If floor space is your main concern and you don’t have much washing up, start by looking at a worktop model. For example, Candy France lists a 6-place-setting appliance measuring 550 × 501 × 443 mm. If you have room for a floor-standing appliance but a small basket fills up too quickly, a slimline model may be a better fit: Electro Dépôt lists the HIGH ONE 10S47 C WAD929C as having 10 place settings. In either case, check the space needed to open the door, the dishes you use regularly and the connections required for the specific model.
A worktop appliance is worth considering if your meals don’t leave much washing up and you want to keep your floor space free. Electro Dépôt lists its 6-place-setting Valberg model for one person or a couple without children. Even so, check that your plates and utensils will fit in the basket.
A worktop model could suit you if the surface has enough room for the appliance, the door to open and the hoses to run through. As a guide, Candy France lists its CP 6E51LW as 550 mm wide; be sure to measure the available depth and height too.
If your dishes often take up all the space, consider slimline models too, provided you have a suitable floor-standing space. Electro Dépôt lists the HIGH ONE 10S47 C WAD929C as having 10 place settings, compared with 6 for the compact Valberg mentioned here. These capacities don’t replace checking the basket dimensions.
Consider this if: you want to keep your floor space free and your everyday dishes will fit in a small basket.
The trade-off: it takes up worktop space, and large utensils may mean you need to wash some items by hand.
Consider this if: you have a suitable floor-standing space and a compact basket fills up too quickly.
The trade-off: its narrow width doesn’t mean you can overlook the space needed above, behind and in front of the door.
| Priority | What to check | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Measure the width, depth and height, then allow room for the door to open and the hoses to run through. Candy France lists its worktop CP 6E51LW as 550 × 501 × 443 mm. | I want to know whether the appliance will fit without taking over the worktop or restricting movement around the kitchen. |
| Connections | Check the instructions for the model’s water supply, drainage and electrical requirements. BUT’s installation guide advises against using an extension lead or multi-socket adaptor with a dishwasher. | I need to be able to install the appliance in the space I’ve chosen, even if it’s going on a worktop. |
| Usable capacity | Compare the number of place settings with the diameter of your plates, the basket height and the space your dishes take up. Electro Dépôt lists 6 place settings for the compact Valberg and 10 for the slimline HIGH ONE. | My usual pans and plates need to fit without me having to run the dishwasher more often. |
| Everyday use | Compare the labels on a like-for-like basis: electricity, water per cycle, Eco programme duration and noise. Remember to budget for consumables too; Que Choisir lists dishwasher tablets, rinse aid and dishwasher salt among them. | If my kitchen opens onto the living area, noise matters as much to me as water and electricity use. |
The format tells you where to place the appliance, but not necessarily how it gets its water or drains it away.
Read the instructions for the exact model and check the water inlet, waste outlet and socket before deciding where to put it.
The number of place settings alone doesn’t tell you whether your large plates, pans and dishes will all fit in the basket at once.
Measure the items you use most, then compare them with the loading guide and usable dimensions of the model you’re considering.
A slimline model still needs floor space, and its door needs room to open. Its extra capacity is only useful if it suits the amount of washing up you have.
Measure the whole space and work out how often you’d fill each of the two sizes.
Appliances can also differ in water use, cycle length and noise. Que Choisir points out that washing and maintenance products add to the cost of use.
Compare the detailed figures on a like-for-like basis and check which consumables the model needs.
Depending on the appliance and how you use it, dishwasher tablets, rinse aid and dishwasher salt may be regular purchases.
Candy France lists the Rapidò CP 6E51LW, a 6-place-setting worktop model measuring 550 × 501 × 443 mm.
Bosch Electroménager France lists worktop dishwashers with stated dimensions of 45 × 55,1 × 50 cm.
Electro Dépôt describes the Valberg 6S47 D WAD929C V2 as a compact 6-place-setting model, particularly suited to one person or a couple without children.
Electro Dépôt lists the slimline HIGH ONE 10S47 C WAD929C as having 10 place settings.
These worktop models are designed for kitchens where floor space is limited. Compare their capacity and water supply, then check the dimensions, drainage and electrical compatibility before choosing.
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Worth considering if you want to place the appliance on a worktop and would find an integrated tank useful. The product title lists 5 + 1 wash cycles and a 5 L tank. Check the space needed for the hoses and door, as well as whether the plug is compatible with the sockets in your home.
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A worktop model to consider if a tank-fed water supply better suits your set-up. Its title lists a 5 L tank, 6 + 3 programmes and a D energy rating. Check the diameter of your plates and compare the stated consumption figures for the reference programme.
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Compare this model if you’re looking for several programmes in a worktop design. The title lists 8 programmes and a built-in water softener. Before buying, check how it connects to the water supply, its dimensions and drainage, and whether it’s electrically compatible with your set-up.
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Its stated capacity of 3 place settings is aimed at smaller amounts of washing up, so compare it with what you typically use. The title lists 7 programmes and a D energy rating. Check the basket dimensions and consumption figures, and make sure the plug is compatible with your socket.
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This tabletop model, listed for 3 place settings, is worth considering if you don’t have much washing up at a time. The title lists 7 programmes, a C energy rating and a noise level of 56,3 dB. Check its dimensions, connection options and electrical compatibility before setting aside a space for it.
No. The water supply method depends on the model. Check its instructions to see whether it needs to be connected to a water supply or filled from a tank, and how wastewater should be drained away.
Check that you have a water supply, suitable drainage and a socket that meets the requirements in the instructions. Allow space for the hoses and the door to open too; BUT’s installation guide advises against using an extension lead or multi-socket adaptor.
They may suit a couple who don’t have much washing up, but there’s no guarantee that large dishes and pans will fit in the basket. Electro Dépôt lists its 6-place-setting Valberg model for one person or a couple without children. Measure your largest items and check the loading guide for the model you’re considering.
Compare the label figures on the same measurement basis, including electricity, water per cycle and noise, then consider how often you expect to run the appliance. ADEME points out that a three-decibel increase corresponds to an almost doubling in sound intensity, although that figure alone doesn’t describe how disruptive the noise will feel in a room.
Yes. It can help you compare models: according to the French ministries responsible for the ecological transition, dishwashers are among the product categories covered by this index in France. If the rating is shown, check the score for the exact model, but don’t overlook its capacity, installation requirements and everyday use.