Feature: Stainless steel interior and spray arm for extended durability Model: DWP40S
Features
Stainless steel interior and spray arm for extended durability Dishrack and silverware basket included Up to 4 place setting capacity Quick connect adapter included for most kitchen faucets Easy-to-use mechanical controls
Editorial Reviews:
The EdgeStar Portable Countertop Dishwasher (DWP40S) has the capacity to fit up to four standard place settings with the convenience of operating right on your countertop - saving more water than you would if you were to wash the dishes by hand and with no permanent installation, and more energy and space than with most other dishwashers. At 18 1/2" high, the DWP40S EdgeStar countertop dishwasher is low enough to fit under most cabinets, and the included quick connect faucet adapter makes hookup to almost any faucet simple.
In addition, this EdgeStar countertop portable dishwasher boasts a stainless steel interior, a powerful spray arm, an included silverware basket, a rinse agent dispenser to minimize water spotting on dishes, an internal water heater with Saniwash option to heat water up to 158°F, and it accepts plates up to 11" in diameter! This silver model with its sleek windowed door makes a stylish addition to any modern kitchen.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: GREAT, BUT BROKE AFTER THE FIRST YEAR Comment: I bought this dishwasher from Compact Appliance (through Amazon) a year and a half ago. It was GREAT for that year and a half--super clean dishes, no problems AT all with it in any way. We LOVED it (especially for the price). However, a week ago it started dripping water down the side. I figured maybe I was using too much dishwasher detergent (I had recently switched brands and figured maybe I wasn't used to the new one yet and was using more than i should for a smaller machine). I put a paper towel below and started using less detergent. Still leaking. A few days later (of using it once a day), the dripping got much heavier (I now needed a small towel), and after 2 more days like this, I opened the machine at the end of the cycle and found that the seal on the inside of the front window had completely come loose. Leaking issue cause found--unfortunately, I couldn't find any sort of hot-water durable caulk or silicone seal that would re-seal it safely without risk of leaching out chemicals onto my dishes. So... we're going to have to buy a new one. I don't think we'll be buying this one again because the front window seems to create more problems than it's worth (if Edgestar had left out the window and just had a solid front, we'd probably still be enjoying our portable dishwasher). Customer Rating: Summary: Best Bet if You Can't Live Without a Dishwasher Comment: I've had this dishwasher for about one year now and it's been quite a pleasure to own. When I moved into my new apartment, I knew I wouldn't be able to live without a dishwasher anymore, so I ended up buying one of these. Though I don't have a particularly good place to put it, I ended up putting it on top of a microwave cart I got at Target, next to the sink and it has worked out well.
Key points I've observed:
* The red button on the hose is to reduce the pressure in the hose prior to removing it from the faucet -- it would be nice if someone told me that before the first time I used this.
* I had some trouble with getting the facuet adapter to fit well, but after I put a washer in and had it in for a few days, I've never seen the slightest drip out of it
* The hose is too short to make this practical in a lot of situations and I couldn't find anywhere to buy the appropriate hose. A movable cart is a good idea if you don't have room to house is permanently next to the sink.
* Use the tabs or packets of detergent. I had very poor results using regular liquid detergent, and there's no where to put a rinse agent. Electrosol tabs ought to be 2x too much detergent for this, but all I know is they work great.
I can't wash pots and pans like I could with my full-size dishwasher before, but they never fit in right anyway and used up most of the room. I am able to cram 6 full size plates into this dishwasher easily, along with lots of other stuff. The one problem is glasses. There is no good place to put any but the tiniest glasses. Since I rarely use any, I don't find this to be a problem, but it could be a decision point for others. Customer Rating: Summary: A huge convenience Comment: I just purchased this yesterday from a classified listing on CL (the person never used it and bought it through Amazon). I absolutely hate doing dishes (the one time I did them anyway since moving into my new apartment and buying paper plates).
Hook up was very simple- Just hook up two hoses to the unit, screw on a quick-release adapter to the sink faucet (then hook up the hoses to the sink via the quick-release system), and plug in the unit. That's it.
I was a little impatient, and forgot to get dishwashing detergent on my way home- so I just washed my dishes with water only, simply to test it out. To my amazement, the dishes came out sparkling clean, even with no detergent (though the silverware could have benefited slightly from detergent). I can imagine that detergent would make cleaning pretty much perfect all the way around. I was also a little apprehensive about there being no mention of a drying cycle. However, at least with the Santi-wash setting, the dishes are dry within about 15-20 minutes after the washing cycles completes (I think this is partly due to dishes being sufficiently hot such that the water simply evaporates off of them).
I never imagined I could be so happy with a basic appliance, but this thing is really cool, and I no longer dread using my non-paper dishes. Customer Rating: Summary: Will This Fit Your Kitchen Sink / Faucet ??? Comment: Plumbing Advice For Those With Old Faucets:
If your kitchen faucet has "threads," which are essentially the "screw-in" mechanisms at the end of the faucet, then the adapter will probably work. And if it has threads and it isn't immediately compatible, you can probably find an adapter piece at a hardware store. The small time mom-and-pop hardware stores will be your best friend if you run into this situation. Hit the small time hardware stores in the affluent neighborhoods with thousands of 100+ year old homes (places where people are more likely to buy portable dishwashers). You can hit the big box home improvement stores, but know that your results will be hit-or-miss at best. If you're new to your area and don't know who to visit, ask the neighbors who have actually restored old homes (love my gay neighbors!).
* You won't find the part by googling obscessively for 6 hours.
* You won't find the part anywhere online for that matter so save yourself the time (trust me I tried and I'm a master googler).
* Take some photos of the sink from different angels and even from under the tap (I took some with my phone), take some measurements of the faucet, and even take a pen and paper to the faucuet and draw your best circle around the circumference of the faucet. The photos and measurements sound tedius, but when I showed my photos to the hardware store owner it cleared up all of his questions.
* Bring the connector hose with you to the hardware store. If nothing else you'll get faster service as you'll look like you're on a mission.
I don't have the luxury of faucet threads. I have what is probably one of the oldest possible kitchen faucets (or oldest that would still be in use). It's an American Standard faucet from anywhere between 1890 and 1920, and it's currently being remarketed on American Standard's website as The Heritage Wall Mount Kitchen Faucet. If you google images for "Country Kitchen Sink" you'll see my exact faucet.
My neighborhood mom-and-pop hardware store hooked me up with an adapter, but then when I turn on the water hooked up to the dishwasher, water squirts out of the middle of the faucet. So now I'm between two options. Have a plumber replace the washers in my faucet, or get a new faucet altogether. In any case, it's going to cost more than I bargained for. My 130 year old house is almost never compatible with modern day anything, and anytime we try to retrofit anything modern with our 130 year old plumbing it entails a day long headache and a $100-$500 plumbing bill. But I'm obscessed with not having to wash dishes anymore so I'll probably do whatever necessary to get this thing hooked up.
Preliminary Dishwasher Review:
As far as the dishwasher itself goes... It looks great! ( Two Complaints:
1. The interior of the dishwasher is stainless steel, but the dish rack is not stainless which is kind of tacky.
2. The EdgeStar logo on the front is a crooked sticker. But turning a negative into a positive... There is a very similar dishwasher being sold in the UK as the Bosch SKT5102. Are Edgestar and Bosch (or Danby and Bosch) the same dishwasher? Whatever the case, I've put in my order for a Bosch decal to give my new dishwasher a higher end look.
Given the mixed reviews by buyers, the reports of "11th month problems" with mechanicals, and the lack of brand reputation in the US, I would highly suggest buying the 5 year warranty and then using the warranty as much as possible. $89 for the 5-year warranty breaks down to $17/yr for added piece of mind.
I will update this review once I finally get this thing working!
Customer Rating: Summary: If I knew weeks ago about this countertop dishwasher Comment: I read all the reviews and was so "ify" about ordering because my spending money is really limited and I couldn't afford a bad deal...I got a GREAT deal...took me about 25 minutes to hook it up and use it...it is a god send and will help this 66 yr old widow more than you know. It is a bit larger than I thought it was but bought a rolling cart to put it on and all is well.
You might be really careful when you disconnect it from the faucet as it drips excess water for quite a while but now that I know that...I will have clean, sanitary dishes again. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. I do wish people would give a senior citizen discount though.
