Zanussi DCE5655

I have a small kitchen , this Zanussi DCE5655 dishwasher fits in perfectly , i've never had any problems with it . For the compact size and 6 place settings it holds alot of dishes . It has a delay timer which you can set to start in 3, 6, or 9 hrs. Five programmes - 70 degrees for heavy soiled , 65 degrees normal soiled , 55 degrees is economy wash for normal soiled, 50 degrees for quick wash and 40 degrees glass . I would recommend this dishwasher !

Perfect results everytime . ;-))

Zanussi DCE5655 Pros:

It's a counter top machine and is not ugly.

It usually washes the dishes satisfactorily.

We haven't had a dishwasher before so I can't compare.

Not too noisy.

All in all, seems fine.

Used it long enough to know it's limits.

We only seem to use it on economy setting for some reason. Haven't really tried many of the other settings except delayed start.

I'll try the other setting and get back with a comment.

Cons

There's a tendency to pack it to the brim due to its small capacity, this is counter productive as not everything is washed properly.

Also you can't use those popular tablets of *soap*, you have to use the powder or liquid or you'll end up not rinsing properly.

When we first had it delivered, we received about three or four of them in succession, each one was damaged in transit, bashed about and broken. The boxes just couldn't cope with the manhandling that this type of equipment will receive during transportation and were totally wrecked.

Then I collected it. All the screws holding the inside front door cover/panel together were missing - The whole front door wasn't attached to the corresponding piece on the reverse side.

Took it back.

Went to another chain store, took it home and all has been well.

It's stopped twice over the two years we've had it, but luckily blowing up the water outlet pipe fixed it, just a blockage it turned out - phew.

I think that a bigger capacity machine with more space would be good. I think the small capacity just causes problems, just have to be patient and don't over fill.

I do like this machine - we couldn't really afford to lose a cupboard space to a washer.

Yeah, okay, but a very bad start.

Love it when it cleans greasy plastic stuff without scratching it to pieces, I shouldn't use a scotchbrite on everything.

Seems rubbish at cleaning stainless steel pans but maybe I'm using the wrong setting.

Compared to other machines - can't compare.

Compared to hand washing - easier, but not much faster really (I'm comparing hand washing to loading the machine).

When I come across a dirty dish when I hand wash I think, argghh, how did that happen?

When I come across a dirty dish when I machine wash I think, argghh, another one.

Bottom line

Okay, it's an appliance and does the job - can't really fault it.

It's less boring than hand washing which can get very tedious if you have lots of fiddly things to wash.

Would I buy it again?

Yes, we still haven't anywhere to put a full size machine, even a slim one, I don't think I'd bother to go back to only hand washing until the toddlers are old enough to help washup - they create most of the mess - how do they use so many spoons and dishes in one sitting?

Hope this is of use.

My Zanussi has broken down 6 times in 1 year with heater and thermostat trouble and it's finally been written off - maybe I just got a bad one but wouldn't recommend it.

If you are looking for the best table top dishwasher, look no further than Zanussi.