Description
Fresh-Air Drying For Full Loads
The last plates of a long dinner are rarely anyone's favourite job, which is why the Electrolux 500 Series AirDry earns its place in a busy kitchen. This 60cm freestanding dishwasher takes 14 place settings in one load, then opens its own door towards the end of the cycle so fresh air finishes the drying, a trick Electrolux says gives up to three times better drying than a closed door. Eight programmes run from a 30 minute QuickClean to AUTOClean and MachineClean, TimeSet lets you decide when the dishes are ready, and the Stainless Steel finish suits a freestanding spot in the kitchen. It runs at 46 dB(A) with a noise class of C.
Why Our Specialists at AD Love It
AirDry is the feature we point to first. By opening the door automatically near the end of the cycle, it lets fresh air finish the job, which Electrolux says gives up to three times better drying than a closed door. We also rate the FlexiMax cutlery drawer, whose customisable dividers keep knives, forks and utensils neatly separated and free up the baskets.
Key features
- AirDry opens the door automatically near the end of the cycle so fresh air finishes drying, which Electrolux says is up to three times better than a closed door.
- Room for 14 place settings means the aftermath of a full family dinner fits into a single cycle.
- Eight programmes cover a wide range of loads, from ECO and AUTOClean to, a 30 minute QuickClean and a MachineClean cycle for the dishwasher itself.
- TimeSet lets you choose how soon you want the dishes ready, so the machine works around your evening rather than the other way round.
- The FlexiMax cutlery drawer has customisable dividers, so knives, forks and bulky utensils sit neatly apart instead of crowding the baskets.
- The QuickLift upper basket adjusts in height even when it is fully loaded, making space for tall glasses or wide pans on demand.
- Rated at 46 dB(A) and noise class C, its sound level is clearly stated, so you know what to expect in an open-plan living space.
- A delay start of 1 to 24 hours lets you load up after dinner and have the cycle run overnight or while you are out.
- Energy Rating: D.
- Height: 850mm.
- Width: 598mm.
- Depth: 622mm.
Class D With 85 kWh Rating
This dishwasher carries a D energy class on the A to G scale, with a rated consumption of 85 kWh per 100 cycles and 10.5 litres of water per cycle. The rated programme runs for 240 minutes, and the machine is driven by an inverter motor. Noise is rated at 46 dB(A), placing it in noise class C, so you know its sound level before it joins an open-plan kitchen.
Space For Fourteen Place Settings
With 14 place settings of capacity in a 60cm freestanding body, this model takes a full load of crockery in a single cycle. The FlexiMax cutlery drawer keeps cutlery and utensils out of the baskets, so the space in the baskets is free for plates, bowls and pans, and its customisable dividers adapt to whatever you own. The QuickLift upper basket adjusts in height even when it is already full, letting you clear room for tall stemware or wide platters without unloading anything.
Eight Programmes Plus Options
Eight programmes cover the full range of everyday washing. ECO and AUTOClean sit alongside QuickClean, which gets dishes clean in 30 minutes, and QuickRinse, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes and 120 Minutes give you fixed-length choices. MachineClean looks after the dishwasher itself. Three temperatures and the ExtraHygiene, GlassCare and PowerBoost options let you fine-tune a wash, while TimeSet and the 1 to 24 hour delay start put the timing of each cycle in your hands.
AirDry Finishes With Fresh Air
AirDry is the drying system on this model. Towards the end of the cycle the door opens automatically, letting fresh air into the cavity so the dishes finish drying naturally rather than sitting in trapped steam. Electrolux says this gives up to three times better drying than keeping the door closed. It is a simple idea that suits anyone who likes to unload soon after a cycle finishes.
