Product review (5 stars): Still going strong after a year
This is the second countertop dishwasher I have owned. The first died after around ten years of use. It was a craigslist purchase that never got dishes completely clean. When it died, I didn't think I could justify spending $200+ on something that only mostly worked. However, I had quite a few amazon gift cards, and honestly I really couldn't be arsed to hand wash everything in a timely manner, so I made the purchase. I have had the silver color of this dishwasher for a year. It has none of the problems of the last dishwasher. No dirty spots, no sticky spots, no gunk around the door seal, no leaking. The dishes come out clean, though they will get waterspots if you don't use a rinse aid. I use white vinegar and it seems to do the trick. It uses residual heat to dry the dishes, so I crack it open a little after the cycle has ended, and that helps expedite the evaporation. It was a necessary step with the other dishwasher, so it's a standard and expected step with any countertop dishwasher. I have heard some complaints of dinner plates being too big to fit properly. My dishes are standard Corelle and fit just fine, though as with any new dishwasher, there's a bit of tetris figuring out what should go where. Of course it is a compact dishwasher, so don't expect your crockpot, microwave plate, or anything else extra large, to fit. But it will fit and clean your everyday dishes. Additionally, because it is not truly stainless steel, it is easier to keep clean. No fingerprints. My only complaint is that the hoses are too long. I have to leave them coiled up behind the unit, which means I can't push it was far back as I want, plus it looks a little messy. If anyone knows where to get shorter hoses, let me know. Thanks.