I was dubious at best. I have worked residential construction most of my life and know that there is a big difference between a good dishwasher and a bad one. I also know that difference is not always based on "brand" or "price", it is based on how well it was designed.
The first thing I noticed when I got the box was that it was really light, usually not a sign of "quality" in my book. I did notice though that it was very well packed. Double boxed with a lot of foam. I pulled it out of the box and set it on the counter for my first real look.
1. Finish looked pretty good, the door was a little off from being straight, but in reality it was less than a 16th of an inch off. As a finish carpenter we get a little too picky sometimes.
2. Opening the door I saw there was a good amount of tape and reinforcement to hold everything in place while shipping, nice!
3. Set-up was probably the easiest for an appliance I have ever done. There is a nice sink faucet adapter that replaces your sink screen that should easily fit most newer faucets. (This is the only real flaw I see in the whole machine) The adapter that the hoses hook to replaces the screen on your faucet and just leaves a hole about 1/4" for the water to come out when not using the dishwasher. Well you know what happens when you restrict your garden hose down to a small size. That's right the pressure goes way high. The first time I turned on the water to wash something by hand the water hit the bottom of the sink and rebounded from the sink bottom and sprayed a good deal of the surrounding area. I am not sure how this can be fixed short of changing out the adapter every time and replacing the screen. But that would be a pain. Just use a little caution the first few uses.
3. The hoses both connect to the sink using a fitting not unlike a typical "shop air tool quick release fitting. The hoses have very different threaded ends on the appliance end making it vitually impossible to mix them up.
4. Plug in the power cord and you are installed.
The instructions call for a dish detergent as well as a liquid water drop residue remover.
For the first run I thought I might as well give it a good run for it's money. I packed it with glasses some with dried milk in the bottom, plastic containers used for spaghetti sauce, a Pyrex dish that had been used for lasagna and a handful of silverware. I had only barely scraped the containers and Pyrex the night before so there was a fair amount of dried food on them.
I picked the heavy duty setting to be fair and waited. When I opened the door I will have to say I was no less than astonished! Everything was spotless. The wine glasses were well, spotless and totally dry. The milk glasses, the same. I pulled out the Pyrex last knowing that was the big test. TOTALLY CLEAN!
I have owned some really high end washers in my life and this washer despite its diminutive size produces right up there with them.
REALITY:
1. It is very small. I would say 5 place settings and a few serving utensils about max it out.
2. I have had a few things come out with a small amount of dried food on them, but I rarely pre-rinse.
3. My hot water heater is set pretty high so the water coming in is already very hot. Does this make difference, I don't have any idea.
4. I always run the hot tap water before hooking up the machine so I know it starts with good hot water.
5. When not in use the 5' of double hose need a home, and be sure to drain the water out of the hoses into the sink after letting off the pressure with the little button because there will be more and it will end up soaking your countertop.
Conclusion: A great machine! I would buy it again. I would recommend it to anyone.
I am actually going to be installing mine permanently into the wall which I can already see is going to be a chore. From what I can tell none of the fittings on the hoses are standard size and thread, so Mr. Creative is going to have to go to work. I called the factory and they won't even discuss the possibility of permanent mounting so no help there, but it's not supposed to be permanently mounted so I can see their point.
If you are short on space and tired of washing dishes by hand, this is the washer for you.
SPT SD-2224DS ENERGY STAR Compact Countertop Dishwasher with Delay Start - Portable Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Interior
4.3 | 203 ratings
Price: 268.37
Last update: 01-05-2025
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7 wash cycles: Heavy, normal, light, mini party, rinse, speed and soak
Delay start for added convenience : Two, four, six or eight hours
Universal faucet adapter and Quick Connect: For quick and easy connection to most kitchen faucets
Electronic controls with LED display : LED displays remaining time or current running state
Water supply warning indicator and rinse aid warning indicator
energy guide capacity: 203
installation type: Counter Top
material type: Iron
form factor: Stand Alone
controls type: Full Panel
Delay start for added convenience : Two, four, six or eight hours
Universal faucet adapter and Quick Connect: For quick and easy connection to most kitchen faucets
Electronic controls with LED display : LED displays remaining time or current running state
Water supply warning indicator and rinse aid warning indicator
energy guide capacity: 203
installation type: Counter Top
material type: Iron
form factor: Stand Alone
controls type: Full Panel
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Doug H.
It's small but it exceeded my expectations!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016bclayman
My hands are saved! Wish I hadn't waited so long to try a countertop dishwasher.
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