If you often share meals with others, first check whether a 60 cm dishwasher can hold the dishes your household typically uses and fit in your kitchen. It may meet your needs without having to run multiple loads. Choose between a freestanding and an integrated model to suit your space and units; consider a compact model only if space is tight, and check its usable capacity first. Then compare the energy consumption, Eco programme duration and noise level for the specific model on its energy label.
After regular meals with several people, compare the stated place setting capacity with your plates, pans and serving dishes. The basket layout matters too: it determines what you can actually fit in without having to run extra cycles.
If the appliance will be running while others are using the room, check the model’s noise emissions in dB(A) and its noise class. UFC-Que Choisir’s dishwasher guide highlights how important noise levels are in an open-plan kitchen.
Measure the available space before choosing between a slimline freestanding model, an integrated model that fits your units or a compact one. If dishes build up after several meals, pay particular attention to the compact model’s usable capacity.
First choose a size that suits your kitchen and the amount of washing-up you produce. Then compare the energy label details for the models that are still in the running.
Consider this if: you want a standalone appliance that doesn’t need a unit door.
Bear in mind: the appliance will be visible, and its position must allow for the necessary connections.
Consider this if: you have a suitable space and want the appliance to blend in with your kitchen units.
Bear in mind: the width alone doesn’t confirm that the space, door and unit door are compatible.
Consider this if: there isn’t room for a standard-sized appliance and you only need to wash a small number of items at a time.
Bear in mind: if it doesn’t have enough capacity for your household, you may need to run more cycles.
| Priority | What to check | To suit your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Compare the stated place setting capacity, space for large dishes and adjustable baskets. Check whether one load can hold the dishes from a typical day. | After several meals at home, I’d prefer to fit the pans and plates in without having to run an extra cycle. |
| Size | Measure the width, height and depth of the space. For an integrated model, also check the niche, door, unit door and connections against the installation plan. | Space is limited in my kitchen, so I need to find a model that fits properly without choosing a compact one that’s too small for my dishes. |
| Eco programme | According to ADEME and the European Commission, the energy label shows energy use in kWh per 100 cycles, water use per cycle and the Eco programme duration. Compare these figures on the same basis, model by model. | I want to plan loads around mealtimes without mistaking the duration of a quick programme for that of the Eco cycle. |
| Noise | Check the noise emissions in dB(A) and the noise class on the label. If a product listing gives a figure for a particular programme, make sure you take that into account when comparing models. | In an open-plan kitchen, the cycle might run while we’re using the room. |
| Repairability | For a domestic dishwasher covered by the scheme in France, check the model’s repairability index and the information available about its spare parts. | As the appliance will be used regularly, I want to take its repairability into account before choosing. |
The letter on its own doesn’t tell you how much water the Eco cycle uses, how long it takes, or the appliance’s capacity and noise level.
Also compare the kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, Eco programme duration, place setting capacity and dB(A) listed for each model. ADEME and the European Commission show these details on the energy label.
A small footprint doesn’t guarantee enough room for the dishes produced when several people eat together regularly.
Work out what you’ll need to wash in a day, then check the capacity and interior layout of the model you’re considering.
If one load isn’t enough, extra cycles take more time and use more water and energy.
A stated width of 45 or 60 cm doesn’t tell you whether the niche, door or unit door will fit.
Before ordering, compare the model’s installation plan with your kitchen measurements and the position of the connections.
Energy consumption and capacity don’t cover every consideration involved in using an appliance regularly.
In France, domestic dishwashers covered by the scheme are subject to a repairability index, according to the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the decree of 22 April 2022. Check the model’s index and the information available about its spare parts.
In France, Bosch offers freestanding, integrated and compact dishwashers. This range lets you explore different sizes from the same manufacturer, without assuming they all have the same features.
Miele’s range includes integrated models worth considering if your kitchen has a suitable space and compatible unit door.
Siemens offers a range of dishwashers, with features that vary by model.
The freestanding ESM48210SW is an example of a 60 cm model with a stated capacity of 14 place settings, according to Electrolux France.
These freestanding models suit households that regularly wash dishes used by several people. Compare their capacity, dimensions and the details for each cycle before choosing the one that works for your kitchen.
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For regular loads from several people, the product details state a capacity of 14 place settings and an adjustable upper basket. They list energy use of 85 kWh per 100 cycles, water use of 11.5 L per Eco cycle, an Eco programme duration of 5 hours and a noise level of 46 dB. Check the model’s repairability index too, to help you make your choice.
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Its stated capacity of 14 place settings makes it worth considering for a family-sized load. The product details list a noise level of 41 dB, around 9.5 L of water per Eco cycle and automatic door opening at the end of the cycle. Check the kWh per 100 cycles, Eco programme duration, installation dimensions and the model’s repairability index.
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For dishes from repeated meals, the product details state a capacity of 14 place settings and an adjustable upper basket. They list water use of 9.5 L per cycle and a noise level of 46 dB. The Push&Go programme is described as an 85-minute wash-and-dry cycle at 50 °C; this isn’t the Eco programme duration. Check the Eco programme duration, kWh per 100 cycles and repairability index separately.
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The product details state a capacity of 14 place settings, a third basket, a noise level of 41 dB, energy use of 75 kWh per 100 cycles and water use of 9.5 L per Eco cycle. Before choosing where to install it, check the installation plan: the 60 cm width stated in the title doesn’t match the dimensions in the description. Also check the Eco programme duration and the model’s repairability index.
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The product details state a capacity of 14 place settings and an adjustable upper basket to help you organise each load. They list energy use of 95 kWh per 100 cycles, water use of 10.5 L per cycle and a noise level of 44 dB; a separate figure of 42 dB(A) applies to the Extra Silence programme and shouldn’t be applied to other cycles. Check the Eco programme duration, the conditions for the noise level and the model’s repairability index.
Compare the energy rating, kWh per 100 cycles, litres of water per cycle, place setting capacity, Eco programme duration and noise emissions for the exact model. ADEME and the European Commission explain that the consumption figures shown are based on reference cycles; they don’t apply indiscriminately to every programme.
No: check the duration on the model’s energy label. If you need to run loads one after another or start the appliance at a particular time, compare the Eco programme duration separately from the quick programmes.
It depends on the dishes you need to wash and the model’s capacity. A compact dishwasher can solve a space problem, but check that its baskets can hold your plates and serving dishes without making you run multiple cycles.
Compare the model’s installation plan with the width, height and depth of the niche, then check the connections, unit door and door clearance. A stated width of 45 or 60 cm isn’t enough to confirm that it will fit.
Yes, for domestic dishwashers covered by the scheme. The Ministry for Ecological Transition lists dishwashers among the product categories concerned; the decree of 22 April 2022 applies to mains-powered domestic appliances, including integrated and built-in models. Check the index for the model you’re considering, but don’t mistake it for a guarantee that repairs will be straightforward.