I bought this a few months back and I wanted to wait to write my review of the item so I could give a good review and not just a "Yay it got here" kind of review. I've used it many times over the past few months.
The piece that replaces the tap on your faucet is a little hard to attach, you need a strong wrench and strong hands to do it, but otherwise, once attached it was fine. I've actually left it attached and when not hooked up to the dishwasher the faucet still works just fine.
I've used the dishwasher several times now and I love it. It's been a major lifesaver. Instructions are simple to follow and it's very easy to use. I have it fixed on a counter top and just plug it in and hook it up when I need to use it. It does have both a detergent area and a rinse aid area, so I was able to purchase some Jet Dry for the dishes which makes me happy since I know the dishes will not only come out clean, but sparkling without spots.
I live alone so it takes some time to create enough dishes to use the washer, but I never worry when I use it. I know now the dishes will come out clean and wonderful. The program run takes a bit of time, but it does have a loud 8 beep noise to indicate the run is over so I don't worry about it.
I was a bit nervous purchasing this one when it had no reviews, but it was one of the cheaper countertop dishwashers out there so I wanted to take the chance. I'm very happy that I did.
It was very well packaged without a single ding or scratch upon arrival. It was a very large box, but not terribly heavy, I'm a single woman who doesn't go to the gym and while it was hard to do I was able to get the box into my car and out of my car, up the stairs to my apartment, out of the box, and onto the counter without any issues. Again, this was hard for me to do, but if you have help, or a stronger person around it should be almost no issue at all. It's more bulky than it is heavy. I live in a small apartment with very little counter space, but this takes up the space I used to have the dish drying rack on while fitting underneath my cabinets and next to my sink. It was perfect for my needs.
I was leary at first of these small portables, and was afraid that because it was inexpensive it would be a tin can with plumbing. So as you probably also did what I did. and poured through all the reviews on all the other portable dishwashers also. Some glowing reports and some really hating these machines. Well if you look closely enough at the pictures you will notice "All" the compact machines regardless of the manufacturer are the same basic design. Some cosmetic differences and that's about it. So it's down to what color you like and what door you prefer on the front. And what seller you think will take care of you the best.
I read quite a few got dented dishwashers because of poor boxing. I can tell you that this seller was very careful as it was extremely well boxed with very thick double lining and in a extra strong box. No way would this get dented in there. I also received it in two days from my order.
Others complained these little guys don't clean well. Well I can tell you that this in fact has exactly the same components you find in a big dishwasher, Just minus a top sprayer. Has both a detergent door, and a rinse dispenser. And heat's the water and the interior is all stainless steel which if I were to buy a full size dishwasher. Stainless steel would be an expensive option. I found the pull out tray of high quality and came with very good hoses. Nothing about it seems cheap to me. And everything came out squeaky clean. It is for all intensive purposes just a miniature version of the real thing. So if it didn't clean you would have had the same problem with the big unit.
I was also happy to find that when it drains it has a pump so that was good for me because I intended to hook this up permanently to it's own faucet and down the same drain as the washer the laundry room. So you can put this lower than the drain line. I was also delighted that the water inlet is a standard size as your washer inlet. So you can use any hose from home depot. You don't need to hook it up to your sink!
As for the long wash cycle complaint's it's no longer than a full size. So set it to Cup and glass clean for a shorter cycle. Or better yet just push the off and on button and reset it to rinse mode if you feel it's taking too long. It will detect that is has soapy water and will automatically drain that. Then it will refill and start rinsing with clean. You can even open it up and take a peek whenever you like (just don't open that door so fast as to get blasted with hot water, it will turn off quickly but still has water shooting around.
So for the price this is great bargain.
I have had it for quite awhile now, and I did notice that the Dishes "DO" come out dry. This happens because the water is so hot that the dishes evaporate off the water. If you don't put a rinse agent in then you will probably have water drops. so take advantage of the rinse agent dispenser.
I'll admit, I was a little skeptical in buying this because there were only two reviews, but those two review had me sold on it being a good buy. I'm so glad I picked this one over the more expensive ones. It does a GREAT job. I have had it since Wednesday and have used it three times so far and I am impressed. After the first wash, I noticed that one of the tubes was leaking and upon further investigation, I realized the plastic washer had come out before I screwed it in, so make sure they are in place (they are loose and will fall out). After that it has been a dream! It doesn't do well with dried on stuff, but is perfect cleaning everything else. You don't have to rinse your dishes before you put it in. I've used normal wash every time and I have been using the Cascade pouches and it cleans everything! Definitely buy this over the more expensive ones!
My husband saw this item and I was reluctant to purchase it.......
This little dishwasher is GREAT. It works very well to load up all the breakfast and lunch dishes to run in the afternoon or during dinner.
The dishwasher is quiet, until it is emptying and splashing water in the sink.....make sure the sink is empty or it will splash everywhere. Bonus - it keep a stainless steel sink looking very clean!
I do have a few plates, etc. that don't fit but nothing that I wasn't already hand washing. The little shelf above the area where cups go is great for running dish sponges through to get rid of that funky smell they tend to get and they come out nice and clean. (Huge savings for me)
This is called counter top........I don't know who has counters that have this much clearance between the counter and cupboard! I had a kitchen cart that it fits well on and I can wheel it over by the sink to run and then back in the corner until I need it again.
My biggest complaint is that I tend to soak the floor after I disconnect it.....no matter how many time is hold the lines up/down and turn the nozzle and try to get all the water out.....part of that complaint is that there is no where to store the cord or hose. The cord is no big deal. The house has a tendency to get water everywhere and since they are thicker hoses they are not super flexible. I took care of that by tucking the connector nozzle end in the front of the dishwasher under the rack, it holds well, but you have to have the dishwasher open. Another easy solution would be a couple of those COMMAND adhesive hooks.
Overall, I am surprised with how well this machine cleans the dishes and how quiet it is. It does take a little longer than expected but is not unreasonable.
When you open the massive box and pick it up....it's lighter than expected, the exterior shell is very cheap feeling, since it has some flex to it, but nothing that impacts performance.
This product is very useful when washing dishes. Best of all this one is good because the others I have used always left water iny upside down bowls for my pets. This one drains all water and leaves none. As long as you push the right settings. If you push the wrong settings then some water does get left behind. Otherwise good dishwasher.
Feature Product
- Quickly connects to your kitchen tap without requiring permanent installation
- Ideal for apartments, condos and small office kitchens
- Offers five different wash cycles: Heavy, Normal, Light, Speed Wash, Soak
- Fits on or under most kitchen cabinets
- Clean white finish fits in with most kitchen decors
Description
Get sparkling clean dishes with the NewAir ADW-2600W 6 place setting portable dishwasher! This compact unit fits on or under most countertops and is ideal for apartments, condos, small office kitchens and any other area that can't accommodate a built-in dishwasher. The NewAir ADW-2600W portable countertop dishwasher features a stainless steel tub and spray arm for durability as well as an automatic detergent and rinse aid dispenser for easy use. Best of all, no permanent installation is required: this model comes with a quick connect adapter that works with most faucets.
No Permanent Installation Required
The NewAir ADW-2600W portable countertop dishwasher quickly connects to your kitchen tap and does not require permanent installation.
Stainless Steel Interior
The stainless steel interior ensures maximum durability.
5 Different Wash Cycles
The NewAir ADW-2600W portable dishwasher features 5 different wash cycles: Heavy (heavily soiled loads), Normal (standard cycle), Light (lightly soiled loads), Speed Wash (for lightly soiled loads that do not require drying) and Soak (for rinsing dishes to be washed at a later time).
Powerful Wash System
The NewAir ADW-2600W uses precision water jets and hot water temperatures to power through tough food stains.
Cutlery Basket
The cutlery basket holds multiple pieces of silverware for thorough cleaning.
This item is worth the money!! I hate doing dishes and have a very small kitchen! Was a little heavy...how ever that is why god made men...AM I RIGHT?!? Haha but seriously if you are thinking about it and have the money then do it! You won't be sorry!!
It also arrived very fast I was surprised!! It came 4 days before the delivery date!! Wow!! The box is huge but I'm guessing that's for protection! :) very happy about my purchase!!
I bought this countertop version instead of a rolling dishwasher because we have a tiny kitchen. Unfortunately, our completely standard 11" dinner plates will not fit inside! Our completely standard coffee mugs do not fit on the "cup rack." I had to wedge them in where the bowls would normally go. There's no way to tell that except by trying it out. The specs don't spell it out and no reviewer mentioned it. It also overwhelmed our small kitchen (you can't really ignore a big white box sitting on your counter!) and it's not light at 50 pounds. I am really surprised that it cannot accommodate our dishes because it certainly looks big enough at first glance. It was not too difficult to set up, but the large white hoses are also pretty hard to ignore unless you can hide them away when you're not using it.
So despite the good price, the fact that it worked well (we ran one test load and were happy with the result) and the excellent customer service from New Air, I am returning it. Make sure you measure your space and your dishes first and if they are the right size then this is a good choice in countertop dishwashers.
Works well, but I wish that it had a countdown timer so that you could see just where it is in the cycle.
I bought this and have been using it for three months now. It's pretty damn amazing and easy to use. There is a hose that just plugs into your faucet with these bearings. It takes a second to snap on and off. Then you turn the water on and run the machine. This bad boy cleanse better than my friends standard kitchen air. You don't need a dryer. They just come out dry and there are only little pools of water on upside down cups. I bought it because the review above mine said it was good and I was convinced. But that reviewer must be hella strong cause I couldn't pick this up if there was a gun pointed at my skull. It has saved me lots of time during the week now that I don't have to wash things by hand. No more soapy after taste on dishes and cups. It arrived the next day but I think the seller is in my state. I hope it lasts forever!
I recieved this dishwasher today 2/6/13 was so easy to set up, packaged very well, took me less than 10 minutes to set it up and start the first load of dishes.. havent had any trouble so far and if it keeps on going how its going right now.. i would recommend this for ANYONE that has a small house or apt. perfect size and overall a great product so far!!!
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