Overview of built-in dishwashers 45 cm

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

She copes well with washing dishes and at the same time fits in the limited space of small kitchens of Soviet-built houses. In this article, we will review such dishwashers by comparing them according to technical characteristics and other parameters.

Features of narrow dishwashers

Built-in dishwashers with a width of 45 cm can only be floor standing. Moreover, 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 facades of furniture, representing a single composition. For example, dishwashers: Bosch SPV53M00, Bosch SPV58M50, Hansa ZIM 428EN, Siemens SR66T099. In models that are partially embedded in the front of the case, a control panel and a display are removed, 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 feature, when installing them under the countertop, it is necessary to lay a metallized film that will protect the furniture from exposure to humid air.

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

The exact dimensions of narrow embedded 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. There is a compact model 45 cm, but it will be a freestanding tabletop.

Note! Oven baking sheets, 55x60 cm in size, cannot be washed in a narrow dishwasher.

Design and color

The color and design of the built-in dishwasher do not really matter, and what color can be if the decorative walls of the case and the facade are simply absent. The control panel is visible in a partially built-in dishwasher, 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 figures

Narrow dishwashers built into furniture are in most cases equipped with engines that produce a noise of 55 - 48 dB during operation. Such 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 like more:

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

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

It is difficult to say whether there is a direct correlation between the type of engine and the noise produced. Some people think that the inverter motor is quieter, but is it really so, it still needs to be proved.

Capacity, quality and economy

We pass to more important characteristics. How many dishwashers can hold utensils? The dimensions of the narrow machine models allow you to accommodate 9 sets of dishes, those models that are equipped with a sliding tray for spoons and forks instead of the basket can hold 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 upgrade the containers for it.

In some models, containers have nozzles, folding elements, 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 the upper box to be fixed in one of two positions. The difference between these positions is 5 cm.In some models, the Rackmatic-3 system is introduced, in this 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 proper location, but also the design of the rocker arm. Rocker arms are located in the lower and upper part of the dishwasher. Moreover, in different models, they may differ in the shape and location of the holes through which water enters. Best of all, when these holes have different diameters and are located at different angles, which allows water to fall into different parts of the chamber.

Built-in dishwashers from Siemens and Bosch have a double beam located at the top and rotating in different directions. This technology has reduced water consumption by 20% without compromising the quality of washing. In models Siemens SF 25M250 RU and Siemens SF 24T257 RU water is supplied alternately.

Important! The quality of detergents greatly affects the quality of washing. Almost all modern dishwashers are equipped with trays for both conventional detergents and 3 in 1 tablets.

The efficiency of the 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 they are very few. Basically, the flow rate is 9 liters per wash cycle, there are models with a flow rate of 11 and 13 liters. In terms of power consumption, narrow machines are not inferior to full-size ones and have the 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 "chips". The number of programs for most models is 5-6. Different manufacturers have different names for programs, more often these programs include:

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

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

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

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

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

The dishwasher is most often controlled by the electronic control panel. Rarely there are cars with a touch panel, for example, Samsung DMM 39 AHC. For convenience, the dishwasher is equipped with a small display that shows the duration of the program or fault code. In addition, the panel displays indicators (bulbs) that inform about the 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 controlling is a delayed start, which allows you to start the machine at any convenient time. In some models, the start is delayed for 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours (Bosch SPV 40E10, Hansa ZIM 428 EH), in some from 1 to 24 hours (Siemens SR 66T090).

Type of drying 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. Such drying lasts long enough, but at the same time it is economical. A turbo dryer is a drying with hot air supplied through a fan; it is less common, for example, in dishwashers Miele G 4700 SCi, AEG F 88410 VI.

The dishwasher's security system should include complete leakage protection and protection against children's access. To prevent children from turning on the machine, a special lock is installed in it. Leakage protection may vary:

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

Important! If you liked some model of the dishwasher, but it has only partial protection, then separately buy a hose that is completely protected from leaks. Better to change the hose than to pay for the flood.

How much money do you need?

And, finally, one of the important components is the price of dishwashers 45 cm wide. If we compare them with full-size ones, then with the same set of functions, they will be cheaper by 5000-7000 thousand rubles. The following factors influence the price:

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

Note! The presence of a heat exchanger usually does not affect the cost of the dishwasher.

Here are the prices of some popular models cited in our review, no doubt they change as quickly as the price of a dollar.

• 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, these are hundreds of models of different brands. The average dimensions (width, depth, height) of such dishwashers are 45x60x82 cm. The most compact model has dimensions of 44.8x55x81 cm. After reviewing and studying the offer on the market, we would single out two models of the German assembly Bosch SPV53M00 and Siemens by functionality and technical characteristics. SR 66T090 mid-range. Before buying, we would advise you to read reviews and see dishwasher rating 45 cm.