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Candy CI3E53L0W Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:53 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Candy CI3E53L0W Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.
Score distribution
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6.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

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6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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35%

5.5

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 96% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £300

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Candy CI3E53L0W

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

35%

5.5

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Candy CI3E53L0W has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.1
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
D
Noise emission class
D
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class D, worse than that of 96% of dishwashers and the same as that of 4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.93 kWh; it is higher than that of 84.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
49 min
Quick wash time
49 min
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 49 min; it is longer than that of 72.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
234 min
Eco wash time
234 min
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 234 min; it is shorter than that of 52.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.2% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
fully integrated
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
no
Digital display
no
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This dishwasher does not have a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Candy CI3E53L0W vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 11.2% lighter
    Weight
    34.75 kg
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (34.8 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    34.75 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 40% cheaper
    Candy CI3E53L0W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£300 vs £420).
    £300 vs £420
  • 1 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    234 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
    234 min vs 235 min
  • 40% cheaper
    Candy CI3E53L0W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£300 vs £420).
    £300 vs £420
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    234 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
    234 min vs 235 min
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 11.2% lighter
    Weight
    34.75 kg
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (34.8 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    34.75 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 9 dB louder
    Noise level
    53 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (53 dB vs 44 dB).
    53 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 11.4% worse value for money
    Candy CI3E53L0W offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.06 vs 7.9).
    7.06 vs 7.86
  • 9 dB louder
    Noise level
    53 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (53 dB vs 44 dB).
    53 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 392 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,052 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3052 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,052 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.5 W more standby power
    Standby power consumption
    1 W
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
    1 W vs 0.5 W
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    9 h
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    9 h vs 24 h
  • No time-remaining indicator
    Time remaining indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. Overall, 82.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 19 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    49 min
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (49 min vs 30 min).
    49 min vs 30 min
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No rinse-aid indicator
    Rinse aid indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a rinse-aid indicator, while the average dishwasher has a rinse-aid indicator. Overall, 95.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No salt indicator
    Salt indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a salt indicator, while the average dishwasher has a salt indicator. Overall, 97.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No digital display
    Digital display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy CI3E53L0W

  • Excellent value for money and very budget-friendly
  • Spacious interior (Maxi-Tub) that easily accommodates larger dishes and oven trays
  • Effective and quick 49-minute rapid wash cycle
  • Convenient smart remote control features via the hOn smartphone app
  • Good cleaning performance overall

What we don't like about Candy CI3E53L0W

  • Operation is somewhat loud (rated at 53 dB) compared to premium silent models
  • Lacks an automatic door-opening feature at the end of the drying cycle
  • The cutlery basket/tray feels a bit small or restrictive for some users
  • Dishwasher settings can feel slightly confusing or non-user-friendly at first
  • Interior basket design and fixed racks make optimal loading a bit tricky

Verdict

The Candy RapidÓ CI 3E53L0W is a 60 cm full-size, fully built-in dishwasher offering a 13 place-setting capacity within its enlarged MAXI-TUB stainless steel interior. It features 5 wash programs including a 49-minute rapid cycle, a durable Speed-Drive Inverter Motor, and hOn smart app connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Main advantages include a spacious internal layout for large trays, flexible 3-6-9 hour start delay timers, a half-load option, and overfill protection. However, cons include a relatively lower E-class energy efficiency rating (consuming 93 kWh per 100 cycles and 10.9 liters of water per cycle), a high 53 dB operational noise level (Class D), lack of a built-in digital display, and the omission of an AquaStop safety system.

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