Mini dishwasher. Compact dishwasher: review of the best of miniature

Compact dishwashers are an optimal replacement for standard dishwashers. The latter are not always convenient for most domestic kitchens, especially in small apartments. Their area often does not allow comfortable placement of the entire range of existing household appliances. In such a situation, a small dishwasher will save scarce space and eliminate a significant part of the hassle.

A standard floor-standing unit can have dimensions from 55 to 65 cm in width, and its height reaches 85 cm. A compact dishwasher is not much different from the standard in width and depth, which range from 50 cm to 60 cm, but is significantly less in height.

The difference can reach 25 units. There are very few such devices with a width of less than 50 cm. These are mostly narrow devices, the parameters of which range from 40 to 45, but their small width is compensated by an increase in height, which rarely falls below 80.

Dimensions and capacity

The dimensions of any dishwasher are determined by the standards of the dishes and the number of sets that are supposed to be loaded into the washing compartment. The maximum capacity allows you to wash up to 17 sets in one full cycle. The compact alternative rarely has a capacity of more than six. The smallest dishwasher, the frontal dimensions of which are from 50 cm (usually from 54), can process no more than four.

Based on this, attempts to choose a compact dishwasher of 35 cm or 40 cm are doomed to failure. Such a miniature device from 35 to 40 cm is technically impractical, since it will not be able to provide rational loading, given the consumption of electricity, water and processing time.

Types of devices

Like other home appliances, this type can vary in installation options. This allows you to take into account the geometry of the kitchen space, interior features, and choose the most convenient installation method. The main types include a compact countertop dishwasher and a built-in version.

The most common small-sized appliances of this type are tabletop dishwashers. They are the most mobile and varied in size; if necessary, they can be easily dismantled and free up space for use for other purposes.

The built-in unit is usually designed for installation under the kitchen sink; due to its features, it can have very minimal dimensions, which is easier to install under the sink. This, however, does not exclude quite large models that need to be built into special headset cabinets.

Advantages of small dimensions

The compact countertop dishwasher and its analogues of other types have significant advantages. They are especially relevant for small families living in small housing with small kitchens. Of these advantages it is necessary to mention:

• saving space in the limited space of a small kitchen;
• relatively low price;
• small but pleasant savings on water and electricity costs;
• mobility, such devices are easier to move when cleaning or rearranging furniture, they can be temporarily put away in a closet or other room;
• functionality, in terms of basic functions they are not inferior to larger analogues, they also wash and dry well.

Disadvantages of compactness

It arrived in one place, and departed in another - this rule of folk wisdom also applies to these devices. In addition to the obvious advantages, they have significant disadvantages that we have to put up with. This:

• small volume of the washing compartment, which cannot accommodate more than six sets;
• problems with placing large utensils that will have to be washed by hand;
• frequent need to wash even a small set in two steps;
• inconvenience with loading items.

Installation Rules

The small desktop machine has almost no different installation requirements from its larger competitors. A similar device requires the same drain installation, water supply connection, and network connection.

Connection will require compliance with the same safety requirements as in the case of a full-size device. In some cases, horizontal alignment may be a problem; not all models have adjustable feet.

Selection order

If a mini dishwasher is what you need, the only question left is how to choose the appropriate model. The design of most of them differs only in minor nuances, the performance characteristics are approximately the same, the advantages and disadvantages are comparable, the sizes with a difference of a centimeter or even several will not have a significant impact on the installation.

Reviews recommend focusing on two significant characteristics: price and brand. In the first case, you should not chase low cost; a good model cannot cost below the average level. In the second, it should be borne in mind that the best purchase most often bears the name of a well-known brand with a recognized reputation.

Popular brands and models

Among the most popular devices of this type, various models from the Italian Candy and Flavia and the German Bosch are most often mentioned. A small but functional car from these brands will not greatly burden your budget and will please you with its performance characteristics. Ratings for the best devices often include:

• Candy CDCF 6,

Candy CDCF 6

Small-sized standard with minimum acceptable dimensions of 55 and 44 cm width and depth and 50 cm height. This countertop dishwasher is different:

• functionality comparable to full-size ones;
• large selection of programs and operating temperatures;
• good quality of washing and drying.

There were no complaints regarding the quality of workmanship and operation; the shortcomings are typical for this type of device.

Fully built-in model. Manufactured under a little-known brand, but quickly acquired a positive reputation. Possesses:

• a decent set of programs with different operating modes;
• additional soaking function for easier maintenance;
• autorun program.

Among the shortcomings are problems with fixing the door in the open position, difficulties with loading mugs on the shelf under the cups.

A compact tabletop dishwasher with the quality and thoroughness of execution characteristic of the Germans. Functionality includes:

• four washing programs and the same number of temperature settings;
• the ability to select a mode for light soiling and intensive work with heavily soiled utensils;
• good washing and subsequent drying classes;
• ease of control.

A slight inconvenience is the lack of an alarm about the completion of work, and the slightly inflated price is a little confusing.

With the right approach to the matter, a wide selection of such devices makes it possible to purchase a high-quality, durable and functional device that will significantly facilitate work in the kitchen.

Let's think about it. Traditionally, a washing machine under a sink is 67 cm high. It is assumed that it will fit in the bathroom (although restrictions have been introduced by law). Maybe that’s why there are no models of dishwashers for sinks of this height (in the dishwashing room, according to SNiP, there must be natural light and a window). Just for fun, we bothered to measure the height of the kitchen furniture compartment. From base to sink. It turned out to be 56 cm to the bottom of the sink, before the start of the corrugation it is 45 cm. Amazingly, the smallest dishwasher from the compact group has a given height. We can fit it inside without having to buy a special flat sink (the number will fail with a washing machine).

Compact dishwashers

I would like to thank the Elektrovenik store for the information provided. Somewhat meager, but accurate. Allows you to get an idea of ​​products that are strictly segmented into groups. The options can be further refined.

US Dishwashers

The websites contain photographs and images of unnamed supposedly smallest dishwashers in the world. However, after some research, we would venture to guess that we are talking about the Equator CD400, the height is 47 cm. An ordinary compact dishwasher, not the smallest. The appliance cycle consumes 2.9 gallons (11 liters) of water versus 11 gallons used by standard models. The manufacturer is disingenuous in the instructions, saying: a small dishwasher is more economical and will actually consume less energy per cycle than a full-size one. Not 16 dining sets will be loaded there.

A similar trick is used with detergent:

• “One spoon is enough for a cycle.”

The load is a little non-standard, it turns out to be something like 4 table sets. It is not surprising by the incredible volume. Solid average. An American company from Houston offers one model of dishwashers (Conserv 77 SS), the description is confused with a refrigerator (official website link), they are powerless to tell more about the new product. The company's new equipment is positioned as an office model and is built into furniture. The company is called a friend of nature - its products are designed to save water, energy, and electricity.

According to electronic stores, the model is not compact and is designed for 12 sets of dishes. Full-size equipment equipped with functions more reminiscent of a washing machine (tracking load volume). I remember that the American manufacturer is busy producing a wide range of household appliances.

Last summer, Equator introduced a washer-dryer. It seemed strange: the newspapers paid attention to the news, and there was a desire to understand it in more detail. It turned out that the machine is equipped with a combined drying system. The user is free to choose one mode:

1. Spin.
2. Turbo (a wind blower that emits steam outside).

The gadget says: with a width of 24 inches, the washing machine will be a joyful find for trailers, yachts, and small apartments. Note that the reason for the increased noise around equipment with a standard width is unclear. However, the company lives and works, I’m just too lazy to monitor the site. In case someone, having not found models on the Yandex Market, accuses us of describing dull old stuff.

From the above, one question arises - why Equator does not actively produce small dishwashers. Is America's demand low? You guessed it, a small under-sink dishwasher Equator CD400 found on E-Bay.

Compact Swedish dishwashers

Let's move to Scandinavia, where the best convectors come from. The small tabletop dishwasher Electrolux ESF2450 has the dimensions of a typical representative of the family. Not opportunities. 6 sets of dishes fit inside, a cube with a side of 45 cm is enough. The price of the device is rather high. It starts at 12,000 rubles, and in addition it is difficult to find a store where you can make a purchase at all.

The condensation type of drying is lame (class B), but there are options:

1. Indication of salt and rinse aid levels.
2. Protection against leaks of the housing only.
3. 48 dB noise level.
4. Water purity sensor.

It is worth noting that it is possible to immediately connect hot water to the device (maximum inlet temperature 60 ºС). It will save time, considering the prices of management companies, it will most likely not come out cheaper. Please note that components are added to hot water to combat pipe scale.

Perhaps it will have a positive effect on the condition of the heating element (not a fact), but the contamination of the liquid will become greater. We see a chance that softening salt will be saved (albeit coarse and dirty salt has already been added). The above applies only to houses connected to boiler rooms. Those who boil water with boilers are free to discard considerations on their own.

A small dishwasher is placed on the table; it is not convenient to connect communications, since the water supply outlet and sewerage inlet are located under the tabletop. The design of the product is unusual. I would like to call the device semi-built-in. The door is opaque, the control panel is visible. It turns out average.

A timer and functions for dosed water and detergent consumption are available. Condensation drying of dishes requires less volume to accommodate auxiliary equipment, typical of compact models. For 12,000 rubles I wanted to see complete protection against leaks, the rest will follow. Small dishwashers are not cheap.

Exotic compact dishwashers

We call a number of dishwashers exclusive in terms of their external features and operating principle. If today in Japan three people sleep on multi-story “bunks”, they don’t complain, a washing machine the size of a multi-cooker has come out, we won’t be surprised at exotic dishwashers.

Gota

The compact Gota resembles more of an audio recorder. The similarity is added by a hinged lid, like a CD player. The designers of SBW Staff released the device, seeing what we would rather call portable. We washed the dishes, disconnected the communications, we'll move.

The authorship of the new product (2009) belongs to the group of designers Ibsen Caldas, Cesar Lima, Leonardo Barelli and Fernando Sobchakas. The names are reminiscent of Italy; we are powerless to give detailed information. It is believed that the machine is built on the principle of recycling. Part of the water from the previous cycle is filtered and used in the next cycle. Experts have spoken about this; it is not clear how the liquid will be sterilized and purified. It also remains unclear what happens to the dirt. Gota is extravagant, mysterious.

Briva-in-sink

The smallest built-in dishwasher is Briva-in-sink, constructed as part of a countertop. Therefore, it cannot take up less space. The loading hatch opens from the top. There is a sink on the countertop next to it. The equipment is connected in one step.

Whatever the small built-in dishwashers from other manufacturers, at least the body is present, increasing the dimensions.

The picture of the advertising brochure shows: the rinse aid is poured into the far wall, not a word is heard about salt. The detergent tray is located on the inside of the lid. The control panel is located under the cover at the end of the machine facing the user. The model is completely built-in.

I don’t like the appearance of the corrugated steel lid, equipped with an unsightly black handle. Rinse modes, accelerated washing modes and a special cycle for pots and baking trays are available. It is recommended to pour hot water into the tank manually (to speed up the process). It is difficult to call the model automatic.

Briva-in-sink is a line from KitchenAid. Any small built-in dishwasher of the type described is called. However, the appearance and design are similar. The sprinkler is hidden below, under the dish net. It does not describe how drying is carried out. It’s impossible to find the thing in the store; all you have to do is call the manufacturer.

Ultrasonic washing machine from Lithuania

Bifoliate hangs on the wall and actually looks like a cabinet. Designer Toma Brundzaite decided that it took too long to transfer the dishes from the sink to the storage place, and decided to combine them with a single original solution, reminiscent of a section of furniture behind transparent glass.

The cabinet is formed by two compartments, alternately closed with a lid, like a fan it slides left and right. From the commercial it follows: there is an ultrasonic generator inside.

In 2009, the model became a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab competition. Are you interested in new products? Type a query in a search engine and you will find a world of amazing works of art collected from all over the world to win the main prize. Every year the theme and name of the event are different. The year 2014 is planned to be dedicated to the Healthy Home event. We wish the Swedish company good luck in its endeavors.

Despite their increasing popularity, dishwashers do not occupy equal space in apartments with washing machines. After analyzing the choice of buyers, we realized that the majority refuse a dishwasher because of its size. Small kitchens fit only the essentials. Therefore, a small dishwasher can increase the demand for appliances and make life easier for residents of small apartments.

To make your choice easier, we will tell you what small-sized dishwashers are. We will also reveal their advantages and disadvantages.

A mini dishwasher is no larger than a microwave oven. Thanks to the different types of placement, even in the most cramped spaces there is room for equipment.

Small size PMM can be:

1. Tabletop and portable. The location of the freestanding model allows you to rearrange it if necessary. You can wash up to 6 sets of dishes.
2. Hanging models with a small depth are suitable for those who do not have any space to place equipment on the table.
3. Compact built-in PMM. These machines have a low height, which allows them to be placed under the sink.

There are also narrow machines that wash dishes. Their minimum width is 45 cm, so the PMM is conveniently placed in the kitchen set.

Technologies do not stand still. Manufacturers are releasing new developments: the new generation of mobile and miniature dishwashers are more like portable gadgets. They are not tied to communications, so they can be used in the country.

Before buying a dishwasher, you need to decide where to put it in the kitchen. Built-in units fit perfectly under the sink or in another kitchen cabinet. The equipment can be partially built-in, when the front door is not masked, and also fully built-in, when the set door hides the machine.

Where to put a freestanding washing machine? Wherever you wish. The main thing is to be able to connect to communications. A small PMM will fit on the refrigerator, in a kitchen niche or just on the table.

Judging by its size, a compact dishwasher is not as spacious as a standard one. Portable mini-equipment can wash up to 6 sets of dishes, while a full-size machine can wash from 9 to 17. For a small family, a compact option is perfect if you wash cutlery every day and don’t leave it for tomorrow.

• saving space;
• A suitable choice for daily dishwashing;
• saving resources: water and electricity;
• low cost compared to standard models;
• The mini dishwasher is not inferior in functionality to full-size models.

• small capacity - there is no room left for large dishes, and if guests come, you will have to wait several hours for reloading;
• takes up space on a table or cabinet, unless you buy a hanging model.

Each room has its own nuances, so the advantages and disadvantages of technology are subjective.

Review of small dishwashers

Let's look at the most interesting and popular models of small dishwashers. Until recently, the market could not boast a wide selection of compact models, but today manufacturers offer the most unexpected solutions.

A tabletop dishwasher with dimensions of 44x55x50 cm. The compactness of the model allows it to be placed even in a cramped kitchen. Due to the small size, capacity is reduced. The machine's hopper holds 6 sets of dishes.

Electronic control with display is convenient and clear. The user chooses from 6 programs, among which are “Quick wash”, “Glass” and “ECO” mode. Using the latter function reduces water and electricity consumption. The delay timer allows you to set the start of the cycle at a convenient time (8 hours).

The equipment provides condensation drying for dishes, as well as protection against leaks.

Candy CDCF 6 is economical in all respects. Class A for washing, drying, and energy consumption (138 kW/year). Noise level - 53 dB. Cost - from 17,000 rubles.

Users note in reviews that the door of the CDCF 6 model is difficult to open, and the capacity is slightly less than stated - 5.5 sets. Whether it is worth buying such a PMM is up to you to decide.

One of the smallest washing machines. Dimensions - 55x45x50 cm. Bright, interesting design allows the appliance to become the “highlight” of your kitchen. At the same time, the panel is as simple as possible, without frills. The energy consumption class (0.62 kW/hour) and washing are A, at a decent level, but the drying class is B, which is slightly worse.

The equipment consumes 8 liters of water per cycle. The noise level will please users - 48 dB. Thanks to the protection of the housing from leaks, the Bosch dishwasher can be run overnight. Electronic control panel without display. You can select 5 washing programs, and then dry the devices using condensation.

The technique helps to carefully wash fragile items and quickly deal with lightly soiled plates. Price - from 23,000 rubles.

Users note the heavy weight of the machine (21 kg), which makes it difficult to install. There are no complaints about the operation of the dishwasher.

Gota

The designers' new development, measuring 35x40x45, impresses not only with its compactness, but also with its appearance. Stylish design will decorate your kitchen. The hinged lid allows you to conveniently load 4 sets of dishes. If there is no room for a standard dishwasher, then Gota is a great option.

It is convenient to move the washing device and take it with you to the dacha, because “Gota” does not require connection to communications. The reclamation system purifies waste water again and again. Manufacturers took care of economy and environmental protection.

Small tabletop appliances for washing dishes. The dimensions are slightly different from the previous model “” 45x48x46 cm. Allows you to wash 5 sets of dishes at a time. You can install the PMM both on the table and under the sink or in a niche in the kitchen unit.

Electrolux ESF 2410 has energy consumption class A, so it uses 0.57 kW per hour. One cycle consumes 8 liters of water. Cutlery can be washed using 5 programs:

• IVF mode for minimal resource consumption;
• function for washing glass and delicate dishes;
• normal and intensive programs for heavily soiled appliances;
• fast.

Drying is standard, condensation. Helps dry dishes by evaporation. Additional functions and technologies include delayed start and partial leakage protection. When the program ends, a beep sounds.

Users are attracted by the compactness of the model and the ability to install it under the sink. The controls are simple. To get a good result when washing, you need to get the hang of installing dishes. At the rear wall and door of the tank there are “dead zones” where the plates are difficult to wash.

Freestanding PMM "Hansa" with compact dimensions - 43.8x55x50 cm. You can wash up to 6 sets of dishes at a time. The working chamber of the dishwasher is made of stainless steel.

The machine consumes water economically - 7 liters per cycle, as well as electricity - class A+. The hinged lid opens easily. The push-button control panel is easy to use and will help you select and install one of 6 programs. For lightly dirty devices you can set the “Fast mode”, for heavily soiled ones - the “Intensive program”. The device then proceeds to condensation drying.

Consumers note the spaciousness of the Hansa model. Sometimes you can even lay pots and pans. Economical water consumption, good cleaning quality. The presence of a display is very convenient to track program time.

Small dishwasher made in Italy. Placed separately on a table or other surface. Overall dimensions - 43.8x55x50 cm. Will wash 6 sets of dishes.

Zanussi ZSF 2415 provides economical water consumption of 8.4 liters, electricity - 0.64 kW/hour. The noise during PMM operation is 56 dB. There are 6 main programs for effective cleaning of dishes. The machine warns you about the end of the cycle with a sound signal. Condensation drying allows you to remove already dry equipment. The housing is protected against leaks.

Kitchens in typical Russian apartments are small, and therefore you want to choose an appropriate dishwasher for them. Smaller! Narrower! If possible, then built it somewhere!

They can be divided into three types:

• compact freestanding dishwasher;
• compact built-in dishwasher;
• compact tabletop dishwasher.

Among the free-standing ones, a compact dishwasher with a width of 45 cm is usually included in this class. But such a unit can hardly be called truly miniature: the 15 cm gain in width compared to “normal” 60 cm models is too small to make it more spacious domestic cuisine.

Many experts believe that in reality a compact mini-class dishwasher is only a tabletop model. Moreover, one that can be easily disconnected from water, sewage and electricity and moved to another place, or even taken to another room, so as not to interfere with cooking in the kitchen.

Compact built-in dishwasher

The same experts believe that built-in models cannot be classified as a mini-class: they say, they do not differ in size from free-standing ones, and therefore, no matter how many of them you build in and no matter how much you hide them behind decorative panels, they will not take up less space.

But there is one nuance here. Small under-sink dishwashers are popular all over the world. They are in such demand that the standards of many countries even introduce a special requirement for such machines: their body must have a recess for a pipe with a siphon coming from the sink or a special bevel for the rear wall.

Compact under-sink dishwasher

Such machines are smaller in size than conventional built-in ones, and the term “compact under-sink dishwashers” has a right to be used. But in the Russian Federation, alas, there are not many of them!

Installing a compact dishwasher

Not much different from installing conventional units. And the features if a free-standing compact dishwasher is installed are narrow: exactly the same as when installing a regular 60-centimeter machine.

Connecting a compact dishwasher to communications during installation

Another thing is that the rules for operating a desktop machine require strictly horizontal installation of the unit, and the manufacturer did not provide the desktop model with adjustable legs. Then you will have to level the surface on which the unit is placed: a countertop or a bedside table lid.

Read about what it is and what its role is when washing dishes in the article dedicated to this device.

Connecting a compact dishwasher to water, sewage and electricity is carried out in the same way as a full-size one. Don’t flatter yourself with the thought that if the machine is compact, then it consumes less electricity and therefore you can use a thin wire, an 8-10 Ampere outlet, and the like.

All requirements are the same; You cannot deviate from the safety rules.

Compact dishwasher: reviews

A compact dishwasher is not some ersatz full-size one. The user should not make concessions according to the formula “dimensions in exchange for quality.” And to what extent this requirement is met in practice, we will judge by consumer reviews. Moreover, we will not retell complaints or positive comments about individual brands or brands. Let us summarize those reviews that apply to all compact models of dishwashers.

Compact dishwasher Bosch ActiveWater Smart SKS41E11RU, made in Germany 1. 2.
Compact tabletop dishwasher in the interior 3.
Compact dishwasher Korting KDF 2095 N, Germany 4.
Compact dishwasher Zanussi ZSF 2415, Italian quality

Based on the above, most forum users come to the conclusion that a compact dishwasher is a temporary option. It is good either for newlyweds, who sooner or later will purchase a larger apartment and install a full-size dishwasher; or for older people who already find it difficult to wash dishes by hand, but have the time and patience to wait for a miniature machine to do the job assigned to it.

What is the best compact dishwasher?

Compact dishwasher Candy CDCF 6-07

Dimensions? But for all cars in this class they are approximately the same. The width is set by the standard size of plates, the depth by the number of sets for simultaneous washing. Usually - either 6, or (less often) 4.

Price? But a cheap model may not be a help, but a burden for a housewife. And her husband, who will have to constantly repair it.

But this does not mean that the expensive model will be the best.

Quality of washing, washing, level of energy saving?

Compact dishwasher Electrolux ESF 2300 OK

We interviewed managers of 7 Moscow stores and they unanimously agreed that Russians buy almost exclusively small-sized “AAA” class dishwashers and only occasionally agree to one letter “B” in the designation of the class of the unit. They prefer cars from German brands as they have the best price/quality ratio.

1. Bosch ActiveWater Smart SKS41E11RU– RUB 18,990, holds 6 sets, 45x50x55 cm – German quality!

2. Korting KDF 2095 N – RUB 21,990., 6 sets, 44x50x55 cm, a little expensive, but considered low noise

Compact dishwasher Bosch SKS 50E01, made in Germany

3. Zanussi ZSF 2415– the cheapest of the cool ones: 8990 rubles; 6 sets

4. Candy CDCF 6-07– the cheapest with the “AAA” formula - 9750 rubles, 6 sets; 44x50x55 cm

5. Electrolux ESF 2300 OK– the cheapest of the prestigious ones: 16,308 rubles; 6 sets; 44.7x51.5x54.5 cm;

6. Bosch SKS 50E01- a bright red spot in the kitchen interior for a price of only 19,870 rubles. Scarlet color attracts housewives. It doesn’t even bother me that there are only 5 washing programs instead of the usual 6. The rest is standard: 6 sets, 45x50x55.1 cm.

7. Bosch SKS 50E12– another cheap (RUB 15,700), but prestigious model. Color – steely, rest. see above.

Compact dishwasher Elenberg DW-610, can be installed on a table

8. Delonghi DDW05T Pearl– good, but a little expensive: 24,600 rubles. 6 sets, 43.8x53x55 cm. The color is not pearl, but creamy. The exact same black model is called Saphire.

Gone are the days when the owner of a small kitchen could only dream of a dishwasher.

Manufacturers of household appliances have learned to make compact units that will fit even in the smallest room without taking up much space.

At the same time, they cope with their tasks no worse than their large predecessors.

Small dishwashers designed to 5-6 sets of dishes, can be installed on a table, under the sink or in a cabinet: they the depth does not exceed half a meter.

Compact machines also include tall, narrow machines, whose depth is less than 45 cm. Such units can accommodate a larger number of dishes - up to 10 sets. Units of this type are built-in.

Read in detail about all the sizes of dishwashers and about them in our article, we will help you make the right choice!

Read all about the timing of checking water meters in your home, save water, this is not a cheap pleasure!

Compact built-in dishwashers ^

There are two types of compact built-in machines:

• narrow;
• low.

Narrow built-in machines differ from fully built-in ones only in width: their height and length are approximately the same. Width compact machines is 40-45 cm.

Thanks to this size, they take up little space while remaining quite roomy.

Low built-in dishwashers are 50–60 cm in width, and their height is approximately one third of the height of narrow dishwashers.

These dimensions allow them to be built into niches under or above the sink.

Hansa ZIM416H– fully built-in narrow model

The model has been produced since 2010. Its capacity is 9 sets. Overall dimensions are 82x44.8x54.8 cm.

The machine has six modes, among them is “pre-rinse”, which is used by housewives who plan to add dishes to the machine.

Naturally, the “half load” function is not excluded. What is important is that the machine of this brand has a timer with which You can delay the start of washing by 3, 6, 9 hours.

This feature is very important if a multi-tariff meter is installed in the house: washing dishes can be transferred to the night.

Another distinctive feature is low noise level.

Siemens SR65M081RU- a typical representative of a narrow built-in dishwasher

Recently, the German company Siemens presented a narrow model Siemens SR65M081RU, designed for processing 10 sets of dishes.

The main difference between this machine and earlier models is that all the necessary information during its operation (program selected by the user, washing end time, additional functions) is projected onto the floor next to the unit.

Moreover, all the inscriptions are clearly visible on any surface: linoleum, laminate or tile. The function that allows data to be transmitted in this way is called timeLight.

This model has one more “trick”: it can, if necessary, speed up the dishwashing process three times.

Mini dishwasher^

Suitable for small families, single people and small offices mini dishwasher. Small car sizes vary from 20 cm to half a meter.

The most popular units with dimensions 45x55x45 cm. A product with such dimensions can be installed on a table, shelf, or in a wall cabinet.

Such models are designed for 5-6 sets of dishes. The capabilities of mini dishwashers are also limited compared to full-weight units.

But, nevertheless, the little ones do an excellent job with the basic functions. Basically, they have from 4 to 6 modes:

• pre-soaking heavily soiled dishes;
• “Standard” mode;
• delicate wash;
• economical washing, etc.

There may be only two temperature modes, or maybe five.

The babies make the same noise as full-sized models - at the level 42-56 dB.

Water consumption depends on the size of the machine and can be from three to nine liters per full cycle.

Smaller machines have a half load function. The units can be connected to both cold and hot water. Each of the mini-sinks has a salt level indication.

Smeg DF6FABRO1

Height this model is only 60 cm. The car is decorated in retro style. Spends per cycle 9 liters of water, has five programs. Consumes very little energy - 610 Wh per cycle.

The Gota dishwasher has not yet been put into mass production. But single consumers are looking forward to it: it is very tiny and consumes little energy. The appearance of the new mini-model is made in high-tech style.

Mini Maid PLS 602S

And this device has height is only 20 centimeters. Its dimensions do not exceed the size of a microwave oven. It spends resources very sparingly, but thanks to the lower and upper sprinklers built into its design, it washes dishes perfectly.

But the most popular mini dishwashers in Russia are Bosch products.

Small Bosch dishwashers^

The Bosch company produces a whole family ActiveWater. These “toy” devices have corresponding colors: yellow, red...

Bosch SKS 40E02EU.

The simplest model has only 5 programs:

• fast – for lightly soiled dishes. The water for washing in this mode heats up to only 45 degrees;
• normal – program for washing dishes that are medium to heavily soiled. The machine heats the water in normal mode up to 65 degrees;
• intensive – a mode designed for washing very dirty dishes. The water is heating up up to 75 degrees;
• economical - dishes take longer to wash, but the water only heats up to 50 degrees.
• delicate – for washing dishes made of thin glass, fine porcelain. The water temperature reaches 40 degrees.

The model has an indication of the lack of salts and rinsing agents. Its overall dimensions are 45x55.1x50 cm.

This car is worth it from 12 to 13 thousand rubles(in online stores).

Bosch SKS 60E18EU

This model has more washing programs than the previous one. In addition, the machine is equipped with a display; it selects the washing algorithm itself, having previously assessed the degree of contamination of the dishes. But it also costs more: about fifteen thousand rubles.

Water consumption for SKS series machines – 7 liters. But their noise level is a little high: 54 dB.

The design of small Bosch dishwashers uses AqaSensor technology. This is a system for automatically monitoring the degree of purity (transparency) of water.
As soon as the machine detects the presence of food or grease residues or detergent in excess of the norm, it will change the water and increase the washing time.

Mini dishwashers from other leading manufacturers^

But Bosch is not the only one producing mini-dishwashers. Companies Electrolux, Ardo, Zanussi are also not lagging behind in this regard.

Electrolux ESF2410

A small car with the dimensions of everything 45x48x46 cm successfully copes with simultaneous washing of five sets of dishes. It can be connected to a hot water supply.

It consumes the same as the Bosch babies, 7 liters per cycle. But the noise level of this model is slightly lower - only 48 dB. The machine has 4 work programs, and temperature conditions - 3 .

Ardo DWC

The machine is an inexpensive model, but this does not prevent it from performing its functions perfectly.

Overall dimensions are approximately the same as those of Bosch devices: 50x53x44 cm. Fits in it 6 sets of dishes.

Ardo DWC spends more water per liter (which is 8 liters per cycle). Number of programs she has - 5 . Noise level – 55 dB. The machine is equipped with electronic control.

Zanussi ZSF 2412

The elegant “Italian” is the same in size as the “Ardo”, and the number of sets can fit into it the same.

But it has six programs and five temperature settings. The required amount of water for one cycle is 7 liters.

The internal surface of the machine is made of stainless steel. However, it is even louder than the ARDO: the noise level of a working unit is 56 dB.

If you decide to choose a dishwashing machine for your home, be sure to read the article on these devices are very contradictory! Find out what to look for when choosing and what the current prices are.