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AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW review

No. 7 of 10 in our dishwashers ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW ranks 7th of the 10 dishwashers we compare, with 8.1 out of 10.

AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW

8.1/10

The AEG FFX32617ZW is a 60cm freestanding dishwasher for 13 place settings. The door opens by itself at the end of the cycle to dry the load. It suits a small or medium household that cares about dry glasses and a quiet machine.

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Why it's here

  • AirDry opens the door at the end of the cycle for better drying than a closed machine
  • GlassCare option and SoftSpikes in the upper basket
  • 46dB and 9.9 litres per cycle
  • Delay start and a time-remaining display

Keep in mind

  • 13 place settings, one fewer than most rivals
  • E energy class, so it costs more to run than the B and C models
  • No Wi-Fi and no third rack

Why the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW scores 8.1

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 dishwashers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.

  • How happy owners are5th of 10
  • How many rated it6th of 10
  • How new it is5th of 10

Level with the Bosch Series 6 SMV6ZCX10G

The Bosch Series 6 SMV6ZCX10G and the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Bosch Series 6 SMV6ZCX10G goes first because it is the newer design.

About the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW

The FFX32617ZW is a full-size, freestanding 60cm dishwasher in white. It holds 13 place settings, one fewer than the 14 that most full-size rivals list. It measures 850 x 598 x 622 mm and weighs 45 kg. It needs a space 600 mm wide, 570 mm deep and 820 to 850 mm high.

AirDry is the main feature. In the final stage of the cycle the door opens about 10 cm, which lets steam out and the dishes dry in moving air. The upper basket has SoftSpikes to hold wine glasses in place, and QuickLift lets you change its height even when it is full. The cutlery goes in a removable basket. There is no third rack.

Programmes include Eco, Auto, 30 minute, 60 minute, 90 minute and 160 minute cycles, plus a Machine Care cycle for cleaning limescale and grease from the machine. Which? gives the Eco programme as 150 minutes. Controls are an LED display with a countdown timer and a delay start of up to 24 hours. There are salt and rinse aid indicators and AquaStop flood protection. The machine fills with cold or hot water.

A cycle uses 9.9 litres of water and 0.936 kWh. The energy class is E, a lower rating than the B and C machines at the cheaper end of the market. Noise is 46 dB. The inlet hose, outlet hose and power cable are each 1.5 m long.

What owners report about the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW

We found no owner reviews or forum threads for this exact model on the pages we could open, so we can't report a pattern from owners. The retailer pages we read carried no customer reviews for it.

Which? has a review of the machine, but its pros, cons and scores are behind a paywall. The public summary says only that the timed programmes, delay start and automatic door opening should help get dishes clean and dry.

Who the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW suits

It suits a household of one to four that wants good drying without a heated dry cycle, and anyone who runs the machine in the evening and wants it quiet. The delay start and countdown timer help if you run it overnight. The SoftSpikes and the GlassCare option suit a kitchen with a lot of wine glasses.

Look elsewhere if you cook for a bigger family or want the lowest bills. Bosch Series 4 SMS4EMW06G has 14 place settings, a B energy rating and a quieter 42dB motor. Haier I-Pro Shine Series 3 XF 5C4M1X-80 holds 15 place settings and has a full-width cutlery drawer. The door opens into the room at the end of the cycle, so allow clear space in front. Samsung Series 11 DW60BG750FSLEU is the better pick if you want a smart machine.

Questions about the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW

Is the AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW the same as the AEG 5000 AirDry?

Listings use both names for the code FFX32617ZW. Go by the model code, which is the same, when you check manuals and spares.

Does the AEG FFX32617ZW open the door at the end of the cycle?

Yes. The AirDry feature opens the door about 10 cm in the final stage so steam escapes and the load dries.

How loud is the AEG FFX32617ZW?

It runs at 46 dB, which is noise class C.

How big is the AEG FFX32617ZW dishwasher?

It is 850 mm high, 598 mm wide and 622 mm deep, and weighs 45 kg. It needs a gap 600 mm wide and 820 to 850 mm high.

Does the AEG FFX32617ZW have a glass basket or protection for glasses?

It has SoftSpikes in the upper basket to hold glasses steady. It has no separate third rack.

How much water does the AEG FFX32617ZW use?

It uses 9.9 litres per cycle and 0.936 kWh of energy, and has an E energy class.

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  5. 5 Beko HygieneIntense BDFN15440B 8.1 Check Price
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AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW

The AEG FFX32617ZW is a 60cm freestanding dishwasher for 13 place settings. 8.1 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 22 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.

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