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BBK is a Chinese home appliance and electronics brand. Among its products, which are in deserved demand in Russia, there are also dishwashers. We will find out what a BBK dishwasher is, what models are on the market and what consumers say about their work.
About VVK dishwashers
The VVK brand is well known in Russia and the CIS. But this abbreviation looks more familiar on LED TVs, TV receivers, DVD players, or at least microwaves. But BBK dishwashers are a surprise for the consumer. Let’s find out what the industrial giant has prepared for our customers.
Who is the manufacturer?
This largest manufacturer from China has a good reputation. Contrary to the stereotype of “Chinese assembly”, under this brand they produce high-quality products, including dishwashers. BBK Electronics was founded at the end of the XNUMXth century, it owns several brands and many factories that produce a wide variety of household appliances. Country – manufacturer of dishwashers (PMM) – China.
How to choose PMM?
For those who are buying a dishwasher for the first time, it is useful to know what criteria to choose from:
- Dimensions and capacity. The second depends on the first – the larger the size of the apparatus, the more dishes it will wash at a time.
- Type of. There are built-in and free-standing. VVK has no embedded versions yet.
- Energy class. The higher the class, the less you pay for electricity. Today, equipment with a class of at least “A” is valued. There are also higher ones – A +, A ++, A +++.
- Equipment. In addition to the obligatory components – a dispenser, baskets, a cutlery tray, etc., the kit may include various “chips” – lighting, changing the tilt of the basket, a heat exchanger, and so on.
- Functional. In any typewriter there is a basic functionality, in the elite – advanced. There may be a self-cleaning, delay start, waste crusher, etc.
- Manufacturer. The leaders of the rating are Miele, Bosch and Siemens. They are followed by Whirpool and Zanussi, followed by Beko. Chinese products are not appreciated by consumers and specialists.
Overview of models – which is better to choose?
The brand offers three types of PMM:
- full size;
- narrow;
- compact.
Full-size and narrow cars differ only in width, for the first it is 60 cm, for the second – 45 cm.
- Programs in full-size and narrow models: for everyday washing, intensive for heavily soiled dishes, express, for fragile dishes, economical, pre-soak.
- Drying – condensation type.
- Affordable.
BBK 60-DW115D
Full size condenser dryer for 12 sets. This volume is enough to wash dishes after a small banquet. The control panel has an informative display. Controlled by PMM touch buttons.
- Type: full size.
- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 12 sets.
- Power consumption: a.
- Washing/drying: A/A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 11 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x60x85 cm.
- Programs: 6.
- Maximum inlet water temperature: 62 °C.
- Temperature modes: 4.
- Weight: 43 kg.
- Average cost: from 15 to 300 rubles.
Our consumers have not yet had time to fully appreciate the work of Chinese dishwashers, so we will try to find the “light” and “dark” sides in them on our own.
Pros:
- There is a delayed start timer.
- It has an energy class A, which means that the device is energy efficient, carefully consumes electricity.
- A relatively small weight of 48 kg, although other brands have full-size counterparts and are lighter.
- There is a control panel lock – this is especially important for families with children.
- A sufficient number of programs – there are all the necessary modes of washing dishes.
- There are three baskets for dishes – it will be possible to rationally arrange utensils.
- You can use 3 in 1 tablets.
- The display shows all the useful information – how much time is left until the end of the cycle, which program is on, whether there are salt and rinse aid in the compartments.
Cons:
- Water consumption is average – many European brands of PMM consume much less water resources.
- Noisy. The best European cars make noise at the level of 44-45 dB.
- No half load mode – this is a very popular option today that allows you to save resources. The absence of such a function is a big minus.
- There is protection against leaks, but only partial (for the case).
- There is no water purity sensor – thanks to it, the PMM finishes the program earlier, again saving resources.
The machine looks very simple, there is nothing original in the design – a white device without any frills. For some, a laconic design is a plus, others like more modern solutions.
45-DW114D
This narrow condenser dryer is almost identical to its full size counterpart, with the same functions and modes. Unlike the 60 cm wide analogue, the narrow machine holds 2 sets less. Everything else is like a full-size counterpart, there is a timer, display, etc.
- Type: narrow.
- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 9 sets.
- Power consumption: a.
- Washing/drying: A/A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 10 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45x60x85 cm.
- Programs: 6.
- Maximum inlet water temperature: 62 °C.
- Temperature modes: 4.
- Weight: 37 kg.
- Average cost: from 14 to 445 rubles.
Pros:
- Due to the small width, it will take up less space in the kitchen – a fact that is especially important for owners of small apartments.
- Light weight.
- Relatively quiet operation.
The water consumption is less than the full size model, but more than many narrow machines from Eurobrands.
BBK 55-DW011
Compact machine for a small kitchen. Also suitable for country cottages. It holds half as much as standard dishwashers, but this is quite enough for the average family.
- Type: compact.
- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 6 sets.
- Power consumption: a.
- Washing/drying: A/A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 6,5 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 55×43,8×50 cm.
- Programs: 5 (intensive, standard, gentle, economical, express).
- Maximum inlet water temperature: 62 °C.
- Temperature modes: 5.
- Weight: 20 kg.
- Average cost: about 14 rubles.
Pros:
- Takes up minimal space. It can be placed directly on the work surface.
- Despite its small dimensions, the compact version is equipped with the same functions as larger devices.
- Light weight.
The compact PMM, having half the load, practically does not differ in cost from the larger and more spacious versions.
There is another compact modification on the market – 55-DW012D, which practically does not differ from the previously reviewed version in anything other than appearance.
A few users who left reviews of the models discussed above rightly remark: “For the money, everything is fine!”
About Warranty
In the event of malfunctions, owners of VVK equipment can contact authorized service centers of the company. A complete list of services and their phone numbers can be found on the official website of the company. You can also read the terms of the warranty here.
Watch a useful video about VVK dishwashers:
Conclusions
Summing up:
- It is noticed that when buying cheap things, you have to “pay twice”. As applied to VVK, it looks like this – the buyer saves on the purchase of PMM, but then overpays for water and electricity, since cheap models lack many of the functions responsible for saving resources.
- Affordable cost is the most important factor for consumers who are limited in funds or who are not ready to pay tens of thousands of rubles for a device whose importance and usefulness they doubt. Perhaps they should start by buying budget versions from a well-known Chinese manufacturer.
- If you need built-in appliances, you will have to look for a device among other brands – BBK has no built-in modifications.
- PMM from the Chinese TV manufacturer is not yet in competition with the main players. They are not even in the top 15 for 2019 of the best brands of dishwashers. So far, the Chinese versions are at the end of the consumer and expert ratings.
Chinese BBK dishwashers allow a wide range of consumers to take a fresh look at their lives. Thanks to the affordable cost of Chinese PMM, there are more and more people who are ready to shift dishwashing to household appliances. We will soon find out how the Chinese devices will show themselves in work.