Dishwasher Buyers Guide

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

What is a built-in dishwasher?

A built-in dishwasher is permanently installed, with a front panel that matches your kitchen cabinets. This type of dishwasher is practically invisible, offering a sleek look that matches your kitchen design. The control panel on the top edge of the door is only visible when you open the dishwasher.

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What is a built-under dishwasher?

A built-under dishwasher (also known as an under-sink dishwasher or under-counter dishwasher) fits conveniently under your worktop. They are quick and easy to install in the space and are eye-catching with their own modern design.

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What is a freestanding dishwasher?

Freestanding dishwashers are standalone units that can be installed in any space with access to water and drainage, keeping your options flexible. They’re very easy to set up and install, offering all the innovative functions and programs you’d expect. A Siemens freestanding dishwasher looks great whether you put it next to other appliances or standing alone.

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Dishwasher dimensions

Standard, slimline or tabletop: the size of dishwasher you need depends on the space available in your kitchen as well as your household size.

What is the standard size of a dishwasher?

The standard dishwasher size has a width of 60cm. The heights vary slightly, with built-in at 81.5cm and freestanding at 85cm. These full-sized models are ideal for families, as well as singles or couples who like to entertain.

What size is a slimline dishwasher?

For smaller spaces, a slimline freestanding dishwasher measures 45cm wide x 85cm high. Built-In slimline models measure 45cm wide x 81.5cm high.

What size is a tabletop dishwasher?

Small size with a width of 55cm but large loading capacity, new standard Chinese basket.

Should I buy a compact dishwasher?

If you’re pushed for space but still want cleaning convenience, a compact dishwasher is an excellent option. Designed to fit in the smallest recess, or on your worktop, these small dishwashers are ideal for one or two-person households.

Compact built-in dishwasher

Siemens’ compact dishwashers have the same width as conventional dishwashers (60 cm) but are only 45 cm or 60 cm high.

Freestanding compact dishwasher

Siemens’ freestanding compact dishwashers are 55 cm wide and hold 6 place settings.

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 minutes

Siemens dishwashers: Clean in no time with varioSpeed Plus

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?

Extra protection and shine for you glassware

glassZone is an area in the dishwasher specifically designed for delicate glassware, including crystal glasses. Six integrated nozzles provide a constant, yet gentle, supply of water, while the soft anti-slip base ensures glasses are safe and secure at all times.

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Maximum loading flexibility

Siemens flexComfort and flexComfort Pro baskets allow you to set up your dishwasher in whatever way works best for you. Fit up to 14 place setting and easily reconfigure it for unusual loads, such as large bowls and bulky items. In addition, the new low-friction wheels make loading and unloading smoother.

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Personalise performance with Home Connect

The Home Connect app allows you to monitor and control your WiFi-enabled Siemens dishwasher from anywhere, via your smartphone. But that’s not all. You can also customise standard programmes to suit your needs by providing feedback on the duration, cleaning and drying results with Intelligent Programme. Need clean dishes fast? Simply speed up any cycle in the app.

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What color options do I have?

White dishwashers

A dishwasher in white goes well with many color schemes and blends well with either modern or traditional designs.

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Silver inox dishwashers

Classic stainless steel looks good enough to be a design feature in a kitchen. The antiFingerprint feature puts an end to annoying fingerprints on stainless steel surfaces.

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Black inox dishwashers

Black is a timeless color, and a black dishwasher will go well with most kitchen color schemes. Black adds sleek elegance to a kitchen design and has the added advantage of concealing dirt.

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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.

Easy-open, handle-free door: openAssist

With openAssist, all you have to do is press lightly on the door front to open the integrated dishwasher door. It's so easy and entirely handle-free. Not only is it more convenient to open, but it can also be seamlessly integrated into any modern handle-free kitchen.