The Smeg DF344BX is a 60 cm free–standing dishwasher with a 13 place setting capacity, designed for flexible everyday use. It features three grey baskets including a FlexiDuo 3rd cutlery basket, Extra Glide upper basket and adjustable upper levels. With 10+1 programmes, washing temperatures from 38–75 °C, Energy Efficiency Class B and a quiet 44 dB noise level, it offers efficient cleaning, versatile loading and advanced options such as Dry Assist+ and Hygiene 99.9%.

Key Features

60 cm free–standing dishwasher with commercial height 85 cm and stainless steel tank.
13 place settings (ps) with three baskets and FlexiDuo 3rd cutlery basket for flexible loading.
Energy Efficiency Class B with energy consumption of 63 kWh per 100 eco cycles and EEI 37.9.
Quiet operation at 44 dB(A) airborne acoustical noise emissions, noise emission class B.
10+1 programmes including Soak, Express 27', Crystal, Full express 60 minutes, ECO, Auto 45–65, Mix, Quiet (−2 dB), Intense, Self clean and Hygiene 99.9%.
Wide temperature range with washing temperatures of 38, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70 and 75 °C.
Hygiene 99.9% high–temperature programme with 75 °C rinse designed to guarantee the removal of 99.9% of germs and bacteria, ideal for sanitising.
Drying system with Dry Assist+ natural condenser drying with automatic door opening and Dry Assist+ option.
Delay timer up to 24 hours with automatic soak, plus 1/2 load FlexiZone and special programmes options.
Planetarium washing system with Aquatest turbidity sensor and Total Acquastop flood protection.
Inverter 2.0 motor described as providing greater efficiency, durability, very high performance and lower energy consumption and noise level.
LED external display showing delayed start, programme time indicator and time to end indication.
Flexible baskets with foldable racks, height adjustment on three levels, Extra Glide sliding guides and anti–drip inserts in the lower basket.
Water efficiency with 9.0 litres water consumption per eco cycle and max water hardness up to 100°fH;58°dH.
UK compatible single–phase electrical connection with (G) UK e Singapore plug.

Technical Specifications

Product family	Dishwashers
Model	DF344BX
Installation	Free–standing
Width	60 cm (598 mm)
Product height	848 mm (commercial height 85 cm)
Depth	600 mm
Depth with open door	1168 mm
Rated capacity	13 ps
Number of baskets	3, FlexiDuo
Basket colour	Grey
Basket components colour	Grey
Colour inner components	Blue
Largest dish in upper basket	19.0 cm
Largest dish in lower basket	30.0 cm
Motor	Inverter 2.0
Washing system	Planetarium
Third spray arm	Single
Water softener	With electronic setting
Turbidity sensor	Aquatest
Flood protection	Total Acquastop
Water supply	Single; cold/hot water max. 60 °C – energysave with hot water up to 35%
Max water hardness	100°fH;58°dH
Drying system	Natural condenser drying, with Dry Assist+ automatic door opening system at end of cycle
Steam protection	In plastic
Tank material	Stainless steel
Filter	Stainless steel
Concealed heating element	Yes
Hinges	Self balancing with fixed hinges
Adjustable feet	Just for levelling
Back cover	Yes, with covered counterweight
Display type	LED (external)
Controls	Electronic
Programme graphics	Symbols and printed key
On/off indicator	Yes
Salt light indicator	Light
Rinse aid indicator	Light
Progress indicator	Yes
End of cycle indicator	On display, with acoustic signal
Energy Efficiency Class (washing cycle)	B
Energy consumption (per 100 eco cycles)	63 kWh
Water consumption (per eco cycle)	9.0 litres
Programme duration (eco)	4:25 h:min
Airborne noise emissions	44 dB(A) re 1 pW
Noise emission class	B
Energy efficiency Index (EEI)	37.9
Connected power	1800 W
Current	13 A
Voltage	220–240 V
Frequency	50 Hz
Type of connection	Single–phase
Power supply cable length	140 cm
Plug	(G) UK e Singapore
EAN code	8017709307806

Programmes and Options

The dishwasher offers 10+1 programmes with washing temperatures of 38, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70 and 75 °C.

Soak programme: provides a rinse to prevent dirt from drying.
Express 27' / Rapid 27 mins quick programme: takes just 27 minutes to wash a load.
Crystal / Crystals programme: dedicated to delicate dishes such as glasses and china.
Full express – 60 minutes: indicated as available.
ECO programme: uses a low amount of water and energy to provide an environmentally friendly cleaning option.
Auto sensor 45–65 / Auto 45–65: regulates cycle length depending on the need for a pre–wash and number of rinses required.
Mix programme: indicated as available.
Quiet (−2 dB) programme: indicated as available.
Intense programme: indicated as available.
Self clean programme: indicated as available.
Hygiene 99.9% high–temperature washing programme: 75 °C rinse guarantees the removal of 99.9% of germs and bacteria, ideal for sanitising.
Normal programme: suitable for normal degrees of dirt for everyday use (mentioned in symbols glossary).
Ultraclean option: performs a final rinse at 70 °C eliminating virtually all bacteria.

Options and functions

Dry Assist+ option: in addition to saving energy, ensures drying by opening the door automatically at the end of the wash cycle.
Delay timer option: postpones start of the programme by up to 24 hours, with automatic soak.
1/2 load FlexiZone option (varied distribution): allows washing of a reduced load, saving energy, water and time, with no restrictions on where items are placed.
Special programmes option: indicated as available.
LED display: shows programmes, functions, options selected and the time to the end of the cycle.
Noise level features: described as having excellent insulation and special devices to keep noise to a minimum.
Aquatest: measures water clarity during an auto programme to ensure minimum water and energy consumption.
Total Acquastop: electronic device on water intake hose that monitors water levels, detects leaks and switches off the water supply when necessary.
System WaterSave: ensures the best washing results with minimal water consumption depending on the model of dishwasher.

Baskets and Loading Flexibility

The dishwasher includes three baskets: upper, lower and a FlexiDuo 3rd cutlery basket. Basket colour is grey with grey components and blue inner components.

Upper basket with 3 foldable racks and glass holder.
Height adjustment of the upper basket on three levels.
Extra Glide sliding guides on the second basket to make extraction smoother and softer, even at full load, and to facilitate insertion of crockery in the rear part.
Lower basket with 4 foldable racks and anti–drip inserts.
Cutlery basket provided.
Handle in plastic on upper and lower basket.
FlexiDuo 3rd cutlery basket consisting of two separate and moveable modules allowing arrangement of cutlery, small cups, ladles or bulky utensils.

Compatible Accessories

KITGH: kit glass holder, to be fitted on the first basket but only if there are foldable racks.
KITINC: steel bar fitted on the top to block the dishwasher at the top.
KITPLV2: kit extension for dishwasher and washing machine, length 2 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of the Smeg DF344BX dishwasher?

The rated capacity is 13 place settings (ps).

How energy efficient is this dishwasher?

It has an Energy Efficiency Class B with energy consumption of 63 kWh per 100 cycles based on the eco programme and an Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) of 37.9.

How much water does it use per cycle?

Water consumption is 9.0 litres per cycle based on the eco programme.

How noisy is the DF344BX in operation?

Airborne acoustical noise emissions in the spinning phase are 44 dB(A) re 1 pW, with a noise emission class of B. Noise level is described as kept to a minimum by excellent insulation and special devices.

What drying system does this dishwasher use?

It uses natural condenser drying with a Dry Assist+ automatic door opening system at the end of the cycle. The Dry Assist+ option is described as ensuring drying by opening the door automatically and saving energy.

Is the dishwasher suitable for hot water connection in the UK?

The water supply is single cold/hot with a maximum of 60 °C and energysave with hot water up to 35%. It has a single–phase electrical connection with 220–240 V, 50 Hz and is supplied with a (G) UK e Singapore plug.

DF344BX

Smeg DF344BX Dishwasher