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Schaub Lorenz is an old brand well known in Germany and throughout Europe. Today, under this brand, various household appliances are produced, including dishwashers. We will find out what the Schaub Lorenz dishwasher is, what models the manufacturer offers and what ordinary users say about them.
About Schaub Lorenz dishwashers
PMM “Schaub Lorenz” are compact and concise design. There are about one and a half dozen models of the lower and middle price segments on the market.
What kind of firm?
Schaub Lorenz was founded in the 19th century, and since 1999 the brand of the same name has been acquired by the international group GHL – General Trading (Italy), HB (Austria), Laytoncrest (Greece).
For most consumers, it is important where the home appliances they purchase are manufactured. Products from Germany are especially appreciated. The manufacturer, owning an old brand, simply increases the prestige of his products. And the equipment of the brand in question is produced outside not only Germany, but also Europe. Country – manufacturer of dishwashers – TurkeyI. At the same time, the brand positions its products as German. The goods are branded – “Made in Germany”, and it is assembled at the Turkish Vestel plant.
PMM Features
In the Schaub Lorenz line, there are models of different types and capacities, while they have common features:
- Management is electronic.
- High energy class – A + and A ++. This technique saves energy.
- The top box is height adjustable. Includes cutlery tray.
- They work in a wide temperature range – from 30 to 70 ° C.
- Some models provide for the use of 3 in 1 tablet products.
- There is a child lock and leakage protection, full or partial.
- There are salt and rinse aid indicators.
In 3 in 1 tablets, detergent is combined with salt and rinse aid.
Basic washing programs:
- ECO 50 °C – with limited energy consumption;
- intensive 65 ° C – for heavily soiled dishes;
- delicate 40 ° C – for fragile dishes;
- fast 40 °C – half-hour cycle for light pollution.
Overview of models and reviews
Under the Schaub Lorenz brand, dishwashers (PMM) of the following types are produced:
- recessed;
- separately standing.
The range of cars includes full-size machines – 60 cm wide, and narrow ones – 45 cm wide. Consider several popular models.
Schaub Lorenz SLG VI4600 – narrow recessed
Narrow built-in machine with a turbo dryer, accommodating 10 sets – this load is enough for a large family. The device is equipped with a digital display on which the user can read information about the washing process – time, mode, etc. A typical program lasts 191 minutes. The machine is roomy and compact, suitable for a small kitchen.
- Type: narrow.
- Installation: built-in completely.
- Capacity: 10 sets.
- Power consumption: A++.
- Washing/drying: A/A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 9 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45x55x82 cm.
- Programs: 8 (including for everyday washing, intensive, express, economical, automatic programs).
- Number of temperature modes: 6.
- Noise: 49 dB.
- Weight: 32 kg.
- Average cost: 30 rubles.
Pros:
- Economical water consumption.
- High-quality drying – is carried out using hot air. Dishes are completely dry.
- There is a half load – with a small amount of dishes. You can use half as many resources.
- There is a water purity sensor – thanks to it, the machine can finish the program ahead of schedule, which saves water and electricity.
- Users are pleased with the presence of a third tray – for cutlery.
- Quiet operation – can be run at night.
- Qualitatively launders difficult pollution – frying pans, baking sheets and the like.
Users have not yet found cons for this model. But it doesn’t have an automatic water hardness setting.
Consumers emphasize that they do not understand whose product it is and where it was produced. “They say that the brand is Germany, and the assembly is Turkish” (quote). In fact, today the location of production in countries with cheap labor is a common thing. Turkey, China and other countries produce the lion’s share of household appliances sold under European brands.
Schaub Lorenz SLG SW4400 – Freestanding
This is a narrow stand-alone condenser dryer. It does not provide a display, few programs and temperature modes, which will be appreciated by those who do not pursue multifunctionality. The standard program lasts 172 minutes. Switching on can be delayed using the timer for 3-9 hours. This is a budget version of the narrow PMM, it is almost half the price of the previous version. The machine is designed for a family of 3-4 people.
- Type: narrow.
- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 10 sets.
- Power consumption: A+.
- Washing/drying: A/A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 13 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45x55x82 cm.
- Programs: 4 (including intensive, economical, pre-soak).
- Number of temperature modes: 3.
- Noise: 54 dB.
- Weight: 40 kg.
- Average cost: 18 rubles.
Pros:
- There is a half load mode.
- Can wash many dishes in one go.
- Consumes little water – its work has little effect on water bills.
- Qualitatively washes difficult pollution, copes with frying pans, pots, baking sheets and the like.
- Narrow, it will fit through any door – there are no difficulties in delivering it to the installation site.
- Convenient setup and management. Users note that setting modes can be done intuitively – without even using the instructions.
- Affordable.
- High-quality and accurate body assembly.
Users found only one minus for this modification – the machine is noisy in operation.
A similar modification is the SLG SW4700. She has 7 programs, and it costs about 22 rubles. In all other respects, it completely repeats the previous model.
Schaub Lorenz SLG SW6300 – full size
Capacious full-size PMM without display. The dryer is condensing. The start can be delayed by 3-9 hours.
- Type: full size.
- Installation: freestanding.
- Capacity: 12 sets.
- Power consumption: A+.
- Washing/drying: A/A.
- Water consumption per cycle: 12 liters.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45x55x82 cm.
- Programs: 3 (including intensive, preliminary soaking).
- Number of temperature modes: 2.
- Noise: 54 dB.
- Weight: 46 kg.
- Average cost: from 20 to 990 rubles.
Pros:
- High-quality assembly.
- Excellent washing quality even when using inexpensive tablets.
- There is a convenient mode, high temperature for a short wash – 50 minutes at 65 ° C.
- After turning off the electricity (this happens in the country), the program is saved.
- There is a half load.
- The filter is easy to clean and wash.
- Simple control.
Cons:
- Operational noise is heard. Some users say –tolerateo”, others – “sounds like an airplane».
- It cannot qualitatively wash burnt food residues in pans.
- There is no display showing the time remaining until the end of the wash.
- No express wash.
Another floor version is the SLG VI6110. She has 5 programs, a timer for 3-9 hours and full protection against leaks. The cost is about 26 rubles.
You can find out about the terms of the warranty and the addresses of service centers on the official website of the company.
Video overview PMM SLG SW4400 white:
Conclusions
Summing up:
- Schaub Lorenz has a PMM with condensation drying and with a turbo. The second option is more efficient, and models equipped with it are more expensive than analogues with a condensation version.
- Judging by the reviews, Turkish factories make equipment that adequately represents “German quality”.
Under the brand name Schaub Lorenz, quite decent equipment is sold, no worse than European counterparts. Almost all versions of dishwashers are presented in the model range – there are not only compact models.