Smeg DF345CQSX 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg DF345CQSX dishwasher offers 14 place settings, seven wash programmes and a 30-minute Express 50° cycle. Its 44 dB operating noise, adjustable baskets and foldable racks make it well suited to busy kitchens and open-plan living spaces.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ The 14-place-setting capacity is practical for medium-sized households and larger daily loads
- ✓ Quiet 44 dB operation should be suitable for open-plan kitchens
- ✓ The 30-minute Express 50° programme is useful when dishes need cleaning quickly
- ✓ Flexibility for different dish sizes
Worth considering
- Its full-width dimensions may not suit kitchens with limited floor or installation space
Key Specifications
- Type
- 60cm freestanding dishwasher
- Finish
- Stainless steel
- Capacity
- 14 place settings
- Dimensions
- 848 x 598 x 600 mm
- Noise level
- 44 dB
- Energy rating
- C
- Express cycle
- Express 50°; 30 minutes
- Wash programmes
- 7
- Loading features
- Adjustable-height baskets and foldable racks
- Water consumption
- 11 litres per cycle
- Energy consumption
- 0.75 kWh per cycle
- Convenience features
- Delay timer
- Manufacturer product code
- DF345CQSX
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for medium-sized households that regularly need to wash a substantial load.
- ✓ Suitable for open-plan living spaces where lower operating noise is important.
- ✓ Useful for households that value flexible loading and occasional rapid washing.
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Capacity and everyday washing
With space for 14 place settings, This Smeg DF345CQSX dishwasher is designed to handle substantial daily loads without requiring constant cycles. Seven wash programmes provide a useful range of cleaning options, while the 30-minute Express 50° cycle adds convenience for lightly soiled dishes or situations where a rapid turnaround is needed.
Loading flexibility and convenience
The adjustable-height baskets and foldable racks should make it easier to accommodate taller glasses, larger plates and awkwardly shaped cookware. A delay timer adds scheduling flexibility, particularly for households that prefer to run the dishwasher at a more convenient time.
Noise, efficiency and fit
At 44 dB, this dishwasher is presented as a relatively quiet choice for an open-plan kitchen. The stated 11-litre water use and 0.75 kWh energy consumption per cycle indicate a focus on efficient operation, alongside its C energy rating. Its 848 x 598 x 600 mm dimensions should be checked carefully against the available space before purchase.
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.