Features

13 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Auto 65-75˚C, auto 45-65˚C, eco 50˚C, auto 35-45˚C, quick 45˚C, pre-rinse. Features: Delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Check water supply, salt refill, rinse aid refill, programme indicator lights. Available in white only.

Comments

Good points: Easy to load. Low water and energy consumption. Comfortably fits 13 place settings. Short intensive programme at just under two hours without compromising on cleaning performance. Control panel is concealed in the top edge of the door so no risk of accidentally knocking the buttons mid programme, however display is clearly positioned on the outside showing time remaining.

Stockist: 0844 892 8925 www.bosch-home.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Oct 09

Features

13 place settings. Energy rating: A. Stylish blue interior light. Programmes: Auto 65-75˚C, auto 45-65˚C, eco 50˚C, auto 35-45˚C, quick 45˚C, prerinse, saving time, energy save, hygiene. Features: Half load, delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Check water supply, salt refill, rinse aid refill. Available in stainless steel and white.

Comments

Good points: Good performance score. Good water and energy consumption. Control panel is concealed in the top edge of the door so there's no risk of accidentally knocking the buttons mid programme, however display is clearly positioned on the outside showing time remaining. Comfortably fits 13 place settings.

Stockist: 0844 892 9044 www.siemens-home.co.uk

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Features

14 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Superwash, normal, daily A 60˚C, pre-wash, eco, speed 25˚C, delicate, baby cycle, extra dry option. Features: Half load, delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Salt refill, rinse aid refill, on/off indicator, start/pause indicator, programme, delay start button, half load button, multi-functional tablets button, start/pause indicator, progress lights. Available in white, stainless steel, satin aluminium, black, graphite.

Comments

Good points: Easy to set programmes. Economy programme saved on electricity. Highest cleaning performance across all programmes. Display shows time remaining.Drawbacks: Hard to fit all items in top rack, especially wine glasses.

Stockist: 0800 092 1922 www.hotpoint.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Oct 09

Features

12 place settings. Energy rating: A. Interior light. Programmes: Automatic, 30 minutes, 70˚C intensive, 65˚C normal, eco 50˚C, 55˚C 1 hour, 45˚C glass, pre-wash, night cycle. Features: Delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Delay start, care plus, multitab, sound volume, salt refill, rinse aid refill. Available in white only.

Comments

Good points: Large display showing time remaining. 3^rd spray arm for hard to reach areas, especially useful on intensive programme which it scored well on. Comfortably fits 12 place settings. Average score for water consumption. Average score for performance.Drawbacks: High-pitched beep at end of cycle but can lower volume. Poor score for electricity consumption.

Stockist: 0870 535 0350 www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Oct 09

Features

10 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Pre-wash, rapid 35˚C, economy 50˚C, quick and clean 60˚C, intensive 70˚C. Features:  Adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Rinse aid refill, salt refill, on light, wash light, end light. Available in stainless steel, silver and white.

Comments

Good points: Comfortably fits 10 place settings despite its slim width. Low energy and water consumption. Intensive programme made easy work of removing burnt-on greasy soils and stubborn scrambled egg residues. Economy programme saved on electricity. Highest cleaning performance across all programmes.Drawbacks: No wash stage indicator or delay timer. Bottom rack occasionally tipped backwards when unloading from front.

Stockist: 01923 818 121 www.beko.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Oct 09