After reading good manufacturer reviews and watching impressive video clips of this model, I decided to take the plunge and buy online. I think that was a big mistake as I couldn't look inside or feel the quality.
I am very disappointed, despite using the recommended washing tablets the ... Read review
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A review by pantsinternational on Zanussi-Electrolux ZDF501 February 19th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Performance
Poor
Ease of use
Satisfactory
Durability
Satisfactory
Noise
Very low
Value for money
Poor
Advantages:
Very Quiet
Disadvantages:
It doesn't clean very well
Recommend to potential buyers:
no
Full review
After reading good manufacturer reviews and watching impressive video clips of this model, I decided to take the plunge and buy online. I think that was a big mistake as I couldn't look inside or feel the quality.
I am very disappointed, despite using the recommended washing tablets the cleaning is very poor, it states that there is no need to rinse dishes or pans before putting them in but if you didn't they would be just as dirty when they came out.
There is nowhere to put tumblers or cups without them falling over, the bottom plate rack has no clips so it keeps flopping over. General build quality seems poor.
Its good points are, its very quiet and it has stem holders for wine glasses.
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