Haier HDT18PA Space Saver Compact Countertop Dishwasher
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: HaierBrand: Haier
Model: HDT18PA
Product features:
- Compact, countertop dishwasher in enameled-steel cabinet
- Holds four full placesettings plus flatware
- Three wash cycles, optional drying--with beep signal
- Connects to sink faucet (connector included), drains into sink
- 17-1/4 inches wide, 21 inches high, 19-3/4 inches deep
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Haier HDT18PA Space Saver Compact Countertop Dishwasher
Customer Review: I Really Like It...Now
Summary: 4 Stars
The size of my family has shrunk over the years and it's now just me and two kids still at home. I've had a Haier freezer for a few years now with no problems, so despite the mixed reviews I decided to give this a shot.
For the first hours I had it I wasn't sure I would be keeping it. "4 place settings" didn't look like they would fit in there, and all of the pieces that are taped to the inside were loose - indicating a less than smooth shipment to my house.
My major issue is with the manual:
* It assumes the product arrives with all the pieces in place.
* It assumes that everyone is familiar with kitchen sink faucet inserts.
1) The picture/drawing doesn't show all the pieces in their places and instructs you to remove the tape and put them back in the position they started. As I mentioned, mine arrived with the pieces OUT of place. The filter only has two directions it can go, one with the little handle toward the door, or it can go towards the inside of the unit. I chose the former position and called it good. Similarly, the utensil rack didn't naturally fit into its own "spot" and the diagram just shows the general area it goes into, not the rack in place. Finally I just looked at the display picture more closely and put in the rack how it looked to be set. I still don't like how it just kind of sits in the middle of things.
2) The manual gives a list of items you will need to install. Oddly, this list comes after the troubleshooting section of the manual. The list: Scissors, Phillips Screwdriver, Standard Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench, Tape Measure, Gloves, Level. Basically the instructions that follow the list are to place the unit on a horizontal flat surface near the sink, CONNECT THE QUICK CONNECT SINK ADAPTER TO THE COLD WATER FAUCET, put the drain hose into the sink, and to plug it into a 115 volt outlet. That's essentially it. The diagram shows the dishwasher, the hoses, and a faucet with arrows telling you what things are. It does not show everything hooked up.
Notice the wording of the capitalized portion. There IS no "cold water faucet"; there is a faucet spout and hot and cold knobs or handles. There is not a word about what to do with each item on the list. I most certainly did NOT need scissors, screwdrivers of either type, a wrench, a tape measure, gloves, or a level to install this thing. Just your average pliers (not needle nose) to unscrew the original faucet tip, and to tighten the adapter tip. The products dimensions are given, and you should have a designated flat surface for the product near your sink - that's simple enough. The rest of the item on the list seem to just be filler - or there to confuse you.
Seriously, how difficult would it have been to say "unscrew/remove the tip of your faucet" (small picture of counterclockwise removal); explain how the quick connect sink adapter separates "push white ring down and remove top portion of adapter - this piece replaces your faucet tip" (picture of quick connect sink adapter disconnected from each other - top portion shown being installed clockwise); connect other piece of quick connect adapter to the outlet hose (picture more optional here, most people can SEE how that gets connected like a garden hose - unlike the inside of a faucet); "push down white ring and put hose part of adapter over the faucet part until it clicks into place"? I mean really...
I finally get all of that figured out (couple of hours), then I became puzzled by what the manual said about pouring in dishwasher detergent. It says to "pour in detergent into open compartment that is located on the inside of the door". Sounds simple enough - except the "open compartment" is merely an indent. Logistically this made no sense to me - it was all going to run down into the bottom of the dishwasher, right? I called the company and asked them what on earth was it there for if all the detergent was going to run into the bottom anyway - and why they referred to an indent as a "compartment" or a "dispenser" alternatively when it was not by definition. Eventually the man came back to say that it was really more of a measuring device, and that is exactly how this washer was designed to operate. Okayyy then.
All the little irritations out of the way I decide to finally run it. It was quieter than I expected, faster than I expected, and better at cleaning than I expected. I read another review that said the vented/dry feature is a waste of time - I agree. Just crack the door after the cycle and forget about them for a while; the dishes will be more dry than the vented dry will do and will use less energy.
I don't think I could manage without this little machine now. I run it at least once a day, sometimes twice if there are a few extra dishes and/or cookware, and over weekends when we are all home at the same time. We just rinse dishes after use throughout the day and add them to the dishwasher. I run it in the later evening and leave the door partially open overnight when it is done. In the morning, we have clean dishes to start the day and no dirty dishes accumulate in the sink throughout the day. That is well worth the initial hassle to me!
And don't go feeling bad that some people "got" the faucet thing right away and are a little condescending to those who didn't. It's an instruction manual for Pete's sake - if they can bother to mention how to open a labeled door latch, then they certainly can (and should have) better explained their adapter install process.
Description of Haier HDT18PA Space Saver Compact Countertop Dishwasher
HAIER HDT18PA COMPACT DISHWASHER (4 PLACE SETTINGS)Perfect for a small apartment or dorm room, this compact, countertop dishwasher holds four full place settings plus flatware in a separate basket. It offers two wash cycles (normal and heavy), a rinse-and-hold option, and optional drying. A beep signals the end of both washing and drying, while upper and lower spray arms provide thorough cleaning. The 1250-watt appliance shuts off when the door is opened, an alarm sounds if a problem occurs, and another automatic feature stops operation if the water overflows. Installing the dishwasher is simple: the water hose connects to a sink faucet (connector included), and another hose drains into the sink. Clad in enameled steel, the dishwasher looks great and measures just 17-1/4 inches wide, 21 inches high, and 19-3/4 inches deep. It carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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