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I bought this dishwasher a couple of weeks ago, and I now feel confident sharing a genuine review based on my experience. This is a long review, but it may help future buyers. - Design & Build Quality - The dishwasher looks sleek and modern, and the build quality feels solid. The spray arms and racks are sturdy and seem well-built to handle high temperatures. I paid $722 including a voucher, which makes it a very good buy for the price. - Cleaning & Drying Performance - The most impressive feature is how well it cleans. Even with heavily loaded dishes, I can simply set it to Auto Cycle and let it run. The machine automatically adjusts the cycle time based on the load, usually around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Lately, I’ve been using the “Quick & Shine” cycle more often. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, which is more than enough for everyday household use. Cleaning performance is still excellent, and drying is surprisingly good. Even plastic containers come out almost completely dry. - Features - 1. Auto-Dosing This dishwasher includes some advanced features that are usually found in higher-end models. The auto-dosing function is one of the highlights. You simply fill the detergent tank, and the machine automatically dispenses the right amount for each load. The same applies to rinse aid. If you prefer manual control, you can adjust the detergent amount through the mobile app. At this price point, this feature is extremely competitive and genuinely convenient. 2. Auto Door Open (a.k.a Self-dry) When this function is on, the door automatically opens about 20 minutes before the cycle ends, allowing fresh air to circulate and improve drying performance. This is actually my favourite feature. Compared to my previous Westinghouse dishwasher, the drying performance is significantly better. Even plastic items come out nearly dry without needing extra wiping. * Note: This function does not operate during the SelfCare (machine cleaning) cycle or when the Hygiene option is enabled. 3. Extra Drying This feature allows you to extend the drying time. However, it only works when auto-dosing is turned off and you are using manual detergent (such as tablets). This is not explained clearly in the manual. Somehow, the standard drying performance with auto-dosing is already excellent, so I don’t find myself needing this feature. 4. Aqua Intense This option activates an additional little spray arm at the bottom, providing stronger water jets for better cleaning. It works only with Intensive and Eco 45°C cycles. For best results, place heavily soiled items in the front right area of the bottom rack, as recommended in the manual. * Note: This feature increases the cycle time slightly. 5. Fast+ This reduces the cycle time by about 30 minutes by increasing water pressure. It’s useful for lightly soiled loads, but I’d avoid using it for delicate items like glassware. Also, it cannot be used at the same time as Aqua Intense. 6. Half Load This is useful when the dishwasher isn’t fully loaded. It reduces the cycle time by around 30 minutes. I’ve used it at about 60% capacity, and the results were still excellent for both cleaning and drying. 7. Hygiene This feature increases the temperature for a sanitising effect. It’s easier to activate through the app. When enabled, the auto door open function is disabled, likely to maintain high internal temperature until the end of the cycle. - Overall Experience - Everything above is based on my own experience over the past few weeks, as the manual does not explain these features in much detail. One downside is the service experience. When I contacted the service centre about the Extra Drying function, the staff were not familiar with it and even gave incorrect information. It eventually required escalation to a senior manager and a technician visit to resolve. This is my first Beko product, and I had some concerns initially. However, in terms of performance, features, and value for money, I am very satisfied. The cleaning and drying performance are excellent, and the included features are impressive for the price. That said, the service support could definitely be improved. I hope this review helps future buyers.