Hotpoint FDPF481

Large capacity ; Cleans dishes well ; Eight wash programmes

Noisy ; Poorly designed interior ; Long cycle times ; Can’t fit large plates in

Unlike many dishwashers the dishes are very dry when the cycles have finished, so you don’t have to spend time drying them. There are also handy features such as a remaining time display and a start delay. Overall the Hotpoint FDPF481 is a decent...

Easy to use program chooser. Choice of half load and quick wash. Or even the normal heated wash which takes about two hours. The Eco Wash takes three hours - so what - I put this one on at night. Very quiet. A large capacity - some people on other...

It does dry, but not just as good as my old slimline DC28 Hotpoint dishwasher. Whether this is because of eco credentials to save heat and therefore power, I don't know. But power costs money and I'd prefer to spend the money on power to save time on...

good cycle choice,ease of connections.

slow cycle

It does exactly what it says on the tin.

Can be a little fiddly to load, we have large plates, may need to purchase slightly smaller ones.

good cycle choice,ease of connections

slow cycle

Very sturdy shelves, looks good, easy to use display and lots of space

Almost too many settings and not one that is ideal for us, ended up using a setting that doesn't dry although it all seems fairly dry and also if we put it on before bed its fine for the morning. All finger marks etc show up but easy to clean with...

Easy to use program chooser ; Choice of half load and quick wash. Or even the normal heated wash which takes about two hours. The Eco Wash takes three hours - so what - I put this one on at night ; Very quiet ; A large capacity - some people on other...

It does dry, but not just as good as my old slimline DC28 Hotpoint dishwasher. Whether this is because of eco credentials to save heat and therefore power, I don't know. But power costs money and I'd prefer to spend the money on power to save time on...

Good value for money very efficient.

Slots for dinner plates could be bigger. Our plates aren't the biggest but overlap.

Excellent appliance all round.

Can't think of any.

It washes well and is very quiet

some cycles take 3 hours