Beko DE2542FW reviews: Freestanding, 45cm wide, White Dishwasher

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Beko DE2542FW

1. Hello,
   on many websites this dishwasher is given as 85 cm heigh, is it really 84?
   
   Atanas asked on 30 Oct 2010
   1. We removed the detachable worktop in order to fit it under the draining board and it's actually 83cm.
      
      Dinah replied on 01 Nov 2010

       
2. Which programs automatically dry the dishes and which ones do not have drying as an option?
   
   Teresa asked on 28 Mar 2011
   1. Automatically dry no3 & 4 not sure of 5 as not used it.
      as i remember 1.2 quick wash
      
      david replied on 28 Mar 2011

       
   2. Sorry for the delay, my mother has informed that she uses program number 3 which she finds washes and dries adequently, hope this helps you.
      
      Paul replied on 01 Apr 2011

       
3. Is the dial retracterble and is it noisy
   
   Brian asked on 05 Jul 2011
   1. The dial is not retractable and the machine is not particulary noisy - you get the usual 'swishing water' noise but this model is quieter than the one I had previously.
      
      Dorothy replied on 06 Jul 2011

       
4. What size dinner plate will it accomodate? One of the reviews says that over 10 inches diam. is too big and my plates seem to be just over that size.
   
   Sue asked on 21 Jul 2011
   1. Ours are 10.25", it looks as if it will take 1/8" more than this but I haven't got any that size to try
      
      Kenneth replied on 23 Jul 2011

       
   2. My dinner plates are Denby at just over 10ins and providing I have the upper tray raised it's no problem, hope this helps
      
      
      Jacqueline replied on 26 Jul 2011

       
5. CAN I USE QUANTUM FINISH POWER BALL
   
   BESSIE asked on 14 Aug 2011
   1. I have not used that one, but have used Fairy dishwasher tablet "All in One" - it works fine.
      
      Sue replied on 16 Aug 2011

       
6. How long does the quick wash take and does it dry the dishes?
   
   
   Shirley asked on 27 Sep 2011
   1. I am sorry but I cannot give you an answer because I have never used quick wash. I only use the standard wash, and I find it quite quick by comparison to my old machine, but unfortunately I've never timed it.
      
      Adrian replied on 27 Sep 2011

       
7. Does the depth dimension of 60cm include space for hoses or should I add extra space on for these?
   
   Kay asked on 06 Oct 2011
   1. hi most work tops are 600 mm so may not fit as flush as you would like , mine stands proud but only by 20 mm but it would go back another 10mm (did not risk kinking the flexi pipes ) hope this helps
      
      Anne replied on 08 Oct 2011

       
8. The depth of the dishwasher is stated as 598mm, does this include the drainage pipes? The depth of my work surface is only 600mm so if the drainage pipes are at the back and in addition to this measurement, then it will stick out too far.
   
   Rachel asked on 08 Oct 2011
   1. Hi Rachel
      My dishwasher is under a 600mm work surface. It does protrude about 2cm plus the dial knob. In my kitchen this is no problem at all. If you are likely to keep catching yourself on the knob as you pass, then it might not work for you.
      As far as looks is concerned; it looks just fine. Hope this helps.
      
      Anne replied on 08 Oct 2011

       
9. How long does the standard wash take
   
   Alicia asked on 14 Oct 2011
   1. about a hour on standard and an hour and half on intensive , good little washer but does not always dry plastics fully
      
      Simon replied on 14 Oct 2011

       
   2. OUR MACHINE TAKES JUST OVER AN HOUR ON SETTING 4
      
      Roy replied on 15 Oct 2011

       
10. Please can you confirm that the top rack can be moved up to a high setting to enable large Denby dinner plates to fit in the bottom rack?
    
    
    
    Jo asked on 20 Dec 2011
    1. Well i have looked and does not appear to me that it can be moved
       
       Mary replied on 20 Dec 2011

        
    2. Agree with Mary (above). However, I have found that by putting 2 large dinner plates at each end of the rear rack, the rotor arm does not touch the plates and moves easily, washing them well. so this is what I do. May work for more than 2 at each end, have not needed to try it. Find also that long spoons cannot be put into cutlery rack but need to be laid down.
       
       Laurel replied on 21 Dec 2011

        

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