Efficient Dishwashers from Fisher & Paykel and Beko

Dishwashers are a true time saver in the kitchen. They make cleaning up after meals a breeze and deliver sparkling clean cookware, dishes, cutlery and glasses with minimal effort. But buying a new dishwasher is no easy task. From the capacity to number of wash programs and the right energy efficiency, there’s plenty to consider. In this blog, we’ll compare two of the best dishwashers from Fisher & Paykel and Beko to help you make the right choice on the dishwasher that will make your life at home easier.

Beko 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher – Stainless Steel
Best Suited For: Large families who want fuss-free cleaning

Washing up has never been so easy with Beko’s 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher. Ideal for families, this powerful and efficient dishwasher features 16 place settings, eight wash programs and many wash modifiers to deliver the cleaning results you need.

  • Varied Programs: featuring eight wash programs, such as Intensive 70°C, Eco, Quick & Shine, Mini and BabyProtect+®, plus with four wash program modifiers, including Half-load, AquaIntense® and Fast+™, washing up all your dishes will be a breeze!
  • Thoughtful Functions: wash your dishes at any time of the day, even while the kids are asleep, as this dishwasher boasts an ultra-quiet noise rating of only 43dBA. Plus, you can load and schedule a wash for any time with the start delay up to 24 hours.
  • Convenient Adjustability: the upper basket in this dishwasher can be adjusted to 3 positions and the easy fold plate support lets you fold it down to cater for washing pots and pans. The dishwasher’s Sliding Cutlery Basket provides more room for pots and pans in the lower rack, as it can move freely to the right and left.
  • Modern Design: the easy-use controls and LED display makes this dishwasher a dream to use, while the fingerprint resistant Stainless Steel finish ensures the front of the dishwasher remains beautifully neat.
  • Reduced Consumption: this dishwasher has an efficient 4-Star Energy and 5-Star WELS Water rating, making it perfect for those who want the convenience of a dishwasher without harming the environment with every wash.

Fisher & Paykel 60cm Built-Under Dishwasher – Black
Best Suited For: Busy kitchens that need versatile washing options

Modern design combines with practicality in this Fisher & Paykel 60cm Built-Under Dishwasher. In a contemporary Black design, this dishwasher has been designed to fit flush under your kitchen benchtop and has 15 place settings.

  • Washing Convenience: washing up after a meal will be effortless thanks to the seven wash programs this dishwasher has, including Auto, Delicate, Eco and Fast. This dishwasher also features four program modifiers: Extra Dry, Half-load, Quick and Sanitise.
  • Efficient Drying: enjoy dryer dishes with the ThermoDry technology which removes moisture from the final hot rinse using natural condensation. The Extra Dry option can be added to selected wash cycles to further boost the drying performance.
  • Adjustable Cleaning: whether it’s your daily dishes or platters from a dinner party, this dishwasher will have space thanks to the flexible and adjustable racking. The full width cutlery tray, cup holders and wine glass supports all make this dishwasher convenient.
  • Elegant Design: this built-under dishwasher has been designed to fit flush under your kitchen benchtop with the option of a custom kickstrip, so your dishwasher can fit seamlessly with your kitchen’s design.
  • Environmentally Conscience: wash your dishes while keeping your consumption down thanks to the efficient 4-Star Energy rating and a 5.5-Star WELS Water rating.

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Dishwasher Model

Fisher & Paykel 60cm Built-Under Dishwasher – Black (DW60UC6B)

Beko 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher – Stainless Steel (BDF1620AX)
Place Settings

15 Place Settings

16 Place Settings

Number of Programs

7: Auto, Delicate, Eco, Fast, Heavy, Medium, Rinse

8: Eco 45°C, Auto, AquaFlex®, BabyProtect+®, Intensive 70°C, Quick & Shine® 60°C, Mini Program, Prewash Program

Wash Program Modifiers
  • Extra Dry
  • Half-load
  • Quick
  • Sanitise
  • Half-load
  • Fast+™
  • SteamGloss®
  • AquaIntense®
Drying

ThermoDry Technology with Extra Dry Option

Closed Fan Drying

Basket Types
  • Easy Lift Adjustable Upper Basket
  • Height Adjustable Middle Rack
  • Full-width Cutlery Tray
  • Cup Holders & Wine Glass Supports
  • Adjustable Upper Basket
  • Sliding Cutlery Basket
  • Full-size Cutlery Tray
  • 8x Lower Easy Fold Plate Supports
  • 3x Upper Easy Fold Plate Supports
  • 4x Mug Shelves
Control Type

Electronic Button

Touch Control

Display Type

LED

LED

Delay Start

Up to 12 hours

Up to 24 hours

Child Lock

Yes

Yes

Noise Level

44dBA

43dBA

Energy Rating

4-Star

4-Star

WELS Rating

5.5-Star

5-Star

Water Consumption
(Per Wash)

11.1L

13L

Warranty

2 Year Warranty

10 Years Compressor / Motor Warranty

In Summary

Both dishwashers from Fisher & Paykel and Beko are great for families and regular entertainers, as they both provide similar place settings size. The Fisher & Paykel dishwasher offers more washing flexibility and versatility when it comes to loading items, thanks to the adjustable washing baskets and racks. The Fisher & Paykel dishwasher also has a better drying system, meaning using the dishwasher is a more convenient task.

On the other hand, the Beko dishwasher has more place settings (16) and more wash programs to meet your needs. It also comes with the benefit of a delay start up to 24 hours, unlike Fisher & Paykel which only has a 12-hour delay. When it comes to efficiency, both are high-performers with great energy and WELS water ratings. The Fisher & Paykel dishwasher does have a better WELS water rating, using slightly less water per wash.

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