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Hands that don't do dishes

Advantages: Quiet, efficient cleaning
Disadvantages: More expensive than other brands

Neff Dishwasher S54M45 When we recently replaced our kitchen we were faced with a couple of tricky decisions regarding our existing appliances. The fridge and cooker were no brainers because they were both well past their sell by dates (although I did get £50 for the fridge on eBay). The washing machine and dishwasher posed bigger problems. Both are Bosch and less than four years old and both appeared to be still in fine condition. Ultimately we ...
...to go with it. Neff are a German manufacturer with a reputation for making good quality, reliable kitchen appliances and then retailing them at reasonable prices. They are mainly available through kitchen suppliers but are also available on line. Our kitchen supplier quoted us £450 for this one and we were unable to beat this so added it to the order. Specifications ~ The S54M45 is a full size, fully integrated dishwasher. This means it will fit ...

brereton66 03.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Neff S54M45X5GB

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Dishwasher fire

Advantages: Good. basic model
Disadvantages: Risk of Fire !

We bought the ZDF 501 2 years ago, and its worked fine. However, 2 nights ago, the dishwasher control panel caught fire about 5 minutes into a wash cycle. Fortunately we were able to put out the fire within seconds of smelling smoke, but the flames were already quite big, and molten plastic from the dishwasher had started a secondary fire on our kitchen floor. LOTS of smoke as well! This product has not been recalled, unlike the 601, but I read the ...

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Review of Zanussi-Electrolux ZDF501

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Beko DWD4310S dishwasher - good, affordable option

Advantages: Quiet, fast wash option, good looking
Disadvantages: Height of top rack, occasional failure of drawer to properly release washing tablet

We bought this dishwasher because we wanted an afforable "stop gap" before getting our new kitchen fitted with an integrated model. It therefore does not have as many options (e.g. delay timer etc) as some of the more expensive options but it has been perfect for our needs. It has been a great buy..it is quiet and has a fast economy wash option that only takes half an hour . There is plenty of room in the bottom drawer for cutlery and plates and ...
...We bought the silver version as we preferred the look of it to the white one and it does look smart in the kitchen, although it seemed a bit "plasticy" when it first arrived. There are minimal controls, making it very easy to use, and there is a useful salt container indicator which is easy to see, showing when more salt is needed. The only disadvantages are that pint glasses don't fit on the top rack easily (often falling over during the cycle) ...

GoGadgetGirl 16.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Beko DWD4310

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Space saving time saver.

Advantages: AAA rated, looks good, easy to use, reliable
Disadvantages: An expensive brand, not really for families, quite slow.

...end I decided on the SMEG as not only is it AAA rated (relating to Energy rating, Wash performance, Drying performance for those not in the know) but it also had a flat fronted and very sleek appearance. It matched the fridge and washing machine I had picked out too. I ordered my appliance from Boots Kitchen Appliances, it was delivered a week later at a time that suited me and it was installed and ready to go in no time at all. The dishwasher boasts ...
...four could be a push. SMEG appliances do not come cheap, I paid £450 for mine a year ago and this has come down a little bit, although the latest models can be over £600. It is my view that you are paying for a premium brand and a very stylish appliance which looks good in the kitchen, but I don't feel it does anything extra special. It does everything I would expect a dishwasher to do and nothing more and nothing less. ...

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Review of Smeg Slimline Stainless Steel Dishwasher

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Splish splosh, its a Bosch

Advantages: Low noise
Disadvantages: Cutlery compartment is a bit inflexible and bendy

...well as performance and the Bosch came out on top. Tour of the Dishwasher Outside The dishwasher has a white metal door, with a white plastic control panel. On the control panel are the power button, the programme dial and 3 red lights for the water supply, a salt warning light and a rinse aid warning light. I will go into more detail about the programmes later. Inside The inside of the dishwasher is split into a lower deck ...
...results out of the dishwasher, Bosch recommend that you use salt and rinse aid with each wash. These items are simple to top up. The salt goes in a compartment under the lower deck. Simply unscrew the cap and pour in the salt via the provided funnel until it starts to overflow. At this point screw the cap back on tightly and you are ready to go. The rinse aid compartment is located on the inner side of the main door, again pour in the liquid until ...

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