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Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£470No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES 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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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

â–²Better 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.
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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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES

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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

7.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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:
Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES 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
7.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.9
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ 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
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
D
Noise emission class
D
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class D, worse than that of 96% of dishwashers and the same as that of 4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.85 kWh; it is higher than that of 68.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² 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
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
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
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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² 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
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
?
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
fully integrated
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² 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
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ 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
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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Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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
    â–² 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
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
    â–² 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
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 11.9% more expensive
    Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£470 vs £420).
    £470 vs £420
  • 11.9% more expensive
    Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£470 vs £420).
    £470 vs £420
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES

  • Operates very quietly (44 dB) and is ideal for night cycles or open kitchen layouts.
  • Excellent washing performance, effectively cleaning heavily soiled pots, pans, and everyday dishes without leaving stains.
  • Spacious 14-place setting capacity with a dedicated, flexible third cutlery rack that frees up space in the main baskets.
  • Practical 6th Sense automatic technology dynamically optimizes water and time consumption based on dirt levels.
  • Efficient drying system with an automatic door-opening feature (NaturalDry) at the end of cycles.
  • User-friendly digital display and intuitive control interface.
  • Convenient features including a floor beam indicator (LED signal), delayed start, and adjustable middle basket height.

What we don't like about Whirlpool WIC3C34PFES

  • No pre-wash detergent compartment integrated into the detergent flap configuration.
  • The door mechanism can feel overly stiff or heavily sprung before being fully balanced by a custom kitchen panel.
  • Requires manual filter and screen cleaning to prevent grime buildup and occasional food odors over time.
  • Drying performance on certain plastic items can occasionally be less efficient compared to traditional ceramic dishes.

Verdict

The Whirlpool WIC 3C34 PFE S is a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a spacious 14 place setting capacity, 8 washing programs, and a dedicated Space+ 3rd rack for optimized loading. Operating at a quiet 44 dB noise level, it utilizes 6th SENSE intelligent sensor technology to automatically adjust water and cycle settings based on soil levels, alongside a NaturalDry automatic door-opening system that boosts drying efficiency while consuming 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle. Main advantages include its versatile adjustable upper basket, efficient PowerClean Pro intensive cleaning system, and quiet operation, though it carries a mediocre Class D energy efficiency rating and can exhibit light water pooling on upturned dish bases during resource-saving eco cycles.

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