The series compared
| Series | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|
| 5000 with AirDry, 45cm and 60cm | A reliable everyday machine in either width. | Its noise and energy ratings, which trail the higher series. |
| 6000 SmartSelect, 60cm | A family machine with a broader choice of programmes. | That the programme list matches how you wash. |
| 7000 slimline, 45cm | Smaller kitchens that still want AEG's features. | Whether 9 or 10 place settings covers a day's dishes. |
| 8000 SatelliteClean Pro, 60cm | Big, mixed loads. | Which models add ComfortLift, if bending is an issue. |
| 9000 SuperSilent, 60cm | Open-plan rooms where you'd rather not hear it. | The height: an XXL version is taller and holds more. |
45cm or 60cm?
A slimline model holds 9 or 10 place settings and suits smaller households. A 60cm machine takes 13 to 15, enough for a family's daily load plus pans. The two widths aren't interchangeable without changing the cabinets around them, so measure the gap you have.
Features to know
- SatelliteClean: a spray arm that spins two ways, so water gets into more corners of the bottom rack.
- AirDry: the door opens a little near the end so dishes dry naturally.
- QuickSelect: a slider to choose how long the wash takes.
- GlassCare and ComfortLift: softer supports for stemware, and a lower basket that rises to a comfortable height, on selected models.
- App control: some higher-series models connect; the product page explains what it adds.
Most models put a flat cutlery tray at the top, leaving the bottom rack free for plates and pans. A few keep the classic basket instead, which can be faster to fill.
Before you order
- Measure the gap. Note the width and the height up to the worktop's underside; this matters most for the taller XXL model. Check how much plinth you can allow too.
- Check the services. Water and drainage need to be close by. Put the socket in an adjoining cupboard so you can still get to the plug.
- Talk to your fitter about the furniture door and hinge, so the door suits the dishwasher's fixing kit.
Once it's in, scrape rather than rinse plates, keep salt and rinse aid topped up, and clean the filter regularly.
Buying an AEG dishwasher from KDH Electrical
You get the full UK manufacturer's guarantee, and free delivery over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. As an integrated machine it's fitted by your kitchen fitter with the furniture door, so we don't install it, but within our installation area we can take your old dishwasher for recycling, priced in the basket. Ask about our price match or call 01622 541312, and ring before visiting our showroom to check what's on display.
AEG Dishwashers: your questions answered
What is AirDry?
As the programme finishes, the door opens a crack to let steam out and fresh air in, and the dishes dry naturally.
Does an AEG integrated dishwasher come with a door?
No. A door from your kitchen range fits on the front so it matches your units.
How much does a slimline AEG dishwasher hold?
The 45cm models hold 9 or 10 place settings; full-size 60cm models take 13 to 15.
How do the 5000 and 9000 series differ?
They sit at the entry and top end of AEG's dishwashers. The 5000 series keeps to essentials with AirDry, while the 9000 series adds SuperSilent running and more features.
What is ComfortLift?
The bottom rack rises towards you, so there's less bending to load and unload. It's on selected 8000 series models.
Tray or basket for cutlery?
Trays hold cutlery flat at the top and leave the lower rack for bigger items. Baskets are faster to load. Many AEG dishwashers use a tray.
