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KKT KOLBE DW600ED Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350No. of place settings:12Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:47 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

KKT KOLBE DW600ED Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of dishwashers
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.5

Programmes

10%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 93% 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.
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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    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher KKT KOLBE DW600ED

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

35%

6.0

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.5

Programmes

10%

7.0

Design

6.5
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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Number of reviews

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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:
KKT KOLBE DW600ED 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%

6.5

Overall score

40%

8.7

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
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.92 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.92 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.92 kWh; it is higher than that of 78.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
7
No. of wash programs
7
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
220 min
Eco wash time
220 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 220 min; it is shorter than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 4.4% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% 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
built-in
No. of place settings
12
No. of place settings
12
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 12; it is lower than that of 76% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% 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
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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KKT KOLBE DW600ED vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • 15 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    220 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
    220 min vs 235 min
  • 20% cheaper
    KKT KOLBE DW600ED is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).
    £350 vs £420
  • 20% cheaper
    KKT KOLBE DW600ED is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).
    £350 vs £420
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • 15 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    220 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
    220 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 1.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    11 L
    â–¼ Worse than 86% 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 (11 L vs 9.5 L).
    11 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.17 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.92 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% 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).
    0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    12 vs 14
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 10% worse value for money
    KKT KOLBE DW600ED offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.15 vs 7.9).
    7.15 vs 7.86
  • 1.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    11 L
    â–¼ Worse than 86% 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 (11 L vs 9.5 L).
    11 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.17 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.92 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% 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).
    0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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
  • 460 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,120 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 92% 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 (3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,120 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ 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 half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% 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.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ 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 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.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    12 vs 14
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 14.9% heavier
    Weight
    45 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    45 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about KKT KOLBE DW600ED

  • High energy efficiency rating that reduces electricity costs
  • Generous 14 place settings capacity suitable for larger families
  • Flexible interior configuration with a height-adjustable upper rack
  • Dedicated cutlery drawer that maximizes space in lower baskets
  • Practical features like automatic door opening, interior lighting, and a specialized bottle rinse arm
  • Reliable, permanently active AquaStop system for comprehensive water damage protection
  • Intuitive control panel with clean LED display and straightforward operation
  • Flexible installation layout accommodating both freestanding and undermount setups

What we don't like about KKT KOLBE DW600ED

  • External decor panel is not included and must be purchased separately for a integrated look
  • Specific rack layout limitations where oddly shaped mugs or deep bowls can sometimes be awkward to stack tightly
  • Standard cycle durations can be quite long on eco-efficiency settings

Verdict

The KKT KOLBE DW600ED is a built-in dishwasher measuring 81.5 x 59.8 x 57 cm that offers a nominal capacity of 12 standard place settings and operates with a cold water connection energy consumption of 0.923 kWh per Eco cycle. Its main advantages include a resource-efficient water consumption of 11 liters per cycle, solid cleaning and drying efficiency indicators (3.90 and 0.90 respectively), and an automated control architecture. However, it carries a relatively low Class E energy efficiency rating under current EU standards, and according to the user manual, running cycles cannot be easily modified once the detergent dispenser has already opened without requiring a full manual reset.

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