Hotpoint Aquarius+ HFC 2B+26 C

The freestanding Hotpoint HFC 2B+26 C UK dishwasher isn't the most feature-packed machine around, but does it get the basics of cleaning and drying right? We pitted it against sticky baked-on grime, such as egg, oats and mince, to see how it performed....

"After two weeks, we've used the quick wash, eco wash and normal wash. Love the small tray which sits on the top basket for sharp knives and utensils which don't fit into the cutlery tray and would otherwise be difficult to fit in. Also tall glasses,...

"Very quiet and easy to use. Works and cleans well. Looks good also. "

"Nice and easy to use. It does exactly what we need it to do and is so much quieter than our old one "

"Fantastic machine with not too many programmes. Washes well and the quick wash is fab for a few items. It also has a half load option which I've. It had previously but handy when you need to wash a load but not completely full This is my 2nd Hotpoint...

"Had this almost a week and think it's a brilliant dishwasher. We are a family of 4 and use it once everyday, everything fits in brilliantly and you can move the cutlery tray around. Would definitely recommend "

"This washes better than my old washer. Well built and easy to understand. Negatives - the top tray lifts up, but the catches could be better to keep it lifted. They work fine, but could be better. The wooden spoon tray isn't practical. I just removed...

"Easy to use, cleans dishes well and feels quite well put together. My only criticism is that it looks older than the device it is replacing. It's not bad looking, but a little old fashioned in the flesh!"

"Good product and good service delivery was good and on time "

"Have only had dishwasher for 1 week so it's early days yet, but so far very pleased"