The average family uses ten sets of dishes per day. 4-set dishwashers are the machines that are most preferred for small kitchen area. Models that have small dimensions in terms of the width of the machine will save about fifteen centimeters in length on the kitchen countertop.
Dishwashers for four sets
Such washing mashines are not very popular in the Russian Federation and CIS countries.
Most likely due to limited functionality. But there are still a certain number of fans.
Compact dishwasher It is very unpretentious, it can be easily transported from one place to another - in the summer you can take it with you to your summer cottage, and in the winter you can return it to your city apartment.
Serving rules
Each family “professes” different habits and behavior in everyday life. The daily set of dishes consists of:
- containers for the first;
- plates for hot dishes;
- tea or coffee double;
- damask;
- accessories (knives, forks, spoons).
The standard set of dishes does not include:
- underplate;
- gravy boat;
- bread box;
- salad bowl;
- snack fork;
- wine set.
According to housewives, it is better for them to include their assistant in their work only once a day, loading her to the maximum. This means they are ready to wash coffee and tea cups along with pans. Doing it this way is much easier, plus it saves energy and water. In addition, you need one washing tablet per day.
dimensions
Option for purchase kitchen appliances the kitchen area protrudes. The overall dimensions of a dishwasher for four sets become decisive when purchasing it. Tabletop dishwashers are ready to be purchased by families whose apartments do not have spacious kitchen spaces.
The compact model is distinguished from other models by its vertical size. For dishwashers with 4 sets, the average height is forty-five centimeters. According to its operating mode, it spends on average up to fourteen liters of water per cycle and only works for half an hour.
Model selection
The brand name affects the final cost. Cheaper options are Indesit, Zanussi and Ardo. The “Candy”, “Ariston” and “Gorenye” machines have an average price tag. More expensive ones are Bosch, Siemens and Electrolux.
Dishwashers from Miele are a premium segment in the appliance market. Let's get started consideration of models.
ActiveWater BOSCH SKS 50E01RU
With dimensions of 45 x 55 x 50 cm, it can accommodate up to 6 sets.
Electrolux ESF2200DW
With dimensions of 44x55x50 cm, a small dishwasher that can wash dishes in 6 sets.
Bosch SKT 5002
A simple dishwasher with mechanical control. It washes dishes great, but it wastes fifteen liters of water.
- Quite noisy - producing about fifty decibels;
- The programmer has five modes. The program runs for sixty-six minutes;
- Has protection against water leaks;
- Equipped with a device for water softening;
- The average price tag is at the rate of three hundred eighty-five US dollars.
Siemens SK 25200
The most expensive representative of compact dishwashers. The price tag is six hundred fourteen dollars.
- It washes four sets, having mechanical control systems.
- Consumption – twelve liters.
- Noise level: fifty decibels.
- It has five washing modes and two temperature settings.
- Equipped with water leakage protection.
- Built-in indicators indicate the presence of rinse aid and salt.
- Wash dishes at 65 degrees Celsius.
- Dimensions – 56 x 46 x 45 cm.
Zanussi ZDC 240
The machine belongs to the low energy consumption class and has the following features:
- Washes four sets;
- Somewhat primitive, but cheaper than other “compacts”;
- The quality of washing is satisfactory, there is drying;
- Electronically controlled but without display;
- Consumption of up to ten liters of water;
- The noise is like from a Belarus tractor, about fifty-nine decibels;
- Four washing modes and three temperature modes;
- Leak protection – no;
- There are no sensors or indicators;
- Rinse aid and salt levels are checked manually;
- Price tag - at the rate of two hundred ninety-eight dollars;
- Dimensions – 57 x 50 x 47 cm.
Korting KS 6210 TT
Having a low cost, the “dishwasher” surpasses existing models in technical parameters:
- Washes four sets of dishes;
- Equipped with electronic control with display;
- Has protection against child interference;
- Consumes up to eight liters of water;
- Noise level - about fifty-five decibels;
- Six washing modes;
- Has a timer to delay the start of programs;
- The housing is partially protected against leakage;
- Able to recognize a three-in-one tablet;
- The three-in-one tablet can be divided into four parts. To start the program, a quarter of such a tablet is enough.
Korting KS 6210 TT
The machine is equipped with indicators indicating the level of rinse aid and salt. The presence of a tray where you can put cutlery indicates the thoughtful design of the unit. Dimensions – 58 x 48 x 47 cm. Price tag – at the exchange rate of three hundred thirty-three dollars.
Elenberg DW-610
Washes four sets. The controls are mechanical, there is no display, as well as any bells and whistles. Consumption - ten liters. Equipped with three automatic programs: normal, intensive and fast. There is an indication for salt, and about the rinse aid - the concern is shifted to the user. It's a pity for the manufacturer who saved one LED bridge.
Elenberg DW-610
The quality of washing is not very good. Dimensions – 57 x 48 x 47 cm. Price – at the exchange rate of two hundred thirty-six dollars.
Conclusion
Small-sized dishwashers are ready to be purchased today by those housewives who are experiencing a shortage of kitchen space. For those who have spacious kitchen space, it is hardly worth purchasing a miniature dishwasher. With the same technical characteristics, their price tag is almost twice as high.