Miele full size dishwashers are all 60 cm wide and hold 14 place settings, and every one carries an A energy rating. That means the real choice is how the machine fits into your kitchen and how much you want it to do. Most are fully integrated, hidden behind a door that matches your units. There is also a semi-integrated model with a CleanSteel control panel on show, plus freestanding models in white or CleanSteel. To sort by fitting, browse Miele 60 cm wide built-in dishwashers or Miele 60 cm wide freestanding dishwashers.

Inside, the main difference is how cutlery is stored. Most models have a cutlery tray at the top, and many use the 3D MultiFlex Tray. You can adjust it so serving utensils and small items fit alongside knives and forks, which frees up the lower baskets for pans. Some models have a traditional cutlery basket instead of a tray or as well as one. Simpler machines have five programmes and the most advanced have twelve. Noise levels range from 45 dB down to 41 dB, which is worth thinking about in an open-plan room.

Further up the range, many models connect to Miele@home so you can keep an eye on the dishwasher from your phone. The top fully integrated models also have touch controls, a TFT display and an interior light. XXL versions are taller, with a larger interior, so they suit kitchens with taller base units. One fully integrated model uses sliding door hinges, which let the furniture door move with the dishwasher door. This helps in kitchens where a standard hinge layout isn't suitable.

Start with the installation type, then measure the height of your housing to see if an XXL model will fit. After that, decide whether app connection and very quiet running matter to you, or whether a simpler five-programme machine covers your routine. If you need a narrower machine, look at Miele slimline dishwashers, or go back to all Miele dishwashers.