3. The Talking Dishwasher
3. The Talking Dishwasher (Image 3 of 6)
ESL68500 'Talkie', £1,000 by Electrolux
What's so great about it?
It speaks! At first glance, the idea of a talking dishwasher may seem vaguely terrifying, but have no fear, this clever gizmo won't be mocking your stacking skills or blabbing to the neighbours about your penchant for Supernoodles.
Like a loyal assistant, it merely talks you through the options, saving you from faffing about with the instruction book. Aside from this, it has all the innovations you could ask for in a butler - quiet operation that doesn't drown out Property Ladder, economical energy and water use and it will tell you when the salt or rinse aid runs out. There's a 19 hour delay start and programmes include an auto wash, a quick option and plate warming, so you never need suffer cold noodles again.
The science: H818mm x W596mm x D555mm; 12 place settings; AAA ratings; 42dB.
In other words: Fabulously futuristic, and it will keep you company on these long, cold January evenings.
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