BEKO BDIN36532 built-in dishwasher, 60 cm, 15 place settings, class D

Fifteen place settings is a large capacity for a 60 cm machine: one load handles a whole day of dishes or the plates, glasses and pans from a dinner with guests. On top of the two main baskets there is a third basket for cutlery, ladles and other flat items. That leaves more room in the lower basket for large plates and pans, and makes it easier to load the machine in an orderly way.

The dishwasher has six wash programmes, one of them a quick wash. The short programme is meant for lightly soiled dishes that do not need a long cycle, such as breakfast cups and glasses you will want again soon. Everyday and more heavily soiled loads go on a longer programme. The display helps you choose and set the programme.

On the EU energy label scale from A to G, the BDIN36532 is rated class D. Consumption is 86 kWh per 100 wash cycles, which is the way the current label states dishwasher consumption so that models are easy to compare. This is the figure to look at when comparing: the lower it is, the less electricity the same number of washes takes.

The noise level during operation is 45 dB, noise class C on the A–D scale. Salt and rinse aid indicators tell you when either needs topping up. Dishwasher salt softens the water and helps keep limescale out of the machine, while rinse aid helps dishes and glasses dry without water marks. You do not have to remember to check the supplies yourself.

The dishwasher is 60 cm wide, 55 cm deep and 82 cm high, weighs 38.6 kg and comes in white. 60 cm is the standard dishwasher module in kitchen units. The manufacturer lists the installation type as built-in but does not specify whether the door is fully covered by a furniture panel or the control panel stays visible. Niche dimensions and the fixing method are in the BEKO installation manual.

The BEKO BDIN36532 suits a household with a 60 cm dishwasher space in the kitchen that washes a lot of dishes every day. A capacity of 15 place settings lets you collect dishes and run the machine less often, while the quick wash helps when something is needed right away. In an open-plan kitchen that shares a room with the living area, the 45 dB noise level is worth knowing too.