When washing mountains of dishes gets bored, the family thinks about buying a dishwasher. Among a huge number of brands, the Weissgauff dishwasher stands out. Stylish design, average price make it popular in the Russian market. In this article, we picked up the most popular models and found out where they release this technique with a clearly German name.
About Brand
The Weissgauff brand appeared in the Russian horizon only in 2013. All sources vying with each other tell a legend about how two engineers Johann Gauff and Hans Weiss combined their developments at the beginning of the 20th century and began to produce household appliances. According to all the same sources, Johann Gauff still lives in Bavaria, which makes him at least a long-liver.
The company works with factories in Turkey, Russia, China and Romania. The production of dishwashers is located in Turkey at the Simfer factory in Kayseri, although on the official Russian site they are blatantly lying about the German assembly.
By the way, to find confirmation of the existence of Johann Gauf and Hans Weiss, as well as the German official website, also failed.
Features of the Weissgauff range
Weissgauff manufactures built-in, freestanding and bench-top dishwashers. Built-in are two sizes: 45 cm and 60 cm, two or three baskets. Each machine is equipped with electronic control, has several programs for different types of dishes.
The company has 63 service centers throughout Russia. You can contact us by phone +7 (495) 737-67-13 or send an email to [email protected]. The official website has all the technical documentation, instructions, you can order original spare parts.
Overview of the most popular models
From the Weissgauff range, some PMMs are more popular.
The budget model - Weissgauff BDW 4004
The chamber is made of stainless steel, there is an indicator of salt and rinse aid, the middle basket is easily adjustable in height. The machine is protected from leaks, has 4 programs and a stylish design. There is no child protection, water purity sensor, automatic installation of water hardness and half load. This car has a twin sister BDW 4124, which differs only in capacity for 10 sets.
Specifications:
- Type: narrow, fully integrated.
- Capacity: 9 sets.
- Energy class: A +.
- Washing / drying class: A / A.
- Water consumption: 9 l.
- Energy consumption per 1 cycle: 0.74 kW / h.
- Washing time with a standard program: 3 h 10 min.
- Noise Level: 49 dB.
- Number of programs: 4 (standard, for heavily soiled dishes, fast washing and an economical program for lightly soiled dishes).
- Number of temperature conditions: 3.
- Timer: yes, delayed start 3, 6, 9 hours
- Type of drying: condensation.
- Optional accessories: glass holder.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 44.8 x 55 x 81.5 cm.
- Price: from 16,000 to 19,000 rubles.
Pros:
- Budget price.
- Compact installation takes no more than an hour.
- Washes efficiently, a good alternative to Zanussi and Ariston.
Minuses:
- Few programs.
- The powder should be poured only on a measuring cup, if poured more, then it does not wash off and the dishes remain dirty.
- It is not possible to know when the cycle will end. No countdown or laser beam on the floor.
Economical and full-sized Weissgauff BDW 6138 D
This dishwasher is clearly a higher class than the BDW 4004: the number of programs has increased, internal lighting has appeared, the “Beam on the floor” function and the ability to use 3 in 1 products. The tank is made of stainless steel, there is complete protection against leaks, salt and rinse aid control.
Specifications:
- Type: full-size, built-in.
- Capacity: 14 sets.
- Energy class: A ++.
- Washing / drying class: A / A.
- Water consumption: 9-12 l (depending on the program).
- Energy consumption per 1 cycle: 0.93 kW / h.
- Washing time with standard program: 2 h 55 min.
- Noise Level: 47 dB.
- Number of programs: 8 (standard, for heavy soiling, for fragile dishes, express washing, pre-soaking, automatic program detection, economical washing).
- Number of temperature conditions: 4.
- Half load mode: yes.
- Timer: delay from 1 to 24 hours.
- Type of drying: condensation.
- Optional accessories: goblet holder and cutlery bowl.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
- Price: 26 000 rub.
Pros:
- Wash dishes well if the water hardness is correctly adjusted.
- Economical water consumption, large capacity, you can adjust the height of the shelves.
- Quiet at work.
- It is convenient to monitor the end of the cycle with a beam on the floor.
Minuses:
- The door is easy to scratch during installation: made of very thin metal.
- You cannot choose between a 3 in 1 wash and a rinse aid wash: the machine still pours the rinse aid unnecessarily.
- Salt must be in the compartment, even if it is part of the powder.
Customer Choice Weissgauff BDW 4134 D
This model has the most reviews from customers, and usually positive ones. The machine is narrow, but holds 10 sets of dishes. Users note the high quality of the sink at a fairly low price of PMM. It does not provide the “Beam on the Floor” function, but there is protection against leaks, an indicator of salt and rinse aid, and the ability to use 3 in 1.
Specifications:
- Type: narrow, built-in.
- Capacity: 10 sets.
- Energy class: A +.
- Washing / drying class: A / A.
- Water Consumption: 13 L
- Energy consumption per 1 cycle: 0.83 kW / h.
- Washing time with standard program: 2 h 55 min.
- Noise Level: 49 dB.
- Number of programs: 4 (for fragile dishes and glass, express washing, automatic program detection, economical washing).
- Number of temperature conditions: 4.
- Half load mode: yes.
- Timer: delay from 1 to 24 hours.
- Type of drying: condensation.
- Optional accessories: glass holder.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 45x55x82 cm.
- Price: 19 000 rub.
Pros:
- Good quality washing at an affordable price.
- In the lower section, it is convenient to wash the lids for dishes.
- It runs silently and can be run overnight.
Minuses:
- There is no indicator of the end of the cycle.
- It is difficult to wash the glasses: they are constantly falling, they are not buried.
- If the dishes are not arranged correctly, traces of food may remain.
- Many do not have a program for dirty dishes at a high washing temperature.
Built in 14 sets - Weissgauff BDW 6134 D
This brand does not strike the imagination with innovations, but presents its technology in two price segments. So, with almost the same set of features, you can buy a car for 5,000-6,000 rubles cheaper.
Specifications:
- Type: full-size, built-in.
- Capacity: 14 sets.
- Energy class: A +.
- Washing / drying class: A / A.
- Water consumption: 12 l.
- Energy consumption per 1 cycle: 1.03 kW / h.
- Washing time with a standard program: 2 h 50 min.
- Noise Level: 44 dB.
- Number of programs: 4 (for fragile dishes and glass, express washing, automatic program detection, economical washing).
- Number of temperature conditions: 7.
- Half load mode: yes.
- Timer: delay from 1 to 24 hours.
- Type of drying: condensation.
- Optional accessories: goblet holder, cutlery container.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x82 cm.
- Price: 19,000–20,000 rubles.
Pros:
- Budget price for a full-size car.
- It works quietly, most buyers are happy with the purchase.
Minuses:
- The tablet compartment slams shut loudly.
- There may be problems with the seal, which may result in leakage.
- There is no program at high washing temperatures, so burnt fat may not be washed off the pans.
Benchtop dishwasher Weissgauff TDW 4017 D
In addition to the built-in brand, Weissgauff also produces stand-alone models. They have similar functions, but do not require fastening the kitchen facade, compact, can even fit on the table. This model has a self-cleaning function, an indicator of the presence of salt and rinse aid, complete protection against leaks. The inner surface is made of stainless steel, the maximum inlet water temperature is 60 degrees.
Specifications:
- Type: freestanding, compact.
- Capacity: 6 sets.
- Energy class: A +.
- Washing / drying class: A / A.
- Child protection: yes.
- Water Consumption: 6.5 L
- Energy consumption per 1 cycle: 0.61 kW / h.
- Washing time with a standard program: 3 hours
- Noise Level: 49 dB.
- Number of programs: 7 (everyday washing, for heavily soiled dishes, for fragile dishes and glass, express washing, economical bio-program, economical for lightly soiled dishes).
- Number of temperature conditions: 5.
- Half load mode: no.
- Timer: delay from 1 to 24 hours.
- Type of drying: condensation.
- Optional accessories: glass holder.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 55x50x43.8 cm.
- Price: 15 500 rub.
Pros:
- High class energy consumption, low water consumption.
- Compact, ideal for a small apartment.
- Low price, many programs.
- There is protection against children and leaks.
Minuses:
- Not found.
Roomy freestanding Weissgauff DW 6015
If the family is large and you need a roomy PMM, then DW 6015 is ideal. It has all the necessary programs and a classic white design.
Specifications:
- Type: freestanding, full-sized.
- Capacity: 12 sets.
- Energy class: A +.
- Washing / drying class: A / A.
- Child protection: yes.
- Water Consumption: 11 L
- Energy consumption per 1 cycle: 0.9 kW / h.
- Washing time with a standard program: 3 h 10 min.
- Noise Level: 47 dB.
- Number of programs: 5 (daily washing, for heavily soiled dishes, express washing, economical for lightly soiled dishes, pre-soaking).
- Number of temperature conditions: 4.
- Half load mode: yes.
- Timer: delay from 1 to 24 hours.
- Type of drying: condensation.
- Optional accessories: glass holder.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59.8x60x84.5 cm.
- Price: 19 000 rub.
Pros:
- Washes dishes well.
- Budget price for a full-size car.
- You can use 3 in 1 tablets, there is a half load.
- There is a washing program at high temperatures.
Minuses:
- Not always available for sale.
Summary
- Weissgauff is positioning itself as German, although no reliable facts confirming this have been found.
- Dishwashers of this brand are sold at an average price, most buyers are satisfied with the quality of equipment.
- The country - the manufacturer of the entire line - Turkey.
- PMM Weissgauff have only basic programs, easy to manage.
- To install the Weisgauf PMM, it will take no more than an hour: it has a simple device and an intuitive wiring diagram.