Koldfront 6 Place Setting Portable Countertop Dishwasher - Black

I use this in a guest unit but if my current full-sized dishwasher unit ever breaks I think I will replace it with this. It works really well but I have never tried it on anything difficult to clean.I spent about eight hours at various plumbing and home-improvement stores - trying every single possible connection and asking for help from knowledgeable plumbers - but ultimately it involved picking up every single piece of pipe and tubing in the store and trying to match them together.Here are the labels on the packets:One Brass Pipe Tee T Connector 1/2" FIPThree Brass Pipe Hex Nipples 1/2" MIPOne Dishwasher Elbow 3/8" OD x 3/4" GHNPT= national pipe thread = MIP= male iron pipe = FIP=female iron pipe. All use the same threads, at least here in the USA.GH = garden hoseOD = outside diameter, seems to be what is used on faucet supply lines.Attach the nipples to the T connector as shown in the picture (I used plumbers thread-seal tape.)Then you need the connecting faucet supply lines. The two lines going into the T connect to your hot and cold water lines. Just buy lines where one end is is 1/2 in MIP/FIP/NPT and the other end attaches to a system that will branch water from your wall outlet (sorry I didn't keep those packets - let me know if you need more details on this and I can check to see what I used.) The line going into the dishwasher has one end 1/2 in MIP/FIP/NPT and the other end attaches to the dishwasher elbow 3/8in OD. The other end of the dishwasher elbow attaches to the dishwasher. (Too much detail probably!)Then I cut a hole in the drain pipe above the trap and the dishwasher drains directly into the drain.(sorry that the picture shows the metric version of the sizes - 1 cm is 3/8 in and 1.27 cm is 1/2 in.)What I have learned since doing this:Now I also see there is something called a "Y Washing Machine Mixer Hose" which may be useful, since the attachment going into the dishwasher is the same size as washing machine connections. (I think.)Also, since the dishwasher has an internal water heater, you could just connect this to the cold water if you just wanted to deal with one supply line.

I think it works really well. It was super easy to connect the adapter that comes with it. I was able to install it and set it up myself, no assistance required, even though you probably should. It basically has the capacity of the top rack of the dishwasher. It does hold large plates and serving dishes.

EDIT: 2/19/19Everything I said in my review still stands to this day almost a whole year later! I love this dishwasher! I’ve only had to clean it about 2-3 times since I’ve had it, it stays pretty clean just from regular use. Only thing you have to do is empty the drain trap inside the dishwasher from time to time. IMPORTANT!!! For the love of god, DO NOT TOUCH THE RED BUTTON!!! There’s a red button on the hose for emergency pressure relief, if you touch it and it pops off you’ll spend an eternity trying to get it back on, if you even can! I had to replace the hose entirely because I messed with it so save yourself the trouble and JUST DONT TOUCH IT!Oh where to begin? Its tough because there are so many good things about this dishwasher! I live in an apartment with a very small kitchen with two other equally lazy "adults", dishes used to pile up in and by the sink until one of us (usually me) got fed up enough to handwash all of them, which took a lot of time and effort. I started researching portable and countertop dishwashers last year but could never get myself to actually pull the trigger and make the purchase. Between mixed reviews and the high price points of these kind of appliances, I never felt secure in making a decision. This is true for this dishwasher as well. Granted, $250 is a lot cheaper and more reasonable than the price of similar units. But you never really know what you're getting until you get it and I cringed at the thought of $250 going down the drain if this didnt fit my needs/work as advertised. However, out of pure desperation after tackling yet another pile of dishes I said "No more." I decided to make the purchase and I regret not doing so sooner immensely! I've only had it for a few days now but I've used it everyday since it arrived. We've had pasta and chicken with a pesto rub and for both meals I let the dishes sit on the counter overnight so that the food would dry onto the plate and I could really test this dishwasher and the dishes have all come out spotless so far! I use the FINISH All in One tablets and they've been working great so far. Some reviews point out the fact that this dishwasher doesnt dry the dishes.. I couldn't care less. But I thought I would before buying! When the cycle is over, I pop open the door and let it sit for a while, when I come back to put away the dishes, most of them are completely dry with the exception of a wet spot here and there. I didn't have any issues with the spray arm like others seem to have had and no leaking either! The unit is a little noisy, but it's nothing compared to a vacuum and the bulk of the noise is just from the dishwasher filling up and emptying throughout the cycle. Overall, I don't have a single complaint! Just keep in mind that this is NOT a full-size dishwasher and you wont be washing ALL of your pots and pans along with your plates, utensils, and glasses. But since I run this dishwasher once a day when I get home from work, there aren't many dishes to speak of and this unit handles them nicely. It does take up some valuable counter space though, being that my kitchen is so small. But I'd gladly sacrifice the counter space for this dishwasher again and again!

Cleans and dries REALLY well. On a side note, I did get the cascade packs that were recommended in another review.Update after owning it for awhile: I still love the way it washes, the dishes come out very clean (as long as you follow, for the most part, the loading diagram). Installation is pretty easy: just a faucet nozzle swap which can be done with a pair of pliers, then screwing in a couple hoses into the back of the unit. Setting up for doing the dishes is a breeze: pop a detergent pack into the unit and close the door, turn on the hot water until it's hot, turn it off, pop on the quick release of the hose, turn on the water to build up pressure again, hit a couple buttons and you're off and washing.