Dishwasher Semi- and Integrated

Thali

Hello,

sorry for the stupid question but what's the difference between a semi and fully integrated dishwasher

We want to buy one and the Electrolux ESL2435 looks best as we're on a water meter and this has only 7l water consumption. It's not as cheap as some of the semi-integrated dishwashers out there but I can't see the difference as a semi one looks like a free standing to me :rolleyes:

Help?!

Thanks
Thali

zebidee1

A fully integrated dishwasher has a full unit door on the front so it just looks like a cupboard. When you open the door, all the controls are on the top edge.

A semi-integrated model has a slightly shorter unit door and the controls are on a fascia strip across the front, which you can see as the strip isn't hidden by the door.

The model you are looking at is a compact version which is why it only uses a little water. It's really only suitable for 1 or 2 place settings.

vansboy

We never had a dishwasher before (except me of course) & asked the same Q's!

Have now ordered Baumatic BDW13, is a fully integrated model& has reasonable reports, but for some reason, a HUGE variation in prices. Ended up at Dixons doing a price match & £234ish.

It also has 2 years parts & labour & 5 years parts only warranty, if you register it with Baumatic.

VB