All dishwashers are conditionally divided by price categories. The most expensive and prestigious models are classified as luxury equipment. Find out which brands offer premium dishwashers and whether they are worth the money spent.
How are expensive dishwashers different from ordinary ones?
It is clear that high cost is not the only difference between dishwashers (PMM) and prestigious brands. Expensive equipment has other features:
- The quality of parts and materials. In the manufacture of the highest quality materials and components. For example, high-quality expensive heating elements - they warm water faster than usual. Instead of plastic in expensive cars - metal (we are talking about the tank and some elements of the body).
- Water consumption. Water resources are used sparingly, but not at the expense of the quality of the sink. The average consumption is 10-15 liters.
- Power consumption. This is not to say that cool equipment consumes electricity especially economically, but this is not required by anyone, it is enough that all elite PMMs have an energy class of at least A.
- Noise. Expensive cars make much less noise than analogs of the middle class or budget versions. The noise level usually does not exceed 40 dB. In inexpensive PMMs, it can be 49–53 dB.
In expensive dishwashers, the functionality is not limited to basic options and modes. They always have additional functions that are called “bells and whistles” in everyday life.
Additional functions
In elite PMMs, these additional functions are especially common:
- Laser projection. This feature is called a beam on the floor. In front of the machine - right on the floor surface, projected information about the washing process - a point that changes color or disappears at the end of the program, or the numbers that count the time to the end of the cycle.
- Drying by active condensation. Many expensive models use recirculation drying, after which the heat exchanger is cooled with cold air - it is supplied by the fan. Such drying is more efficient than conventional and consumes less energy.
- Soak. Improves the quality of washing, complex contaminants are completely removed.
- Half load. Such a function today is in almost all large PMMs, and it is in most elite devices. Choosing this mode, the user uses only one compartment - water and electricity are saved.
- LCD display Shows information about selected programs, temperature, remaining time, etc.
- Touch control. It looks aesthetically pleasing, convenient to use. Eliminates false clicks and trips.
- Remote control. It can be controlled via the Internet or NFC from a smartphone.
- Ozonation This feature is rare. Ozone is a gas that, when processing dishes, kills bacteria.
But the design of expensive models is discreet. Typically, these machines look modest, but the specialist will immediately notice the quality and class of equipment. Typically, the case of such PMM is made of stainless steel painted in white, silver or black - these options allow you to fit the machine into any modern interior.
Overview of models and consumer reviews
The club of manufacturers of luxury equipment is very small, and its ranks are tightly closed - it is not easy for third-party brands to break into it. Due to the high cost of expensive equipment, the number of potential buyers is extremely limited. The constant leaders in the ranking of manufacturers of prestigious PMM are Miele, ASKO, AEG, SMEG.
Miele G 6000 SC Jubilee - with turbo dryer
Spacious dishwasher that can serve a large family. At a time, you can wash the dishes and cutlery after the feast, as well as fit even larger utensils - pans, pans and the like. The control panel, as it should be a solid machine, is equipped with a digital display. There is a half load, a timer for 1-24 hours, indicators of salt and rinse aid. The maximum inlet water temperature is 60 ° C. Mile is a German brand. Assembly is carried out in the Czech Republic and Austria.
- Type: full size.
- Drying: turbo-drying.
- Number of sets: 14.
- Installation: freestanding.
- Power Consumption: A +++.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 9.9 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59.8x57x80.5 cm.
- Programs: 6 (including for everyday washing, economical, delicate, automatic).
- Noise: 44 dB.
- Number of temperature conditions: 6.
- Weight: 53.5 kg.
- Average price: 84 900 rubles.
Pros:
- All the programs you need are ideal for washing dishes.
- Very high quality washing and drying. Plates, glasses - cleans to shine. It copes with complex pollution - on an intensive program.
- Quiet work - can be turned on at night, the device does not interfere with sleep.
- It cleans dirt well in both hot and cold water.
- Complete leakage protection. Unlike partial, full protection excludes leakage not only in the case, but also in hoses.
- There is a water purity sensor - as soon as the sensor determines that the water has become clean, the program will stop. This approach allows you not to waste water and electricity.
Minuses:
- There is no automatic setting of water hardness. This feature allows you to adjust the hardness by automatically adding the right amount of salt.
- There is no half load mode.
Asko D 5896 XXL - Super
One of the most capacious cars is presented by the Swedish trademark. The device is intended for installation in a kitchen set. The control panel is equipped with a digital display, a timer (1-24 hours), a water purity sensor. There is a "beam on the floor." The maximum temperature is 70 ° C. You can use tablet detergents. Duration of washing with a standard program is 210 minutes.
- Type: full size.
- Drying: turbo-drying.
- Number of sets: 16.
- Installation: fully integrated.
- Power Consumption: A ++.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 10 l.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x86 cm.
- Programs: 13 (including for everyday washing, economical, automatic).
- Noise: 42 dB.
- Number of temperature conditions: 7.
- Weight: 53 kg.
- Average price: 139,900 rubles.
Pros:
- There is PowerZone - a zone of enhanced washing for heavily soiled dishes.
- There is a child lock.
- A lot of programs - if you wish, you can choose the option for any dishes and pollution.
- You can wash a lot of dishes at a time. There are three shelves plus a cutlery tray, it is more convenient than baskets - the user considers.
- Clear and detailed instructions - everything is described in paragraphs.
- Convenient internal configuration. There are holders for vases.
Minuses:
- There are complaints about the quality of drying. But perhaps the reason is the large number of plastic utensils - said the owner of the PMM.
- It does not cope with the most difficult pollution - for example, it does not wash the rims of soup in pots.
- White spots remain in the pans.
AEG FSR 93800 P - with condensation drying
This model from the German brand is one of the most silent. Spacious, with a display and a full range of options specific to expensive dishwashers. The washing time on a regular program is 232 minutes. The maximum temperature is 60 ° C. There is a clear water sensor and a beam indicator.
- Type: full size.
- Drying: condensation.
- Number of sets: 13.
- Installation: fully integrated.
- Power Consumption: A +++.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 11 l.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59.6x55x81.8 cm.
- Programs: 8 (including for everyday washing, economical, automatic).
- Noise: 39 dB.
- Number of temperature conditions: 4.
- Weight: 38.67 kg.
- Average price: 129 990 rubles.
Pros:
- It works very quietly - you can turn it on at night. If a two-tariff meter is installed, then washing will be cheaper.
- It fits a lot of dishes - it is possible to arrange it conveniently.
- Quality washing, many useful features.
- The door opens automatically at the end of the cycle. This eliminates the return of humidity. In budget cars, the user needs to open the door himself after washing, otherwise the dishes will have to be dried with a towel.
- Countdown on the floor.
- After washing, there is no smell of powder - neither in the chamber, nor from dishes.
Minuses:
- There is no protection from children.
- There is no separate cutlery tray.
- There is an eco mode, but it is very long - about three hours, and for 1.5 hours the machine dries dishes.
Smeg ST2FABRD - stylish
Dishwasher from an Italian brand specializing in the production of luxury household appliances. Stylish model in a red case with a large load. Quiet, economical and functional - the perfect home acquisition. The standard program lasts 150 minutes.
- Type: full size.
- Drying: condensation.
- Number of sets: 13.
- Installation: fully integrated.
- Power Consumption: A +++.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 8.5 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59.8x57x81.8 cm.
- Programs: 5 (including fast, soaking, glass, Auto 60–70, Super, ECO).
- Noise: 42 dB.
- Number of temperature conditions: 5.
- Weight: 30 kg.
- Average cost: 101 990 rubles.
Pros:
- Economical - the highest class of energy consumption. Consumes a minimum of water per cycle.
- Silently works.
- There is a pre-soak and 50% load mode.
- Automatic door opening at the end of the cycle is a very convenient function for devices with condensation drying. Avoids re-wetting.
Users do not find any special minuses in this bright PMM. It is possible that there is no automatic determination of stiffness in it, but, as we can see, this function is generally extremely rare in dishwashers, even in elite ones.
Siemens iQ500 SR 656D10 TR - narrow
This unit from the German manufacturer already has ordinary dishwashers by 15 cm. At the same time, it is inferior in capacity to full-size counterparts by only 2–4 sets. The machine is equipped with a display, indicators, timer. The usual program lasts 195 minutes. 60 ° C - maximum inlet temperature.
- Type: narrow.
- Drying: condensation.
- Number of sets: 10.
- Installation: fully integrated.
- Power Consumption: A.
- Washing / Drying: A / A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 8.5 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 44.8x55x81.5 cm.
- Programs: 6 (including fast, soaking, glass, Auto 60–70, Super, ECO).
- Noise: 43 dB.
- Number of temperature conditions: 6.
- Weight: 40 kg.
- Average price: 70 590 rubles.
Pros:
- Fully protected against leaks.
- There is a special nightly program - especially quiet.
- There is IntensiveZone - different thorough cleaning.
- An effective Zeolith drying system has been introduced. This is a drying based on the zeolite mineral, which we wrote about in detail here.
- The folding system in VarioFlex Pro baskets - they are conveniently adjustable, allowing you to rationally place utensils.
- The door is equipped with a servo-drive (door opening system with self-closing and other useful options) - convenient if the facade is without handles.
Minuses:
- There is no half load button. Download is detected automatically.
- No Home Connect - a feature that allows you to connect the equipment to the Internet.
Conclusions
To summarize:
- Many user complaints are related to their violation of the rules of use - improper placement of dishes, violation of dosage and the like. Conclusion - even when buying an expensive PMM, you must first read the instructions and only then start operating the equipment.
- Elite PMMs can have different types of drying, sizes, functionality - each brand gives its dishwashing equipment the qualities that seem most important to it.
The Russian consumer, who prefers to buy the highest quality household appliances, has a choice - dozens of different models are presented to his attention. The main suppliers of luxury dishwashers are well-known European brands.