Smeg DIFABCR 60cm Integrated Dishwasher Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg DIFABCR dishwasher is a 60cm integrated dishwasher with capacity for 13 place settings and three baskets, including a flexible FlexiDuo cutlery basket. Its programme selection includes Express, Auto Sensor, Quiet, Hygiene and Self Clean options. The appliance combines a B energy rating with 9 litres of water consumption per cycle and a 44dB noise level. A furniture door panel is required and is not supplied.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Flexible three-basket layout with an adjustable FlexiDuo cutlery basket
- ✓ Quiet 44dB(A) operation is suitable for open-plan kitchens and night-time use
- ✓ Wide choice of programmes, including Express 27, Auto Sensor, Hygiene and Self Clean
- ✓ Drying after the cycle
Worth considering
- The stated standard programme duration of 4 hours 25 minutes is lengthy for users who often need a full load turned around quickly
- The required furniture door panel is not supplied, so an additional kitchen panel must be available for installation
Key Specifications
- Type
- 60cm integrated, under-counter dishwasher
- Baskets
- 3 baskets, including FlexiDuo cutlery basket
- Capacity
- 13 place settings
- Dimensions
- 818 x 598 x 545mm
- Door panel
- Furniture door panel required; not supplied
- Delay timer
- Up to 9 hours
- Noise level
- 44dB(A)
- Energy rating
- B
- Connected power
- 1800W
- Wash programmes
- 10+1 programmes
- Water consumption
- 9 litres per cycle
- Programme duration
- 4 hours 25 minutes
- Manufacturer product code
- DIFABCR
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good match for busy households needing 13-place-setting capacity and adaptable basket space.
- ✓ Suitable for open-plan kitchens where a 44dB(A) noise level is desirable.
- ✓ Worth considering for buyers who want an integrated appliance with a cream 50’s Style appearance.
Flexible loading for everyday use
The 13-place-setting capacity and three-basket design give this dishwasher useful room for family-sized loads. The FlexiDuo cutlery basket has two movable sections that can be adjusted or removed, helping create space for taller glasses or deeper utensils.
The upper basket has three-level height adjustment, foldable racks and an EasyGlide system, while the lower basket provides four foldable racks. This should make it easier to adapt the interior to different combinations of plates, pans and utensils.
Programmes and cleaning options
The supplied product information lists 10+1 programmes, covering everyday, delicate, intensive and specialist requirements. Express 27 and Full Express 60 minutes provide quicker options, while Auto Sensor 45–65, Hygiene 99.9%, Quiet and Self Clean broaden the dishwasher’s usefulness.
The Planetarium wash system is described as using an eccentrically rotating base spray arm to distribute water across the load. This is a notable design feature, although actual results will still depend on loading, detergent and soil levels.
Noise, efficiency and installation
At 44dB(A), the Smeg DIFABCR dishwasher is specified to operate quietly enough for many open-plan kitchens. Its B energy rating and stated consumption of 63kWh per 100 cycles provide a clear efficiency profile, while water consumption is listed as 9 litres per cycle.
Dry Assist+ automatic door opening is intended to support drying through natural condenser drying. Installation requires an appropriate furniture door panel, and the adjustable height range of 820 to 890mm gives some flexibility when fitting the appliance under a worktop.
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.