By Patrick Avenell
Exactly one year since its unveiling at the Eurocucina kitchen show in Milan, Smeg has released its revolutionary new ‘semi pro’, high speed dishwasher that is capable of completing a full wash in just 16 minutes using 12 litres of water.
The Domestic Pro (DWAUP364X, from RRP $3,290) utilises a dual core motor system to race through its wash cycle. Importantly for a high end, modern appliance, it retains Smeg’s high standards of water and energy efficiency, and has been certified with a 5-star WELS water rating and a 4-star Energy rating.
Using a 2,000-watt wash motor and two 1,800 elements to heat the water — twice the industry norm — the Domestic Pro is able to mirror the high speeds and standards of Smeg’s commercial grade dishwashers. Smeg has a strong heritage as a supplier to the medical industry, such as in hospitals and clinics; places that demand robust build qualities, fast operating and impeccable hygiene.
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“The dishwasher’s numerous ‘Smart’ features establish a new benchmark in dishwasher technology, such as the exclusive FlexiDuo third basket that introduces an unrivalled degree of versatility to the appliance,” said national marketing manager Jimmy Kalotheos.
“This upper basket, designed to take cutlery and cooking utensils, is split into two sections that can be separated and one slid under the other. “This frees space in the basket below to take very tall-stemmed glasses, vases and containers while still allowing the cutlery baskets to be fully loaded.
“Likewise the appliance’s lower basket has fully adjustable inserts, two of which can be completely removed, to introduce extra space for large pans, platters and serving dishes.”
The Domestic Pro has 15 place settings, one more than the industry mode, and is available in built-in and fully integrated models. We asked for a explanation of the difference between these two options – here is the excellent reply from a representative:
"The built-in is the model designed to go in a cavity under the benchtop, but it has its own door. The fully integrated is also designed to go under a bench top but it has no door front – it is designed to be seamlessly incorporated into the cabinetry and invisible to the eye, as its door front is the same as existing cabinetry and there are no visible controls, these are on the top of the door."
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Smeg's full integrated Domestic Pro dishwsher.