Siemens SN26M290GB Dishwasher Reviews
Siemens SN26M290GB Freestanding Dishwasher has achieved few awards and it is an appreciable one. Knowing more of it could give you more confidence in possessing it. The IQ500 that is an oozing class and refinement recognition. This machine is been recognised for the top class features and the high technology. Secondly, its award for the energy efficiency silver awards that recognises its grade ‘A’ energy efficiency. All this makes the manufacture offer a 5 year guarantee period for this appliance for both labour and parts.
Design Overview:
This SN26M290GB Siemens Dishwasher sets out as a freestanding appliance with the standard structure of 845 x 600 x 600mm that relates to the height, width and the depth of the appliance. Its white colour body with the silver effect handle and the white push button fascia controls turns many heads towards it. However, it does not feature with the adjustable feet that are a real set back for uneven floors.

Place settings:
Siemens SN26M290GB Triple ‘A’ Rated Dishwasher offers 14 place settings. The interiors are well planned and gives a professional set up for convenient usage. The following are the few special features that relate to the place settings and they are:
- RackMatic – Here is the option for the height adjustable upper basket that is been supported with levers. It can be increased by 3 steps and 2.5 cm plate size, 16cm to 24cm in upper basket and 30cm to 25cm in lower basket.
- VarioFlex Plus – These are for the baskets with handles where it is 6 foldable plate racks in upper and 6 foldable plate racks in lower basket.
- Special knife rack – There are 5 spray levels with curved spray arms.
Programmes:
Available in this model are six programmes that are differentiated in its functions and the temperatures.
- Pre-rinse
- Delicate with 40°C
- Quick wash with 45°C
- Economy with 50°C
- Auto with 45°C - 65°C
- Intensive with 70°C
Along with these standard programmed are available few other special programmes like the hygiene option that removes the bacteria and germs to 99.9%. The Eco option, which performs with the grade ‘A’ energy efficiency. Intensive zone helps to work better on heavily soiled items. Also available are the half load programmes that use up to 30% less water. The vario drawer can be used to load additional cutlery, utensils and other small table ware.
Features and Sensors:
Load and detergent sensor makes it easy for the user to handle the appliance. The rinse aid sensor is an indispensable feature for obtaining sparkling finish for the dishes. This can be used in combination with the detergent. Available are few useful indicators like the LCD salt, rinse aid and the water fault, these indicators at times of faulty operations. Added to these is the anti-leak sensor. The salt refill sensor senses the level of salt available and indicated with the indicator during the times when refilling is been required. The auto function is present for the detergent dispensing as it recognises the level of detergent to the used and uses accordingly. With the assistance of the hydro Sensor as it helps to save around 4 litres of water by sensing how dirty the water is and whether it can be reused for the next level.
Other product details:
Possible with Siemens SN26M290GB White Colour Dishwasher to set a delay start for up to 24 hours, this suits for many who wish to utilise the low cost power or too busy to schedule. The average water consumption for the single wash is about 12 litres. Quite in operation with the noise emission of just 46 db. This Dishwasher is a Triple ‘A’ rated appliance in terms of performance, energy consumption and cleaning. The annual energy consumption is 231 kwh.
Siemens SN26M290GB Full Size Dishwasher - Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Model Name | SN26M290GB Dishwasher |
| Dishwasher type | Freestanding |
| Form factor | Standard |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 845 x 600 x 600mm |
| Colours/Finish available | White |
| Number of place settings | 14 |
| Number of wash programmes | 6 |
| Wash temperature | Variable |
| Adjustable feet | No |
| Programmes | Pre-rinse, delicate, quick wash, economy, auto and intensive |
| Sensor Technology | Hydro sensor, load sensor, detergent |
| Rinse Aid Dispenser | Yes |
| Food Grinder or Disposal | Yes |
| Water Softener Dispenser | Yes |
| Adjustable Racks | Yes |
| Baskets | Yes |
| Concealed Heating element | Yes |
| Anti-flood / anti-leak device | Yes |
| Energy Efficiency rating | A |
| Wash Performance rating | A |
| Dry Performance rating | A |
| Noise Level | 46 dB |
| Water Consumption | 12 litres / cycle |
| Display | LED |
| Safety features | Hydrosafe device Servo lock for effortless door closing Child lock Tamperproof control panel |
| Delay start | Up to 24 hours |
| Interior light | No |
| Guarantee | 5 years |







