The AEG GI5200C2SU is a fully integrated dishwasher from the 5000 series that holds 14 place settings behind a door panel matched to your kitchen. It suits households that want a straightforward, quiet machine: you pick the cycle by time on the TimeSelect display, and AirDry finishes the drying with fresh air.

Washing

AUTO Sense reads how soiled the dishes are and adjusts the running time, water and energy to match. There are three wash temperatures across the programmes, an inverter motor, and an XtraPower option that adds cleaning power for heavily soiled pans. In the ECO programme the machine uses 10.5 litres of water and 75 kWh per 100 cycles, which gives energy class C, and it runs at 42 dB. When the drying phase ends, AirDry opens the door so the load dries naturally.

Programmes and controls

Six programmes cover everyday needs:

• ECO and AUTO Sense for regular loads
• 90 Minutes for a full load on a set time
• Quick 30 Minutes for lightly used dishes
• Rinse & Hold for a part load waiting to be washed
• Machine Care to keep the inside of the machine clean

The touch controls include a delay start of 3, 6 or 9 hours, so you can run it overnight or while you are out, and a light on the floor shows that a cycle is running. Cutlery and utensils go in the EasyFlex drawer, the QuickLift upper basket moves up or down to make room for tall items, and SoftSpikes hold mugs and glasses steady. Indicators warn you when salt or rinse aid runs low.

Size and installation

The dishwasher measures 81.8 cm high, 59.6 cm wide and 55 cm deep, and weighs 38 kg. AEG gives a building-in space of 82 to 90 cm high, 60 cm wide and 55 cm deep, and sliding hinges make fitting your furniture door simpler. It runs on a cold or hot water supply, comes with 150 cm inlet and drain hoses and a 1.5 m cord, and needs a 10 A fuse. A floating switch guards against flooding.