Review of built-in dishwashers 45 cm

Modern built-in appliances have become very popular due to the fact that with them you can create a unique and stylish interior in the kitchen. As for the dishwasher, the built-in dishwasher with a width of 45 cm is in great demand among all.

It does an excellent job of washing dishes and at the same time fits into the limited space of small kitchens in Soviet-built houses. In this article we will review such dishwashers, comparing them by technical characteristics and other parameters.

Features of narrow dishwashers

Built-in dishwashers with a width of 45 cm can only be floor-standing. At the same time, according to the type of installation, they are divided into partially built-in and fully built-in. The second of them are completely hidden behind the furniture facades, presenting a single composition. For example, dishwashers: Bosch SPV53M00, Bosch SPV58M50, Hansa ZIM 428EN, Siemens SR66T099. In partially built-in models, the control panel and display are located on the front of the case, for example:

• Smeg PLA4525X,
• Bosch SPI 50X95,
• Kaiser S45U71XL,
• Miele G4700SCI.

All built-in dishwashers with a width of 60 and 45 cm have a special feature; when installing them under the countertop, it is necessary to lay a metallized film, which will protect the furniture from exposure to humid air.

As for models, there are so many dishwashers with a width of 45 cm that it is sometimes very difficult to choose. There are several dozen manufacturers alone. These are the familiar Bosch, Siemens, Miele, Hotpoint-Ariston, Hansa, AEG, Whirlpool, Candy. And the little-known Flavia, Korting, Neff, Kuppersbusch, De Dietrich, Bomann.Each manufacturer strives to produce a series of models that differ in capabilities.

The exact dimensions of narrow built-in machines are as follows: width - 44.5 -45 cm, height 81-85 cm, depth 54.2-62 cm. If you are interested in a more compact model with a width of 45 cm, then such a built-in machine does not exist in nature. The compact built-in dishwasher has dimensions: width 55–60 cm, height 48–60 cm, depth 46–60 cm. In principle, there is a compact model of 45 cm, but it will be a free-standing tabletop one.

Note! Oven baking trays measuring 55x60 cm cannot be washed in a narrow dishwasher.

Design and color

The color and design of a built-in dishwasher are not particularly important, and what color can it be if the decorative walls of the cabinet and the facade are simply absent. In a partially built-in dishwasher, the control panel is visible, but its color is unlikely to play a role. There are dishwashers

• with gray control panel (Smeg PLA4525X, Bosch SPI 50X95, Bomann GSPE 874),
• black panel (Kuppersbusch IG 4407.0 GE, Kaiser S 45 E 70 XLW)
• and white (Miele G 4700 SCi, De Dietrich DVY 430 WE1).
  

Engine type and noise levels

Narrow dishwashers built into furniture are in most cases equipped with motors that produce a noise of 55 - 48 dB during operation. These dishwashers include:

• Bosch SPV 40E10 – 52 dB;
• Kuppersberg GSA 489 – 48 dB;
• Siemens SR 64M030 – 48 dB.

Of course, there are quiet models that users prefer:

• Bosch SPV 53M00 – 46dB;
• Bosch SPV 40E10 – 44 dB;
• Siemens SR 66T090 – 44dB;
• Siemens SR 66T097 – 43 dB.

For your information! The motor installed in the dishwasher can be inverter or brush. It is believed that the inverter is more reliable and durable.

It is difficult to say whether there is a direct relationship between the type of engine and the noise produced. Some believe that an inverter motor is quieter, but whether this is actually true remains to be proven.

Capacity, quality and efficiency

Let's move on to more important characteristics. How many dishes can a dishwasher hold? The dimensions of narrow models of machines can accommodate 9 sets of dishes; those models that are equipped with a pull-out tray for spoons and forks instead of a basket can accommodate 10 sets, some 12 (AEG F 65402 VI). To optimize the placement of dishes inside the machine and thereby make it ergonomic, manufacturers are trying in every way to modernize containers for it.

In some models, containers have attachments, folding elements, and can be adjusted in height, but the dimensions are the same. For example, the Germans, in their Bosch and Siemens machines, introduced the Rackmatic system, which allows you to fix the upper box in one of two positions. The difference between these positions is 5 cm. Some models use the Rackmatic-3 system, in which case the box can be installed in three positions with a height difference of 2.5 cm, for example, in the Bosch SPV58M50RU dishwasher.

One of the components of high-quality dishwashing is not only its correct location, but also the design of the rocker arms. The rocker arms are located at the bottom and top of the dishwasher. Moreover, in different models they may differ in the shape and location of the holes through which water flows. It is best when these holes have different diameters and are located at different angles, which allows water to enter different areas of the chamber.

Built-in dishwashers from Siemens and Bosch have a double rocker arm located at the top and rotating in different directions. This technology made it possible to reduce water consumption by 20% without reducing the quality of washing. In the Siemens SF 25M250 RU and Siemens SF 24T257 RU models, water is supplied alternately.

Important! The quality of washing is greatly influenced by the quality of detergents. Almost all modern dishwashers are equipped with trays for both regular detergents and 3-in-1 tablets.

The efficiency of a dishwasher depends on the amount of water and electricity consumed. There are models with low water consumption of about 7 liters (Siemens SR 64M002), but there are very few of them. Basically, the consumption is 9 liters per wash cycle; there are models with a consumption of 11 and 13 liters. In terms of energy consumption, narrow machines are not inferior to full-size ones and have class A+ and even A++. The energy consumption of most dishwashers is 0.84-0.9 kW/h. Note that the size of the machine does not significantly affect energy and water consumption.

Functionality and management

Now let’s talk about the software “stuffing” of narrow dishwashers and various “tricks”. The number of programs for most models is 5-6. Different manufacturers have different names for programs, most often these programs include:

• Quick wash (30-40 minutes);
• Economical (suitable for medium soiled dishes, washing at 55⁰WITH);
• Normal (everyday);
• Automatic (sensors and sensors automatically determine how contaminated the water is, the number of loaded items, which saves water and electricity);
• Intensive;
• Soaking or rinsing.

Not all models have a delicate mode for washing crystal and other dishes.For example, the popular models Bosch SPV 58M50 and Siemens SR 66T090 do not have it. And the Smeg STA4525 or AEG F 78400 VI dishwasher has a delicate program. A new feature is the Bio-program, during which dirt is broken down under the influence of bioactive detergents at low temperatures (AEG F 78400 VI and Gorenje + GDV530X).

Let's celebrate! Elite-class dishwashers can have up to 10 washing programs, for example, Gorenje + GDV530X, Smeg PLA4525X.

Additional features are always interesting, but they are not always useful, so buyers are not willing to pay for them. What are these functions and why are they needed?

• VarioSpeed ​​and VarioSpeed ​​Plus are a function that, due to higher energy consumption and water supply speed, allows you to reduce the washing time by 2-3 times while maintaining the quality of the wash. This option is found in Bosch, Siemens, Neff machines.
• IntensiveZone - with this function, dishes in the lower basket are washed more intensively than in the upper one. This is achieved due to different speeds and temperatures of water supply to the corresponding zones.
• Hygiene and Hygiene Plus - treatment of dishes with hot water and steam, which kills germs and allergens. A similar function is available in the Samsung dishwasher model DW50H4050BB, as well as in Bosch models.
• Half load - a load in which only one basket can be filled with dishes, this will save water, the duration does not change. Available in half of fully built-in dishwashers, even in inexpensive models. However, we note that this function is not used often, because the size of narrow machines allows it to be fully loaded with dishes; it rarely happens when there are very few dishes.

The dishwasher is most often controlled via an electronic control panel. It is rare to find machines with a touch panel, for example, Samsung DMM 39 AHC. For convenience, the dishwasher is equipped with a small display that shows the program duration or fault code. In addition, the panel contains indicators (lights) informing about the operating status of the unit. The end of the wash is accompanied by a sound signal (Bosch SPV 40E10) or a red indicator on the floor, the so-called beam (Electrolux ESL 4300 RO), or both at the same time (Bosch SPV 53M00).

Another convenient function when driving is a delayed start, which allows you to start the car at any convenient time. In some models, the start is delayed by 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours (Bosch SPV 40E10, Hansa ZIM 428 EH), in some from 1 to 24 hours (Siemens SR 66T090).

Drying type and safety

Fully built-in and partially built-in dishwashers are equipped with condensation or turbo drying. The first option is carried out by rinsing the dishes in hot water and gradually cooling them; condensing steam flows down the walls into a special tank. This type of drying lasts quite a long time, but is also economical. Turbo drying is drying with hot air supplied through a fan; it is less common, for example, in Miele G 4700 SCi, AEG F 88410 VI dishwashers.

The safety system of the dishwasher must include full protection against leaks and child protection. To prevent children from turning on the machine, a special lock is installed in it. Protection against leaks can be different:

• Bosch and Siemens have Aqua-Stop;
• Whirlpool has Waterproof;
• Hansa has Aqua-Control;
• Korting has Aqua-Safe;
• AEG has Aqua-Alarm.

Important! If you like a certain model of dishwasher, but it only has partial protection, then separately buy a hose that is fully protected against leaks. It's better to change the hose than pay for a flood.

How much money do you need?

And finally, one of the important components is the price of dishwashers with a width of 45 cm. If we compare them with full-size ones, then with the same set of functions, they will be $50-70 cheaper. The price is influenced by the following factors:

• capacity (number of sets);
• noise level, the less noise, the higher the price;
• energy consumption class, the higher, the more expensive;
• number of additional options and new technologies;
• arrangement of baskets, the simpler the baskets, the cheaper the equipment.

For your information! The presence of a heat exchanger usually does not affect the cost of the dishwasher.

Here are the prices for some of the popular models listed in our review; undoubtedly, they change as quickly as the price of a dollar changes.

• Bosch SPV53M00 – 40 thousand rubles.
• Miele G 4700 SCi – 110 thousand rubles.
• Hansa ZIM 428 EH – 23 thousand rubles.
• Smeg PLA4525X – 77 thousand rubles.
• Siemens SR 66T097 – 70 thousand rubles.

Summarize

So, the variety of narrow dishwashers is very large, there are hundreds of models from different brands. The average dimensions (width, depth, height) of such dishwashers are 45x60x82 cm. The most compact model has dimensions of 44.8x55x81 cm. Having reviewed and studied the offer on the market, in terms of functionality and technical characteristics, we would highlight two German-assembled models Bosch SPV53M00 and Siemens SR 66T090 mid-priced. Before purchasing, we would advise reading reviews and looking dishwasher rating 45 cm.

   

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