Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher - DDW1805W

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

This diswasher is compact, but easily does a whole day's worth of dishes (and I go through a lot.) It is on casters so I can move it into the corner of my tiny kitchen when I don't need it. The cycle is quite long but my dishes are very clean when it's done. The racks inside are a little wobbly but it's really not a big issue for me, just load it with care. I really love this dishwasher and it has made my life so much easier, forget handwashing!

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

This is a very well-made appliance and it does a terrific job. I have a very small 1915 kitchen and I wondered if this might be too big but it's not AND I get some extra counter space. Yes, the cycle is a tiny bit long but that's no problem. It works great and looks great; it's easy to use and my cat likes to sit on it.

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

Best purchase I've made in a long time. This dishwasher does an excellent job cleaning and drying dishes, and is very quiet. I roll it into a small pantry when not in use. My old house's small kitchen has no space for a dishwasher, so I tried this portable unit after reading many good reviews. The Danby exceeded my expectations by far. I'm never, ever washing dishes by hand again!

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

This is my second Danby dishwasher. I owned a Danby counter top unit that unfortunately was damaged when I moved.

I was so happy with the counter top unit, I decided to buy the portable so I could do larger loads. The unit is a bit noisy depending on the load size and seems to require more wash time but it has performed flawlessly.

The owners guide is a bit tricky to understand but common sense and a few metric to U.S. conversions and your good to go.

Word of caution, it uses far less soap than what the manual states. I use no more than 3/4 of a shot glass for the pre-clean and wash cycles with a full load and everything comes out clean.

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

I am very happy with this dishwasher. Its well made (the all stainless interior is great) and does a terrific job. In a small kitchen with no place for a built-in, this is a great option. The capacity is enough for two people's dishes for close to a week. I had read in other online comments that the cycles are long, and they are a bit longer that a full size unit, but not that bad and a lot better then doing it by hand.

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

[...] I unpacked it and read the directions which were simple and easy to follow. Came with rinse liquid and Cascade sample. I usually use the econemy cycle and it cleans very well. From the living room while watching TV the noise in the background is louder than a built in unit, but this should be understood as it is not insulated by cabinet's like a built in unit. My dishes all come out clean and never need a repeat washing. It fit perfectly in the space between my refrigerator and cabinet...it also happens to be even with my counter top so it is like having a little extra work space to use when not in use and hooked up doing dishes. I really like this unit and have had no problems so far. You just have to understand what you are getting. This is a small portable, not a full size built in unit. There is a difference and can not try to compair one to the other. I love this dishwasher and it does the job it was purchased to do. I highly recommend for a single person or couple and for those with small kitchens.

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

If for some reason you use too much soap or may have regular dish soap on some of the things you put in the washer, the unit will stop functioning and you will need to remove it from under the cabinet in order to empty the little container located on the right side of the washer. In my case that meant removing the water supply also. The unit was not used for a couple of months, and now the water will not fill, and the unit will not start.

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

i love this machine. i've had it for 2 years now and it's still alive and kicking. the only complaint is that its a little noisy but saving me from hand washing my dishes is worth this! it is one of my best purchases i've ever made.

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

The Danby was my first choice in a portable dishwasher, and still is. Even thought it arrived broken (leaking profusely from a bad seal), the customer service was prompt and I'm sure the problem will be repaired soon.The one annoying thing is the long wash time. Pretty much I just turn it on and leave the room and come back in an hour and a half and it's done. It ties up the sink, so you can't wash your other dishes or anything else while it's going.I like it for it's small size and durability. This is a very well built machine and will last us for several years. I agree with what other people have said before - your dishes get REALLY clean with this machine!

Comments about Danby Designer Portable Dishwasher:

Great little dishwasher for a small family.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt with friendly delivery men.