Siemens dishwashers 2026: built-in iQ100 to iQ500 explained

Siemens dishwashers: what to know

Siemens dishwashers come off the same production lines as Bosch ones and share their strengths: aquaStop (leak protection), tub guaranteed for 10 years against corrosion once registered, iQdrive motor and Home Connect on most models. Siemens stands out with its own vocabulary (varioSpeed, glassZone, infoLight) and a darker design.

At Nimestore, the Siemens selection is short but targeted: four built-in models covering situations we often come across in kitchen renovations. If none suits, our Bosch dishwashers, technical twins, complete the range.

The four models in detail

SN616X00KF: iQ100, the affordable fully integrated model

• Installation : fully integrated, 81.5 x 59.8 x 55 cm.
• Capacity : 13 place settings.
• Energy : class E, 94 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.5 litres on Eco programme.
• Noise : 46 dB (44 dB on Silence programme).
• Features : 6 wash programmes, 3 options including varioSpeed, delay start, cutlery drawer, infoLight (floor light spot), aquaStop.
• Price : 769,99 €.

SN43HI01MS: iQ300 undercounter, no door panel

• Installation : undercounter, with its own brushed stainless steel fingerprint-resistant door and visible controls. 81.5 x 59.8 x 57.3 cm.
• Capacity : 14 place settings.
• Energy : class D, 85 kWh and 9 litres on Eco programme.
• Noise : 42 dB.
• Features : Home Connect, 6 wash programmes, 4 options, varioSpeed, cutlery drawer, aquaStop.
• Price : 969,99 €.

SX63HX16CE: iQ300 extra-tall

• Installation : fully integrated XXL at 86.5 cm high, for tall niches.
• Capacity : 14 place settings.
• Energy : class C, 75 kWh and 9 litres on Eco programme.
• Noise : 42 dB.
• Features : heat-exchanger drying, Home Connect, varioSpeed, infoLight, cutlery drawer, aquaStop.
• Price : 1 059,99 €.

SN75EX23CE: iQ500 class A with varioHinge

• Installation : fully integrated 81.5 cm, with hinge varioHinge (tall front or low plinth).
• Capacity : 14 place settings.
• Energy : class A, 54 kWh and 9 litres on Eco programme.
• Noise : 42 dB.
• Features : drying with automatic door opening (autoOpen dry), glassZone (gentle zone for glasses), Home Connect, sideLight, cutlery drawer, aquaStop.
• Price : 1 279,99 €.

The comparison table

Data from Siemens' official technical sheets. Public prices recorded on nimestore.com on 15 October 2026: the product page prevails, and Nimesclub members often get a reduced price.

Siemens or its twin Bosch?

Dishwashers from both brands are built on the same platforms. The official Belgian catalogue gives a telling example: the Siemens SN65ZX16CE (iQ500) and the Bosch SMV6ZCX10E (Series 6) share the same zeolite, the same class B rating and the same 40 dB. At Nimestore, here is how the two brands split:

Decoding a Siemens dishwasher reference

Let's take SN75EX23CE :

• S = dishwasher.
• N = 60 cm (R = 45 cm, X = 60 cm extra-tall).
• 7 = installation: 2 = freestanding, 4 = undercounter, 5 = integrated with trim strip, 6 = fully integrated, 7 = fully integrated varioHinge, 8 = fully integrated openAssist, 9 = varioHinge and openAssist.
• 5 = level: 1 = iQ100, 3 = iQ300, 5 = iQ500, 7 = iQ700.
• E = drying: I = clean heat, H = heat exchanger, E = autoOpen dry, Z = Zeolith, Y = Zeolith and autoOpen dry.
• The ending (X23CE) indicates the finish and market version.

Applied to our models: SN616X00KF = 60 cm, fully integrated, iQ100; SN43HI01MS = 60 cm, undercounter, iQ300, heat exchanger; SX63HX16CE = tall, fully integrated, iQ300, heat exchanger.

Pitfalls to avoid

• Measure the niche to the millimetre : 81.5 cm for the SN, 86.5 cm for the SX. An SX won't fit in a standard low niche.
• Don't forget the cabinet front : fully integrated models are supplied without a decor door. You need the door panel from your own kitchen.
• Tall cabinet fronts : if your cabinet door goes very low or exceeds the standard height, you need a varioHinge (SN75EX23CE).
• Under-counter and freestanding : the SN43HI01MS slides under the worktop with no top panel; it is not a freestanding model in its own right.
• Register your appliance : the 10-year tub warranty requires registration on My Siemens within 8 weeks, according to Siemens' terms.

Getting the most from your Siemens dishwasher

Whichever model you choose, a few simple habits improve washing and drying and extend the life of the appliance.

• No pre-rinsing : scrape food waste into the bin and load straight away. Pre-rinsing under the tap often uses more water than a full Eco cycle.
• The Eco 50 °C programme takes a long time, and that's normal: it heats less and lets the detergent work for longer. It's the most economical.
• Loading correctly : plates at the bottom facing the centre, glasses and cups on top, cutlery in the cutlery basket (fitted on all four of our models), without blocking the spray arms.
• Water hardness : set it when the appliance is first installed and keep the salt container topped up. In Wallonia in particular, the water is often hard.
• Drying : on models without automatic door opening, leave the door ajar at the end of the cycle to let the steam escape. The SN75EX23CE does this on its own thanks to autoOpen.
• Maintenance : rinse the filters every month and run a hot empty cycle from time to time. Details are in our guide maintenance and Siemens after-sales service.

Installation: what to plan for

A built-in dishwasher connects to a cold water supply, a drain and a power socket, usually in the adjoining unit. Fully integrated models take the front of your kitchen, fixed to their door. Also plan for levelling: a properly level appliance closes better and runs more quietly. For installation services, ask at the shop.

Siemens dishwashers (and Bosch twins) in store

Built-in dishwasher SIEMENS SN616X00KF€769.00Built-in dishwasher SIEMENS SN43HI01MS€969.00Built-in dishwasher SIEMENS SX63HX16CE€1,059.00Built-in dishwasher SIEMENS SN75EX23CE€1,279.00Fully integrated dishwasher BOSCH SMV6ZCX03E€1,239.00Built-in dishwasher BOSCH SMV4HVX14E€899.00Built-in dishwasher BOSCH SMV2HTX02E€799.00

Also worth reading

• Siemens technologies : aquaStop, Zeolith, varioHinge, glassZone.
• Looking after your Siemens dishwasher.
• Bosch dishwashers, to compare.
• Our range: built-in dishwashers.

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