If several people generate dirty dishes every day, start by looking at the capacity of a 60 cm dishwasher, provided your kitchen can accommodate and connect it: the models featured here offer 14 or 15 place settings. If you have a suitable housing unit, an integrated model may be the right choice. If space is tighter, consider a slimline or compact model, but make sure its capacity can keep up with your household. In an open-plan kitchen, or if you plan to run cycles in the evening, compare the stated noise levels as well as the energy and water consumption and Eco programme duration shown on the label for the model you choose.
If dishes from several meals pile up before the next cycle, start by comparing capacity. Beko France and Electrolux France product specifications give examples of 60 cm dishwashers offering 15 and 14 place settings respectively. Check that you can fit this size in your home.
If you run a cycle while chatting or in the evening, noise levels matter. Compare the stated decibel levels of models that also suit your space and the amount of washing-up you produce.
Before choosing an appliance, measure the space and check the installation type, water supply and drainage. If any changes to the property are needed, agree them with your landlord before installation.
First check that the appliance can be installed, then compare its capacity with the amount of washing-up produced between cycles. The installation type and width determine which options are suitable; noise levels are worth comparing across every size.
Consider this if: you have space and suitable connections for a large-capacity appliance.
Bear in mind: knowing the width alone doesn’t guarantee that the exact dimensions or door clearance will suit your kitchen.
Consider this if: your kitchen has a suitable housing unit and you want the appliance hidden behind a cabinet door.
Bear in mind: the housing unit, cabinet door and connections must all be compatible with the specific model.
Consider this if: there isn’t enough room for a 60 cm appliance.
Bear in mind: capacity may be lower. Electrolux France lists 6 place settings for its compact ESL2500RO, compared with 14 for its 60 cm integrated EEG88600W.
| Feature | What to check | Who should consider it? |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Number of place settings and the space needed for the plates, pans and containers you use. | If several meals’ worth of dishes quickly fill the sink, being able to load them before they pile up becomes the priority; around 36% of consumers would put capacity first. |
| Space and installation | Dimensions of the space, installation type and compatibility of the connections. | In an existing fitted kitchen, the appliance needs to fit and connect without unsuitable alterations; this would be the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Noise | Stated noise level in dB and how close the appliance is to living areas. | If a cycle runs during a conversation or in the evening in an open-plan kitchen, keeping noise to a minimum comes first; around 21% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Consumption and duration | kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle and the Eco programme duration on the model’s label. | If you plan to run frequent cycles, understanding energy and water use and knowing how long the Eco programme takes are key; around 14% of consumers would make this their priority. |
Two appliances that seem to meet the same needs can differ in capacity and Eco programme performance. The energy rating alone won’t tell you how many loads your household will need to run.
For models that will fit your home, also compare the kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, Eco programme duration, capacity and noise levels shown on the European label.
Electrolux France lists 6 place settings for the ESL2500RO, compared with 14 for its 60 cm EEG88600W. That difference can matter when several people prepare meals every day.
Think about how much washing-up you’ll produce between possible loads, then check whether a compact model has enough capacity for your household.
In an open-plan kitchen, even a difference on the label can matter: ADEME says that an increase of three decibels corresponds to almost twice the noise.
Compare the stated noise levels of the models you’re considering and think about when your household will run them.
An appliance with the right capacity may not fit the housing unit, allow the door to open properly or work with the route available for the connections.
Measure the space, check the model’s instructions and confirm the water supply and drainage. If installation means altering a rented home, agree any work with your landlord beforehand.
Depending on the setup, installation may also require connection accessories or a suitable professional service.
The BDFN36560XC featured by Beko France is an example of a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher worth considering for a household that produces lots of washing-up.
The SMI4HCB19E is an integrated model to consider if the stated noise level is an important factor in your choice.
Electrolux France’s product specifications let you compare two different formats: the 60 cm integrated EEG88600W and the compact built-in ESL2500RO.
The dishwasher range featured by Miele France offers capacities to compare based on your available space and the number of people in your household.
These models are suited to everyday washing-up in a shared home: four freestanding appliances and one integrated model, all listed for 14 place settings. Check the dimensions and connections for each model before choosing.
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Worth considering if several people share the kitchen and you have room for a freestanding model. The product description lists 14 place settings and 7 programmes. Check the dimensions, door clearance and connections. Also check the Eco programme duration if it affects when you plan to run a cycle.
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Worth comparing for an open-plan kitchen where both capacity and stated noise levels matter. The product description lists 41 dB and energy rating C. Confirm the dimensions and connections, then check the model’s energy and water use and Eco programme duration on its label.
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Worth considering if your household is looking for a freestanding appliance for everyday washing-up. The product description lists 14 place settings and energy rating D. Measure the space and check the door clearance. Compare the model’s energy and water use, Eco programme duration and noise levels before deciding.
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Consider this if your kitchen can accommodate a 60 cm freestanding model and capacity is a priority. The product description lists 14 place settings and energy rating E. Check the dimensions and connections, and make sure the noise level suits your household’s usual schedule. Compare the Eco programme details too.
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Worth considering if your kitchen has a housing unit designed for an integrated dishwasher. The product description lists 14 place settings and energy rating E. Before buying, check that the housing unit, cabinet door and connections are compatible. Compare the noise level and Eco programme details too.
To compare dishwashers that suit your kitchen, look at the energy rating, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, Eco programme duration, capacity and noise level. The European Commission lists this information for dishwashers. Make sure you compare like for like, using the same units for both models.
Yes, if its capacity suits the amount of washing-up you produce before the next cycle and it can be installed in your kitchen. Electrolux France lists 6 place settings for the compact ESL2500RO, compared with 14 for its 60 cm integrated EEG88600W. Estimate how many loads your household’s meals will generate before choosing the smaller model.
Compare the stated noise levels of models that fit your space, then consider when you’ll run them. Bosch Électroménager France lists 42 dB for the SMI4HCB19E; this figure applies to that model, not every dishwasher from the brand. ADEME says that an increase of three decibels corresponds to almost twice the noise.
Measure the space and check the installation type, water supply, drainage and pipe route against the model’s instructions. If installation requires changes to the property or its fittings, agree the planned work with your landlord before starting.