Haier HDC1804TW 4-Place-Setting Tabletop Dishwasher

by Haier

Product Features

• Tabletop dishwasher can accommodate up to 4 place settings
• Stainless-steel spray arm and tub won't chip, crack, or rust; removable lower rack
• Electronic touch-pad controls; 3 automatic wash cycles; drain pump; filtration system
• Quick sink-connect or fixed-installation options; stores in kitchen cabinet when not in use
• Measures 18-8/9 by 22-3/5 by 17-1/5 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 22.6 x 17.2 inches ; 56 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 61.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0032HJDHY
• Item model number: HDC1804TW
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,952 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances)
  • #35 in Appliances > Dishwashers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Some may love washing dishes by hand, but for those who don't or have too busy of a schedule, this tabletop dishwasher offers exceptional time-saving convenience. The unit features a stainless-steel spray arm and tub that won't chip, crack, or rust, and its spacious cavity can hold up to four place settings--perfect for apartments or smaller size kitchens. Stand salad and dinner plates in the upright position, bowls at an angle, cups upside down along the upper tier, and silverware in the utensil basket. Then choose from three automatic wash cycles--heavy, normal, and gentle--by making a selection from the machine's user-friendly electronic touch-pad controls. Add soap--and it takes care of the rest. The dishwasher offers a quick sink-connect option or a fixed-installation option, and its compact design stores easily and out of the way in a standard-size kitchen cabinet when not in use, helping to keep those countertops clear for other daily tasks. Additional highlights include a heavy-duty removable lower rack, a convenient drain pump, and a high-quality filtration system. In a sleek, modern design and weighing about 50 pounds, the tabletop dishwasher measures 18-8/9 by 22-3/5 by 17-1/5 inches.

Product Description

The 4 Place Setting Counter Top Dishwasher by Haier is perfect for singles, couples, and small families who want a dishwasher that suits their needs. It easily fits under a standard kitchen cabinet and quick sink connect. The dishwasher also features three automatic wash cycles, which include heavy, normal, and gentle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

318 of 319 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Singles/Couples - Answering some questions I had, July 27, 2010

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Joey85 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Haier HDC1804TW 4-Place-Setting Tabletop Dishwasher (Kitchen)

I ordered this from Amazon and it arrived today. I decided on this model specifically because I could get a great deal on shipping via Amazon prime. But I wanted to answer a couple of questions that I had before buying the item that I didn't really see answered anywhere else. Hopefully this helps some people.

-This unit is great for singles or possibly even couples. I am single but love to cook, I also work a full time job and am going to school full time, so spending 20-30 minutes (Because I let them overflow) a few times per week doing dishes by hand is just impracticable. I was a little worried about what you can actually fit in it, and I don't know what the heck a place setting is, so here is what I could fit in it in one load: One large Frying pan, One Medium Sauce Pan, A couple large drinking glasses, a "standard" dinner plate (I am guessing 10.5"?), a couple of small plastic containers, and a few cooking utensils. I was able to make these all fit by removing the cutlery basket - I figure that I have enough forks/spoons to save them for the next time. So there is a practical expectation of what you can fit. It seemed to clean all of that stuff very good on the normal setting. If I was having company over I may have to run two separate loads, one for pots & pans and one for plates, bowls, glasses, etc.

- I am fairly impressed with the quality of this unit. I was a little worried that this would be more of a toy or a novelty item, but it really does work great. It works exactly the same way as a full sized dish washer does, just on a smaller scale. The faucet hookup makes it flexible and easy to install. It was very easy, it took me about 5-10 minutes until everything was up and running.

-The size is bigger than I was expecting, I will admit I had assumed that I had plenty of space and didn't measure - Luckily I have about a 1/2 Inch of clearance from under my cabinets and about an inch on every other side - It was a really tight fit, you should not be stupid like me and measure before purchasing.

-The unit is pretty loud, pretty comparable with a standard dish washer, I would guess that they have less room for sound dampening with the smaller size. It doesn't bother me but it is something to keep in mind for small apartments if you have sensitive neighbors.

Just some other tid-bits:
-Unlike some models I looked at, this unit has a drain pump instead of draining via gravity, so in theory you might be able to put this at a lower level than your sink, like under your cabinets. I haven't tried that, but the drain water does come out with substantial pressure.

-It comes with the quick connect faucet connector for hooking your drain/input hoses all together. It also has a separate drain hose for permanent installation, the manual says that you will have to supply your own input hose though for permanent installation.

-This unit uses a "dumping" method for the detergent. You put the detergent in an indent on the door and it dumps it when you close it. So there is no sort of "Pre Rinse" or anything.

-It seems to handle pausing the cycle pretty good. Even pausing the unit in the middle of draining doesn't phase it at all. Nice for me because I frequently forget to put things in until the wash cycle is halfway done.

-It does have a spot on the door for putting Rinse Agents in (Like Jet Dry, etc), which should help with drying. A nice addition!

-Speaking of drying, the unit doesn't seem to have any sort of air or steam drying or anything. It just sits for 15-20 minutes after the rinse cycle and waits for the water to evaporate to dry the dishes. Works great for glasses, plates, pans, etc. Not so great for plastic, which doesn't retain heat as good, but this seems like the case with a lot of dish washers, I can deal with it.

-The unit claims to use a max of 1280 watts (1200 for the heating element), and 2.5 Gallons of water per cycle. The Normal Cycle lasts 90 minutes, and the Heavy cycle lasts about 120 Minutes, Light is around 40 minutes.

All in all, I am very satisfied with the unit, and the awesome deal on Amazon prime shipping. I also purchased the 3 Year Squaretrade warranty just in case. I have no worries that I will need it, but I have heard that these portable units in general are prone to leaking. Again, I am not concerned about THIS particular model, but the additional warranty was just about $20 or so and I have heard great things about Squaretrade. I would definitely recommend this to any singles/couples stuck in an apartment without a dishwasher, and sick of tired of doing them by hand.

I will update this review if anything changes.

***3 Week Update***
I am STILL very pleased with the unit, it has saved me so much time. It is definitely holding up fine, and once you learn how to pack things in there you can easily fit MORE than I had posted in the original review. I am also impressed as you are able to fit full sized cookie sheets and pizza pans in it (Just put them on the very top).

After using it for about a month, I would recommend as a tip that you use the Gel detergents over the powdered detergents, as I have noticed that sometimes the powdered detergent can leave residue on the dried dishes. It just seems like the gel detergent mixes better.

Other than that, I still recommend this. Of course I will update it if anything else happens.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for an apartment, May 16, 2010

By 

David - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Haier HDC1804TW 4-Place-Setting Tabletop Dishwasher (Kitchen)

I got this overnight for $3.99 with Amazon Prime. Amazon must have spent a small fortune just on shipping this thing to me!

Anyway, I'll be brief: It does the job. The instructions were a little simple but it was easy enough to figure out how to hook up. I have it seated on top of a counter and it takes up a good amount of room. It can be a little tricky figuring out how to load the dishwasher to capacity since there isn't a lot of room to play around with. It has three settings, the lowest of which doesn't wash very well at all; the middle and "pots and pans" settings work just fine. I'd recommend this for anyone who doesn't like to spend a lot of time doing dishes, especially those living by themselves in an apartment.

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Adequate, October 5, 2010

By 

R. Murphy (Jamaica Plain, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Haier HDC1804TW 4-Place-Setting Tabletop Dishwasher (Kitchen)

My apartment did not come with a dishwasher, so after failing to keep up with dish washing by hand I purchased this counter-top model. Overall, I am glad to have it and it works well enough. But it is not perfect by any means.

Size. There is only 16" clearance between my counters and the upper cabinets, so this did not fit. I had to place it right beside my sink, partially obscuring the window. I knew this before ordering, so it wasn't a surprise. But make sure you look at the dimensions and measure you space carefully to make sure you have room before ordering. That said, even with it's awkwardly large size for counter-top placement, it is quite tight inside. The upper rack is tall enough only for small teacups and 4 ounce juice glasses. Since I rarely use either of these things, it is not all that helpful to me. The spot behind the plates is also weird: too narrow for most glasses or mugs, too wide for more plates, and when I have tried putting things like mixing bowls there they do not clean properly.

Cleaning: I have found that this only cleans properly on the highest "pots and pans" setting. The other two options do not remove all food particles. Some food (like eggs) will not come off on any setting. Even when the food does all come off, it is often redeposited. Little flakes of dried food are often found on items after "cleaning" and need to be rewashed. This is a particular problem for items placed in corners. Using a rinse aid (like Jet-dry) does not help.

Even with these issues, I'm glad I bought it. It does save effort and by running it once a day, my 2 person family can easily keep up with the dishes (pots and pans still need to be done by hand, they don't fit). I have been using it for 2 months now and have not have any problems with leaks. The cycle takes about 3 hours and is not all that loud to me (although I am used to older '70s and '80s era built-ins, not the modern quieter ones). One cycle only uses about 3 gallons of water - less than I would use if washing by hand.