DISHWASHERS
28 GAGGENAU SERIES 400 DISHWASHER DF481, $3,499
This fully integrated model comes with all the mod cons. It takes 12-place settings, is quiet, efficient and energy-saving, has eight wash programmes (some sensor controlled), a push-to-open door, and cushioned closing system. 2.5-star energy rating and 5-star WELS rating. BSH Home Appliances, 1300 170 552, gaggenau.com.au
29 MIELE DISHWASHER G6100SCU, $1,899
With low water consumption and a host of features, this 14-place dishwasher is sure to appeal. It has an adjustable 3D cutlery tray to take utensils of all shapes and sizes, six wash programs, including a water- and energy-saving mode, one for delicate glassware, and a quick wash. It also has 3.5-star energy rating and 5-star WELS rating. Winning Appliances, (02) 9694 0300, winningappliances.com.au
30 NEFF DISHWASHER S21N53N7EU, $1,799
A sleek built-under design, this stainless steel dishwasher has a 13-place setting, five programmes including one for tough, baked-on food and an intensive mode that cuts cleaning time in half, plus LED time display and delay timer. It has 2.5 star energy rating and 5-star WELS rating. Neff, 1300 087 033, neff.com.au
31 V-ZUG ADORA DISHWASHER GS60SLWPZVI, $4,499 The world’s first dishwasher featuring power-saving heat pump technology, this 13-placesetting model has an impressive 6-star energy rating and a 5-star water rating. It offers 10 wash programmes, including a 30-minute sprint mode, and automatic door opening to boost drying. V-Zug, (03) 9832 7500, vzug.com.au
32 SMEG UNDERBENCH DISWASHER DWAU6315X, $1,890
With a revolutionary planetary washing arm that rotates through two axes while it cleans, this 15-place dishwasher promises sparkling clean dishes while consuming minimal water and power. It has a super-speedy 27-minute fast wash and a special rack to keep your long-stemmed glassware safe from breakage. It also has a 4-star energy rating and a 6-star WELS rating. Smeg, (02) 8667 4888, smeg.com.au
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