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Post# 683227   6/9/2013 at 14:19 (3,945 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        

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I am in the market for a new portable dishwasher and was wondering which one would be the best for the money or which to avoid at all costs.
I chose a portable because I live in a rental property and the landlord is too lazy/cheap to have a new electrical outlet put in and take out a section of the (used) kitchen cabinetry.
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!





Post# 683231 , Reply# 1   6/9/2013 at 15:26 (3,945 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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portable dishwasher if your in the market for a new dish washer i would recomend this one by whirlpool but if your in the market for a vintage dishwasher i would look for a portable vintage kitchen aid will have a pic in my next reply

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Post# 683235 , Reply# 2   6/9/2013 at 15:30 (3,945 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        
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If you went a good old reliable portable kitchen aid i can recomand this model and the advantage is if one day you move you have the option to convert it to a built in model if you have the space in your new home

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Post# 683246 , Reply# 3   6/9/2013 at 15:54 (3,945 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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I have the Kenmore UltraWash models, as mentioned their convertibles.....the first I got brand new, the second I found at Habitat for 40.00...

these are also branded under Whirlpool and have the PowerWash module.....

great cleaning from both units...


Post# 683248 , Reply# 4   6/9/2013 at 16:01 (3,945 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
I'd stay away from new ones.

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Unless you really want that.  Best bet is to find a low milage Whirlpool Powerclean/Kenmore Ultrawash portable.  The old Kitchenaids are alright too but parts are becoming more rare and expensive all the time.   One other option that works well are the Maytag Jetclean portable.  Just stay away from the tall tub ones which were great cleaners but not reliable. 

WK78


Post# 683265 , Reply# 5   6/9/2013 at 17:08 (3,945 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        

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Thanks for all the great feedback!
Any comments to the Frigidaire portables? They have the stainless tub, which seems better, but not sure about their dishwasher quality/reliability...
Thanks in advance!


Post# 683268 , Reply# 6   6/9/2013 at 17:37 (3,945 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I haven't heard anything good about Frigidaires manufactured over the past 10 years or so, or in general for that matter.

 

I found a 13-year old Kenmore Ultra Wash for $30 recently and it's proving to be an excellent machine. 

 

As has been advised above, a vintage machine will cost you less and do a better job in less than half the time a new one would.

 

IKEA used to sell surrounds so you could convert a built-in to portable, but I don't know if they still do.  Nate's is like a revolving door for the various built-in machines he has picked up over the past couple of years.

 

Here's a picture of it housing a built-in KDI-20.


Post# 683346 , Reply# 7   6/10/2013 at 09:30 (3,944 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts)        

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If I had to pick out a brand new one I would have to go with Maytag. Their portable model has a food grinder and sani-rinse option. The Kenmore and Whirlpool models have the filter you need to clean out. Frigidaire only has an 18 inch portable model.

Post# 683366 , Reply# 8   6/10/2013 at 11:52 (3,944 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR)        
I had the Frigidaire 18 Inch Portable For 9 years

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Never really had a serious issue until the last year, when the spray arm got melted by the heating element.

Rather than fix it, I replaced it with a GE portable. So far, so good for the past two years. It washes adequately (does a great job with Cascade Complete packets) and has been largely trouble free.


Post# 683429 , Reply# 9   6/10/2013 at 18:32 (3,944 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        
so I chose....

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The new Whirlpool portable like the one pierreandreply mentioned in his first post. The others sounded great but I had no way to pick up a used one and the new Maytag was out of my price range. I had read some bad stuff about the Frigidaire and had seen how cheap the hoses were, so I decided to go with the Whirly instead.
I ordered it from Central Appliance here in Sanford. It should be here Friday afternoon. I have stopped washing dishes in the meantime so I can put it right to work...:-)
Thanks everyone!


Post# 683436 , Reply# 10   6/10/2013 at 19:48 (3,944 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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congrats on your selection........post pics when it arrives

Post# 683441 , Reply# 11   6/10/2013 at 20:19 (3,944 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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congratulation on your choice

Post# 683468 , Reply# 12   6/10/2013 at 23:44 (3,944 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
Best of luck to you

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and your new dishwasher.  The WPs are the best of the new ones.  Congrats.

WK78


Post# 683495 , Reply# 13   6/11/2013 at 08:05 (3,943 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)        
I have the Maytag version.............

the only difference is that the Maytag has a three level wash vs. Whirlpool's two level wash, but you will be satisfied! I hate washing dishes, pots, pans, you name it! If I can put it in the dishwasher, it's going in! Good luck.
Mike


Post# 684224 , Reply# 14   6/17/2013 at 13:06 (3,937 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        
New Whirly portable DW

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The new portable DW got here on Friday. I had a load of dirty dishes waiting for it. The guy that delivered it said (in his thick Mass accent) "I hope you get more use outta yours than I do outta mine. It just sits inda kitchen and rots. I wash 'em by hand". More power to him, I say.
I've been busy cooking and baking, just so I'll have an excuse to use it. So far, I couldn't be happier with it. Reasonably quiet and the dishes come out spotless. The noise it does make is very soothing. I wish I could have it next to my bed. That would be the end of any sleep problems forever!

@ Yogi: Do you have any suggestions on how or what to take pics of? A DW isn't as fun to watch as a frontloader, but I'm definitely willing to try.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to what detergent/rinse aid to use? I just did like it says on the door and bought the Cascade tabs and rinse aid. When I had my AEG portable in Germany, I used Finish rinse aid and the Powerball Tabs from...(Henkel?). I saw Lowe's has them now too, although they're made here in the USA.
Anyone care to comment?
Cheers,
Ryan


Post# 684237 , Reply# 15   6/17/2013 at 13:44 (3,937 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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just take a few pics of the unit, its controls up close, and an inside money shot....

I get the Sun powder detergent from DollarTree......works just as good......

DollarGeneral has some great buys as well, especially for the rinse aid.....and they take coupons, a lot cheaper than even Walmart....


lots of luck with your new toy!


Post# 684265 , Reply# 16   6/17/2013 at 15:23 (3,937 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
I use Institutional Cascade

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In the WP gold.  I get great results.

WK78


Post# 684285 , Reply# 17   6/17/2013 at 18:05 (3,937 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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me i use cascade tabs and have cascade rinse aid as well but when i see some dishwasher detergent on special i buy whats on special

Post# 684308 , Reply# 18   6/17/2013 at 20:13 (3,937 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        
Industrial Cascade?

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Where might one purchase said Cascade?

I tend to steer away from loose powders/liquids as I usually get obsessive about the cleaning power and end up overdosing the detergent.

I noticed some Mexican markets have Persil now...


Post# 684323 , Reply# 19   6/17/2013 at 21:26 (3,937 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)        

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Is there a Mexican market in Sanford? And which one? I have not seen Persil here yet. Cascade Platinum pacs do very well. Stay away from the Finish JetDry Turbo...it suds up like crazy. I found Cacade phosphated powder at of all places the Xmas Tree Shops. And the Cascade has chlorine in it.

Post# 684435 , Reply# 20   6/18/2013 at 13:14 (3,936 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        
Mexican markets...

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There aren't any mexican markets in sanford, but there are several in Manchester, NH. There is also a Serbian market downtown (Manc) that sells Persil as well as a bunch of other German stuff not otherwise available in this country.

Post# 684471 , Reply# 21   6/18/2013 at 16:15 (3,936 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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