Smeg - DF344AX - Stainless Steel - 60 cm - Dishwasher

Smeg DF344AX Stainless Steel 60 cm Dishwasher — a full-size freestanding dishwasher from Italy that combines elegant stainless-steel styling with reliable Smeg engineering.

The Smeg DF344AX has a stainless-steel door and control panel with intuitive button controls and a clear 3-digit LED display, making operation straightforward and visually pleasing. This model measures 60 cm in width and a standard height of 848 mm, designed to fit typical kitchen spaces as a freestanding appliance.

Inside, the tub is made of stainless steel and the inner components are finished in blue, giving a neat contrast and durable interior. The dishwasher accommodates up to 14 place settings across three baskets, with the upper basket offering three levels of adjustable height and foldable racks in both upper and lower baskets to handle plates up to 30 cm.

Performance and efficiency are strong points: the DF344AX carries an A energy class on the A–G scale, consumes 0.541 kWh and 10.5 L of water per cycle, and features Smeg technologies including the Planetarium wash system, 1/2 Load Flexizone, Dry Assist and Total Aquastop for leak protection and reliable cleaning. The concealed heating element, built-in water softener and a maximum temperature of 75 °C aid precise washing and drying.

User convenience is built in with a 24-hour delay start, remaining time indication, integrated timer, salt and rinse aid indicators, AquaStop and overflow protection, and an automatic door opening function to enhance drying. The noise level is a quiet 43 dB and the machine uses active condensation drying with B-class drying performance.

Practical installation and daily use are considered: the dishwasher has a 1.4 m cord, adjustable feet, fixed but self-balancing hinge, and requires standard installation dimensions (59.8 × 60 × 85 cm). Connectivity features such as Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth are not included, keeping the controls simple and tactile.

Ideal use cases include busy family kitchens and small households that need a reliable, full-size freestanding dishwasher that balances energy efficiency and powerful cleaning. It is particularly well suited to homes that value a stainless-steel finish, flexible loading for mixed loads, and robust safety features like Total Aquastop.

• Capacity: 14 place settings across 3 baskets with adjustable upper basket
• Energy class A, 0.541 kWh and 10.5 L per cycle
• Smeg Planetarium wash, Total Aquastop and concealed heating element
• Quiet operation at 43 dB and active condensation drying
• 24 h delay start, LED display and intuitive button controls