Our easy to use glossary has been designed to help you to understand any complicated dishwashing feature terminology you may not be familiar with. We make choosing the right dishwasher easy so why not browse through our handy glossary and see which features grab your attention. From our brilliant selection of dishwashers you will be sure to find an appliance that is ideal for your kitchen.
A list of glossary terms
| Term |
Definition |
| A |
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| Adjustable Racking |
Allowing you to have the inside of the dishwasher how you want it, adjustable racking can be moved around inside the appliance to make it more convenient for specific wash loads |
| Anti Flood Devices |
This device has an anti leak sensor fitted to the base of the appliance. Should a leak be detected then the dishwasher’s water supply will be cut off within seconds |
| Auto 3 in 1 Detection |
This dishwasher feature detects whether you are using a 3 in 1 detergent and then will automatically adjust the temperature during the cycle to make sure the detergent is activated efficiently |
| Audible End of Programme |
A noise is emitted at the end of the cycle to alert you that the dishwasher programme has ended |
| B |
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| Built in – Integrated |
This type of dishwasher is placed behind existing cupboard doors and the front of the appliance is not visible. The feel of your kitchen will therefore remain the same. |
| C |
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| Child Safety Lock |
Preventing your children from opening the door and climbing inside the dishwasher, a handy extra feature which should be considered if you have small children |
| Control Panel Type |
The type of controls which are displayed on the front of the dishwasher |
| Cutlery Basket |
The basket which is placed inside your dishwasher which neatly stores your cutlery while it is being cleaned |
| D |
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| dB |
This shows how noisy the dishwasher will be when it is running. A lower noise level is much better as they are less intrusive to your everyday life |
| Delay Timer |
Allowing you to preset a time to start the dishwasher cycle whenever suits you. If you prefer you could even run the dishwasher cycle over night when your electricity will be cheaper |
| Drawer Dishwasher |
The dishwasher draws slide out allowing an easy method of loading and unloading the dishwasher |
| Drying Method |
The method in which your dishes will be dried inside the dishwasher during a cycle |
| Drying Performance |
A rating which is given to a dishwasher based on how well the appliance dries the dishes during a cycle |
| E |
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| Energy Efficiency Rating |
A higher energy rating means that the dishwasher will be better for the environment and save you money on your energy bills. An A rated dishwasher is the best rating currently for a dishwasher model |
| Energy Rating |
A rating between A – G awarded to an appliance to display how efficient the dishwasher is. The highest rating a dishwasher has is A, this model will save money off your energy bills compared to a less energy efficient model |
| F |
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| Freestanding |
The front of the model is visible and a freestanding dishwasher can be placed anywhere in the kitchen, underneath a work surface or on its own |
| G |
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| Glass Care / Delicate Programme |
A cycle designed for expensive and more precious crockery. This is ideal for when you need a cycle to take that extra bit of care with your dirty items. This programme is also ideal for taking care of your glasses and other delicate tableware |
| H |
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| Half Load / Zone Wash Option |
Allowing you to only wash a load in half of the dishwasher, great when you don’t have a lot of dirty dishes, saving you time, money and energy |
| Half Load Function |
This feature adjusts the amount of water used for a smaller load saving time and energy |
| I |
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| J |
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| K |
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| L |
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| M |
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| N |
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| Noise Level |
This shows how loud the dishwasher will be during the cycle, a lower noise level will be less disturbing in the day to day running of your home |
| Number of Place Settings |
This gives you guidance to how much room is inside your dishwasher and how many items you will be able to wash in there in a single cycle. One place setting consists of a side plate, a large plate, a cup, a saucer and cutlery |
| O |
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| P |
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| Pre Soak |
This feature is an extra programme to run before a full dishwasher cycle to help to remove burnt on stains and grease |
| Q |
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| Quick Wash |
A great wash programme for those with less time to spare. A quick wash programme can be economical while quickly washing your dishes with brilliant results |
| R |
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| S |
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| Slimline Dishwasher |
If you do not have as much room for a dishwasher choose a slimline model, they take up less space but perform the same as a standard size model |
| Standard Dishwasher |
A great wash programme for those with less time to spare. A quick wash programme can be economical while quickly washing your dishes with brilliant results |
| T |
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| Table Top Dishwasher |
These models fit on top of your existing work surfaces, small and efficient and great if you don’t have a lot of space |
| Time to End Cycle |
A feature which shows you how long is left until the end of the cycle, so you can plan other activities around the dishwashing cycle |
| U |
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| V |
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| W |
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| Wash Performance |
A rating which is given to a dishwasher based on how well the appliance will clean the dishes |
| X |
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| Y |
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| Z |
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