Midea MDWEB1403MB-WS built-in dishwasher, 60 cm, 14 place settings, class C

A 60 cm dishwasher is designed for a standard full-width cabinet module and holds 14 place settings. Each setting is the plates, glass, cup and cutlery for one person, so a whole day's dishes for a family of four or five can be washed in one go. Even after guests there is room for every plate, with nothing left waiting for the next load.

On the EU energy label scale from A to G the MDWEB1403MB-WS is rated class C, using 75 kWh per 100 wash cycles. Class C sits in the upper half of the scale: compared with a class E machine, the same number of washes uses less electricity. When a large dishwasher runs almost every day, the difference in energy class shows up on the electricity bill over the years.

The maximum noise level is 44 dB, which corresponds to noise class B, the second step on the A–D scale. Built into furniture, the machine sounds quieter still, as the cabinet door and sides absorb part of the noise. In an open-plan kitchen or one joined to the living room, an evening wash will not disturb conversation or watching TV.

The machine has 9 programmes, selected on the electronic control panel, and the display shows the chosen programme and settings. The choice of programmes lets you match the wash to how many dishes there are and how dirty they are. According to the supplier there is no dedicated quick wash programme on this model, so it is aimed above all at washing full loads.

Overflow protection is designed to stop the water level in the machine rising above the permitted limit, which matters because a built-in dishwasher is hidden behind a furniture door. The machine measures 60 × 55 × 82 cm (width × depth × height) and weighs 37 kg. Before installation, measure the width and depth of the niche and the height to the underside of the worktop, and compare them with the installation manual.

The Midea MDWEB1403MB-WS suits a larger family that genuinely uses a 14-place-setting capacity, and a kitchen with a standard 60 cm space for a dishwasher. Energy class C and noise class B make it a good fit for a home with an open-plan kitchen where the machine runs almost every day.