Indesit DSR 15B3 RU dishwasher overview: modest functionality at a modest price

Evgenia Kravchenko
Checked by a specialist: Evgenia Kravchenko
Author: Vladimir Blinov
Last update: August 2019

If the hostess does not have strict requirements for the quality of washed dishes, then the budget Indesit DSR 15B3 RU dishwasher will be an ideal option for the home. Ease of use allows you to trust dishwashing even for teenagers.

We will talk about the functionality and features of this model. We will acquaint with its technical characteristics, positive and negative qualities.

Expert rating:
85
/ 100
Advantages
  • Low cost
  • Capacity - 10 sets
  • Easy to connect
  • Ease of choice of washing programs
  • Drying efficiency
  • Good washing quality
disadvantages
  • No child lock buttons
  • No display
  • Significant operation noise
  • No timer and gentle wash mode
  • Leakage Protection - Partial
  • Duration of standard washing programs

To verify the appropriateness of the acquisition, we provided the opportunity to compare the machine with competing offers.

Technical features of the dishwasher

The dishwasher in question (PMM) is suitable for a family of 3-4 people. But with three meals a day, it will have to be loaded after almost every meal. The technical capabilities of this apparatus guarantee the efficiency of cleaning dishes and a long service life.

Design and overall dimensions

Indesit DSR 15B3 RU belongs to the class of compact, free-standing dishwashers. Its height is classic and is 85 cm. The machine is installed flush with the kitchen worktop and looks decent in the interior.

The width of the device is 45 cm, which allows it to be attributed to narrow models. Therefore, the PMM will save space in a small kitchen for a wider table, sink or refrigerator.

Indesit DSR 15B3 countertop integrated
Planning the purchase of a dishwasher with a kitchen set should begin with measuring the height of the countertop.You can place the device flush or under it

Loading of dishes occurs frontally through the door opening below. The size of the apparatus in depth is 60 cm, which is the standard value for the countertop and provides a harmonious view of the PMM in the kitchen.

The capacity of the device is 10 crockery sets, which corresponds to the average among machines with similar parameters. The weight of the PMM is 39.5 kg, so it will be problematic for one person to transfer it.

Internal equipment

The inside of the camera dishwasher made of stainless steel, which has an unlimited service life. It is not susceptible to corrosion and detergents.

The following elements are located inside:

  1. Two baskets for utensils, the upper of which is adjustable in height.
  2. Two irrigators.
  3. Folding shelf for glasses.
  4. Cutlery basket.
  5. Drain hole with filter.
  6. Tank for salt.
  7. Detergent dispenser combined with rinse aid dispenser.

In the chamber of the machine there are two whole plastic rocker arms for supplying water: at the bottom and in the middle of the interior. For the budget model, such equipment is a positive rarity. Above them are two white metal baskets. Thus, the dishes are washed immediately on both sides, which ensures a guarantee of its cleanliness.

The kit also includes a plastic cutlery basket, which is located in the upper basket. There is also a wide grid for installing mugs and glasses. The listed devices are quite enough for washing standard household dishes.

Dispensers of the washing device and rinse aid are placed on the door and combined in one plastic case. A 3-in-1 cleaning agent support unit is not provided. The design of the rinse aid container has a mechanical dispenser lid that controls the amount of product used.

In general, the internal equipment of the PMM is usual for devices of this price category and is able to satisfy most housewives.

Electrical and performance specifications

Dishwashers in the family are used daily and have a significant impact on the monthly consumption of water and electricity at home. Indesit DSR 15B3 RU has the highest score of “A” in terms of cost-effectiveness of these resources, so this PMM will save money not only during the purchase, but during its operation.

PMM Energy Efficiency Indicators
There are more energy-efficient dishwashers, but the model in question fully justifies its cost and consumes a minimum of water and electricity

Its electrical and operational characteristics are as follows:

  • PMM energy class - A;
  • noise - 53 dB;
  • drying energy efficiency class - A;
  • machine water consumption –10 liters per cycle;
  • energy efficiency class - A;
  • there is an indication of the presence of emollient salt in the tank;
  • type of drying - condensation;
  • regeneration electronics - is;
  • management - electronic-mechanical;
  • sound alarm - is;
  • cyclic power consumption - 0.94 kWh;
  • there is a sensor of clean water;
  • protection against water leakage - present;
  • power consumption, max - 2400 W.

The machine makes noise while working somewhat louder than premium models, but it is quite acceptable for dishwashing equipment. Power consumption is high, so it can adversely affect the operation of a nearby refrigerator or boiler equipment. Therefore, the boiler is best connected to the network through Ups or stabilizer.

Panel with dishwasher modes
The choice of washing mode is made by the rotary wheel. To prevent users from making mistakes when turning on the device, the manufacturer placed on the panel a transcript of each possible work option

It is convenient to produce a tablet with detergent in a special unit. But to pour salt into an appropriate container, you need to carry out a number of manipulations.

In general, to prepare the device for the next washing cycle it takes no more than a minute. This is much less than 10-15 minutes, which are required for manually washing dirty dishes.

Thus, the technical characteristics of Indesit DSR 15B3 RU are at a decent level among competitors. The machine saves resources well, while ensuring high-quality cleaning dishes.

Wash Modes

When operating the PMM, it is important to be able to control the duration of the cleaning cycle, operating temperature and other parameters. This allows you to save resources due to lighter modes, which do not require intensive processing of dishes with water.

PMM operating modes
Operating modes differ in time, water temperature and energy consumption. For a cold wash, the longest cycle is provided, although electricity is used minimally (+)

The machine in question has 5 programs without the possibility of adjusting them:

  • intense 65 ° C;
  • normal 55 ° C;
  • fast 50 ° C;
  • Eco, without heating;
  • pre-rinse.

The selection of the necessary program takes place individually in operation process, based on the characteristics of home cookware, the nature of the food used and the exactingness of users for cleanliness.

Comparison with similar models

The comparison was based on four narrow freestanding dishwashers from the budget segment. Their cost in stores is about the same.

Dishwasher Comparison
When comparing dishwashers, brand reliability should be considered. The company INDESIT has been producing this equipment for many decades and has accumulated technological experience that allows it to maximize its service life (+)

The model in question was in a winning position in the following parameters:

  1. The presence of a sensor of clean water, which saves resources with lightly soiled dishes.
  2. Support for fast and economical washing.
  3. Possibility to change the height of the dish tray.
  4. The presence of pre-rinse.

The machine does not have strictly individual positive features, but it has good performance among competitors.

Cons of this model is also enough. These include:

  1. A high indicator of noise, which can interfere with sleep if you want after eating.
  2. The lack of a delicate regime that allows you to wash decorative dishes with easily damaged coating without risk.
  3. A modest number of modes, the lack of the ability to adjust them.
  4. There is no delay in launching, allowing you to schedule the inclusion of a loaded machine in advance.
  5. Detergent, salt and rinse aid must be loaded into separate containers, which increases the time it takes to prepare the device for use. In other models, you can use the 3-in-1.
  6. Inability to connect hot water.

Invisible at first glance, the cons became noticeable against the background of comparing Indesit DSR 15B3 with identical analogues in price. The functionality of the PMM is at a relatively low level, for this price you can purchase equipment with a large number of useful characteristics.

The compared models have a comparable price and size. They are made according to one constructive variant, therefore the main parameter when choosing the technique proposed is functionality and ease of operation.

Will people like this machine who do not like to deal with the technical nuances of household equipment?

Arguments in favor of the dishwasher Indesit
Indesit's dishwasher technology in this series can easily handle most foodborne contaminants without having to set the washing time and water temperature.

Reviews about the dishwasher DSR 15B3

The considered model of the dishwasher is quite popular, so there are enough reviews about it on the Internet. They are written mainly a few days after the purchase, so it is difficult to evaluate the durability of the equipment.

Ease connecting dishwasher is one of its advantages. If she has standard inlets and outlets of liquid, then you only need to insert the corrugation into the sewer and screw the hose to the water supply system of the house.

Quiet operation of the dishwasher Indesit
Owners of narrow dishwashers manufactured by Indesit company note a rather quiet operation of the units. You can turn them on at night, without creating concern for vacationers

Loading utensils in the PMM is a critical point for high-quality cleaning. It is easy to guess that in the absence of a gap between the plates or blocking the access of the jet to any place, the dirt will not be washed. Therefore, poorly washed dishes are often the result of stacking errors, and not the structural disadvantage of a dishwasher.

Limitations for loading dishes
Loading dishes into Indesit machines must be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Wooden utensils, products with a unique pattern, dishes made of tin and copper, as well as objects contaminated with wax, ash, technical oils, cannot be placed in the tank of the unit

It is unlikely that the plaque indicated in the recall appeared due to poor detergent. Cheap meat grinders and garlic makers are made of alloy metals, which are prone to oxidation with the formation of a hard-to-erase film. Therefore, the problem of plaque is most likely associated with exposure detergent on metal.

Although cast iron pans are not really recommended to be washed in PMM. As a result, the fat layer is completely erased from their surface, which fills the micropores of cast iron and is a natural non-stick coating.

Cons dishwasher Indesit
The disadvantages of the dishwasher, many users include a small capacity, which is why dishwashing sessions often have to be carried out twice a day

With a large volume of utensils loaded into the PMM, the quality of its cleaning begins to suffer.

Here you need to choose one of the options:

  1. Load less dishes and wash them in a few steps. This increases the consumption of resources.
  2. Buy a machine with a large volume of the working chamber.
  3. Load less often, but put up with the possible poor leaching of some products.

According to reviews, the dishwasher in question is practically devoid of hidden flaws. By cons, users include a small camera volume, because of which dishes when fully loaded are poorly laundered. But this is characteristic of all budget PMMs.

At the correct location plates and cups the device works efficiently and fully lives up to expectations. The reviews confirm the simplicity and ease of use of the machine.

Competing Dishwashers

In order to get a complete picture about the pros and cons of the dishwasher in question, we will analyze its closest competitors. In our selection of cars with approximately the same dimensions of the body. Narrow units are not designed to be installed in the kitchen.

Competitor # 1: Candy CDP 2L952 W

The leader of the consumer rating, which received the highest ratings from the owners, holds 9 sets of used dishes. To perform one wash cycle, this machine will need 9 liters of water. She spends 0.69 kW of electricity per hour.

At the disposal of potential owners of equipment will be 5 different programs. A simple, accelerated, intensive and economical washing is carried out, the possibility of preliminary soaking is provided. It is controlled by electronics, there is no display in its design. Noisy Candy CDP 2L952 W at 52 dB.Using a timer, you can delay the start of work for a period of 3 to 9 hours.

Disadvantages: there is no blocking from children, a device for determining the purity of water, a half-load mode that allows you to start the unit with a half-filled tank and half the cost of energy / water / detergent compositions.

Competitor # 2: BEKO DFS 05012 W

The Turkish product is designed for washing 10 sets of dining utensils. To process the kitchen utensils loaded into the hopper, she will need 13 liters of water. An hour to work the model needs 0.83 kW. It produces a noise of 49 dB.

BEKO DFS 050102 W has 5 programs, performs washing in an accelerated, intensive, economical mode, soaks before processing. There is a delicate mode, a delayed start timer and a half-load function that saves resources - water and electricity.

The unit from BEKO surpasses the Indesit dishwasher in terms of reliability - the model has double leakage protection.

Most often, customers praise DFS 050102 W for their low cost, good cleaning quality, convenient baskets, and diverse functionality. Not all users liked the design of the dishwasher, there are few complaints about the failure of the machine after 2 years of operation.

Competitor # 3: Hansa ZWM 416 WH

The most economical of the presented units consumes 0.69 kW per hour. 9 liters of water are spent on washing 9 sets of dishes. Future owners of the Hansa ZWM 416 WH will be able to take advantage of 6 different programs. Noises at 49 dB.

The model washes dishes in a standard, gentle, intensive, economical mode, performs preliminary soaking. A useful option is a half load, thanks to which it is possible to process a half-loaded hopper with half energy / water / water consumption.

The model is equipped with an electronic control device. Operating data is displayed by LED indicators. Again, there is no protection from children, there is no display and timer.

Drying of all the presented models is of condensation type, according to which water simply drains from the walls of the appliance and dishes into a tray.

Conclusions and the best deals on the market

As a result of the analysis of the Indesit DSR 15B3 PMM, it can be summarized that the quality of the washing device is fully consistent with its price category. Functionality could be higher, but the minimum of options is compensated by unpretentiousness in service and the choice of operating modes.

The machine can be recommended for a typical dishwashing in families of 3-4 people. It fits beautifully into the kitchen interior and does its job quickly and efficiently.

Our review is based on feedback from real users and service workshop representatives. You may have other data. Please write comments in the block below, share your own opinion and useful information, ask questions.

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