Siemens Home Appliances
What is the best dishwasher to buy?
To find a dishwasher that best suits your needs, consider the style and layout of your kitchen. This helpful guide answers some common questions and explains all the different types, sizes and features available to you.
- Types of dishwashers
- Dishwasher dimensions
- Should I buy a compact dishwasher?
- Dishwasher cycle time
- What innovative dishwasher features do Siemens offer?
- How to choose an eco-friendly dishwasher
- What is the quietest dishwasher I can have?
- What color options do I have?
- What additional things should I consider?
Types of dishwashers
Dishwasher dimensions
What is the standard size of a dishwasher?
The standard dishwasher size is a width of 60cm. The heights vary slightly, with freestanding at 85cm and fully integrated, semi-integrated and built-under at 81.5cm.
What size is a large capacity dishwasher?
If you need more dishwashing space, an XXL size dishwasher measures 60cm wide x 86.5cm high. Available as fully integrated, semi-integrated and built-under.
What size is a slimline dishwasher?
For smaller spaces, a slimline freestanding dishwasher measures 45cm wide x 85cm high. Fully-integrated, semi-integrated and built-under slimline models measure 45cm wide x 81.5cm high.
Dishwasher cycle time
The average dishwasher run time is between 1 and 4 hours. However, the time it takes to clean a load can be longer or significantly shorter, depending on which wash cycle you choose. Siemens varioSpeed feature reduces the standard cycle time by up to 66%*
*This does not apply to the pre-rinse and quick wash programmes.
Dishwasher quick wash vs normal wash
Quick wash cycles range from 15 – 60 minutes
Normal daily wash cycles range from 110 – 125 min
Clean in no time: varioSpeed Plus
Simply press the varioSpeed Plus button to reduce dishwashing time by up to 66%*. The reduced time is immediately shown in the remaining time display, and your dishes will be sparkling clean and dry within the shortest time.
*This does not apply to the pre-rinse and quick wash programmes.
What innovative dishwasher features do Siemens offer?
How to choose an eco-friendly dishwasher
While most modern appliances are designed to be eco-friendly, every machine is given a specific eco-rating which you can find displayed on your dishwasher. Ratings range from A – G with A being the most energy- and water-efficient. Siemens dishwashers are highly energy-efficient and save up to 90% more water, compared to manual dishwashing.
How much energy does a dishwasher use?
Dishwashers are surprisingly energy efficient. A standard 1200-watt model with a 1-hour wash cycle uses 1.2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. Siemens dishwashers use only approx. 1 kWh of energy for each wash.
Reducing dishwasher water consumption
Siemens dishwashers use only 10 - 12 liters of water per wash. To further reduce consumption and cleaning time, select the quick rinse program whenever possible or use the Variospeed Plus feature.
What is the quietest dishwasher I can have?
Dishwashers are given a noise rating according to their decibel level. Models with a rating of 45 dB or less are categorised as silent.
What color options do I have?
What additional things should I consider?
Cutlery basket or rack?
A cutlery basket is quick to load. It’s also portable, so it’s handy if you need to put cutlery away in different places or your dishwasher isn’t next to your cutlery drawer. A rack means each item sits independently, so there’s no cutlery cross-over to affect cleaning. If you organise similar cutlery items together, they’re nice and quick to unpack too.
