First, choose a size that fits your kitchen and a capacity that suits the amount of washing-up you build up between cycles: go for a freestanding model if you don’t need it to match your cabinets, an integrated model if you have a suitable space, or a compact one if space is tight and your loads are small. To compare models, check the litres per eco cycle and kWh per 100 cycles for models with similar capacities, then look at the cycle duration and noise level. The figures on the EU energy label apply to the eco programme, not necessarily to other cycles.
If plates, glasses and dishes pile up every day, start by considering how much you need to wash between cycles. Then check the capacity in place settings and the eco programme’s consumption figures, rather than choosing based on width alone.
Measure the space before considering a slimline freestanding model, an integrated dishwasher or a compact one. Make sure a compact model’s smaller capacity suits your dishes and how often you plan to run it.
If the dishwasher runs near a living area, compare the noise level in dB for the exact model you’re considering. The energy label gives a figure for the eco programme; it won’t necessarily tell you how noisy every other programme is.
Start with the space available and the size of your usual load, then compare the label figures for models that meet your needs. European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 sets out the regulated figures for the eco programme.
| Criteria | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Water and energy | Compare the litres per eco cycle and kWh per 100 cycles on the energy label for models with similar capacities. If it matters to your routine, check the eco programme’s duration too. | I run the dishwasher regularly and want to compare water and energy use on a like-for-like basis, without confusing the eco cycle with a quick cycle. |
| Capacity | Compare the stated number of place settings with the amount of washing-up you build up between cycles. Check the basket layout if you often wash saucepans or large dishes. | Dishes take up as much room as plates in my kitchen, so the number of place settings alone won’t tell me whether everything will fit. |
| Noise | Check the dB figure and noise class for the exact model. The energy label figures apply to the eco programme. | My kitchen opens onto a living area, so I want to consider how noisy the dishwasher is when it’s running. |
| Installation | Measure the width, height and depth. For an integrated model, also check the space, cabinet door and installation diagram; for a compact model, check the location and connections. | I’d prefer a freestanding model without a matching cabinet door, or I have a space to fit out. If space is limited, I’m interested in a compact model, as long as it has enough capacity. |
These programmes don’t provide a like-for-like basis for comparison. Under European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017, the regulated energy label figures are based on the eco programme.
Start by comparing the label figures for different models. Then look at the other programmes in light of your time constraints or the type of washing-up you need to do.
A stated capacity in place settings won’t tell you on its own whether your large dishes and saucepans will fit.
Measure the space, then check the basket layout for the exact model and consider the washing-up you build up between cycles.
Noise levels can be an important factor if the dishwasher runs near a living area. The figure on the energy label applies to the eco programme.
Compare the dB figures and noise classes of the models you’re considering, rather than relying on a general description of their range.
An integrated appliance needs to fit the space and work with the type of cabinet door planned for your kitchen.
Before ordering, check the overall dimensions, installation diagram, cabinet door compatibility and connections for the exact model.
Bosch offers freestanding and integrated dishwashers in France. Its freestanding range includes models in 45 cm and 60 cm widths.
In France, Beko offers freestanding models, integrated models with a visible control panel, and fully integrated models.
Electrolux offers compact dishwashers for smaller spaces. Its ESL2500RO is described as a 55 cm integrated compact model with a capacity of 6 place settings.
These options include integrated and compact models, including tabletop dishwashers. For each one, compare the stated capacity with your usual loads, and check the installation requirements and eco programme energy label figures.
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Worth considering for a fitted kitchen and regular loads, if the space is suitable. The title states 14 place settings and energy class C; check the installation dimensions and the model’s water and energy figures on the energy label.
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Consider its tabletop design and stated capacity of 6 place settings in relation to the space available and the washing-up you need to do. The title mentions 7 programmes; check the dimensions, connections and eco programme consumption figures in the product documentation.
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With a stated capacity of 3 place settings, check whether it can handle the washing-up you need to do between cycles. The title states 34 cm; check all the dimensions, connections and energy label figures before choosing this size.
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Consider whether this compact model suits the amount of washing-up you do and the space available. Check the capacity, exactly what’s included in the pack, the connections and the eco programme energy label figures for this variant.
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Worth considering if your kitchen has space for a 60 cm integrated model. The title states 13 place settings and energy class B; check that it fits the space, then check the litres per eco cycle, kWh per 100 cycles and noise level on the model’s energy label.
Start by comparing the litres per eco cycle for models with a capacity that suits your household. Also check the kWh per 100 cycles, duration and noise level. Under European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017, these regulated figures are based on the eco programme.
No. The European Commission provides for an eco programme for household dishwashers, and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 uses it as the basis for the energy label figures. These figures don’t necessarily describe a quick or intensive cycle.
Not simply because of its size. If a compact model suits the space available, compare its litres per eco cycle with those of the other models you’re considering, then factor in its capacity and how often you’ll need to run it.
In either case, measure the available width, height and depth. For an integrated model, also check the space dimensions, any cabinet door and the installation diagram for the exact model. Bosch also recommends measuring the space for a freestanding model.