To make your kitchen usable as soon as you move in, start by planning how you’ll store food and what kind of cooking solution will suit your home. Then choose a dishwasher based on the space available and the water, drainage and electrical connections in place. If you haven’t confirmed these details yet, spacing out your purchases can help you avoid choosing an integrated or plumbed-in appliance too soon. A compact or combination model may work well when space is limited, as long as its capacity suits your household’s needs.
There may already be spaces for appliances, but you’ll need to confirm their dimensions, the installation type and the available connections. For an integrated dishwasher, Bosch also recommends checking the niche and door panel. Its installation advice covers the water supply, drainage and electricity.
Food storage and cooking are the first priorities. Whether a dishwasher is part of your initial set-up depends on your household’s routine and whether it can be installed. ADEME outlines criteria for comparing these different types of appliance.
Width isn’t the only thing to consider: capacity, depth, door clearance and installation type matter too. Bosch offers 45 cm freestanding dishwashers, including options for smaller households or limited spaces, provided their capacity meets your needs.
Work out which functions you’ll need as soon as you move in, then check that each appliance will fit its space and connections. Once you’ve confirmed these details, compare the capacity and usage information for appliances in the same category.
| What matters | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Space and connections | Measure the usable space and clearances. For a dishwasher, also check the installation type, water supply, drainage and electricity requirements in the manual. | If my kitchen already has appliance niches, I want to avoid ordering something that won’t fit or connect properly. Around 33% of consumers would put this compatibility at the top of their list. |
| Essential functions from day one | Choose the refrigeration and cooking set-up your household needs, then arrange delivery and installation. | When I move in, I need to be able to store food and prepare meals without waiting for the whole kitchen to be fitted out. Around 27% of consumers would make this everyday independence a priority. |
| Use and lifespan | Compare the energy-label information for each appliance category, and check the repair information and warranties that apply to the model you’re considering. | I plan to use these appliances for a long time and want to compare their energy use and the support available. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise these usage and lifespan considerations. |
| Space and capacity | Check the width, depth and door clearance, then make sure the capacity suits your food storage, cooking or washing-up habits. | In a small kitchen, I want to save space without running short of room for food or dishes. Around 20% of consumers would put this need first. |
Bosch’s installation advice recommends checking the niche and door panel fitting for an integrated dishwasher. So the stated width alone isn’t enough to confirm that a particular model will fit.
Measure the height, width, depth and clearances, then compare them with the product details and manual for the exact model before ordering.
Bosch offers freestanding and integrated dishwashers in France, as well as compact models. It’s a range worth considering when the installation type is an important part of your choice.
Beko’s French range covers cooking, refrigeration and dishwashers, so you can explore several types of appliance from the same brand.
Electrolux offers cooking, refrigeration and dishwashing appliances in France, including several useful categories for equipping a kitchen.
These models cover refrigeration, dishwashing and oven cooking. Choose each appliance to suit your needs, then check its space and installation requirements separately. An integrated oven alone won’t replace a hob.
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Combines refrigeration and freezing in an appliance that’s 54 cm wide. The model name indicates a 153 L fridge, a 74 L freezer, Low Frost technology and an E energy rating.
Before choosing a space for it, check the height, depth, clearances and defrosting instructions for this model.
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Worth considering for a kitchen designed for a 60 cm integrated dishwasher. The model is listed with capacity for 13 place settings and a B energy rating.
Check the niche, door panel and connections against the manual. For a better idea of running costs, also check the water and energy figures on its label.
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A good option for a household whose storage needs call for a stated capacity of 467 L. This silver model features Total No Frost technology and an E energy rating.
Before choosing a space for it, check the room needed for the appliance, door clearance and the route it will take during delivery.
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Consider this model if your kitchen has a suitable space for a dishwasher. This white model is listed with capacity for 14 place settings and an E energy rating.
Check the niche, door panel, water supply, drainage and electrical connection. The energy label can help you assess its energy use per cycle.
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For oven cooking in a kitchen with a compatible housing unit. This 71 L black model features catalytic cleaning and an A+ energy rating.
Compare the niche and clearances with the manual, then check the electrical requirements. If you also need to cook on the hob, you’ll need a separate cooking solution.
First check the installation type, usable dimensions and connections for the water supply, drainage and electricity. For an integrated model, also check the niche and door panel. In its installation advice, Bosch specifies a direct connection to a mains socket, with no extension lead or multi-socket adaptor. Follow the instructions for the exact model you buy.
Compare appliances in the same category and with a capacity that suits your household, then look at the indicators specific to that category. For dishwashers, ADEME highlights capacity, water use per cycle, eco programme duration and noise level.
Yes. For a second-hand item bought from a professional seller, the Ministry of the Economy says you have two years to claim under the statutory guarantee of conformity, just as you do for a new item. Make a note of the seller’s details and keep the invoice and appliance description. Check the terms of any commercial warranty separately.
No. According to guidance from the ministry responsible for the ecological transition, the requirement to calculate and display this index doesn’t apply to second-hand, reused or refurbished appliances. To compare these appliances, ask instead for the model reference, its condition and any available information about repairs and spare parts.
No. The Ministry of the Economy explains that a commercial warranty is in addition to statutory warranties and doesn’t remove them. Before taking one out, check what extra cover it provides, how long it lasts, any exclusions and how claims are handled.