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Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380No. of place settings:11Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 52% of dishwashers
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

9.6

Programmes

10%

6.3

Design

▲Better than 52% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ 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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    N/A~ £380

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

9.6

Programmes

10%

6.3

Design

7.8
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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X 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
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

8.0
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
▼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% 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
C
Noise emission class
C
▼ 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
0.72 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.72 kWh
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.72 kWh; it is lower than that of 64.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.6% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
9
No. of wash programs
9
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 9; it is higher than that of 84.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 7.4% 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
▲ 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
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
▲ 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
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
no
Load sensor
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
11
No. of place settings
11
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 11; it is lower than that of 81.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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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Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 3 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    9
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    9 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 0.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.7 L
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 0.03 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.72 kWh
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.72 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10.5% cheaper
    Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    £380 vs £420
  • 2.2% better value for money
    Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.04 vs 7.9).
    8.04 vs 7.86
  • 10.5% cheaper
    Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    £380 vs £420
  • 2.2% better value for money
    Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.04 vs 7.9).
    8.04 vs 7.86
  • 0.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.7 L
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.03 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.72 kWh
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.72 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    9
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    9 vs 6
  • 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 a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 3 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    11
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (11 vs 14).
    11 vs 14
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 0.9% heavier
    Weight
    39.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 3 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    11
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (11 vs 14).
    11 vs 14
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 0.9% heavier
    Weight
    39.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X

  • Compact 45 cm slimline design makes it ideal for kitchens with limited space.
  • Efficient 6th SENSE technology automatically adjusts cycle duration and resources based on soil levels.
  • NaturalDry automatic door opening at the end of the cycle enhances overall drying performance.
  • Versatile loading options thanks to the FlexiSpace system and a dedicated third cutlery rack.
  • Relatively quiet operation at a noise level of 46 dB.
  • Good range of 9 specialized washing programs, including a rapid 30-minute quick wash and an intensive 65°C cycle.

What we don't like about Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X

  • Lower capacity with only 11 place settings, making it less suitable for larger families or households.
  • Energy efficiency is only rated as Class D on the modern scale, which consumes more electricity than higher-rated models.
  • Standard Eco cycle length is quite long at approximately 215 minutes per wash.
  • Lacks an automatic half-load setting for smaller, off-schedule dish loads.

Verdict

The Whirlpool WH4FD11CS7A0X is a 45 cm slimline, freestanding stainless steel dishwasher featuring an 11 place setting capacity, a 46 dB noise rating, and a class D energy rating. Key performance highlights include smart 6th Sense technology that adjusts resources according to dirt levels, a flexible third rack for cutlery, an AquaStop anti-flood safety system, and an efficient NaturalDry system that automatically opens the door at the cycle's end to optimize drying. While it consumes a highly conservative 8.7 liters of water per Eco cycle, potential drawbacks include a longer Eco cycle runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes, a lack of smart Wi-Fi connectivity, and its 11-place slim profile being less suitable for larger families.

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