disanpoter's Full Review: Danby DDW396 22 in. Portable Dishwasher
get one of these in your kitchen!
I had minimal expectations for a compact dishwasher, but I was really impressed by the effectiveness and available options on this unit.
My mother's very expensive dishwasher doesn't get her dishes as clean, as bright, or as streak-free as this one does.
EFFECTIVENESS: It has an on/off sanitizing option that can be combined with any of the cycle modes: pre-wash, heavy, and light/glass wear. I find the pre-wash works perfectly well for minimally soiled items (cups, plates with crumbs or minor smudges), and the light works for most normal needs. The heavy cycle will get you lasagna off the dish...
EASE: Apart from the compact size (which being why you'd buy it, really can't be a CON), the design is very space aware. It comes with a removable plate rack so you can do higher volume all glass or large item loads.
The sink hose attachment is incredibly easy to hook on, as well.
It is a bit bulky for a compact, but i can see how a smaller one wouldn't be terribly useful. pay attention to the measurements and make sure you have the counter depth for it.
The hose and power cord are a bit short, and you do have to follow the direction about keeping the height of the unit in relation to the drain...the rollers on the dish tray stick a bit, and you have to be careful to keep the tray on the guideshelves all the way in or it will impede the spray arm, but
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