Start by choosing a dishwasher that fits the available space: a freestanding model has finished sides and a top, an integrated model needs a compatible housing unit and door, while a compact model suits smaller loads and tighter spaces, as UFC-Que Choisir’s guides point out. Then compare usable capacity, consumption figures for the eco programme and noise levels if your kitchen is open-plan. Before ordering, check the connections you’ll need and whether installation is required.
You’ll need to match your dishwasher to a housing unit or a free-standing space, without forgetting the door and connections. UFC-Que Choisir and Bosch Électroménager France have guides covering these installation details.
You need enough capacity and baskets that work for the plates, pans and cutlery you use regularly, rather than choosing a model based on width alone. UFC-Que Choisir recommends looking at capacity and the interior layout in particular.
You’re weighing up a slimline floor-standing model against a compact dishwasher on the worktop, taking drainage and the space you actually have into account. Daan Tech says its Bob model with a water tank still needs a waste-water outlet.
First, check that the format and installation will work in your kitchen. Then compare usable capacity and performance features to suit your habits.
Choose this if: you have floor space without a built-in housing unit, or want to keep an appliance with finished sides and top.
Bear in mind: its sides remain visible. Check the connections and, if fitting it under a worktop, the height and whether the model’s top can be removed.
Choose this if: you have a housing unit and the door, its fixings and the plinth are compatible with the model.
Bear in mind: the door and hinge system may need checking or adapting. Bosch Électroménager France notes that some sliding-door systems depend on the height of the plinth.
Choose this if: you have smaller loads and enough worktop space for the appliance.
Bear in mind: its smaller capacity may not fit some larger dishes. A water tank means certain models don’t need a fixed water supply, but you’ll still need to arrange drainage.
UFC-Que Choisir recommends looking beyond the number of place settings: basket design and dish dimensions also affect how much you can actually fit in. To compare consumption, the European Commission highlights the kWh per 100 eco cycles and water use per cycle shown on the energy label.
| What matters | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Fit with your kitchen | Measure the space and door clearance; check the housing unit, door and connections for the type of installation. | If I’m replacing an appliance or fitting out a kitchen, I want to avoid a housing unit, door or connection holding up installation. Around 29% of consumers put integration and connections first. |
| Usable capacity | Compare the number of place settings and basket layout with your largest dishes and utensils. | When washing up builds up every day, I want to load my pans and larger dishes without relying on the stated capacity alone. Around 24% of consumers prioritise the amount of washing up the appliance can handle. |
| Space in a small kitchen | Measure the depth, door clearance and available surface area; plan for drainage if you’re choosing a model with a water tank. | If space is limited, I’m looking for a model that fits without taking over the worktop or making drainage difficult. Around 18% of consumers prioritise saving space. |
| Running costs and maintenance | Compare kWh per 100 eco cycles, litres per eco cycle and the repairability index for the models you’re considering. | To keep costs under control after buying, I want to look at electricity, water and repairability, not just the initial price. Around 18% of consumers put running costs first. |
| Noise in an open-plan or shared kitchen | Compare the noise emissions in dB(A) and the noise class on the labels of the models you’re considering. | If the appliance runs near a space where people cook or talk, I want to consider the noise when deciding when to start a cycle. Around 11% of consumers prioritise quiet operation. |
The appliance may fit in the housing unit, but its door might not open properly, especially if it catches on the plinth.
Check the installation diagram and confirm that the door, hinges and plinth are compatible with the exact model.
Depending on your kitchen, you may need a door panel, a plinth adjustment or a professional installation service.
A water tank can do away with a fixed water supply, but waste water still needs to drain away. Daan Tech makes this clear for Bob.
Follow the instructions for the model you choose and decide where to position the drain hose during the cycle.
The energy label figures are based on a defined comparison standard. Other programmes and how often you use the appliance can affect running costs.
Compare models using the same eco basis, then look at the programmes you’re actually likely to use.
Basket layout and dish size also affect what you can wash in a single cycle.
Check the interior layout with your largest utensils in mind, and distinguish a compact tabletop model from a slimline floor-standing dishwasher.
The French range includes freestanding, integrated and compact models.
Beko France offers a range of freestanding models, including options with different capacities.
Electrolux France describes the EES48300L as a fully integrated 60 cm dishwasher.
Whirlpool France offers freestanding and integrated appliances; the W8FHS61BS is listed as a 60 cm freestanding model.
Bob is a mini tabletop dishwasher for smaller loads. Daan Tech lists a capacity of three place settings and a built-in water tank.
This selection includes compact tabletop models for small kitchens and lighter loads, as well as an integrated model for a fitted kitchen.
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Its tabletop design and stated capacity make it suitable for smaller loads.
Stated capacity: 4 place settings; 9 programmes; stated dimensions: 37 × 50 cm; energy class D; built-in 5 L water tank. The description also mentions a water supply connection to a tap.
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The countertop design and stated capacity are intended for smaller loads.
Stated capacity: 4 place settings; built-in 5 L water tank; 5+1 wash cycles; double-tempered glass door.
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Its stated capacity of three place settings suits smaller loads and a spot on the table or worktop.
3 place settings; 7 programmes; stated noise level of 56.3 dB; energy class C; 24-hour delay start. The title says it can be used with or without a water connection.
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Its stated capacity of six place settings may suit small kitchens that need to handle a larger load than a three-place-setting model.
6 place settings; 7 programmes; stated water consumption of 6.5 L per cycle; stated noise level of 47 dB; energy class D.
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This integrated model may suit a fitted kitchen with a compatible housing unit and door.
Stated width: 60 cm; stated capacity: 14 place settings; energy class D. Check the dimensions of the housing unit and that the door is compatible with your installation.
No. For both types, check the overall dimensions and door clearance. For an integrated model, also check the housing unit, door, fixings and plinth. If you’re fitting a freestanding model under a worktop, check whether its top can be removed.
Not without some preparation. For Bob, Daan Tech says the tank removes the need for a fixed water supply, but you still need to arrange a drain hose and a power supply. Follow the instructions for the model you choose and plan how to drain the waste water.
The European energy label includes details such as consumption in kWh per 100 eco programme cycles, water use per cycle, programme duration, capacity and noise. These figures aren’t an estimate of your household’s annual bill or the consumption of every programme, the European Commission explains.
Check the model’s care instructions and compare its repairability index and the seller’s service arrangements. In France, the Ministry of the Economy says the repairability index applies to dishwashers. For goods sold by a business to an individual, the period for making a claim under the statutory guarantee of conformity is two years for both new and second-hand goods.