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Haier HDT18PA Space Saver Compact Countertop Dishwasher

Manufacturer : Haier
In Stock : 17

List Price:	$199.99
Price:	$193.36
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Features

Compact, countertop dishwasher in enameled-steel cabinet
Holds four full placesettings plus flatware
Three wash cycles, optional drying--with beep signal
Connects to sink faucet (connector included), drains into sink
17-1/4 inches wide, 21 inches high, 19-3/4 inches deep

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Perfect for a small apartment or dorm room, this compact, countertop dishwasher holds four full place settings plus flatware in a separate basket. It offers two wash cycles (normal and heavy), a rinse-and-hold option, and optional drying. A beep signals the end of both washing and drying, while upper and lower spray arms provide thorough cleaning. The 1250-watt appliance shuts off when the door is opened, an alarm sounds if a problem occurs, and another automatic feature stops operation if the water overflows. Installing the dishwasher is simple: the water hose connects to a sink faucet (connector included), and another hose drains into the sink. Clad in enameled steel, the dishwasher looks great and measures just 17-1/4 inches wide, 21 inches high, and 19-3/4 inches deep. It carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.00 out of 186 reviews

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My little dishwasher - Wildfeet, Nov 20, 2009

I hate to do dishes and I live in a small apartment. I bought this dishwasher over four years ago and it is still going strong. It was very easy to set up, I had no problems at all. I've never had one problem with it and I often use it several times a day. I even wash my pots and pans in this sweet little thing. I find the dishwasher detergent packs are very convenient. You do have to clean out the strainer each time. Just a few minor complaints...it doesn't fit under my cabinets, and the dry cycle is useless.

Here is my advice: When it is on the dry cycle, turn it off and open the door. The dished come out hot and sterilized, and will dry in a few minutes. Also, don't leave the water turned on once the washer is done, there can be a preasure build up and the connection can dislodge (no emergency, but if you are not home your water will be running).

No need to turn the water on full blast, you can use just a trickle if you want, it will just take more time to fill up. No need to use hot water either, it has its own heating element.

Over all, it has been a blessing to have this machine to do the dirty work.

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I Really Like It...Now - C. White, Sep 19, 2009

The size of my family has shrunk over the years and it's now just me and two kids still at home. I've had a Haier freezer for a few years now with no problems, so despite the mixed reviews I decided to give this a shot.

For the first hours I had it I wasn't sure I would be keeping it. "4 place settings" didn't look like they would fit in there, and all of the pieces that are taped to the inside were loose - indicating a less than smooth shipment to my house.

My major issue is with the manual:
* It assumes the product arrives with all the pieces in place.
* It assumes that everyone is familiar with kitchen sink faucet inserts.

1) The picture/drawing doesn't show all the pieces in their places and instructs you to remove the tape and put them back in the position they started. As I mentioned, mine arrived with the pieces OUT of place. The filter only has two directions it can go, one with the little handle toward the door, or it can go towards the inside of the unit. I chose the former position and called it good. Similarly, the utensil rack didn't naturally fit into its own "spot" and the diagram just shows the general area it goes into, not the rack in place. Finally I just looked at the display picture more closely and put in the rack how it looked to be set. I still don't like how it just kind of sits in the middle of things.

2) The manual gives a list of items you will need to install. Oddly, this list comes after the troubleshooting section of the manual. The list: Scissors, Phillips Screwdriver, Standard Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench, Tape Measure, Gloves, Level. Basically the instructions that follow the list are to place the unit on a horizontal flat surface near the sink, CONNECT THE QUICK CONNECT SINK ADAPTER TO THE COLD WATER FAUCET, put the drain hose into the sink, and to plug it into a 115 volt outlet. That's essentially it. The diagram shows the dishwasher, the hoses, and a faucet with arrows telling you what things are. It does not show everything hooked up.

Notice the wording of the capitalized portion. There IS no "cold water faucet"; there is a faucet spout and hot and cold knobs or handles. There is not a word about what to do with each item on the list. I most certainly did NOT need scissors, screwdrivers of either type, a wrench, a tape measure, gloves, or a level to install this thing. Just your average pliers (not needle nose) to unscrew the original faucet tip, and to tighten the adapter tip. The products dimensions are given, and you should have a designated flat surface for the product near your sink - that's simple enough. The rest of the item on the list seem to just be filler - or there to confuse you.

Seriously, how difficult would it have been to say "unscrew/remove the tip of your faucet" (small picture of counterclockwise removal); explain how the quick connect sink adapter separates "push white ring down and remove top portion of adapter - this piece replaces your faucet tip" (picture of quick connect sink adapter disconnected from each other - top portion shown being installed clockwise); connect other piece of quick connect adapter to the outlet hose (picture more optional here, most people can SEE how that gets connected like a garden hose - unlike the inside of a faucet); "push down white ring and put hose part of adapter over the faucet part until it clicks into place"? I mean really...

I finally get all of that figured out (couple of hours), then I became puzzled by what the manual said about pouring in dishwasher detergent. It says to "pour in detergent into open compartment that is located on the inside of the door". Sounds simple enough - except the "open compartment" is merely an indent. Logistically this made no sense to me - it was all going to run down into the bottom of the dishwasher, right? I called the company and asked them what on earth was it there for if all the detergent was going to run into the bottom anyway - and why they referred to an indent as a "compartment" or a "dispenser" alternatively when it was not by definition. Eventually the man came back to say that it was really more of a measuring device, and that is exactly how this washer was designed to operate. Okayyy then.

All the little irritations out of the way I decide to finally run it. It was quieter than I expected, faster than I expected, and better at cleaning than I expected. I read another review that said the vented/dry feature is a waste of time - I agree. Just crack the door after the cycle and forget about them for a while; the dishes will be more dry than the vented dry will do and will use less energy.

I don't think I could manage without this little machine now. I run it at least once a day, sometimes twice if there are a few extra dishes and/or cookware, and over weekends when we are all home at the same time. We just rinse dishes after use throughout the day and add them to the dishwasher. I run it in the later evening and leave the door partially open overnight when it is done. In the morning, we have clean dishes to start the day and no dirty dishes accumulate in the sink throughout the day. That is well worth the initial hassle to me!

And don't go feeling bad that some people "got" the faucet thing right away and are a little condescending to those who didn't. It's an instruction manual for Pete's sake - if they can bother to mention how to open a labeled door latch, then they certainly can (and should have) better explained their adapter install process.

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Great Little Dishwasher - Joshua P. Hill, Sep 16, 2009

I love this little dishwasher. Fast, quiet, effective, just the right size for a single person who would otherwise have to let dirty dishes accumulate for several days before running a load. And the counter top location is a big plus, the fact that you don't have to bend down to stick something in it means that I'm less likely to succumb to temptation and leave dishes in the sink. If you regularly cook and use a lot of pots, however, you may find yourself running more than one load a day and should consider a larger unit.

I've found the cleaning at least as effective as the full-sized Kitchenaid downstairs, or any full-sized dishwasher I've ever used, which is to say that if you use a good detergent (Cascade) you don't have to prerinse dishes unless they have cheese one them. Pots with cooked-on material will require a preliminary scouring.

One minor drawback: this dishwasher doesn't have a disposer, which means that there's a filter to rinse. It takes a few seconds. (On the plus side, that's one of the reasons the dishwasher is so quiet.) Also, one of the settings didn't work on my unit, something that in ordinary circumstances would have led me to remove a star. But this is just so damn handy that I gave it five anyway.

How can someone not know that faucets have threads on them? Installing the quick disconnect fitting is no more complicated than screwing in a light bulb, which is why they didn't put it in the instructions. Do table lamps have instructions on how to screw in the bulb?

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Not really a review-I need help with this item - MJ in Pahoa, Sep 14, 2009

Hello all, or Aloha all :)

I was given this dishwasher. It was missing a part. I was told to order part number WD 0015 01. I was told this was the correct item by the person who gave it to me, and by the referred company. I just got my order today. It was in a box that was about 6 inches X 6 inches. So, knowing how companies love to pack oversize boxes with tiny parts, I wasn't too surprised. Now, my Haier DW has the hoses connected and the plug, of course. So, imagine my surprise, when I opened the box and finding what looks like a rubber washer! Am I missing something? I did download and print out the manual. The "quick release" is connected to the hose, as shown. Do I just fit this rubber ring/washer into the "quick release" to run the dishwasher? I actually was going to purchase this item from Amazon. Due to health reasons I am unable to sit or stand for long periods of time. Finances did not allow for an Amazon purchase but I read the reviews here to see the good and bad features. I read more good than bad. So, I printed the manual, and I think I am good to go. Do you see anything I could possibly be missing from my description that would prevent me from hooking it up and using it?
Mahalo/Thanks!

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No real pictures of any use - John Bean, Sep 12, 2009

This is probably a good dishwasher but everyone hides the details of how hard or cumbersome it is to hook up and use. Even the so-called user photos are staged to hide the connections and do not show what it does to the usability of your sink after installation. I don't think these photos were submitted by an actual buyer. Probably an employee of Haier. I want to buy one but won't until I find out and see the connections and their design. Is the sink even useable after install? Do you have to disconnect it everytime you want to use your sink? Is there storage provision for the drain hose when not being used or is this thing always hanging in your sink. I would like to see some legitimate clear pictures showing just how well it is designed and how the water is connected. Does it have a pass-thru connection so you can use your faucet without disconnecting it? To much vagueness and not enough worthwhile pictures.

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