Queen of the Kitchen - the smallest dishwasher

This type of kitchen equipment is not yet considered mandatory, like other household appliances, but the small dishwashers fit perfectly into the interior of any room. The main advantage of these machines is simple installation and fairly small dimensions, and the quality of washing dishes will satisfy even the most picky housewife.

Types of Small Dishwashers

The compactness of the product is made in height, which allows you to accommodate the required number of sets of cookware, so the smallest dishwasher will have a very modest size - 54x44x50 cm:

• the first value is the width;
• medium - depth;
• and final - height.

In size, this household appliance resembles a microwave, but their height is much greater.

Recessed

Such products are designed for 6 sets of dishes, and many users still do not know what is included in one set of dishes: plates 3 pcs. - for the first course; under the second and salad; saucer; mug or coffee cup, cutlery.

The dishwasher is built in partially or completely, while the front door is masked at the request of the user.

Miniature appliances are located in special niches of the kitchen set or installed under the sink, where it is easier to equip the drain and connect the machine to the water supply. World-famous manufacturers such as Bosch, Siemens and Electrolux assure users that the built-in machine takes up little space and frees the hostess from daily routine work.

Freestanding

Among compact products, such machines are distinguished by the fact that they can be easily moved around the countertop of the kitchen table in search of the most favorable location. Its installation is quite simple: it is enough to install on the table and connect the necessary hoses for supplying and draining water.

Bosch flooded all stores with similar products, Indesit and Candy are trying to keep up with the leader. But you can purchase similar devices from lesser-known manufacturers at a lower price, saving money from your home budget.

Advantages and disadvantages of small dishwashers

Users who have a small kitchen will be very pleased with the purchase of miniature appliances that have unique advantages:

1. They need little space to install.
2. Great for single men or couples.
3. They have lower water and electricity consumption than standard dishwasher models.
4. Low price compared to larger models.
5. Convenient household appliances for modern studio apartments, where a minimum of space is allocated for the kitchen.

Like any equipment, mini-dishwashers have some, albeit not so significant, disadvantages:

• low capacity will not allow washing all dishes at a time after leaving many guests;
• large kitchen utensils cannot be washed in them: pots, pans and baking trays from the oven;
• a desktop machine takes up a lot of space on the countertop, where every centimeter is registered;
• not very convenient loading utensils.

Despite the shortcomings, small dishwashers are in great demand, as they harmoniously fit into any interior of a modern kitchen.

Such significant savings are achieved due to the repeated use of one volume of water during the entire cycle of washing dishes.

How to choose the best

Any household appliances must be selected based on the main technical characteristics and the availability of functionality.

Dimensions

The narrowest mini-dishwasher is only 30 cm wide, which is enough for at least 4 sets of dishes, but such models are very rare for sale, it is easier to make an individual order on the Internet. Appliances with similar parameters of 45-55 cm are in great demand among buyers: without taking up much space, it can accommodate up to 8 sets of dishes.

The height of the compact machine varies between 45-60 cm, so it is freely placed under the sink or wall cabinets of kitchen sets.

Miniature models shallow - 50 ± 5 cm.

To insert a mini-car into the headset, you need to count every centimeter when buying.

Water and electricity consumption

These parameters are the most relevant when choosing any household appliances:

• water consumption per dishwashing cycle varies from 6 to 8 liters, many users will say that this is a little and not essential, but let's multiply by 365 days and get a completely different picture: 2190-2920 liters, and the difference is 730 liters;
• the method of heating water significantly affects the consumption of electric energy, flow heaters spend more, but they heat water faster than the options with heating elements, therefore they are considered by specialists to be more effective.

Programming

The set of standard programs of any mini-dishwasher is practically no different from their oversized friends:

1. Standard dishwashing: water is heated to 65 ° C, which allows you to wash any contamination. The duration of the process is 90 minutes.
2. Fast mode is used for small contaminants, water temperature +45 ° C, duration - half an hour.
3. An intensive process is used for very dirty and greasy dishes, it is divided into preliminary washing with heating water to 40 ° C, the main one at +70 ° C and rinsing in cold water. The process lasts 2 hours.
4. ECO mode is very similar to the first option, but the water heats up to 50 ° C, and the whole process increases by 1.5 times.
5. AUTO - the dishwasher independently determines the level of contamination of the dishes, thanks to the presence of a built-in sensor, and selects the optimal water temperature mode for high-quality washing.

The last two options are optional for all models, manufacturers add such modes at their discretion.

The most popular mini dishwasher models

The list below is not a rating of the best miniature products from world-famous manufacturers, but simply options for popular mini-assistants in the kitchen.

FLAVIA TD 55 Valara

The average cost of the model is 18.6 thousand rubles, up to 6 sets of tableware fits inside the working chamber, all electronic modes are intelligent. The dimensions of the product are 55x50x43.8 cm, so it is ideal for a sink, where it is much easier to complete all the steps of connecting to the plumbing system and ensure reliable drainage of used water into the sewer.

The product consumes only 8 l for the entire washing cycle, and the manual process is much more. Water in the machine is sprayed under pressure, so all food remains are washed off instantly, the same volume is used for rinsing, but purified through special filters. The product consumes 1280 watts, and the sound effect is not more than 52 dB.

Advantages include: economical and quiet operation, drying by evaporation, roomy, does not require supervision during the performance of duties. Electricity is used no more than a kettle, and it is used much more often during the day. No particular flaws were found.

BOSCH SKS 62E22

The famous brand from the German concern costs from 29.6 thousand rubles, holds up to 6 sets, it has a flow type heater, which helps save electricity, because water is heated instantly.Over the entire period of washing dishes, no more than 8 liters are consumed, 6 programs: the fastest are designed for 30 minutes, and the standard ones for 3 hours and 45 minutes, there is a separate option for pots and pans with a temperature of heating water up to 70 C.

The desktop machine has a body made entirely of metal, dimensions 55.1x50x45 cm, modern design, so it can be installed on the countertop of the kitchen table, where it will not stand out from other household appliances. The noise level is only 48 dB, for those who are not in the know, I explain - this is a quiet conversation or the sound of a typewriter. For dishwashing uses special tools 3 in 1, packaged in large tablets.

Users note excellent functionality, large capacity, economical and quiet operation. You can set the start at any time - it’s very convenient, they switched on to work at night, when reduced rates are in effect, and in the morning they got everything clean and put it in its place. The mode and time to end are displayed on the digital display. No significant flaws were found.

Midea MCFD-0606

The average price of the representative of the East from China is 10 thousand rubles. Small dimensions of 55x50x43.8 cm and a weight of 22 kg make it possible to install it as a tabletop by placing it on a countertop or a wide windowsill next to the sink, holds 6 sets of dishes, and uses up to 7 liters of water per cycle. Electricity consumption is small - 0.61 kW per hour, sound exposure 49 dB, the duration of washing dishes in normal mode - 2 hours

6 basic programs and as many temperature modes, there is a mode for washing delicate glass dishes and an economy program for lightly soiled dishes. Delayed start is valid from 2 to 8 hours, power consumption is 1.38 kW. Dishes are effectively washed by spraying water and using strong detergents that cannot be used in manual mode. The product compares favorably with its Chinese counterparts in reliability and a two-year warranty.

Advantages: excellent value for money, takes up little space, due to the small size it can be integrated into the kitchen, for 1.5 hours it even launders carbon deposits in a skillet. Among the shortcomings, many consumers note an inconvenient grid for arranging dishes.

Siemens SC 76M522

For a dishwasher from Germany, the price can vary between 52.2-68.7 thousand rubles. The desktop machine belongs to the class of partially built-in products with dimensions of 60x50x59.5 cm. The impressive volume allows washing 8 sets of dishes at a time, while the water consumption is not more than 9 l, the noise level is 45 dB.

The washing cycle in normal mode lasts 3 hours, while the energy consumption does not exceed 0.73 kW / h, a flow heater is used to heat the water. The asset has 6 programs and 5 temperature modes, drying dishes - air-conditioning, built-in full protection against possible leaks. The smart technology alerts the user with the sound signal about the end of the mode.

In the reviews, consumers indicate the following advantages: stylish design, large capacity, compact size and simple operation, quiet operation, allowing you to turn on the product at night. Some are dissatisfied with drying dishes, but this is nit-picking, and there are no significant drawbacks.

Ginzzu dc281

The dishwasher from Taiwan is sold on the domestic market of Russia at an average price of 17.3 thousand rubles, holds 6 sets of dishes, while it consumes 8.75 liters of water per wash cycle. Its dimensions are 55x50x60 cm, weight 30.5 kg, so it is ideal for a sink. The noise level is 49 dB, and power consumes no more than 1.62 kW. The buttons are operated, there are 6 programs, among which there is an economical washing mode.

The drying is conditional, while the temperature rises to +60 degrees, therefore, after the end of the whole process, the dishes should be allowed to cool for half an hour so as not to burn their hands.

Of the advantages, users note quiet operation, automatic shutdown, excellent washing quality, and sound signals at the end of work are not annoying. Of the shortcomings, the lack of a timer and a display is noted. Those who complain of poor washing simply have not figured out the modes or read the instructions.

findings

Small dishwashers in their tactical and technical parameters differ little from standard models, and their cost is sometimes significantly lower. The design is similar, but with a placement in kitchens of any area, one wonders, there are only two options: installing a kitchen table on the countertop and embedding a headset in a special niche.

Mini-models are considered by specialists to be rather economical products in all respects and are recommended for couples and single people. You rest, and they work.

Title	FLAVIA TD 55 Valara	BOSCH SKS 62E22	Midea MCFD-0606	Siemens SC 76M522	Ginzzu dc281
Installation	freestanding	freestanding	freestanding	partially built-in	freestanding
Water consumption	7 l	8 l	7 l	9 l	8 l
Drying dishes	condensation	condensation	condensation	condensation	condensation
Programs	the usual program for everyday washing, the intensive program for heavily soiled dishes, the express program (fast cycle), the economical program for lightly soiled dishes	intensive program for heavily soiled dishes, express program (fast cycle), "delicate" program for washing fragile dishes, economical program for lightly soiled dishes, pre-soaking mode, automatic programs	the usual program for everyday washing, the intensive program for heavily soiled dishes, the express program (fast cycle), the “delicate” program for washing fragile dishes, the economical program for lightly soiled dishes	intensive program for heavily soiled dishes, express program (fast cycle), "delicate" program for washing fragile dishes, economical program for lightly soiled dishes, pre-soaking mode, automatic programs	the usual program for everyday washing, the intensive program for heavily soiled dishes, the express program (fast cycle), the economical program for lightly soiled dishes
Price	from 14990 rub.	from 26500 rub.	from 12990 rub.	from 60500 rub.	from 15 900 rub.