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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£380
  • Avg. price in US: ~$460
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Indesit DFO3C23A review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

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%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.7

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%

7.4

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

Very good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.5
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.5
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £380

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Indesit DFO3C23A is a full-sized, freestanding 60cm dishwasher that accommodates a large 14 place setting capacity and operates quietly at 43 dB. It consumes 9.5 liters of water per cycle with an energy consumption of 95 kWh per 100 cycles under an E energy efficiency class rating. Key pros include its convenient Push & Go 85-minute cycle, a rapid 28-minute Fast & Clean mode, a 72°C Extra Hygiene rinse, and an AutoDoor feature that opens the door by 10cm to boost natural drying by 25%. However, notable cons include its lack of advanced smart features like Wi-Fi connectivity, the absence of an automatic load detection sensor, and a standard filter assembly that is not self-cleaning.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Indesit DFO3C23A

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%

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Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.7
Indesit DFO3C23A has a technical score of 7.68 points, which is lower than 53.5% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Indesit DFO3C23A has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

7.9
Indesit DFO3C23A has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% 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

E
Indesit DFO3C23A has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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

0.95 kWh
Indesit DFO3C23A uses 0.95 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 93% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4% 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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

28 min
Indesit DFO3C23A completes its quick wash in 28 min, which is shorter than that of 87.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.1% 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

?
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

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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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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

no
Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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

14
Indesit DFO3C23A holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A 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
Indesit DFO3C23A has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Indesit DFO3C23A vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Indesit DFO3C23A 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A 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
    Indesit DFO3C23A 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).72 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has a pause option
    Indesit DFO3C23A 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    Indesit DFO3C23A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
    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

    Indesit DFO3C23A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).28 min vs 30 min
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Indesit DFO3C23A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 10.5% cheaper
    Indesit DFO3C23A is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    Indesit DFO3C23A is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).£380 vs £420
  • 2 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Indesit DFO3C23A reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    Indesit DFO3C23A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Indesit DFO3C23A uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Indesit DFO3C23A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Indesit DFO3C23A is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Indesit DFO3C23A is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Indesit DFO3C23A is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Indesit DFO3C23A is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Indesit DFO3C23A uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    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

    Indesit DFO3C23A has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • Does not have a child lock
    Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Indesit DFO3C23A does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Indesit DFO3C23A is taller than the average dishwasher (85 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Indesit DFO3C23A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Indesit DFO3C23A is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 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

    Indesit DFO3C23A is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).47 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Indesit DFO3C23A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Indesit DFO3C23A 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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What customers like about Indesit DFO3C23A?

  • High energy efficiency with minimal water and electricity consumption
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity suitable for large family meals
  • Extremely quiet operation at a noise level of only 43 decibels
  • Fast and Clean program cleans lightly soiled dishes in just 28 minutes
  • AutoDoor feature automatically opens the door at the cycle's end to improve drying performance
  • Flexible internal layout with adjustable baskets and a removable top rack for large items

What customers dislike about Indesit DFO3C23A?

  • The physical build can feel somewhat flimsy, with noticeable flexing in the door
  • The single-button 'Push & Go' feature is considered by some to be gimmicky or tricky to activate
  • The default full wash cycles can take a long time to complete
  • Brand customer service can be difficult to reach with long wait times

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