COMFEE' Table Top Dishwasher KWH-TDW501C-UK Slimline
COMFEE' Table Top Dishwasher KWH-TDW501C-UK Slimline Countertop Dishwasher with 5 Place settings, Auto-Open Drying, Cloud Wash, Touch Control, White [Energy Class F]
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| Weight: | 19 kg |
| Dimensions: | 34.5 x 55 x 50 cm; 19 Kilograms |
| Brand: | COMFEE' |
| Part: | KWH-TDW501C-UK |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Dimensions: | 34.5 x 55 x 50 cm; 19 Kilograms |
Bought for my father who didn’t have space for full sized machine. Sits neatly on the sink draining board and does a great job even on shorter cycles, glasses come out sparkling. The door popping open automatically when finished cycle is a feature I wish my dishwasher had. Didn’t like the cutlery tray so bought a regular cutlery basket instead which works better imo.
A great product, easy to load and simple to use. I don’t have it plumbed in so full from the top manually. Timer allows overnight use. Unfortunately the automatic opening function failed after three cycles. Amazon offered an immediate replacement but it was difficult to have time off to exchange so I agreed to keep it. I live alone and run this daily overnight, I can get all my crockery in it easily. I cut dishwasher tabs in half so they go a long way. My water usage has reduced since having this, bonus!
I love this dishwasher, it does exactly what I want, the dishes, plates, etc.. come out sparkling clean. The down side was that I live on the third floor (with no lift) and a young woman delivered it, she couldn’t carry it upstairs safely so I did it, I’m 67, im ill health and now my back is in agony, so I think Amazon should revue their health and safety systems.
So I battled with myself for ages before buying this machine , as because of the price I was like I should just get a full standard machine but by joe this is a great thing to have in a busy household of 6 !! I can fit quite a lot in after dinner I can normally fit in all plates/knifes/forks and any cups but pans I steep and wash by hand if I can be bothered although I could just run the machine twice which sometimes I do and rather than standing for what seems like hrs I now can enjoy spending that extra time with family knowing the dishes are taken care of. I’m also with BG for my energy and it costs 0.44p for a 58min wash for me.
Only had it a few days but I already love it! Never had a dishwasher prior to this and I’m very pleased I got it. Not only does it do a great job, even on the 29 minute quick clean, but it saves me having to do the dishes anymore! It could easily fit dishes for 2 for a day without much problem. If you’re using multiple pans though or drink a lot of tea/coffee then might need to run it a couple times. I’m a bit obsessive about the dishes being cleaned properly so I was a bit worried it’d not do as good a job as I can but there’s only been 1 thing so far it didn’t fully clean in the 29 minute quick clean and that had some burned on cheese and it almost removed it all. Just a couple tiny bits of it left on there that I finished in the sink. Overall I’m very impressed and happy with my purchase!
Even without having it plumbed in it does not take long to fill the tank using the jug provided. So if you have a kitchen with no space to add a plumbed in dishwasher this could be a good option.
I like the feature where the door will open once the dish washing cycle is done to allow the plates to dry. This means you do not need to rush to empty the machine since it won’t get musty inside. Also this feature means that if I leave the machine on overnight everything is dry and ready to put away in the morning saving time drying plates too.
This dishwasher is in use almost daily for two people. It can comfortably fit two place settings and some of my saucepans too.
We bought this dishwasher November 2022 as we’d been looking at getting one for a bit.
Because of how our house is there was no room for a standard dishwasher and so we read reviews and decided to go for this one.
A year on and things are going great (touch wood now that I’ve said that!).
Although you can plumb it in to the mains water we have chosen to just fill up from the tap. It’s 3 1/2 jug fulls or about 6 1/2 litres to fill it up and you know when it’s full when you hear the beeping.
We set it up on our sink drainer and have it drain into the sink and the pipe is easy to move out the way if we need to use the sink for anything else.
If you have mobility issues and and want to use it not plumbed in I would suggest a table and a bucket. I can stand for a bit but not for long so I’m able to fill it up on the sink drainer.
We find it cleans superbly and the hygiene setting is perfect for when I’m cleaning jars to store jam in.
I’m not sure about anyone else but we found it to hold more dishes than we thought it would when we got it. We were looking at a Bob dishwasher but decided on this one as it had a bigger capacity.
We live in a Soft Water area and you are able to programme it to the hardness of your water in order to add dishwasher salt, or no salt in our case.
We both have health issues and have been so grateful for this dishwasher when neither of are having great days.
You might want to look at buying a cutlery holder for it. If you’re doing a full days dishes the one that’s in the dishwasher doesn’t have enough space for all the cutlery that we use in the one day.
All in all a great dishwasher.
We have had this for a few months now and it’s the best Amazon purchase I’ve made.
When plumbed in to the mains it works just as a normal dishwasher should.
It’s quiet, quick and doesn’t use much water. Occasionally we will get stuff come out dirty but we only ever use the rapid wash which only takes 29 minutes. Using the longer wash is probably the best bet for dirtier plates.
It’s also very easy to clean out which I would recommend doing frequently to ensure it’s working as it should and the drain filter doesn’t get clogged.
Would recommend to anyone
You MUST use the product with proper dishwasher salt and dishwashing tablets. Without this you wont see a good cleaning performance and over time scum will accrue.
We wiped down the inside of the product every couple of weeks to keep it clean. There is a removable component where the water drains that catches bits of food etc, you can remove this to easily dispose.
One issue is that it’s not the easiest to clean and draining it is difficult if you’re moving house.
Only other issue is the suction cup for the waste hose is awful and will detach if you breathe over it, nevermind with water flowing through it. We chose to tie it to the tap which solved the issue for it. (This is only relevant if it’s not plumbed in)
Overall this is a good option if you hate doing the dishes in a sink and can’t put a full sized dishwasher in =)
I hate washing up so this is good for me. I’ve only had the dish washer for a month so far and only used the 58min setting and the 30min setting so can only review those setting and so far both has been fine as other reviews have said you do have to make sure you put things in properly other wise you might get the odd dirty item still when cycle finished.
It’s not that noisey in my opinion. I love that you have see it all being washed via the window unlike others I have seen.
After washing its drys the items I usually leave it awhile before removing items as they are hot.
I have seen reviews about where you put the tablets and that they fall out but. After having it and looking in the manual that for powder .so you can measure the amount you put it.
Just but the table in the bottom as it where it will land if you trying and put it where powder should go.
I would recommend this if you hate washing up for 1-2 people other wise you will be doing more than 1 wash within and hour or so.
It great that I have the option to plumb to tap or full manual which is what I do. It doesn’t take long.
Beeps when full of water after filling and beeps and doors opens when finished
I managed to get on offer which was great.
The long utensils can rarely fit comfortably at the top between the glasses, so I place them down below, alongside the plates and bowls towards the front.
The 2 issues I have. 1) the cutlery does not always wash clean. I have started turning the cutlery the other way around, and use the right side of the cutlery area. It is rare that items on the left side gets washed properly, but sometimes they do. 2) many different items are being reviewed under this product. This should not be allowed to happen especially for large items that are difficult to return. I thought I would be able to fill this item manually and could not sadly, however so far I am using on my outside pipe through the kitchen window. My product is COMFEE’ Table Top Dishwasher KWH-TDW501C-UK Slimline Countertop Dishwasher with 5 Place settings.
Value for money…I don’t see why these products are the same price as full size dishwashers.
Love this little dishwasher. Fits perfect on my unit. Saves me having to sit uncomfortable at the sink on my chair. Being disabled it saves me being in pain at the sink.
Bought because we had a pot pile up due to a slimline dishwasher of many years refusing to function yet again. Human was getting to point of spoon non function with all hand pots washing at sink.
Have been surprised by this comfee mini plus dishwasher accepting all sizes of my plates, dishes, pans, stock pot, kenwood chef mixing bowl, obviously not all in same cycle its a small machine.
In pictures is how loaded 4 dinner plates, 4 sandwich plates with the flip flops moved one section to left, 4 bowls, this was amazing to me they fit even if had to use the upper implement shelf as a prop for the sandwich plate.
for info this comfee dishwasher takes 3 jugs to fill to beep
my issue has been the noise, when watching youtube they all seem quiet yet this Comfee seems louder, is the pump touching the side wall making louder or something a new pump would solve?
are parts available?? more eco to repair.
its loud during normal cycle worse when the pause button does seem to upset Comfee making grumble when un pause there is a lot of stop starting, so much so, now carefully load and accept never to pause ever again.
I have struggled with the implement shelf it struggles with the wide handled forks spoons t spoons, so have repurposed an old large dishwasher implement basket, sawn a section off that implement basket this has worked for me for those wider fork handles ect. only takes up a cup space. no more waiting till last to load a shelf.
I love the fact this dishwasher can be used where there is access to electricity a bucket and water tap.
the dishwasher is simple to load, set cycle and unloading are spoon energy friendly. someone may want to add water if at counter height
found can press the cycle using to relight the led bulb inside.
The instructions seem ok once read many times nothing really jumps out first read
however:
The eco and glass icons both held for 3 seconds starts the self clean cycle
58min and rapid pressed together 3 seconds turns on and off the door opening feature.
the rapid on own held sets the salt amount
the delays both 3 seconds sets the child lock
if hold the hygiene and Rapid for 3 seconds it drains the tank.
Am using the 58minute 0.390kwh wash and the Rapid 0.290kwh cycles have used the self cleaning cycle 0.430kwh when the door changed colour with a baked beans tin, used the all in one detergent to wipe over then set off in the empty machine
The comfee dishwasher uses 6 litres each cycle, is rated between 730-860watts which is much less than the previously slimline dishwasher 2.5kwh with this change to comfee mini plus, hoping will be Utility bill friendly too. delivered June 2nd 2023.
First thing to say is that despite being well-packed the unit did not survive delivery. It arrived with a bend in the side that looks as if someone was trying to use a crowbar to prise the unit out of its case. However, all the damage appears to be cosmetic and, so far, has not noticeably affected the usage.
This unit is great for smaller kitchens or flats and has a relatively small footprint on a counter-top. Just make sure that you are able to plumb it in or place it somewhere where it can conveniently let the water out. if not you may have to move the unit about – however, it is not too heavy so that is not a deal-breaker.
Otherwise there is nothing much to say. Holds enough dishes, etc., so that you can run it once a day and time it for an economical energy time. Heat and steam dissipates well and you can test various soaps, salts, etc., until you get the right combination.
All-in-all it works well and is good value for money. It is a great alternative to full-size units, particularly if you don’t have a big enough load for the larger units – the fact that you can choose a 3-place or a 5-place servings version is an added bonus.
Recommended for smaller places or where you don’t have the need for a larger machine.
My partner uses it more than I could it’s great for small families or people who live alone also no plumbing required just fill up with water load your dishes and put the waste pipe in the sink or bucket and turn it on and just let it do it’s thing
This is an excellent product..as I could not fit a full size dishwasher in my kitchen this little machine does the perfect job!
This product is amazing for if you have no under cupboard space. Saves us so much time, can either hook it up to the water supply or fill it.
Extremely pleased with this table top dishwasher. Good size takes the dishes for 2/3 people easily. Perfect for a small kitchen. Easy to install and use, instructions easy to understand. Washes dishes on a short wash perfectively 29 mins or you have more intense washing options Very quiet. Definitely recommend made my life much more easy as have Arthritis in both hands.
Love my new little helper. Fits perfectly in my kitchen and because I rent it’s brilliant that you don’t have to have it plumbed in. Hate washing up with a passion so this is a god send. Perfect for a single person. All comes out gleaming but try not to overload it as some items may not be a gleaming. I know of 2 other people who bought this dishwasher after seeing mine and they love it too.
If you are looking for a dishwasher for 1 to 2 people then this is definitely worth getting. Even though you can’t put big pots in there it is definitely worth getting.
But really pleased with it .it is used for one person but sometimes stack quite a bit.
I use it on the lowest setting 58mins .dishes come out perfectly clear .
I put a few extra cutlery on base spoons etc .
The place for the detergent is ‘weird’ doesn’t work just falls out ,not an issue just put on base near water .
The pipe to fill the water does not fit my tap so whilst trying to get an adapter currently filling up manually ..not a problem
Had a few queries in the begining more that I was concerned I was using it correctly.
Customer Service excellent.
I would recommend for small space and those like me ..who hate washing up !
On the plus side, since I’m renting my flat the landlord were baffled when I told them that I have a dishwasher. He had to come and see he it. Not sure but before see it I think I gave him a fright. It was, easy to load, fill up and use.
It been almost a year and did not have any problems. In my opinion it cleans better than the normal sized dishwashers. On the plus side I just run it before going to bed and everything is ready in the morning, Since the door opens automatically (which you can turn off) no musty dishware.
It was a great find
It has taken me 3 weeks to return this item. Amazon have failed to pick it up 5 times. They finally picked it up yesterday after days of me complaining and waiting inside for them to not show up. It’s too heavy for the post office or evri to take it. So I couldn’t return it myself. So be wary. I’ve been promised by around 7 different representatives it would be picked up.they also don’t give you a time or a day they just say 48hrs and no one shows.
Installation wasn’t difficult but fiddly and we struggled with understanding the instructions. The use of it has been rather easy and dishes seem to come out clean. Not many dishes fit in but it makes keeping them clean easier. The machine fit perfectly on the kitchen counter.
Easy to install, unsure if could install in cupboard or needs gravity for drainage. Shame wasn’t tiny bit smaller to fit under units but overall cleans well and can get a fair amount in it.
Update after 3 months it’s stopped working the top spinning spray stopped and it stopped heating water. It thinks its +60oc with a cold water inlet. Comfee advised they don’t have engineers so a replacement has been sent, was quite straight forward.
In the winter/ darker evenings I find it hard to get the motivation to do the washing and drying up and find it piling up. We don’t have room at the moment for a full dishwasher and as there’s just a couple of us to wash up for, one this size makes more sense.
I considered this for way longer than I should have and eventually got it at the end of last year.
It’s so easy to use after reading the guide once and everything comes out so fresh and clean.
What a great thing to have in the home! Fits in all the plates we use (standard ikea size ones), bowls, mugs, glasses, cutlery and you can fit in some bigger ladels/ serving spoons If needed.
I haven’t really pushed my luck with how much I’ve put in so far as I’ve used it a few times a week in excitement over the new shiny product but it seems to fit a lot more than I thought! Even some of our small oven trays do fit if added to the side
Gives you the extra time back to do other things instead of washing up. In my case, extra Netflix and sleeping. Honestly might be the best thing I’ve ordered!
Am very impressed with this table top dishwasher. I like that it is manual fill, so no plumbing required. Has a decent range of washes and I like that it can wash fruit and sterilise bottles. It was very easy to set up and is equally easy to use. It does make some noise, but it is not bothersome. I have found I can wash up to two larger dinner plates if I place them at an angle from bottom left to top right after I have put the smaller tableware items on the right and/or in the centre. It cleans really well and I am very happy with it.
It doesn’t require any complicated plumbing in and can literally just be sat on your counter to drain straight into the sink.
It washes well and has the majority of functions as a normal full sized dishwasher does.
It’s great for us (a family of three) as we can pop this on at the end of the day and no one ends up fighting over who does the washing up!
Highly recommended.
Very happy with performance. Very stylish. Worth the purchase priv
This is a good table top dishwasher that has all the functions of any full size dishwasher minus the capacity. Ideal for anyone who does not have the room for a full size dishwasher. The dishwasher can be operated by touch control on the dishwasher itself or by using the phone app.
under-the-table Dishwasher. Other than being significantly much smaller, it has most of the functions found in standard dishwashers. This is suitable for small families. One of its advantages is that it does not require plumbing per ser so can be used even in a trailer.
Installation is very easy, with no complicated plumbing, just connecting an inlet pipe that is included. The drain pipe is also included which can be made to drain in the sink.
The built quality is very good, it feels well-made. The user interface is intuitive, with touch controls. The app was a bit of a challenge to install but after a reboot, the installation went well, so reboot your device if the installation doesn’t go smoothly the first time. The app makes operating the dishwasher even more intuitive though I find myself just operating the washer directly.
We are using dishwasher gel and the results are pleasing, with no streaks. With powder dishwasher detergent, the plates had powder remnants so I thought it could be due to using the eco power saving cycle so the powder did not fully dissolve. With are grappling with the cost of energy, so we haven’t tried the dishwasher using a normal cycle especially since this model does not seem to be energy efficient judging by its energy rating.
A great table top dishwasher. I was skeptical about buying one as I have always used full sized dishwashers in the past. But in my small kitchen I didn’t have the room for a full sized one. But this sits nicely on my countertop next to the sink and plumbed into the tap with the drain into the sink. Works nicely! It’s basically a short slimline. A lot more capacity than I expected. Can fit much more in than I was expecting. we can delay the start of wash cycles by 3/6/9 hours and even to 24 hours with the app control, which enables you to benefit from off-peak power rates. Obviously not as much as a full size or a slimline dishwasher but overall I am very pleased!
OK this obviously has its limitations on the amount it can do but that is made very clear by the capacity size shown and what you an fit in. So although this won’t be great for a large family, if you are a couple on your own or living solo in a place with a small kitchen such as a studio or flat etc then this is perfect – just the right size to take up little space but get the days job done or even a couple of days if you are on your own and out at work etc so just using it for your dinner bits. A little pricey in some respects given how much a larger one can cost but if you want to save space then its a great option, works perfectly and is reasonably quiet too, so again is deal for flats etc and would recommend.
We have just moved to a small cottage and have very little space so this is an ideal way of having a machine do the dishes but not taking up valuable space with a full size machine.
It arrived quickly and was really well packaged, so no damage or dents during dispatch.
The dishwasher was easy to install. My husband did it in no time.
The app wouldn’t install on my husbands android phone, but was easy to do on my i-phone. Its simple to use but I think its a little un-necessary, what’s so hard about switching a dishwasher on?!
It has a 29 minute cycle which is great for efficiency. It has a delay timer, up to 24 hours, although I never really understood this feature on washing machines, I guess if you have cheap electric at night its a benefit, but when my dishwasher is full, I like to switch it on straight away.
It comes with an inlet hose to plumb it in. You can purchase an adapter if you want to use it attached to the tap instead.
Overall its a really nice, space saving machine and so much better than washing up by hand!
This mini dishwasher is excellent for those who live in a small space like me and dont have full size dishwasher!
it came with everything you need to set it up and actually was very simple process.
the build quality is excellent for the price point, everything moves smoothly, and doors shuts nicely, no complains in build quality at all.
app is so nice to use! i load up some dishes after lunch or breakfast, sit down on couch and just adjust everything i need on the app and can relax! Love smart product so for me its super useful that it has this function
also, it cleans really well!
Highly recommend this dishwasher!
This is a great little dishwasher but does have some not-so-great points! I remember my mum used to have one similar that she had on her kitchen side and she was so pleased with it that I was really excited to have the opportunity to try this one out. First up, the item arrived well-packed and I was surprised at how heavy it was to lift, there’s no way I could move it on my own, so maybe bare this in mind if you live alone.
So, when you think of a tabletop dishwasher, you’d imagine it to be fairly compact, however, the spot we had in mind to put it soon went out of the window because it was too tall to fit under the kitchen unit, so I would say make sure you have a place that has nothing above it such as just on a surface.
The set-up was fairly straightforward with no problems we encountered. My husband kept telling me how awesome is the fact you could actually run it from a bucket of water without plumbing it in if you needed to do so. I’m not quite sure when that situation would arise, but still a pretty cool point I guess.
Okay so rather than blarb on about it, I thought I’d list the pro’s and con’s based on our personal experience with this machine. Let’s start with the pro’s:
Pro’s
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*Lovely looking machine that would fit nicely into any kitchen decor
*A good variety of settings to suit loads
*Is wifi and can be operated from an app
*Has a light inside that comes on upon opening
*Modern touch buttons and digital readout
*Four spray arms
*Efficiently cleans leaving no marks
Con’s
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*Although is compact, a good size space is required and will not fit under a standard height unit
*Will only take smaller-sized plates. Larger ones will not fit. (See my pic of plate size comparison)
*Takes only short glasses, taller ones will not stand up straight so need to be leaned (see pic)
*Cutlery space seems a bit of a faff to get them in properly so they fit.
*No way to secure the dishwasher tablet so it just falls off when you close the door
*Large pans would not fit
Okay, so this list isn’t exhaustive and there are probably pro’s as well as con’s that I have completely missed out, but these are the things that stood out for me initially.
Conclusion: My opinion on this dishwasher is if you live alone or are a couple, this would make a really nice addition to the kitchen, however just beware you are not able to fit an awful lot in here, and if you have larger plates, tall glasses or the like, they won’t fit. I found it a bit of a faff about trying to carefully fill it so everything fits properly, which isn’t great when you are handling dirty pots and cutlery. I do like the fact it can be controlled from an app so you can set it off from wherever you are, which is pretty cool and it does look like a nifty machine. I’m just a bit torn on whether spending just under 330 on this (time of review) would be worth it for the number of pots it can wash. If I lived alone, I’d probably find it just as easy to fill a sink of water and wash by hand, but that’s down to everyone’s personal preference.
I do like this machine though and have decided to give it 4/5. I was tempted to only leave 3 but on reflection, a lot of the points I have made are based on my opinion and may not be of concern to others at all.
Thanks for reading x
The dishwasher itself is really easy to use and fairly simple to set up. My husband did it within moments and I’ve got to say, the look of it fits well with my kitchen’s aesthetics. I find this really useful for situations where physical space is important.
However, you’ll have to make use of an app on your phone to take full advantage of this dishwasher and I’m never a fan of having to download apps for products. Also, price-wise, it is quite on the more expensive end.
While the general quality is good, I don’t think the cost is really justified when you factor in a terrible energy efficiency label. With the high electricity costs, being as efficient as possible is important.
In conclusion, a good product that has pricing issues and a soft lock of features behind a phone app. Can’t really recommend it.
I love this, and so simple to use.
One of the best features is that it literally can just sit on the top of your worktop.
It doesn’t actually need plumbing in, and the waste pipe can simply be a hose into your sink!!
Not too heavy either.
Perfect for smaller homes, flats or caravans where space is limited.
Good quality and washes well.
Managed to clean pet food bowls with ease.
Definitely recommended.
Been using it for a month, very impressed by the quality and ease of use. Well exceed expectations, runs perfectly, and many great features.
It was fairly easy to install it, but you must read the instructions first. Compact Decent size for the table, I am very happy with its capacity, small outside but big inside, well laid out inside for dishes, plus good selection of programs for the length and intensity of the wash.
I like to run it on the Eco cycle and it gets most things clean. Heavily soiled dishes may need a presoak in sink, but that’s to be expected. Like the digital feature that shows everything clearly and very handy.
The machine washes everything well, the heat from the final rinse is enough to dry everything very well. It leaves no water mark on cutlery, dishes come out sparkling, sure beats hand washing for my family of 4.
Overall brilliant for normal day to day dishes usage. It is slightly noisy but bearable and you know it is washing.
This came very well packaged, unboxed this, hooked up the waste and connected the water, plugged in, downloaded the smart app, connected to Wi-Fi, loaded it up with tonight’s washing up and chose the Eco programme for the wash cycle and did this all from my phone.
I bought all in one tablets and softener salt as per guidance in the instruction manual
I have to say that this is the first manual I’ve found to be so easy to follow unlike some and it was printed in large fonts so well done Comfee. Wasn’t a noisy machine and everything so clean and dry!
Very stylish, plenty of space inside, great price 297, oh and a smart appliance with easy use app! Ideal for a small kitchen, someone living in a flat with limited space or you just can’t be bother to wash up by hand, like myself
The physical size is big, it can sit next to the sink and take over the place of a drying rack but with additional height. It is operated by touch control panel built into the door. There is also option to have it connect WiFi home network and control it via phone app. There are plenty of space for 1-2 people sittings, some of our big dinning plate will not fit in the lower rack unless we fold down the rack and have it lean onto each other. It would still clean but long term it will weaken the plates with the constant clunking with other items.
Pressed powder dishwasher tablet only half dissolved with ECO and normal cycle, we switched to the liquids gel tablet and we had no problem since. Once we used up our batch of table we will change to just dishwasher liquid instead.
Thank you and I hope you find my review useful
Phone app can analyze washing cycle and show you energy usage which is interesting given the price, touch control is built into the door and can be easily wipe clean.
Installation is as easy as connecting the water inlet and have the drain pipe run into the sink, plug in the power and it is ready to go.
Table top dish washer by Comfee. I actually have the previous model of this item which works a treat, so was super happy when this one popped up on vine for a review. The dish washer itself arrived well packaged and was very simple to setup out the box. You can ever have it hardwired in to a water feed and waste pipe or you can self fill and empty into a sink with the hose. (Beth methods are simple enough to do and it all depends on you). I opt to self fill and sink empty and just place as the draining part of the sink. It’s a small fill but slightly larger than my old one. The setup is a lot better for cups and cutlery but still not high enough for standard size plates (I recommend buying square ones or smaller and eat less haha). Takes tablets and gel and seems to work effortlessly each and every time. Touch screen with many settings from quick wash to long thorough and also cold washes for fruit. Pricewise is about average for the item.
This is perfect if you’re renting or don’t have a lot of space – you can take it with you if you ever needed to move, or if you don’t have space for a freestanding one.
It cleans really well, you get lots of washing programs to choose from. You can delay the start, for example if you have a cheaper night rate, or want it to start after you’ve fallen asleep.
I am so pleased with this, my only criticism really being I wish it was an inch taller for some of the bigger plates we have (we don’t often use them… But still).
310.18 at the time of review.
The dishwasher arrives well packaged and sits in a foam base for protection. Two plastic straps tie the whole thing together. Cut these and the cardboard outer slides up and off to make it easier to lift the dishwasher into place.
You get the dishwasher, a salt filter funnel which I couldn’t get to fit inside the salt reservoir at all, two suction cups for pushing it against a back wall, a water hose and a drain hose, and a large printed instruction manual.
The dishwasher measures 55 x 36 x 50cms W x D x H tall. The depth of 36cms takes into account the small 1cm spacers at the rear to allow for the cable, I presume. The font panel is all touch sensitive and gives you various control over the type of wash and a timer too. Three options, glass, self-clean and a rapid 29 minute wash are only available through the almost obligatory app. The dishwasher has been designed to take larger plates up to 260mm in diameter. Our normal dinner plates are 267mm in diameter, so we had to lean them to get them to clear the top drawer as the pictures show. While not a problem, it would certainly be easier of your dinner plates were under or on the 260mm mark.
The manual has a page with diagrams showing how to load dishes etc., into the dishwasher.
The cutlery tray has slots to hold cutlery so they are separate and clean and dry more easily. The gaps are quite narrow and we had some thicker stemmed spoons that wouldn’t fit so they lay on top. The tray is removable.
The manual shows the user pouring loose detergent into the tray on the door. We used solid blocks. There is no door on the tray so the block, or any loose powder, simply falls out into the interior. In use, this made no difference and the dishes, cups and cutlery cleaned just fine.
There is no place for rinse aid to go at all, and the manual doesn’t mention it either.
We ran it through a one hour cycle and the machine was very quiet at 58 dB when it was working. It beeped a few times when it was finished and the door opened to let the steam out and speed up the drying process. A touch control gives this option. The plates etc. were all cleaned perfectly and were dry after about 15 minutes.
You could have this dishwasher connected permanently to a water supply, perhaps even inside an unused cupboard of it was wide enough, or you buy a separate ” adapter for your tap and simply connect it there when you needed it. You would need to find out what diameter thread your tap end is.
The same company makes a range of worktop dishwashers that take different plate settings. Most are less expensive and this one seems to have a higher decibel rating, although we found it quiet enough. You’ll need to do your own research to make a decision on which one suits you best.
There are three main negative points: the higher price, the detergent tray that doesn’t have a door closing it to stop the detergent falling out, and the need to use an app to access three of the settings, particularly the setting that does a wash in 29 minutes. These three points should lose a star each but that would be unfair as the machine is really well finished, looks clean and it does do a good job. I can’t give half stars, and three is mean, so I am going to give it 4 stars. It would work best for a busy couple or a single person who can put stuff into the machine, set the timer, then leave it to do its job when they are doing something else more important. Perhaps.
The courier didn’t believe me when I said there was a dishwasher in the package he delivered. He’d never heard of a tabletop model. When he dropped it on the porch, he stood and watched as I pulled it out of the box, securely attached the drainhose, and placed it on the rolling cart I purchased to save counter space. With a 1.3 gallon collapsible bucket (the perfect size for the entire wash and rinse cycle) on the second shelf of the cart to catch the used water, I filled it with the provided pitcher, and cranked this baby up within 15 minutes of delivery. It’s straight-forward operation–push the ‘on’ button, then the cycle button, choose your cycle, and hit start. Huzzah!