Compact dishwashers for 8 place settings

For a small family of 3-4 people, the optimal dishwashing unit will be a compact or tabletop model that will not run idle due to low load. In addition, a small dishwasher will fit perfectly into a small kitchen without disturbing its design. To understand how convenient and reliable a compact dishwasher is, it is enough to study all the positive and negative aspects of it.

A dishwasher for 8 sets is a modern and functional unit that will facilitate the life of every housewife, freeing up time for rest, attention to loved ones and hobbies. Like full-size units, compact and tabletop dishwasher modules are quite capable of handling the toughest soiling of dishes and other kitchen utensils. The main thing is to choose the optimal washing mode.

Among the advantages of desktop and compact dishwasher models, it is worth highlighting several main ones.

• Optimal basic set of programs and temperature conditionsnecessary for high-quality washing of dishes made of different materials, be it porcelain, tempered glass, silicone or stainless steel. Almost every small dishwasher has an “Eco”, “Fast”, “Standard”, “Delikat”, “Intensive” mode.
• Economical consumption of resources - water and light. Most of the units have a high energy efficiency class - A +, A ++.
• Reliable and efficient drying type. Many compact dishwashers are equipped with a condensation type of drying, that is, the dishes dry naturally.
• A sufficient number of additional options and innovative technologies. As a rule, these are protection against leaks, child lock, delayed start, the possibility of accelerating the cycle, adding dishes during operation, sound notification, and so on.
• Compactness. Tabletop and built-in structures for 8 sets are compact, so they will not clutter up the space in a small kitchen.
• Intuitive controls. Modern models are endowed with electronic control, which even a teenager can handle.
• Affordable cost. Compared to full-size designs, compact dishwashers are much cheaper.

However, there are some disadvantages to miniature dishwashers.

• Noisy work. Despite the fact that such units have rather compact parameters, many of them create perceptible noise.
• The inability to wash large items of dishes - baking trays, baking dishes, large salad bowls and pans.
• Many users report poor cleaning performance when using tabletstherefore it is better to use powdered detergents.

Dishwasher modules for 8 sets can be placed on a bedside table, tabletop, built into furniture, and also installed on the floor. A feature of such household appliances is precisely their small dimensions.

The tabletop (freestanding) dishwasher is easy to connect and install. The only requirement for connection is a perfectly flat and stable surface, as well as nearby water supply and drain systems. The standard dimensions for a tabletop dishwasher are 55x50x60 cm and 60x60x50 cm.

Compact dishwashing machine - fully / partially built-in, easy to install and small in size.

Not all manufacturers are engaged in the development and production of compact dishwasher modules for 8 standard sets of dishes. Among those who have succeeded in this category are the following series of manufacturers.

• Bosch. The designs in demand are the SCE52M55RU and SCE52M65EU models.
• Candy. Popular models are D / CP 8 / E-07 and CD / CP 8 / E-S.
• Interesting compact modules are also noteworthy. Gunter & Hauer SL 3008 Compact, Siemens SC76M541EU, Toshiba DW-08T1CIS (S).

The huge assortment of compact dishwashers often complicates the selection process, especially if the first such dishwashing device is being purchased. To avoid unnecessary difficulties, it is enough to adhere to some criteria when choosing a dishwasher.

• Take into account the dimensions of the structure as well as the type of installation.
• Pay attention to the number of programs, temperature conditions and equipment with auxiliary functions.
• Pay attention to the internal equipment of the bunker, on which the convenience of placing the dishes depends.

In addition, an important indicator is the energy efficiency class, the noise level, as well as the type of control, which should be intuitive.