The Indesit IN2FE10CS90WUK is a 45cm slimline freestanding dishwasher designed for homes where space is tight but the washing up pile is not. With room for up to 10 place settings and a straightforward button-controlled interface, it aims to take the chore out of daily dishes without taking over the kitchen.
Indesit is known for budget-friendly, no-nonsense appliances, and this model fits that brief: it skips fancy displays and Wi‑Fi in favour of a simple set of six programmes, including a handy 40‑minute quick wash and a tougher intensive option for baked-on food. Priced in the affordable bracket for dishwashers, it will appeal if you want practicality over polish.
Backed by a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating from well over a thousand owner reviews, it’s clearly doing the basics right for a lot of households.
The IN2FE10CS90WUK is best suited to smaller kitchens and households of one to three people, where a full-size 60cm dishwasher simply won’t fit. Its 45cm width and 10 place settings make it ideal for flats, galley kitchens or as a second dishwasher in a utility room.
If you’re on a tighter budget or upgrading from years of handwashing, this is a sensible first dishwasher. It focuses on the key functions you actually use day to day, rather than layering on premium features that push up the price.
It also suits busy households that need flexible cycles. The Rapid 40’ programme is useful when you need clean plates in time for the next meal, while the Intensive 65° option helps with stubborn casserole dishes and oven trays.
If you’re a tech enthusiast who wants app control, auto-dosing and advanced drying systems, this won’t tick every box. But if you value compact sizing, decent capacity and simple controls over bells and whistles, it’s a strong fit.
Slim 45cm width makes it easy to slot into compact kitchens without sacrificing too much capacity, thanks to the 10 place setting layout.
The Rapid 40‑minute programme is genuinely handy for everyday plates, mugs and cutlery, cutting turnaround time between meals without needing to handwash.
An Intensive 65° cycle tackles baked-on food and heavier loads, so you’re not left scrubbing pans before they go in.
Six programmes and three temperature settings give enough flexibility for most households, from eco washes to mixed loads.
A height-adjustable top basket helps you juggle taller glasses or larger plates when needed, adding useful versatility in a smaller machine.
The stainless-steel interior feels more robust than basic plastic tubs and should stand up well to daily use.
Owner feedback is very strong, with a 4.6/5 rating from over 1,700 reviews, suggesting good real-world reliability for the money.
Energy rating E is now fairly average rather than cutting edge, so there are more efficient models if running costs are your top priority.
Drying is static rather than fan-assisted or auto-opening, so plastics in particular may come out with the odd water spot and might need a quick towel off.
There’s no digital display or remaining time indicator, so you have to rely on programme knowledge and indicator lights rather than a countdown.
The feature set is quite basic: no auto programmes, child lock, extra-dry option or Wi‑Fi connectivity, which some rivals now offer.
The one-year manufacturer warranty is on the short side compared with some brands that include two or more years as standard.
Day to day, the IN2FE10CS90WUK is designed to be straightforward. The control panel is made up of clearly labelled buttons rather than a touch display, so picking a programme quickly becomes second nature. Without a screen, there’s little to distract you or go wrong.
Loading is simple enough for a slimline machine. The single main basket and a removable cutlery basket give a familiar layout, while the height-adjustable upper rack means you can reclaim space either for taller glasses or larger dinner plates when needed. It won’t swallow huge family dinner parties, but for a couple or small family it’s easy to fill efficiently.
Noise is rated at 49 dB, which is fairly typical for a budget slimline dishwasher. You’ll hear it humming in an open-plan space, but it shouldn’t dominate the room, especially on eco and mixed cycles.
Maintenance is quite manual but not difficult. There’s no self-cleaning function, so you’ll need to clean the filter and check the spray arms periodically, and keep an eye on the salt level indicator. With no rinse aid indicator, you’ll have to top that up on a schedule. On the plus side, the stainless-steel tub is easy to wipe down and resists staining over time.
For a compact machine, the core washing performance is well judged. With a maximum operating temperature of 60°C on standard cycles and a dedicated Intensive 65° programme, it has the heat needed to shift grease and baked-on residue when you let it run the longer options.
Water consumption of 11.5 litres per cycle is reasonable for a slimline dishwasher, especially considering the 10 place setting capacity. Energy use is quoted at 0.76 kWh per wash, adding up to 76 kWh per 100 cycles, so it’s not a market-leading eco champion but sensible for this price point.
The six programmes cover the essentials: Eco 50°C for everyday mixed loads when you’re not in a rush, Intensive 65°C for pots and pans, a mixed cycle, soak/pre‑wash, plus the Rapid 40’ quick wash. The quick option is particularly useful for lightly soiled items and keeps the overall cycle duration practical if you’re turning around dishes between meals.
Feature-wise, it’s deliberately simple. There are no auto-sensing programmes, automatic door opening, extra‑dry settings or smart connectivity. Instead you get a dependable mechanical setup, a half-load function to avoid wasting water on smaller runs, and clear ready and salt indicators so you know when it’s good to go.
Installation is helped by sensible hose lengths (around 1.5m for drain and 1.55m for water fill) and adjustable feet, giving a bit of flexibility when levelling the unit under a counter. With a standard 13‑amp fuse and 1900W connection, it’s straightforward for most UK homes.
At around £239, the IN2FE10CS90WUK sits in the budget to lower mid-range for slimline dishwashers. You’re not paying for advanced tech, but you are getting all the key washing functions most households actually use, in a compact footprint.
Given the strong 4.6/5 user rating from more than 1,700 reviews, the value proposition is compelling. Owners clearly feel it delivers reliable cleaning, sensible running costs and enough flexibility for everyday life.
If you want the very latest energy rating, auto programmes or connected features, you’ll need to spend more. But if your priority is a dependable, space-saving machine from a mainstream brand at a sensible price, this model offers very solid value.
The Indesit IN2FE10CS90WUK is a well-judged slimline dishwasher for smaller homes that want to escape the sink without overspending. It cleans well, fits a useful 10 place settings into a 45cm-wide body, and provides genuinely handy cycles like the 40‑minute quick wash and Intensive 65°.
It does feel basic compared with more expensive rivals: there’s no display, no smart features and an average E energy rating, and drying performance is likely to be functional rather than flawless. But for the price, these are sensible compromises rather than deal-breakers.
If you have a compact kitchen, a modest budget and just want a reliable machine to take care of the daily dishes, this Indesit is an easy model to recommend. Households wanting premium features or tougher energy standards should look higher up the range, but many will find this hits the sweet spot of size, simplicity and cost.
