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