| What if you cannot spare cabinet space to install | | | | sanitizing rinse cycle and a pots and pan setting. |
| a built-in dishwasher? That is not a problem with | | | | With five wash cycles, it has a 2-level wash |
| portable or convertible dishwashers. These | | | | system. It does have a basic sound reduction |
| dishwashers are freestanding with casters that | | | | package, but no delay setting. Both of these |
| allow you to store the dishwasher in one place | | | | models 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 that | | | | both 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 dishwasher | | | | setting. 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 dishwashers | | | | for pots and pans, china, and sanitizing rinse. It can |
| called Nautilus. These can remain portable or they | | | | have custom panels. It also has a self-cleaning |
| can be converted to an under-the-cabinet | | | | filter and a 2, 4, 6-hour delay setting. This portable |
| dishwasher. They have TouchTap controls and a | | | | dishwasher has the basic sound reduction |
| package to reduce noise. If left as portable, the | | | | package. The second portable Whirlpool |
| wood grain laminate top makes an attractive | | | | dishwasher has 3 levels of wash and a sound |
| countertop addition to the kitchen for added | | | | blanket. It holds a 10 place setting and can wash |
| workspace. All four Nautilus convertible | | | | pots 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 to | | | | Maytag has two portable models that are both |
| increase your workspace in the kitchen. It offers | | | | EnergyStar rated. These are Jet Clean II models |
| two wash levels in four cycles, including a pots | | | | that hold 14 place settings. They have more jet |
| and pans setting. It has a standard insulation | | | | spray 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 a | | | | cycles. A fully electronic control pad complements |
| sleek black design. | | | | the sound reduction package to make this |
| Frigidaire has two portable dishwashers. The | | | | portable 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 dishwasher | | | | pans. Both models retail for $48. |
| has a 5-level wash system including a | | | | Portable dishwashers allow more choices in |
| high-temperature wash/rinse cycle and a pots and | | | | kitchens that may need to maximize cabinet |
| pans cycle. It includes up to a 6-hour delay option | | | | space. 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 in | | | | tight spaces. If you move and have room in your |
| smaller kitchens. Because it is smaller, this model | | | | new house, some portable models can be |
| can only hold an 8 place setting. It does include a | | | | converted to a built-in model. |