Contents
Today, the most reliable helpers of every housewife have become a washing machine and a refrigerator. The dishwasher has been a rare guest in Russian kitchens for many years, but over time the situation has changed radically. Today, PMM is a necessary and indispensable technique. If you have not tried its work yet and are only thinking about buying, a detailed overview of popular models will not hurt you.
This publication is devoted to the choice of a compact and narrow dishwasher – for small kitchens. We will tell you how to choose a 45 cm dishwasher and explain how it compares favorably with machines of other sizes.
How to choose a 45 cm dishwasher according to its characteristics
If you go after the first car you see, it’s like pointing your finger at the sky. You may then be surprised by the missing or, conversely, superfluous functions, and the purchase can significantly spoil the design of your favorite kitchen. In order for the dishwasher to fully satisfy the needs and become an addition to the interior, and not its “black mark”, you need to carefully approach the choice.
Before you start, you need your own rating of models, based on personal priorities and requests. Experts recommend paying attention to the following PMM parameters:
- dimensions and technical nuances of connection;
- the possibility of embedding;
- the configuration and method of placing dish baskets in the hopper;
- wash quality;
- functionality and list of programs;
- the presence of drying and its possibilities;
- resource consumption.
Dimensions
Speaking about the dimensions of the dishwasher and betting on a model of 45 cm, it is worth recognizing that the narrow model is ideal for a modest-sized kitchen. But you should be aware that a small car has a modest capacity. After a noisy feast, you will need to run the sink several times. This is disadvantageous and inconvenient if parties and holidays are your way of life, and the dishes need to be washed in large batches.
Fully built machines
Much more logical if you looked at the narrow 45 cm model with the possibility of embedding. Such built-in appliances can be “hidden” in any modern kitchen set, and no one will guess what is located behind the cabinet door. Therefore, focus on such a model – a fully built-in PMM has more advantages: despite its modest performance, it will not spoil the interior.
Connection and energy costs
The subtleties of the connection are related to the power consumption of the device. If it is possible to connect directly to hot water, then the heating element will not be used so intensively, and you will pay less on electricity bills. But this option will increase spending on water, so it’s hard to say what is better to overpay for.
Important! Experts are sure that the optimal connection is to a cold water pipe. This will protect the parts from the harmful effects of industrial water and will have a beneficial effect on the quality of washing.
basket
When choosing a PMM for your home, feel free to consider baskets – you will have to use them for many years, so they must be of high quality, durable and comfortable. In modern 45 cm dishwashers, manufacturers have managed to fit more than two regular baskets, adding cutlery trays and other compartments to the design. The more functional containers and containers, the more convenient.
Wash quality
Another parameter that requires increased attention of the buyer. When buying, it is impossible to test a new dishwasher. But you can look at the technical documentation, where the wash class is written:
- A is the highest level;
- B – excellent;
- C – good;
- D – above average;
- E – satisfactory.
These letters of the Latin alphabet are assigned to the typewriter during factory tests, so you can be sure of their plausibility.
Important! When buying a washing machine, choose models in which the quality of washing is indicated by the letter A, B or C. If you are offered to buy a class car D or E, refuse such a purchase.
Programs
At the washing class, the selection criteria for PMM do not end there. You should be interested in functionality – a set of programs offered by the manufacturer. The quality of work depends on the list of dishwasher programs with a width of 45 cm. The experts agreed that a modern narrow model should contain the following minimum:
- Basic Mode. It has many names, but the main point is that the dishes are washed in hot 60-degree water for several hours (2-3 hours).
- “Super Mode”. His idea is that the dishes are washed with the most heated water for 90 minutes.
- Zamachivanie. In this mode, the dishes get wet – suitable for plates and appliances that have stood after use for a long time.
- “Fast”. On this program, kitchen utensils and cutlery are perfectly washed, and the time consumption is an average of 40 minutes.
This is a basic set of functions that a PMM with a depth of 45 cm must be equipped with. Full-featured models operate on 10-15 programs, but usually four of the listed modes are enough for everyday use.
Drying
It is difficult to build a dryer into a small 45 cm dishwasher. But some manufacturers succeeded, and they equipped their compact models with useful functionality. The dishes in the machine with drying after washing and rinsing remain in the box, where drops of water run off and the plates dry naturally. There are improved, but more energy-intensive models in which convectors are installed that heat and distribute air in the box, so the dishes dry many times faster.
If you’re looking for a more economical option, opt for a natural way to dry your dishes.
Water and energy costs
If you are used to the rational use of resources, pay attention to the cost-effectiveness of the PMM. When will the costs be higher? For example, if the machine has forced drying, which cannot be turned off. With water it is the same: the more productive the washer, the more water it uses.
Important! In the latest lines of 45 cm dishwashers, unique nozzles are provided that, when spraying, save water by 30%, while maintaining the quality of work at the level.
Now you know almost everything about choosing a narrow dishwasher. It remains to compare the most successful models, and decide which one is better. This will help our rating.
TOP 5 most successful dishwashers 45 cm
Here are the best models from the world’s leading brands. Find out how much it weighs, how it washes and how much this or that PMM consumes.
Bosch SPS 40E12 RU
The model from the German brand Bosch took the first place in the rating due to its parameters, functionality and price. About everything in more detail:
- Narrow machine, 45 cm wide.
- High productivity: washes up to 9 sets of dishes of different sizes;
Important! A set is considered a set of dishes of 4 plates, 1 cup, 1 saucer, a pair of spoons and forks.
- There are several washing programs that are enough for daily use: pre-rinse, Economy, Auto and Fast modes.
- It is possible to manually control the water temperature – from 30 to 70 degrees.
- Delayed start, replacement of the dish container, taking into account the height of the dish, “parental control” are available.
- “Knows” to recognize the type of detergent.
- Leak protection provided.
- Relatively low noise level.
PMM from the Bosch brand is a budget model, costing only 19 rubles.
Candy CDP 4609
Kandy continues the rating of narrow cars. Despite the Chinese production, the characteristics of the machine are practically not inferior to the previous analogue. It has slightly fewer programs, no child protection and no detergent recognition system. Other level options:
- provides high quality washing;
- narrow (45 cm);
- roomy and productive;
- saves resources;
- sold at a record low price: around 12 rubles.
She could adequately compete with the car from Bosch, if not for the assembly of the PRC. Users often complain about the poor quality of parts and the difficulty in replacing them.
Siemens SR24E205R
Another narrow German from Siemens. If we carry out a comparative characteristic with Bosch SPS 40E12 RU, then there is no difference, including the identical price – 19 rubles. But there is a difference that sent this machine to the third step of our rating. The point is this: the owners of this PMM address complaints to the service much more often than users of previous models.
LERAN FDW 45-096 WHITE
The penultimate place in the TOP-5 went to a Chinese car – this dishwasher with an electronic control type and high performance (up to 9 sets) costs only 14 rubles.
Important! The Leran brand has recently entered the world-class market. But even this did not prevent her from winning the steady recognition of buyers thanks to an inexpensive, but super-quality product.
Features of the model:
- 6 useful programs;
- economy;
- modes “Fast”, “Intensive”, “Economy” and others;
- delayed start;
- “parental control”;
- complete Aqua-Stop system;
- regulation of baskets for dishes in height;
- partial load mode to save resources.
In all respects, the model deserves to be the leader in our rating, but the experience and years of work of the “old-timers” of the Bosch and Siemens market must be respected.
Electrolux ESF 2300OS
This model closes the “parade of the best of the best”, although it is not considered narrow with parameters of 54x44x51 cm. But it weighs only 21 kg and works almost silently (48 dB). Another plus: economical operation. In addition to these, there are other benefits:
- 6 modes;
- electronic type of control;
- turbidity sensor;
- protection against accidental pressing;
- tank made of high quality stainless steel;
- productivity in 6 sets of dishes, which is very good with a compact case;
- price in the region of 20 rubles.
Of course, there are decent options for other global brands, such as Hansa or Miele, but they were not included in the rating due to the high price or insufficiently thought-out functionality. Therefore, we will focus on the five brands listed – they are enough to form an opinion about 45 cm dishwashers.
What the savvy consumer thinks
We offer you real reviews of those who personally tested this or that dishwasher model. Perhaps the opinion of other buyers will help you make your final decision.
Elena Romanovna, St. Petersburg
I bought CANDY CDP 4609. One of the good things can not be said about a high-quality sink – it removes even the most dried-up dirt. There are also disadvantages: you constantly have to clean the filter. I don’t know how bad it is, but it annoys me a little that you need to spend money on special tablets – without them, the dishes are disgustingly washed.
Irina Vladimirovna, Sochi
I started dreaming about a dishwasher after hearing the advertisement “You are a woman, not a dishwasher.” I firmly decided that I would no longer spoil my manicure, so six months of effort – and a certain amount was accumulated. The consultant in M-Video advised to take BOSCH SPS 40E12 RU. In principle, I’m happy with everything – I don’t even know how I used to wash everything with my own hands! Now, after the holidays, I put the dishes in a basket, threw a pill, pressed a button, and you rest. By negligence, my husband and I broke the grate in one basket, and sometimes some small saucers fall out, but here we ourselves are to blame.
Now you should have a complete opinion about the 45 cm dishwasher – you know how to choose it, what to compare it with and what to look for. We wish you a successful purchase!