Midea DW143STS 13 Place Dishwasher – Fewer Loads, More Free Time

The Midea DW143STS is a 13-place-setting freestanding dishwasher with an A+ energy rating, 6 wash programmes including a 90-minute and a rapid cycle, and a stainless steel finish. It uses 1.03 kWh and 11.0 litres of water on its Eco cycle, and its biggest advantage is flexibility — six distinct programmes mean it’s rarely the wrong tool for the load in front of you.

Dishes piling up after every family meal, and hand-washing eating into the only free hour you get in the evening? The DW143STS handles a full day’s plates, glasses, pots and cutlery in one 13-place-setting load, so you’re running one cycle instead of two or three sinkfuls through the day.

Six programmes give you real control rather than one setting for everything: Intensive for baked-on pots, Normal and ECO for the everyday load, Glass for delicate items, and 90-Min or Rapid when you need dishes back fast. The 24-hour delay start means you can set it to run overnight or during off-peak hours rather than the moment the last plate goes in, and residual heat drying finishes the job using leftover heat from the wash cycle instead of a separate heating element, which keeps running costs down.

The child lock on the control panel disables the buttons mid-cycle, worth having if there are young kids around who like pressing things. At 55 dB(A) it’s not the quietest machine on the market, but it’s in line with most mid-range dishwashers and won’t dominate a room. The stainless steel finish is neutral enough to sit alongside most kitchen appliances without clashing, and at 600mm wide it fits the standard under-counter space most SA kitchens are built around.

It suits a family kitchen tired of the after-dinner wash-up, a household wanting to run cycles overnight to make the most of off-peak power, or anyone replacing an older, noisier machine. Order now and enjoy free delivery to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Key Specifications

• 13 place settings — a full day’s dishes, pots and cutlery for a family household in one load
• 6 wash programmes (Intensive, Normal, ECO, Glass, 90-Min, Rapid) — the right cycle for the load, from baked-on pans to a fast turnaround
• A+ energy rating, 1.03 kWh and 11.0L per Eco cycle — efficient running costs for a full-size 13-setting machine
• 24-hour delay start — set it to run overnight or during off-peak hours
• Child lock — disables the control panel mid-cycle, useful with young kids around
• Residual heat drying — dries the load using leftover cycle heat rather than a separate heating element
• Stainless steel finish, 600 x 600 x 845mm — fits a standard under-counter space
• 3-year manufacturer warranty — standard Midea SA coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the 90-Min and Rapid programmes on the Midea DW143STS?

The 90-Minute programme is a full wash and dry cycle compressed into 90 minutes rather than the longer Normal or Intensive settings, useful when you need clean dishes back the same evening. Rapid is a shorter, lighter cycle aimed at lightly soiled loads — glasses, mugs, and everyday plates — where you don’t need the full wash intensity. Between the two, plus Intensive, Normal, ECO and Glass, the DW143STS covers most load types without defaulting to one generic setting.

How many place settings do I actually need for my household?

For a family of four or more, 12 to 14 place settings is the sweet spot — enough to clear a full day’s plates, pots and serving dishes in one cycle rather than running two smaller loads. The Midea DW143STS sits right in that range at 13 place settings, with a basket layout designed to fit full meal sets rather than just a stack of plates.

Does Daily Discounts deliver dishwashers across South Africa, and what’s the warranty on this one?

Yes. We deliver nationwide, usually within 3 to 5 working days, and the Midea DW143STS carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty under standard Midea SA coverage.