I want a AAA rated dishwasher

su4stu

I'm looking to buy a dishwasher but haven't clue where to start. Needs to be 12 place setting,white and AAA rated. Not too fussed about make etc.

grumbler

Again I quote which?extra

Model/Product Type/Price (£)/Total score (%)/Size (cm) hxwxd/Energy-label rating/Noise/Normal program cleaning/Normal program drying/Normal program water marks
AEG F40850SFull-sized/330/69/85x60x62/AAA
AEG F50740Full-sized2806885x60x61AAB
AEG F60870MFull-sized4006885x60x63AAA
Bosch SGS47E02Full-sized3006485x60x61AAA
Bosch SGS 65L02 GBFull-sized4506885x60x63AAA
Candy CD 623 UKFull-sized2705385x60x62AAB
Hoover HND315Full-sized2705585x60x61AAB
Hotpoint FDW60PFull-sized2505685x60x61AAA
Indesit IDL500Full-sized1904785x60x60BAB
Miele G694-3 SC PLUSFull-sized6306885x60x60AAA
Servis M4608 ALFull-sized3154285x60x61AAA
Siemens SE25T250Full-sized4157285x60x64AAA
Smeg DWF612WHFull-sized4205085x60x61BAB
Whirlpool ADP 4601Full-sized2606885x60x61AAA
Whirlpool ADP 6940Full-sized4006085x60x61AAA
Zanussi ZSF6150Full-sized3705885x60x62AAB
AEG F44450Slimline4006685x45x62AAB
Bosch SRS45E08Slimline3207185x45x60AAA
Hotpoint SDW60PSlimline2455185x45x61AAB
Indesit IDL 40Slimline2205785x45x61ABB
Indesit IDE 44Slimline2204485x44x62AAA
Siemens SF25A061 GBSlimline4306785x45x61AAA
Smeg DWF410SSSlimline3704685x45x60AAA
Bosch SKT5102Compact2807545x56x46AAB
Zanussi DCE5655Compact2405345x55x51AAB

We’ve got a selection of Best Buy dishwashers to suit all pockets, including slimline and compact versions.

Full-sized models

Full-sized dishwashers are typically 60cm wide. They take 12 place settings, which is equivalent to 76 pieces of crockery and 64 pieces of cutlery. These are the ideal choice if you’ve got a family to tidy up after or if you do a lot of entertaining.

We’ve a hat-trick of Best Buys from AEG. Firstly, the AEG F40850S.Running on its main program this model cleans and dries superbly and leaves dishes shining. The eco program is also pretty good, but if you want to maintain these levels of performance, the filter should be cleaned regularly. Luckily, on the AEG this is quite straightforward, as the filter is accessible and easy enough to remove. Simple controls and spacious racks also make this dishwasher easy to use on a day-to-day basis. We tested a silver model but white versions are generally cheaper, in this case £330 from Comet.

Also from AEG is the F50740M. This model gives excellent results on its normal program, but the eco program is less impressive and there is no automatic program. However, it’s even easier to use than the F40850S and quicker too, but noisy. This model is good value, but availability on the high street is limited. Your best bet is to look online where you’ll find it for around £280.

The AEG F60870M will also get your dishes sparkling – although on the eco program this may take some time. It’s the quietest of the three full-sized AEG models, and recharging the detergent, salt and rinsing agents is straightforward. The controls are easy to use and the filter is simple to remove and replace. This model costs around £400 from online retailers.

Bosch dishwashers regularly appear in our Best Buy guide, and we’ve got four in the current line-up. The Bosch SGS47E02 is a mid-range model and costs £300 from Comet. It cleans and dries well on both the main and eco programs, and it’s a reliable brand, gaining above-average results in our annual survey. Program selection is uncomplicated, and the racks have folding tines which makes them simple to load and unload.

A little more expensive, but still worth looking at, is the Bosch SGS65L02. It has six programs to choose from, the baskets are flexible and easy to load and the controls are straightforward to use. One drawback worth noting is that the filter can be tricky to reach. This model is from Bosch’s premium Logixx range and costs from £450 online.

Our most expensive Best Buy, the Miele G 694-3 SC Plus, washes and dries well and leaves virtually no water marks. It’s quiet, too, so you won’t be kept awake at night by noisy rattling in the kitchen. And we know from our surveys that Miele produces dishwashers that are relatively unlikely to need repairing. A clever design makes it simple to use, and it has a cutlery tray instead of a basket, which frees up more space in the lower rack for your dirty dishes. However, this model’s not for the energy-conscious – cleaning on the eco program is only average. So, if you leave food to dry on, you’ll still see specks on the dishes after this wash cycle.

This Miele has been a Best Buy for some time and stocks seem to be running low, but you should still be able to find it online for about £630.

The Siemens SE25T250 scores highest of all the full-sized dishwashers we’ve looked at and it’ll give you great results on both the normal and eco programs. It’s also easy to load, the controls are simple and it’s very quiet – but the programs are quite long. You can buy it online for about £415.

A good-value Best Buy is the Whirlpool ADP4601. It washes and dries very well but is prone to leaving water marks. It’s spacious inside, easy to keep clean and has six programs. Although it can be difficult to find in the shops you should find it online for about £260.

2farce

Thanks grumbler

Matt83UK_2

Currys have a Bosch one with free delivery at currys.co.uk, its RRP is apparently £369.99, but it's now £249.99 with free delivery. Then there's the coupon code for £25 off (see other threads) over £250, add something cheap like a £5 iron or something and it comes down to £230. AAA. Bosch. Brilliant deal.