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Decided to buy kitchen appliances? We will tell you how to do it right. The dishwasher marking is a hidden designation of the capabilities and functions of the equipment. To choose the best PMM, learn how to decipher these symbols, then you will not need any instructions.
In the article, we will analyze in detail each letter in the Siemens and Bosch codes.
Marking dishwashers Bosch and Siemens
PMM of these brands are the most demanded in the Russian market today. Since both lines are produced by one concern, the labeling meanings of these firms are similar. Therefore, we have combined the designations for the brands Bosch and Siemens.
Consider the decoding of the Bosch SPS40E12RU model. The first word always refers to the product brand, such as Bosch or Siemens. Next comes the first letter S – it always means the type of equipment. The manufacturer indicates that this is not a washing machine, but a dishwasher.
The following symbol indicates the type of dishwasher as well as the production time:
- P is a narrow device, body width up to 45 cm. These are built-in models of the latest generation (the most modern).
- R is also narrow PMM, but already the first generation.
- G – 60 cm wide freestanding appliances, previous generation. are considered standard.
- M – ordinary PMM with dimensions of 60 cm – the second generation.
- B – the latest model with a non-standard case height of 85 cm.
- K is a type of non-standard machines that are suitable for desktop installation.
The third symbol in the article of the dishwasher will tell you the type of installation:
- S (Solo) is a freestanding appliance that is placed in the kitchen without embedding.
- I (Integriert) – partially embedded PMM. Its panel remains open and is not completely hidden behind the headset.
- V (Vollintegriert) – fully integrated into the cabinet or niche in the kitchen. It often has special fasteners for hanging the front door.
- U (Unterbau) – the machine is completely installed in furniture, has its own metal facade.
The main program
When studying the technical characteristics of the Bosch or Siemens dishwasher, the user pays attention to the number of functions. The standard set of programs includes from 4 to 6 basic modes. You can find out by the following designation, where the number 4, 5, 6 or 8 is indicated: SPS40E12RU.
PMM equipment
The following symbol indicates the presence of additional technologies: SPS40E12RU. For example, the number 8 will tell the user that the design includes a VarioDrawer basket that can move up and down and be adjusted in size. Number 9 – the same technology is present, only the sound insulation is better.
Categories
Next, you will see Latin letters that will tell you which price category the model belongs to. Dishwashers Bosch and Siemens are divided into five categories:
- E – lower or “junior” class. Accordingly, the cost of equipment is the lowest.
- N – elementary or above average.
- M is middle class.
- T – the upper or highest price category.
- U – elite, premium class.
Do not confuse price classes with the designations of consumed resources. Usually such a marking is glued on the machine body, which indicates how much the PMM consumes energy, consumes water and generates noise.
The penultimate two digits do not carry information for the user. Therefore, let us dwell in more detail on the last two notations.
Place of production
Where is the technology made? This question worries many buyers. Now you have the opportunity to learn the truth from the manufacturer, and not from a consultant in the store.
The last two Latin letters indicate where the car will be sold. For example, the RU designation says that dishwashers were made for the Russian consumer, and EU for the European one.
Additionally, on the packaging or panel of equipment, you can see the marking, which indicates the place of production:
- SAS, SLX, SLF – made in Germany.
- SAE, SOR, SFX – made in Poland.
- SFO is from Turkey.
- SLM is made in China.
- SOT – made in France.
Important! Decoding is relevant for models released after 2006.
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Now you know what the symbols on the dishwasher stand for. We wish you a good choice! If you feel like learn more about the differences between Bosch and Siemens PMMsee our comparison review.