Hotpoint Aquarius FDM550P 12 Place Dishwasher in White

A facility to adjust the height of the upper basket on a dishwasher, provides greater flexibility when loading and allows over-sized pans and crockery to be placed in the lower basket.

A feature, which will allow the user to delay the start of the programme; this can be used to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity (Economy 7), or for customer convenience.

A program designed specifically for fragile or sensitive items including China, Porcelain or Glassware. Utilising a cooler wash cycle and a low spray pressure to carefully wash delicate items to a sparkling clean finish and avoiding chipping or glazing.

Drying performance is an indication of the machines ability to remove water from the wash load at the end of the program. Indicated by a scale of efficiency running from A+ to G, with A+ being the best.

Reveals how effectively an appliance uses energy, the higher the efficiency the more economical it is and the lower the energy bill. A scale from A+ to G indicates efficiency, A+ being most economical, a crucial factor in view of recent energy price rises

A program for those occasions when there are only a few items to clean. Half-load is designed to use less water and energy than a normal cycle.

Indicator lights providing information in a number of areas including program selection or the progress of the washing cycle. Additional lights may be present providing information on the Salt and Rinse-aid levels, etc.

An agreed standard for describing the capacity of a dishwasher. One place setting consists of:- Dinner, Soup and Dessert plates, a Teacup & Saucer a Glass and a set of cutlery (Knife, Fork, 3 Spoons). Therefore, a 12 place model is suitable for family use

Also known as cleaning performance, this indicates how effectively an appliance removes dirt and grease from the wash load and that the unit attains a high level of hygiene. A scale running from A+ to G indicates performance with A+ being most effective.

The volume of water the machine uses in litres per cycle e.g. 24litres/per cycle. The less water used the more efficient the machine. An important consideration for households with a Water Meter. An economical model will save a lot of money over a year.