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  Review of Whirlpool ADP659WH slimline

  Features

  10 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Pre-wash, 30 min 35˚C, eco 50˚C, normal 60˚C, intensive 70˚C. Features: Delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: On/off, salt refill, rinse aid refill, time delay indicators. Available in white and silver.

  Comments

  Good points: Good score for water and electricity consumption. Good performance score.Drawbacks: Hard to load 10 place settings, glasses not well-positioned. Bottom rack tips when unloading from front. Indicator light for showing if it's on/off is misleading, makes it look as if rinse programme is selected as it's positioned above dial.

  Rating: 85/100

  Price Range: £245 - 320

  Stockist: 0870 600 8989 - http://www.whirlpool.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of John Lewis JLDWW906 slimline

  Features

  9 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: 70˚C intensive, 45-70˚C auto, 50˚C economy, 60˚C quick, glass. Features: Half load, delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Programme indicator lights, rinse aid refill, salt refill, multi tab, half load. Available in white only.

  Comments

  Good points: Shows time remaining. Easy to select desired programme. Comfortably fits 9 place settings.Drawbacks: Poor score for water and electricity consumption. Average performance score.

  Rating: 85/100

  Price: £339

  Stockist: 08456 049 049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of John Lewis JLDWS1208 dishwasher

  Features

  12 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: 70˚C intensive, automatic, 50˚C economy, quick wash, rinse hold. Features: Delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Programme, salt refill, rinse aid refill, multi tab. Indicators: Programme, salt refill, rinse aid refill, multi tab. Available in stainless steel only.

  Comments

  Good points: Cutlery basket splits in half to allow space for large items. Control panel is concealed in the top edge of the door so there's no risk of accidentally knocking the buttons mid programme.Drawbacks: Handle on cutlery basket is large, obscures some cutlery holes. Hard to fit all wine glasses and cups in suggested places. Display is obscured when door is shut.

  Rating: 84/100

  Price: £449

  Stockist: 08456 049 049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Bosch SMS53LO2GB dishwasher

  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.

  Rating: 96/100

  Price Range: £419 - 520

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

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

  
  

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  Review of Siemens SN26T252GB dishwasher

  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.

  Rating: 92/100

  Price Range: £678 - 900

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

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Hotpoint FDF784P dishwasher

  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.

  Rating: 90/100

  Price Range: £282 - 359.99

  Stockist: 0800 092 1922 - http://www.hotpoint.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of AEG F80873 dishwasher

  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.

  Rating: 89/100

  Price Range: £459 - 517

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

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Beko DE2541FX slimline

  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.

  Rating: 89/100

  Price Range: £210 - 257

  Stockist: 01923 818 121 - http://www.beko.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

  
  

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  Review of Bosch SRS45L02GB slimline

  Features

  9 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Pre-rinse, quick wash 45˚C, daily/eco 50˚C, auto 55-65˚C. Features: Delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Programme indicator lights, rinse aid refill, salt refill, water fault. Available in white only.

  Comments

  Good points: Display shows time remaining. Easy to select desired programme. Shows time remaining. Comfortably fits 9 place settings.Drawbacks: Poor water and electricity consumption.

  Rating: 87/100

  Price Range: £339 - 449.99

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

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Miele G1143SC dishwasher

  Features

  12 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Sensor wash 55-65˚C, quick wash 40˚C, light soiling 50˚C, energy save, pots and pans 75˚C, pre-wash. Features: Delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Programme, programme sequence indicator, salt refill, rinse aid refill, start/stop button indicator, turbo button indicator. Available in white only.

  Comments

  Good points: Spacious lower basket. Comfortably fits 12 place settings. Useful space-saving tray above top rack rather than cutlery basket.Drawbacks: Poor water and electricity consumption. Display only shows delay timer setting, not programme wash times.

  Rating: 87/100

  Price Range: £526.67 - 679.99

  Stockist: 01235 554455 - http://www.miele.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Smeg DF6SPLUS dishwasher

  Features

  12 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Soak, save +, bio, auto 60-70˚C, ultra clean, light quick, bio quick, normal quick, ultra clean quick. Features: Half load, delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Power on light, programs indicator lights, rinse aid refill, salt refill. Available in stainless steel only.

  Comments

  Good points: 2 cutlery baskets - can save space if not much cutlery by only putting 1 in. Average electricity consumption.Drawbacks: Poor water consumption. Struggled fitting in 12 plates - had to put some side plates on top rack. Runners not very smooth on bottom rack. Noisy intermittent drying cycle. Controls not straightforward to use.

  Rating: 87/100

  Price Range: £583 - 759.99

  Stockist: 0870 990 9907 - http://www.smeguk.com

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Beko DWD8657 dishwasher

  Features

  12 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: Pre-wash, rapid 35˚C, delicate 40˚C, economy 50˚C, quick and clean 60˚C, intensive 70˚C, toddler hygiene 70˚C, auto sensing. Features: Half load, delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Combi tablet detergent indicator, programme sequence, programme number, time delay, half load, rinse refill, salt refill, child lock, extra dry, time remaining. Available in white, silver and stainless steel.

  Comments

  Good points: Good score for water and electricity consumption. Logical basket layout and spacious loading. Drawbacks: Noisy drying cycle. Not straightforward to set desired programme, just gives them a number and no indication of what it is - you have to refer to instructions.

  Rating: 87/100

  Price Range: £239 - 279

  Stockist: 01923 818 121 - http://www.beko.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2009

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  Review of Whirlpool ADP7409WH dishwasher

  Features

  12 place settings. Energy rating: A. Programmes: 6^th sense intensive 60-70˚C, 6^th sense normal 40-55˚C, pre-wash, glasses, quickwash, eco, anti-bacterial. Features: Half load, delay start, adjustable top rack, folding plate racks. Indicators: Salt refill, half load, multi zone, power clean, start indicator. Available in white and silver.

  Comments

  Good points: Display showing time remaining. Easy to select desired programme. Comfortably fits 12 place settings. Average score for electricity consumption.Drawbacks: Cutlery basket impractical, lid easily unclips when unloading cutlery. Poor score for water consumption.

  Rating: 86/100

  Price: £309

  Stockist: 0870 600 8989 - http://www.whirlpool.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - October 2009