Hotpoint 45cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher HSICIH4798BI Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Hotpoint HSICIH4798BI dishwasher is a practical fully integrated slimline model for kitchens with a 45cm aperture. Its 10-place-setting capacity, eight programmes, 30-minute rapid cycle, sanitising wash, adjustable upper rack and Zone Wash half-load option give it useful day-to-day flexibility. The main compromises are its current E energy rating, 47dB operating noise, four-hour Eco programme and cutlery basket instead of a third drawer.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Fully integrated 44.8cm slimline format for compact fitted kitchens
- ✓ 10 place settings is useful capacity for a 45cm dishwasher
- ✓ Eight programmes include Auto, Rapid 30, Sanitising and Good Night cycles
- ✓ Zone Wash, adjustable upper basket and a one-to-12-hour delay start improve flexibility
- ✓ 9-litre Eco water consumption is economical when using the standard cycle
Worth considering
- The current E energy class is behind the most efficient modern dishwasher models
- At 47dB(A), it is not as quiet as the quietest integrated dishwashers
- The 10-place-setting capacity is smaller than the 12- to 14-place capacity commonly offered by full-size 60cm dishwashers
- The cutlery basket uses lower-rack space and is less flexible than a separate third cutlery drawer
Key Specifications
- Depth
- 55.5cm
- Width
- 44.8cm
- Height
- 82cm
- Capacity
- 10 place settings
- Programmes
- Eco, Auto Intensive, Auto Mixed, Delicates, Rapid 30, Good Night, Sanitising and Soak
- Quick wash
- Rapid 30 programme
- Delay start
- 1 to 12 hours
- Noise level
- 47dB(A)
- Width class
- Slimline 45cm class
- Connectivity
- No smart connectivity
- Drying option
- Extra Dry option
- Cutlery storage
- Cutlery basket
- Half-load option
- Zone Wash upper- or lower-rack selection
- Rack flexibility
- Height-adjustable upper rack with foldable supports
- Installation type
- Fully integrated
- Number of programmes
- 8
- Eco water consumption
- 9.0 litres per Eco cycle
- Eco energy consumption
- 0.755kWh per Eco cycle
- Eco programme duration
- 4 hours
- Furniture-door fitment
- Fixed hinge
- Manufacturer product code
- HSICIH 4798 BI UK
- Current energy efficiency class
- E
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for kitchens that need a fully concealed 45cm dishwasher rather than a standard 60cm model.
- ✓ Suitable for small to medium households needing capacity for up to 10 place settings.
- ✓ Useful for households wanting automatic cycles, a 30-minute rapid programme and a half-load zone option.
- ✓ The adjustable upper basket and foldable supports help accommodate taller glasses, cups and larger crockery.
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The current manufacturer rating is E. Older A++ references relate to the superseded energy-label system and should not be compared directly with current ratings.
Slimline integrated design
The Hotpoint HSICIH4798BI dishwasher is a fully integrated slimline model measuring 44.8cm wide, so it is designed for a 45cm kitchen aperture rather than a standard full-size dishwasher space. Its fixed-hinge door fitment attaches the furniture door directly to the appliance door, making the installation arrangement important to check before fitting.
The integrated format keeps the appliance hidden behind the kitchen furniture door. The 82cm height and 55.5cm depth are typical built-in dimensions, but the installation space and door arrangement should still be checked carefully.
Programmes and controls
There are eight programmes covering everyday, heavily soiled, delicate and lightly soiled loads. The line-up includes Eco, Auto Intensive, Auto Mixed, Delicates, Rapid 30, Good Night, Sanitising and Soak.
The Rapid 30 programme is useful for a half load of lightly soiled dishes and does not include a drying phase. The Sanitising programme adds a higher-temperature antibacterial wash, while the Good Night programme is intended for quieter overnight operation. A delay start can be set from one to 12 hours.
Zone Wash provides a practical half-load option by allowing the upper or lower rack to be selected. Extra Dry, tablet optimisation and adjustable rinse-aid settings add useful control, although the display is functional rather than especially sophisticated.
Capacity and loading flexibility
The 10-place-setting capacity is competitive for a slimline dishwasher and should cover the daily needs of smaller households. The height-adjustable upper rack and foldable supports make it easier to load tall glasses, cups and bulky items.
This model uses a conventional cutlery basket rather than a separate third cutlery drawer. That arrangement is familiar and straightforward, but the basket occupies some space in the lower rack and is less flexible than a dedicated top drawer for cutlery and utensils.
Efficiency and operating noise
The current energy label is E. Its Eco programme is specified at 9 litres of water per cycle, 0.755kWh per cycle and a four-hour duration. The half-load zone option can reduce resource use when the dishwasher is not full, but the long Eco cycle is typical of modern efficiency-focused programmes.
At 47dB(A), the Hotpoint HSICIH4798BI dishwasher should be reasonably unobtrusive in most kitchens, and the manual includes a Good Night programme designed for lower-noise operation. It is not, however, among the very quietest integrated models available.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.