Lamona/Howdens Integrated dishwasher

Utterly awful, and started to go wrong within a few months. The door doesn't seal properly, so the cupboard front and worktop above it have warped when steam escapes during the wash. This has also washed off the list of programme settings so it is...

The guy that fitted my kitchen didn't give me a choice he simply ordered stuff.... Including a slim line fitted dish washer. It is rubbish! Standard dinner plates (ikea ones) are too big to fit in (handy), the plastic frame cracked within 12 months,...

Counterweights broke twice in 1st year. Died after 2.5yrs. Wash quality poor & several 'dead spots' where no cleaning was evident. Avoid at all costs unless they throw it in for free.

Lamona is the brand-name for appliances sold through Howdens kitchens. Don't touch them - you could buy a decent Hotpoint, Zanussi or Smeg for not much more. Ours burnt out within 2.5 years. Their guarantee is only 2 years and to add insult to injury,...