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Indesit DFO 3C23 A X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Indesit DFO 3C23 A X Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

▲Better than 57% of dishwashers
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.7

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

▼Worse than 59% of dishwashers
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 513 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Indesit DFO 3C23 A X

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.7

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

7.6
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 513 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Indesit DFO 3C23 A X has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
B
Noise emission class
B
▲ Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
▼ 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
8
No. of wash programs
8
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
28 min
Quick wash time
28 min
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 28 min; it is shorter than that of 87.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 3% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
190 min
Eco wash time
190 min
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 190 min; it is shorter than that of 89.7% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
▼ 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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
▲ Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
▲ Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Indesit DFO 3C23 A X 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.
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 2 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    28 min
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
    28 min vs 30 min
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 10x more popular
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    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
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X
    the average dishwasher
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X
    the average dishwasher
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 2.8% better value for money
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.08 vs 7.9).
    8.08 vs 7.86
  • 5% cheaper
    Indesit DFO 3C23 A X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 2 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    28 min
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
    28 min vs 30 min
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    ▼ 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 delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ 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 favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    ▼ 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
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m

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Third-party reviews

Based on 513 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Indesit DFO 3C23 A X

  • Generous 14 place setting capacity ideal for families
  • Quiet operation at a low 43 dB noise level
  • Convenient Push & Go quick cycle cleans and dries in 85 minutes
  • Fast & Clean 28-minute program for lightly soiled dishes
  • AutoDoor feature opens automatically for enhanced natural drying
  • Flexible layout with an adjustable upper basket
  • High temperature Extra Hygiene cycle rinses at 72°C

What we don't like about Indesit DFO 3C23 A X

  • Overall material build can feel somewhat lightweight or flimsy
  • The door can flex under pressure when opening and closing
  • The Push & Go feature can sometimes be unintuitive to set initially
  • No option for single-basket or single-zone washing on this specific configuration
  • Taller glasses or large plates require careful placement to avoid catching on the racks
  • Brand customer service response times are often reported as slow if repairs are needed

Verdict

The Indesit DFO 3C23 A X is a freestanding, 60 cm full-size dishwasher finished in stainless steel (Inox) that accommodates up to 14 place settings, making it highly suitable for large households. Key technical specifications include an efficient water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle, a relatively quiet operating noise level of 43 dB, a digital display with a delay timer, and up to 8 washing programs—including an Eco mode, a 28-minute Fast & Clean cycle, and a 72°C Extra Hygiene option. Main advantages highlight the one-touch Push & Go 85-minute wash-and-dry cycle, a removable top rack to maximize vertical space for larger items, and an AutoDoor feature that automatically cracks open by 10 cm at the cycle's end to improve drying efficiency by 25%. However, notable downsides include its lack of advanced inverter motor technology, a lack of single-basket or zone-isolated washing options on some variants, and an overall lower rating on the post-2021 European energy efficiency scale (Class E).

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