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What is the best dishwasher to buy?

Siemens dishwasher buying guide

Dishwasher buying guide

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To find a dishwasher that best suits your needs, consider the style and layout of your kitchen. This helpful guide answers some common questions and explains all the different types, sizes and features available to you.

Types of dishwashers

What is a fully integrated dishwasher?

A fully integrated dishwasher (or built-in dishwasher) is permanently installed, with a front panel that matches your kitchen cabinets. This type of dishwasher is practically invisible, offering a sleek look that matches your kitchen design. The control panel on the top edge of the door is only visible when you open the dishwasher.

What is a semi-integrated dishwasher?

A semi-integrated dishwasher is designed to be almost completely hidden by your kitchen cabinet. Only the top control panel is visible, while the rest is behind the unit for a seamless look.

What is a built-under dishwasher?

A built-under dishwasher (also known as an under-sink dishwasher or under-counter dishwasher) fits conveniently under your worktop. They are quick and easy to install in the space and are eye-catching with their own modern design.

What is a freestanding dishwasher?

Freestanding dishwashers are standalone units that can be installed in any space with access to water and drainage, keeping your options flexible. They’re very easy to set up and install, offering all the innovative functions and programs you’d expect. A Siemens freestanding dishwasher looks great whether you put it next to other appliances or standing alone.

Dishwasher dimensions

Siemens standard size dishwasher

What is the standard size of a dishwasher?

The standard dishwasher size is a width of 60cm. The heights vary slightly, with freestanding at 85cm and fully integrated, semi-integrated and built-under at 81.5cm.

Siemens dishwasher with large capacity

What size is a large capacity dishwasher?

If you need more dishwashing space, an XXL size dishwasher measures 60cm wide x 86.5cm high. Available as fully integrated, semi-integrated and built-under.

Siemens slimline dishwasher

What size is a slimline dishwasher?

For smaller spaces, a slimline freestanding dishwasher measures 45cm wide x 85cm high. Fully-integrated, semi-integrated and built-under slimline models measure 45cm wide x 81.5cm high.

Should I buy a compact dishwasher?

If you’re pushed for space but still want cleaning convenience, a compact dishwasher is an excellent option. Designed to fit in the smallest recess, or on your worktop, these small dishwashers are ideal for one or two-person households.

Compact built-in dishwasher

Siemens’ compact dishwashers have the same width as conventional dishwashers (60 cm) but are only 45 cm or 60 cm high.

Freestanding compact dishwasher

Siemens’ freestanding compact dishwashers are 55 cm wide and hold 6 place settings.

Dishwasher cycle time

The average dishwasher run time is between 1 and 4 hours. However, the time it takes to clean a load can be longer or significantly shorter, depending on which wash cycle you choose. Siemens varioSpeed feature reduces the standard cycle time by up to 66%*

*This does not apply to the pre-rinse and quick wash programmes.

Reduce energy consumption with Siemens dishwashers

Dishwasher quick wash vs normal wash

Quick wash cycles range from 15 – 60 minutes

Normal daily wash cycles range from 110 – 125 min

Siemens dishwashers: Clean in no time with varioSpeed Plus

Clean in no time: varioSpeed Plus

Simply press the varioSpeed Plus button to reduce dishwashing time by up to 66%*. The reduced time is immediately shown in the remaining time display, and your dishes will be sparkling clean and dry within the shortest time.

*This does not apply to the pre-rinse and quick wash programmes.

What innovative dishwasher features do Siemens offer?

Extra sparkling glassware: brilliantShine

With the brilliantShine system, your glassware always has added sparkle. Zeolith® drying uses a Zeolite mineral that absorbs moisture, the Shine&Dry option swills all residues of detergent with extra rinsing water, while the Glass 40°C programme ensures that your glassware is not exposed to excessive temperatures or spray pressures.

Maximum loading convenience: varioFlex Pro

Thanks to varioFlex Pro baskets, you have the flexibility of foldable, divisible levels and foldable racks. So, you can set up your dishwasher in whatever way works best for the usual pots, glasses, plates or cutlery, but quickly configure it for larger bowls and bulky items.

Home Connect

Monitor and operate your Siemens dishwasher from anywhere with the Home Connect app. See if a wash cycle has started, or how far through it is. Or use Easy Start to select the ideal programme and start it remotely from your phone. Once your dishes are clean and dry, the Home Connect app lets you know with a push notification.

How to choose an eco-friendly dishwasher

While most modern appliances are designed to be eco-friendly, every machine is given a specific eco-rating which you can find displayed on your dishwasher. Ratings range from A – G with A being the most energy- and water-efficient. Siemens dishwashers are highly energy-efficient and save up to 90% more water, compared to manual dishwashing.

Reduce energy consumption with Siemens dishwashers

How much energy does a dishwasher use?

Dishwashers are surprisingly energy efficient. A standard 1200-watt model with a 1-hour wash cycle uses 1.2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. Siemens dishwashers use only approx. 1 kWh of energy for each wash.

Reduce water consumption with Siemens dishwashers

Reducing dishwasher water consumption

Siemens dishwashers use only 10 - 12 liters of water per wash. To further reduce consumption and cleaning time, select the quick rinse program whenever possible or use the Variospeed Plus feature.

What is the quietest dishwasher I can have?

Dishwashers are given a noise rating according to their decibel level. Models with a rating of 45 dB or less are categorised as silent.

Siemens dishwashers: Quiet as a whisper with Night program

Quiet as a whisper: Night program

With the night program you can complete a wash with a volume of only 39 dB. Simply start your dishwasher at night and sleep undisturbed thanks to the special sound insulation and an innovative pump that switches off as soon as there is no more water at the end of the programme.

What color options do I have?

White dishwashers

A dishwasher in white goes well with many color schemes and blends well with either modern or traditional designs.

Silver inox dishwashers

Classic stainless steel looks good enough to be a design feature in a kitchen. The antiFingerprint feature puts an end to annoying fingerprints on stainless steel surfaces.

Black dishwashers

Black is a timeless color, and a black dishwasher will go well with most kitchen color schemes. Black adds sleek elegance to a kitchen design and has the added advantage of concealing dirt.

What additional things should I consider?

Siemens dishwashers with cutlery basket

Cutlery basket or rack?

A cutlery basket is quick to load. It’s also portable, so it’s handy if you need to put cutlery away in different places or your dishwasher isn’t next to your cutlery drawer. A rack means each item sits independently, so there’s no cutlery cross-over to affect cleaning. If you organise similar cutlery items together, they’re nice and quick to unpack too.

Siemens dishwashers: Easy-open, handle-free door with openAssist

Easy-open, handle-free door: openAssist

With openAssist, all you have to do is press lightly on the door front to open the integrated dishwasher door. It's so easy and entirely handle-free. Not only is it more convenient to open, but it can also be seamlessly integrated into any modern handle-free kitchen.

Siemens dishwashers: information on the floor with timeLight

Information on the floor: timeLight

For a quick check on dishwashing progress, the innovative timeLight projects the remaining time in minutes, the programme status, and any error messages alternately on your kitchen floor.

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