Freedom to Move-Portable Dishwashers

What if you cannot spare cabinet space to installsanitizing rinse cycle and a pots and pan setting.
a built-in dishwasher? That is not a problem withWith five wash cycles, it has a 2-level wash
portable or convertible dishwashers. Thesesystem. It does have a basic sound reduction
dishwashers are freestanding with casters thatpackage, but no delay setting. Both of these
allow you to store the dishwasher in one placemodels retail around $447.
and roll it to the sink when you need to use it.Whirlpool also offers two portable dishwashers,
Most have a butcher-block laminate top so thatboth with EnergyStar ratings. The first model is a
you increase your workspace in the kitchen.24-inch white model that can hold a 12 place
Several companies offer portable dishwashersetting. With a PowerClean system, it has five
models if you need this flexibility.wash levels and five wash cycles including settings
GE has four convertible models of dishwashersfor pots and pans, china, and sanitizing rinse. It can
called Nautilus. These can remain portable or theyhave custom panels. It also has a self-cleaning
can be converted to an under-the-cabinetfilter and a 2, 4, 6-hour delay setting. This portable
dishwasher. They have TouchTap controls and adishwasher has the basic sound reduction
package to reduce noise. If left as portable, thepackage. The second portable Whirlpool
wood grain laminate top makes an attractivedishwasher has 3 levels of wash and a sound
countertop addition to the kitchen for addedblanket. It holds a 10 place setting and can wash
workspace. All four Nautilus convertiblepots and pans. It comes in black but can have a
dishwashers are in the $500 range.custom panel. This model is priced at $398 while
Kenmore has only one portable dishwasher model.the first retails for $498.
This model has a butcher-block laminate top toMaytag has two portable models that are both
increase your workspace in the kitchen. It offersEnergyStar rated. These are Jet Clean II models
two wash levels in four cycles, including a potsthat hold 14 place settings. They have more jet
and pans setting. It has a standard insulationspray nozzles on 3 spray arms than any other
package, so it will not be the quietest dishwasher.dishwasher for better cleaning on four wash
This Kenmore portable dishwasher comes in acycles. A fully electronic control pad complements
sleek black design.the sound reduction package to make this
Frigidaire has two portable dishwashers. Theportable dishwasher perfect for any kitchen. The
24-inch portable dishwasher is a standard size.upper rack is removable to allow for tall pots and
Holding 12 place settings, this portable dishwasherpans. Both models retail for $48.
has a 5-level wash system including aPortable dishwashers allow more choices in
high-temperature wash/rinse cycle and a pots andkitchens that may need to maximize cabinet
pans cycle. It includes up to a 6-hour delay optionspace. With the same power to clean as built-in
and an UltraQuiet III sound reduction package.dishwashers, portables can offer some flexibility in
The 18-inch portable model can save space intight spaces. If you move and have room in your
smaller kitchens. Because it is smaller, this modelnew house, some portable models can be
can only hold an 8 place setting. It does include aconverted to a built-in model.