layout against the plates and glasses you use regularly. For washing and drying, look for test results on the exact model where possible: UFC-Que Choisir assesses these results in laboratory tests. | The number of place settings alone doesn’t tell me whether my larger dishes will fit easily or how dry my dishes will be at the end of a cycle. |
An appliance with the right width could still be obstructed by the depth, plinth or door movement. Bosch Electroménager France recommends measuring the space and distinguishes between fixed and sliding hinge systems.
Keep the kitchen plan or reference to hand, then compare all the measurements and the door panel with the installation diagram for the model you’re considering.
If the appliance isn’t compatible, you may need to adapt the cabinet or door panel before installation.
A freestanding model keeps its own front; placing it beneath a worktop doesn’t mean it can take a cabinet door. Bosch Electroménager France distinguishes this type from a built-in appliance.
If your kitchen needs a matching cabinet door, check the installation requirements for a fully or semi-integrated model instead. Otherwise, make sure there’s enough space for the freestanding appliance.
These details don’t tell you about water consumption, Eco programme duration or noise. ADEME explains that these additional figures are shown on the energy label.
Compare the kWh per 100 cycles, litres per reference cycle, Eco cycle duration and noise level, then check that the baskets can hold the dishes you use every day.
A feature in the product description doesn’t guarantee the same results with every load. UFC-Que Choisir assesses washing and drying performance separately for the appliances it tests.
Check the product details and, if available, test results for the exact model. Also look at the basket layout and the programmes suited to the dishes you use.
These ranges show some of the available configurations. Check the dimensions and features of each model before you buy.
The French range includes fully integrated, semi-integrated and freestanding models, including options listed as 45 and 60 cm wide.
The French range includes semi-integrated models with a visible front control panel, as well as other installation types.
In France, the brand offers 45 cm fully integrated models for narrower spaces.
The range includes fully integrated 45 cm dishwashers.
These models are mainly fully integrated, with one freestanding option for kitchens that can accommodate a standalone appliance. Check that each model is compatible with your space before choosing.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a seamless kitchen front and a stated capacity of 14 place settings. The width and dimensions in the product description are inconsistent, so check the FSB34707Z dimensions in its documentation, along with the door panel, plinth and door movement, before measuring your space.
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This 13-place-setting model may suit a fitted kitchen that can accommodate a built-in dishwasher. Check the space, door panel, plinth and door fixing against the instructions. Refer to its energy label to compare water and energy use on the Eco cycle.
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This 14-place-setting model is designed for a kitchen that can accommodate an integrated dishwasher. Check the hinge, cabinet door dimensions and plinth against the W2I HD526 A instructions. The energy label lets you compare consumption on the Eco cycle.
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Consider this 13-place-setting model if you want to integrate your dishwasher with your cabinetry. The door information refers to both a fixed hinge and sliding movement, so check the mechanism and full dimensions in the instructions before choosing a door panel.
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This 14-place-setting option suits a kitchen that can accommodate the appliance’s own front, rather than a cabinet door. Measure the space, check the door clearance and connections, then confirm the installation requirements for this model.
Measure the usable width, height and depth of the space, then check the plinth, door panel and clearance needed to open the door. Bosch Electroménager France distinguishes between fixed and sliding hinges, so use the installation instructions to check that the model’s hinge system suits your kitchen.
On a semi-integrated model, the control panel remains visible and accessible at the front. On a fully integrated model, the controls are concealed on the edge of the door. Choose based on how you’d like to access the controls and the look you want, after checking that the space and door panel suit the model.
Compare the energy rating, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per reference cycle, Eco programme duration and noise level. ADEME lists these figures on the energy label; consider them together rather than relying on the energy rating alone.
Before buying, find the manual and look up maintenance and spare parts information for the exact model reference. For example, Whirlpool lets you search for documentation and parts by appliance. Information for a different model won’t necessarily apply to the one you’re considering.