Smeg DI262D 60cm Integrated Dishwasher Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg DI262D is a full-size 60cm integrated dishwasher for 13 place settings. Its strongest features are the eight-programme selection, AquaTest soil sensing, 60-minute Full Express cycle, automatic door opening, 46dB(A) operation and Flexifit hinges for variable plinth heights.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ 13 place settings in a standard full-size 60cm integrated format
- ✓ Eight programmes, including Auto 50°–60°, Full Express 60 minutes, Intense 60° and Self Clean
- ✓ A 46dB(A) noise level with automatic door opening and Dry Assist drying
- ✓ AquaTest soil sensing, a 24-hour delay timer and Total Acquastop leak protection
- ✓ 40–175mm plinth heights and 2–10kg furniture panels
Worth considering
- A D energy rating, below the A, B and C classes available in more efficient dishwasher ranges
- The Smeg DI262D's Eco programme takes 4 hours, so its most economical cycle is not suitable when dishes are needed quickly
- The Smeg DI262D uses two main baskets and a separate cutlery basket rather than a third cutlery drawer
- The kitchen furniture door panel, which must be sourced and fitted separately
Key Specifications
- Plug
- UK Type G
- Motor
- Inverter 2.0
- Width
- 60cm; 596mm wide
- Net weight
- 37.19kg
- Programmes
- Soak; Full Express 60 minutes; Express 50°; Eco; Mix; Self Clean; Intense 60°; Auto 50°–60°
- Delay timer
- Up to 24 hours
- Noise level
- 46dB(A)
- Installation
- Fully integrated built-in
- Soil sensing
- AquaTest turbidity sensor
- Drying system
- Natural condenser drying with Dry Assist and automatic door opening
- Place settings
- 13
- Flood protection
- Total Acquastop
- Water consumption
- 9.9 litres per Eco cycle
- Energy consumption
- 84kWh per 100 Eco cycles
- Plinth height range
- 40–175mm
- Basket configuration
- 2 baskets plus cutlery basket
- Dimensions H x W x D
- 818 x 596 x 550mm
- Noise emission class
- C
- Number of programmes
- 8
- Electrical connection
- 220–240V; 50Hz; 1,800W; 10A
- Maximum dish diameter
- 20cm upper basket; 31cm lower basket
- Eco programme duration
- 4 hours
- Kitchen furniture panel
- Not supplied
- Upper basket adjustment
- Two levels; 4cm adjustment
- Energy efficiency rating
- D
- Tank and filter material
- Stainless steel
- Manufacturer product code
- DI262D
- Furniture-panel weight range
- 2–10kg
- Lower-basket anti-drip inserts
- Yes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ The Smeg DI262D suits households needing a standard 60cm fully integrated dishwasher with capacity for 13 place settings.
- ✓ The Smeg DI262D suits open-plan kitchens where a 46dB(A) noise rating and automatic door opening are useful.
- ✓ The Smeg DI262D suits buyers who want an automatic soil-sensing programme, a 60-minute wash option and a dedicated Self Clean cycle.
- ✓ The Smeg DI262D suits kitchens with variable plinth heights because its Flexifit hinges support a 40–175mm plinth range.
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Smeg confirms that the kitchen furniture panel is not supplied. the retailer’s supplied information's black-front description should therefore be understood as referring to the appliance's specified front/control finish, not an included cabinet door.
Capacity and loading
The Smeg DI262D is a full-size integrated dishwasher with 13 place settings, making it suitable for typical family-sized loads in a standard 60cm cabinet space.
Its two-basket layout includes a height-adjustable upper basket, two foldable lower-basket racks and a separate cutlery basket. The largest stated dish capacities are 20cm in the upper basket and 31cm in the lower basket.
The has blue anti-drip inserts in the lower basket, which are designed to reduce drips between the crockery and basket during drying.
Programmes and cleaning control
The Smeg DI262D provides eight programmes: Soak, Full Express 60 minutes, Express 50°, Eco, Mix, Self Clean, Intense 60° and Auto 50°–60°.
The Auto programme uses the AquaTest turbidity sensor to detect soil levels and adjust the temperature, water quantity and wash duration. This provides useful flexibility when loads vary from lightly to heavily soiled.
The 60-minute Full Express programme is intended for fresh and lightly dried-on soil, while Intense 60° is designed for heavily soiled items. The Self Clean cycle cleans the appliance interior when run empty.
Drying and everyday usability
The Smeg DI262D uses natural condenser drying with Dry Assist and automatic door opening at the end of the cycle. This gives moisture a route out of the cabinet rather than relying only on enclosed condenser drying.
Electronic controls provide delayed start, programme-time and time-to-end information on a three-digit display. The delay timer can be set for up to 24 hours, and the machine provides salt, rinse-aid and end-of-cycle indicators.
Total Acquastop provides electronic leak monitoring and can shut off the water supply if a leak is detected in the hose or appliance.
Efficiency and noise
The Smeg DI262D has a D energy rating, uses 84kWh per 100 Eco cycles and consumes 9.9 litres of water per Eco cycle. Its 4-hour Eco programme is designed for efficient use of energy and water, but it is a long cycle.
At 46dB(A), with a C airborne noise-emission class, the should be suitable for many open-plan kitchens. Its Inverter 2.0 motor is specified by Smeg as part of the appliance's efficiency and noise-reduction design.
The main efficiency trade-off is the D rating: this is respectable for the specification, but it does not match the best-rated A, B or C dishwashers.
Installation and fit
The Smeg DI262D is a fully integrated built-in dishwasher measuring 818mm high, 596mm wide and 550mm deep. Its Flexifit sliding hinges support furniture panels weighing 2–10kg and plinth heights from 40mm to 175mm.
The appliance has front-adjustable rear feet and an adjustable height range of 820–900mm. Smeg states that the kitchen furniture panel is not supplied, so the buyer or installer must provide a compatible door panel.
The stainless-steel tank and filter, concealed heating element, UK Type G plug and 1,800W connected load provide a clearly specified installation package, although installation should follow the supplied manual.
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.