Electrolux ESl94200lO Dishwasher Reviews

The Electrolux ESL94200lO built-in dishwasher has become a hit in some stores relatively recently, but people are already actively sharing their opinions about it. What's driving this enthusiasm? Is it the exceptionally high or, conversely, low quality of this dishwasher? Or is it some unique feature of this model? Let's not speculate; let's study the reviews, and then the conclusions will follow.

Parameters of this dishwasher

It would be tempting to jump straight to consumer reviews of this brand's dishwashers, but common sense dictates a different starting point. Before citing real opinions about a particular appliance, it's important to get a basic understanding of its characteristics.

This Electrolux dishwasher is a slim, fully integrated unit with a minimal number of programs and a load capacity of just 9 place settings. Despite its modest basic features, this dishwasher is nevertheless affordable for consumers of all budgets. Some retailers are offering this model on sale for less than $250.

A record low price doesn't mean this dishwasher is of poor quality; the manufacturer simply tried to release a budget model to appeal to a wider range of consumers.

Made in Poland, the manufacturer's warranty is one year, although an additional two years of free service are standard. The program selection includes all the most popular programs, so consumers won't have any trouble choosing a wash mode. The machine includes:

• pre-rinse – required if you need to wash very dirty, dried-out dishes;
• regular wash – found in all dishwashers without exception;
• intensive wash – will help deal with heavily soiled dishes, especially when combined with the “pre-rinse” mode;
• quick wash – needed if the dishes are not too dirty and need to be washed quickly;
• Economy wash – saves water and electricity, but is only suitable for partial loads of baskets with lightly soiled dishes.

This dishwasher is fully leak-proof, allowing the user to rest assured that their dishwasher will not cause a flood. The dishwasher's sound insulation is adequate, so you won't have to worry about any unpleasant noises while it's running. The model's only obvious drawbacks are:

1. Lack of child protection.
2. The final sound is quiet, so you can easily miss the end of the washing program.
3. The door opening mechanism is stiff and unresponsive.

That's all we can say about this dishwasher at first glance. More information can be provided by either specialists or experienced users. We'll explore the latter's opinions below.

People's opinions

Angelina, Krasnoyarsk

I recently started using a dishwasher. It took me a long time to decide on this radical change in my life, so I was very picky when choosing my future "helper." I spent about a month searching.

If the amount of money available had been larger, the search would have taken less time.

The model I chose only has a basic set of features and programs, but that wasn't a big deal for me. The machine washes dishes beautifully, and the 9-place setting capacity is only insufficient during holidays; I have to load the dishes twice or even three times. The rest of the time, this load is ideal for a family of three.

I was especially pleased that the intensive setting washed pans, pots, and baking sheets to a dazzling shine. I couldn't achieve such a shine by hand, despite scrubbing them diligently and using various cleaning products. A friend complained that herstabletop dishwasher Large dishes don't fit. I don't have that problem; all my kitchenware fits in the dishwasher without a problem. I highly recommend this model to everyone!

Alexander, Volgograd

I bought this machine two months ago. My wife is absolutely thrilled. Now we save not only water, but also her manicure and, of course, my nerves. No more squabbling about whose turn it is to wash the dishes. All I have to do is properly load the dirty dishes into the baskets and trays, start the machine, and then take them out clean and even dry – it's pure magic!

Orekhova Yulia, Voronezh

All those little screens, laser beams, and dirty water sensors aren't particularly helpful, and you'll have to pay up to one-third of the machine's price for them. I thought it was too much and bought a cheaper model. Hot water consumption dropped significantly, while energy consumption increased only slightly. Bottom line: it's convenient, you save time and a little on water. On average, we save one cubic meter of hot water, and this already takes into account additional costs for electricity.

Evgeniy, Tolyatti

Even though the machine is inexpensive, I was surprised to notice that there are almost no plastic parts inside. Everything is metal, and everything feels sturdy. It's a bit of a pain to stack the dishes in the trays; if you stack the pots incorrectly, a bit of dirt will stick to them, especially in places where the water jets didn't reach.

Anna, Moscow

I use this dishwasher almost every day, and sometimes I even run it twice when guests come over. I know a lot about dishwashers; I've been using this type of machine for a long time. I like the cutlery tray on this model. It's very convenient; you save a couple of minutes every time you stack forks and spoons. The price is also great. However, I barely fit my favorite baking sheet in it. Overall, this dishwasher is a great value for the money!

MarkarYan, St. Petersburg

This machine is as simple as a boot; I love this kind of technology. It's often the most reliable. I didn't pay much for it, and it works like an expensive Coopersbook. It doesn't have many programs, but I don't need them. I only use the intensive wash, which lasts 2.5 hours. The thing is, I don't wash dishes during the day. I save them up throughout the day, and then run the washer around 10 o'clock in the evening. I go to bed around 1 a.m., so everything has time to wash properly. I put the dishes back in their place, and off to bed!

This option of washing once a day is the most appropriate.

Sergey, Moscow

I won't beat around the bush; I didn't expect to buy a European-made dishwasher for that kind of money. However, the fact remains. It's quite quiet, economical, cleans dishes perfectly, and uses minimal detergent. I managed to fit it into a ready-made cabinet, with a little modification, and I didn’t even have to change the furniture. Everything turned out just the way I wanted. I don't see any downsides to the dishwasher yet, but if I do, I'll write a separate review!

In conclusion, this dishwasher, despite its rather mediocre features, immediately caught the eye of users. Approximately 90% of all reviews are positive, which, of course, gives rise to certain thoughts. Good luck!

   

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