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Great little machine but one issue

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Great little machine but one issue

rena from abbotsford b.c. canada

We moved from an apartment with a dishwasher to a house that had none. BIG mistake. SO we finally bit the bullet and bought this Danby because of the reviews that were on it. I must say its quiet and most of the time gets the job done. I say most of the time because sometimes I get spray off of food on the top. I believe its because I put to many pots on the bottom and it cant get a proper spray to the top. I find when I only put one or two pots on the bottom with the rest of my plates, then its sparkling. From other reviews no one seems to ever have the spray off so I think Im loading wrong at times. I dont really like that it takes so long to do the dishes but I do put it on the extra dirty cycle just so I know it will come out clean. MIND you I havent tried the other ones so who knows. Probably just as good. My biggest issue is that there is no auto shut off button. I dont know if all portables are like that but it would be nice to put it on at night and wake up and not see that r … Read more

One year old and I still love it.

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:00:01 GMT

One year old and I still love it.

dishguy from Washington DC

I bought it to avoid remodeling right away, It works so well and glides into the closet, I may put off remodeling for a couple more yers. Good choice when you don't have another. Read more

Great for single person & small kitchen

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Great for single person & small kitchen

tucsongus from Tucson, AZ

[...] 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 … Read more

Compact Marvel

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Compact Marvel

icewalkerdude from Chicago, IL

For a compact, portable dishwasher, I am impressed. [...] Unpacking and setting up was fairly easy, the instructions were in English and relatively clear.I use this at least twice a week, and everything comes out CLEAN! I use Cascade detergent and the Jet Dry spot remover, and there are no spots on the glasses or dishes.The noise is less than I thought for such a unit. I live in a studio with a separate kitchen, and I can run it at night while watching TV and don't have to turn up the TV volume. The cycle seems a bit long, but I'm not sure what long or short should be. What I care about is that it isn't noisy, is gets everything clean, and is small enough to roll out of the way. Disconnect and "put away" are also easy.If you want a decent compact, portable dishwasher that does the job well, at a reasonable price, this is it. Best purchase I made for my apartment, second only to my air conditioner!Highly recommend. Read more

THE answer to old, tiny kitchens!

Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT

THE answer to old, tiny kitchens!

MartyMc from Chicago

I have a small vintage kitchen (8x9') that had no room for a full dishwasher. After much research, I found this beauty, which not only helps me keep the dishes from piling up, but give me more desperately needed counter space! When not in use, it sits next to my fridge.My Danby dishwasher does all the small, annoying stuff that takes too much time by hand. I usually load it up with all silverware, glasses and plates. It does a great job! I hand wash the bigger pots and pans, but those are easier to do by hand anyway. My kitchen maintenance, as well as my attitude, has greatly improved! I also cook more, because the aftermath is no longer such a daunting mess.You just have to install an adapter on your faucet, then wheel the dishwasher over to the sink, hook up the water valve to the faucet, plug in the power cord, hit start and loaf on your couch while it churns away! [...]delivered it to my door. Quite happy with my Danby. Read more