Blomberg LDV63440 Full Size Integrated Dishwasher with 16 Place Settings

Although fitting into a standard size space it is a big machine and holds a lot. I was not keen on the separate tray in the top of the machine for cutlery but have since learned to appreciate it. It certainly frees up space in the lower rack to allow you to put extra dishes in. I do not like the rear stacking arrangement in the lower tray. There are 4 clip things in it which are there to hold plates but I find they are no use at all and make stacking plates at the back difficult. Sometimes this results in the plates not being cleaned properly. Things I do like is the light in the machine and the large range of washing options. It dies a good job of the washing up apart from the problems mentioned above. Items tend to be damp at the end of a wash so I have to wipe them all when I am unloading it. Nevertheless it is a good machine but not outstanding.

Very quiet machine. Internal lighting and top cutlery tray are very useful and there are stalks to clip your water bottles into. I really like the scheme for mounting the cabinet door to the front of the machine - much simpler than my previous machines. Minor niggles are that the instructions are as useless as all others (pictures only) and the height adjustment is a bit poor. The extensions provided are too big so I have to have the legs at almost full extent. A set of smaller extensions would be helpful. Also, the rear foot adjustment requires the use of a screwdriver at the back - really helpful (not!) when installing. Notwithstanding these annoyances I would certainly recommend this machine.

After a rather dismal period of two and a half years with a Hisense dishwasher that just managed to limp home over the two year warranty period, this machine is a very refreshing change. The door opens and shuts neatly without needing to struggle. The baskets are firm and solid, slide nicely, have well placed supports, and accommodate our day’s dirties with room to spare. The programs are wide ranging and suitable, as well as easy to understand. The interior light, at first seeming gimmicky, is in fact quite a useful feature, and the auto door opening upon completion should be on all dishwashers. And it cleans everything, with no after washing of anything!! The overall impression is of a solidly built, well thought out, practical and reliable machine. The very opposite to its predecessor! If I was to make one small suggestion to Beko aka Blomberg it would be to include the door opening for drying in ALL the programs, not miss out the quick wash one. For the cost I’m very happy with the dishwasher. It’s early days as yet, but with a five year guarantee on the full machine for parts and labour, and ten years on the motor, I’m pretty optimistic.