If washing-up piles up every day and there’s a suitable spot with access to the necessary connections, choose a size based on the space available and how much you need to wash between cycles. If you’d rarely use the appliance, washing by hand may make more sense. Que Choisir describes compact models with 6 place settings and 45 cm models with 9, while an integrated dishwasher needs a suitable space in your units. To compare appliances, ADEME recommends checking energy consumption and capacity on the energy label, bearing in mind the reference cycle.
Consider what actually needs washing before the next cycle, including saucepans and containers. The number of people in your household isn’t enough on its own to determine capacity: Que Choisir describes compact models with 6 place settings and 45 cm models with 9.
A compact model on the worktop or a 45 cm dishwasher can save space, as long as its capacity meets your needs. A freestanding appliance doesn’t need a space built into your units, but you’ll need to place it somewhere with access to the necessary connections.
An integrated dishwasher can fit into a space designed for it. Check the dimensions, door panel and installation requirements for your chosen model: Bosch explains that a fully integrated appliance is covered by a kitchen unit door.
First decide whether you have enough washing-up to justify an appliance. Then check the available space, connections and capacity before comparing cycles.
| Criteria | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| How often you’ll use it | Check how much washing-up builds up between washes and how often you’d run a cycle. If you’d rarely use the appliance, reconsider whether it’s worth installing. | Does washing-up pile up after meals, or are a few washes by hand enough for my routine? |
| Capacity | According to Que Choisir, worktop compact models hold 6 place settings, while 45 cm models hold 9. Also check whether the racks in the specific model have room for your saucepans and containers. | I want to fit in the washing-up that builds up, rather than choosing capacity based only on the number of people in my household. |
| Space | Measure the available space and check access routes. A freestanding dishwasher has its own finished exterior; according to Que Choisir, an integrated model needs a space designed for it. Check what door panel is required for a fully integrated model. | Does my kitchen have a suitable space in the units, floor space for a freestanding model or enough worktop space for a compact? |
| Connections | Check the water supply, waste outlet, electricity supply and the model’s instructions. Electrolux specifies a maximum distance of 1.2 m for its own installation service; this isn’t a universal limit. | I want to know whether the appliance can be connected where I plan to put it and whether any work needs to be done first. |
| Energy consumption | Compare the kWh per 100 cycles and litres per cycle shown on the energy label, along with capacity, using the same basis. ADEME explains that the reference cycle is often the Eco programme. | For regular use, I want to compare water and electricity consumption without confusing the Eco programme with a quick cycle. |
| Noise and programmes | Compare the stated noise level, then check the duration, wash and drying performance of the programmes you’re interested in. Que Choisir assesses these aspects separately in its tests. | If my kitchen is open-plan or I put the dishes away soon after a cycle, noise and drying performance matter too. |
Place settings alone don’t tell you how much room you’ll need for saucepans and containers. Que Choisir distinguishes between compact models with 6 place settings and 45 cm models with 9.
For a few days, keep an eye on what builds up before you wash it. Then check the rack layout and dimensions of the appliance you’re considering.
According to Que Choisir, an integrated dishwasher needs a space designed for it. The door panel, access routes and connections must also be suitable for your chosen model.
Measure the space and check the installation instructions before confirming your choice. Separately check whether any work is needed on the units, plumbing or electrics.
Electrolux explains that its installers don’t carry out carpentry, plumbing or electrical work as part of its pre-installation service.
ADEME says the energy label shows electricity use in kWh per 100 cycles and water use in litres per reference cycle, which is often the Eco programme. These figures don’t automatically represent a quick programme.
First compare the figures on the labels using the same basis, then look separately at the duration and results of other programmes.
These examples highlight features to check on specific models; they don’t necessarily apply to an entire range.
The range includes freestanding and integrated dishwashers. Check the features of the specific model that suits your kitchen.
Freestanding and integrated models offer different programmes and drying options to explore.
The range includes freestanding, slimline and integrated models to compare based on the space available.
This selection includes freestanding models, an integrated model and a worktop compact, so you can compare their size and capacity with the washing-up your household produces.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a freestanding dishwasher with 14 place settings to handle the washing-up that builds up between cycles. The title lists a 60 cm size and a C energy rating. Check the exact dimensions in the instructions before deciding where to put it, as the dimensions listed for this model don’t clearly match the stated size.
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This freestanding model offers 14 place settings and 7 cycles. Consider how useful they’ll be for your washing-up routine. Measure the space and check the connections before deciding whether this capacity is right for you.
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Consider this for a fitted kitchen if you have a suitable space, door panel and connections. The title lists 14 place settings and a C energy rating. Check the dimensions in the instructions, as those listed for this model don’t clearly match the stated 60 cm size.
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Check that the worktop size and stated capacity of 6 place settings suit the space available and the amount of washing-up and cookware you need to clean. The title lists 7 programmes, 47 dB and a D energy rating. Check the model’s dimensions and connection requirements before installing it.
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This model is listed as having 14 place settings, a 60 cm size, a noise level of 41 dB and a C energy rating. To compare its electricity consumption with another appliance, check the energy label for the exact model. The product information warns of a risk of scalding from steam when the door opens automatically after certain cycles. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and keep children at a safe distance.
Check the water supply, waste outlet and electricity supply, as well as the dimensions and instructions for the exact model. For its installation service, Electrolux requires the appliance to be no more than 1.2 m from the water supply or waste outlet. This requirement doesn’t automatically apply to other installations.
Compare the kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle and capacity shown on the energy labels. According to ADEME, the Eco programme is often used as the reference cycle, so check which programme the figures relate to before comparing them with those for a quick cycle.
Yes, if its 9 place settings and racks can accommodate the washing-up that builds up between cycles. Que Choisir says this size can suit a small family, even if it needs to be run every day. Check in particular how much room it leaves for larger utensils.
No. According to Que Choisir, an integrated dishwasher needs a space designed for it. Bosch explains that a fully integrated model has a kitchen unit door covering its front. Check the dimensions, installation requirements and connections before choosing your appliance.