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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£300
  • Avg. price in US: ~$430
  • No. of place settings: 10
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

8.3

Technical Score

20.0%

8.3

User score

Excellent
8.3

Technical Score

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 components:

35.0%

8.6

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.3

Design

Excellent
8.3

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(37)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 7.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • 7.1
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is a 45cm wide, slimline freestanding dishwasher in stainless steel featuring a 10 place setting capacity, D energy rating, and whisper-quiet 44dB operation. Key advantages include an intuitive wide LED touch display, smart soil-sensing auto wash cycles, a flexible rack system with a 5cm adjustable upper basket to fit plates up to 30cm, and efficient auto-open door drying. On the downside, its compact slimline footprint inherently accommodates less capacity than full-size 60cm models, and certain intensive high-temperature drying features may consume slightly more time and power.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK

Technical Score

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 components:

35.0%

8.6

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.3

Design

8.3
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a technical score of 8.31 points, which is higher than 72.6% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(37)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.3
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a user score of 8.32 points, which is higher than 67.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

8.5
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 90.6% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

D
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

B
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.67 kWh
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses 0.67 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 67.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.6% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

6
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

30 min
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

230 min
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK completes its Eco wash in 230 min, which is shorter than that of 54.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.9% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

freestanding
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

10
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK holds 10 place settings, which is fewer than that of 82.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.3% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).72 °C vs 70 °C
  • 14.8 cm narrower width
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).45 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Has a pause option
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.08 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.67 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 0.08 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 5 min shorter Eco wash time
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (230 min vs 235 min).
  • 14.8 cm narrower width
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).

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Overall
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Programmes
Design
  • 4 fewer place settings
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.9 kg heavier weight
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is heavier than the average dishwasher (40 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 4 fewer place settings
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).10 vs 14
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.9 kg heavier weight
    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is heavier than the average dishwasher (40 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK is heavier than the average dishwasher (40 kg vs 39.1 kg).40 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
37 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK?

  • Whisper-quiet operation at 44dB allows it to run without household disruption.
  • Auto-Open Drying function naturally lets steam escape and effectively dries plastics and tableware.
  • Smart Soil-Sensing technology successfully optimizes wash cycles based on dirt levels to save energy.
  • Flexible upper rack system adjusts upward by 5cm to seamlessly fit larger 30cm plates in the lower basket.
  • Sleek stainless steel design features an anti-fingerprint finish that is very easy to clean.
  • Compact 45cm slimline body fits perfectly into tight spaces while maintaining a generous 10-place setting capacity.

What customers dislike about COMFEE CDWEF1036ESS-UK?

  • Certain items like plastic cups and storage containers can still occasionally come out damp.
  • Interior rack layout choices can sometimes require careful, awkward loading for delicate items.
  • Silverware basket design allows smaller cutlery like butter knives to occasionally slip through the bottom holes.
  • Manufacturer customer service and repair engineer scheduling can be slow or hit-and-miss if technical faults arise.

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