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4-dishwasher overview

PMM for 4 setsSales data show that dishwashers for 4 sets of dishes are not very popular in Russia and the CIS countries. What is the reason for this? Probably, after all, with their very limited functionality. Few people need a dishwasher in which it is impossible to put in something other than large, even medium, dishes. Nevertheless, such a machine has a small group of fans, for them we have prepared our today's review.

Why choose such a technique?

Indeed, why buy a dishwasher that can wash on the strength of 12-16 plates and a few cups. Why is it needed if pans and pans still have to be washed with hands, not to mention the baking sheets? The main reason lies in the size of such a dishwasher. Its body W x D x H - an average of 550 x 460 x 450 mm, which means that even in the smallest kitchen this machine will always find a place. “It’s better to have at least some dishwasher than not to have one.” Owners of miniature equipment are guided by this rule, although from our point of view, this is still unreasonable. Why?

  1. With such a dishwasher, the hostess will not be able to save her handles. A part of the dishes will be washed by the machine, and the other part by the hostess hunched over the sink.
  2. The machine for 4 people looks too painfully ugly, and built-in models among miniature equipment - a rarity.
  3. The cost of a miniature dishwasher is comparable to the cost of a compact 6-dishwasher. It’s better to take a “home assistant” with a slightly larger capacity, there will be more use from it.
  4. A miniature car is very difficult to find in a household appliance store. This equipment is in the catalogs, but it is not on the shelves, sellers can order it, but it will take some time.

Technically, such machines are far behind, and this often affects the quality of washing dishes.

But the smallest dishwashers are very simple and unpretentious. They can be easily transported from place to place. Such a car can be taken to the country with you for the summer, although there will be little use for it.

Bosch SKT 5002

The Bosch SKT 5002 dishwasher was the first in our review. This is an extremely simple technique with mechanical control, which is very decent washing dishes, but consumes 15 liters of water. Modern full-size machines with a capacity of 14 place settings can consume 12 liters per cycle, and then 15 liters per 4 sets. The machine is quite noisy, it produces 53 dB on a regular program, although standard models work at 45-47 dB.

Bosch SKT 5002

The programmer knows 5 washing modes. The usual daily wash program runs for 66 minutes. Bosch SKT 5002 is completely protected from water leakage, which is pretty gratifying. There is a built-in water softener. The average cost of a machine is 385 dollars.

Siemens SK 25200

One of the most expensive representatives of miniature dishwashers. Its price reaches 614 dollars. What can she do for the money? Yes, especially nothing. Washes 4 sets of dishes, has a primitive mechanical control. The machine spends about 12 liters of water per cycle, which is also very much. It produces 50 dB noise.

Siemens SK 25200

In the arsenal of 5 washing programs and 2 temperature settings, in principle, this is enough. Siemens SK 25200 is completely protected from all kinds of water leaks, has indicators in time showing the presence of salt and rinse aid. Can wash dishes at a maximum of 650C. Case W x D x H - 555 x 460 x 450 mm.

Zanussi ZDC 240

The more primitive, but much cheaper Zanussi ZDC 240 appealed to many fans of mini cars. It holds 4 sets of dishes, satisfactorily washes and dries. She has electronic control, but rather simple. There is no display. It consumes about 10 liters of water, but noises like a Belarusian tractor. According to the data contained in the instructions, Zanussi ZDC 240 produces up to 59 dB.

Zanussi ZDC 240

There are 4 washing programs and 3 temperature modes in the memory of the control module. No leakage protection, no indicators or sensors. The salt level must be checked manually, as well as the presence of rinse aid.For Zanussi ZDC 240 will have to pay $ 298. The case has a size of W x D x H - 570 x 500 x 470 mm.

Korting KS 6210 TT

At a relatively low cost, this machine confidently surpasses similar models in technical specifications. Korting KS 6210 TT can wash 4 sets of dishes at a time. She has electronic control, a good display, protection from child intervention. It spends up to 8 liters of water and produces noise in the region of 55 dB. She has 6 programs, this is more than her competitors, although from our point of view the advantage is dubious.

The machine is equipped with a timer to delay the start of the program, and its body has partial protection against leakage. Korting KS 6210 TT is one of the few babies that recognize 3 in 1 tablets.

It's a pity to spend a whole 3 in 1 tablet on 4 sets of dishes. If you cut it into 4 parts and use a quarter at a time, then the use of such tablets is justified.

Korting KS 6210 TT

The dishwasher has indicators showing whether there is salt in it, as well as a rinse aid. She even has a cutlery tray. The dimensions of the baby W x D x H - 580 x 480 x 470 mm, are not so small. The average cost is 333 dollars.

Elenberg DW-610

Closes our today's review budget mini dishwasher Elenberg DW-610. This machine has nothing particularly outstanding. Washes also 4 sets. Mechanical, without display and any frills. Consumes 10 liters of water, not a record, but still a lot. There are three automatic programs: regular, intensive, fast. There is an indicator of the presence of salt, but the user will have to think about the rinse aid. To be honest, the manufacturer, which saved 1 LED, does not inspire confidence.

Elenberg DW-610

The machine washes not too well, you can put a solid C grade. The case is not large and not so very small W x D x H - 570 x 480 x 466 mm. The average cost is 236 dollars.

So, this time, we will not avoid our own conclusions and will sound obvious things - you shouldn’t buy miniature cars, just take a superficial look at their technical characteristics. The prices of these machines are almost doubled, and the sense of them is 0.

   

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