Danby Countertop Dishwasher - DDW496W Review

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(More customer reviews)I've waited nearly a year to review this product so that I could better speak to it's durability over time. I have to say, I was a bit wary of buying this because of some of the negative reviews, but I'm so glad I did!
I live in New York City and have never had a dishwasher. My kitchen sink was always chock full of last nights dinner plates, utensils, pans, etc. I absolutely hate to hand wash dishes. Every time I'd visit a friend who had a dishwasher, I'd salivate just thinking how great it would be to have one of my own. So, I put the Danby 496W on my wish list last year and received it in mid-December. To date, I've had NO problems whatsoever. It runs like a dream, hasn't leaked, and cleans amazingly well. I was so psyched to use my new dishwasher that I literally washed every single thing I owned the first day I had it. Does this sound extreme, well, if you're someone who'd rather insert bamboo spikes under your fingernails than hand wash dishes, than you understand my elation.
I do think you have to be careful when you use it so that you don't have some of the problems others have had:
TIPS
1. Clean out the food screen each time your run the dishwasher.
2. Run the hot water first to get it really hot before connecting the dishwasher.
3. As soon as your cycle is done, crack the door open so dishes can dry quickly. This will also help save your window's seal and it will be less likely to leak!
4. Clean out the dishwasher once per month. I pour two cups of white vinegar into the bottom of my empty dishwasher (make sure to do this after water has filled the machine, just before the cycle starts) and then run it through the longest cycle. It will help dissolve any buildup and will keep your dishwasher running well.
5. Be careful how you load the dishwasher. As another reviewer said, if you have a dishes or utensils in certain places, they will hang down too low and the spinner arm will hit them and not work properly. This isn't that complicated, you figure out how to best load it by trial and error. It's amazing how much you can cram in this and still get a sparkling clean load! For example, I've put six 10.5 inch dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 3 bowls, 4 mugs, two 10-inch knives, two wooden spoons.
6. Let's be honest, the 'cup' rack/shelf on the upper left side of the dishwasher is useless for cups. I've found it very useful for washing small bowls (i.e. cereal bowls). This frees up more room for mugs in the bottom rack.
7. Once you've got your dishwasher fully loaded, slide utensils like long chef's knives, wooden spoons, etc. in between your other dishes so that they are lying on their sides. Just make sure that they aren't hanging down too low!
8. I find that powdered detergent works better than gel detergent. I have no idea why, but I really thing it cleans better. Make sure to use detergent that contains enzymes as they help dissolve leftover food from your plates and utensils.
UPDATE!
Just wanted to circle back to let everyone know that my Danby is STILL going strong after two years. I've had zero problems with it and continue to love it!
YEAR THREE UPDATE - December 2009
Today was the THIRD anniversary of my beloved Danby dishwasher. Still running perfectly. I will try and post a video showing how it runs and how much you can fit in it. Glad people are finding the tips helpful!

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The 23 Portable Countertop Dishwasher by Danby is ideal for those who live in smaller apartments in cities or with roommates. It fits in the tightest of quarters, yet holds up to 4 place settings so you still have plenty of room to fit all of your dinner dishes. This unit also offers a sani-wash cycle option, which reaches up to 158 degrees, ensuring that all bacteria and germs are eliminated for your health and safety purposes. The Danby Portable Dishwasher is also hassle-free to install because it connects easily to any tap! Lastly, if you are environmentally conscious, this is the perfect purchase for you because water consumption is especially low, with each cycle using only 2.3 gallons during a normal wash.

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Insinkerator CWT-00 Chilled Water Tank Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife is what they call a water snob and we purchased the InSinkerator instant hot, water chiller and 201 filter. It took a couple days for the water to cycle several times but after that she can not be happier. All of the instructions said it would take a few cycles for this to happen and they were correct. We could not be happier.

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The InSinkErator Chilled Water Tank (CWT-00) is the perfect add-on to a hot/cool dispenser, or it makes a great system within itself when paired with the cold-only faucet for delivering 38-degree-Fahrenheit drinking water. Great tasting water when you need it--right at your kitchen sink.
View larger.Tap into the cold refreshment of chilled water that is always ready with the InSinkErator Chilled Water Tank. This compact tank, matched with the InSinkErator Cold-Only Faucet, dispenses ice-cold water that is chilled right at your sink. Right now.
There's nothing more refreshing than a glass of clean, ice-cold water. With the Chilled Water Tank from InSinkErator, water chilled to 38 degrees Fahrenheit is always ready to be tapped right at your kitchen sink. No more bottled water cost or bottle waste. The unique design of the compact, economical Chilled Water Tank allows it to be tucked away neatly out of sight. InSinkErator has also made installation quick and easy with the supplied quick-connect fittings. Add the Chilled Water Tank to your existing InSinkErator hot & cool instant hot water dispenser for the ultimate in enjoyment and convenience. Imagine the usefulness of instant, near-boiling 200-degree-Fahrenheit water or instant, ice-cold 38-degree-Fahrenheit water anytime, all the time.
The Cold-Only Faucet (F-C1100) from InSinkEratorPerfectly styled to blend in with all kitchen decors, the elegant Cold-Only Faucet has been designed to work with the Chilled Water Tank.
Cold-Only Faucet Features:Add Filtration for the Ultimate in RefreshmentInSinkErator's F-201 Filtration System is the only water filtration system designed specifically for instant hot water or cold only dispensers. The filtration system reduces chlorine taste and odor for clean, fresh tasting water. Upgrade to the F-601R Replacement Filter to reduce chlorine taste and odor, lead, mercury, asbestos, cysts and chemicals for cleaner, healthier water.
Quick-connect plumbing fittings make installation a snap and the sanitary quick-change filter cartridge is replaced in only seconds! This system is ideal for use virtually anywhere filtered water is needed, such as with ice makers and refrigerators.
Why Add Hot Water Too?Consider how often you heat water in the kitchen. When you do, you'll realize just how useful an instant hot water dispenser can be in your kitchen. With 200-degree-Fahrenheit near-boiling water available at your fingertips, you'll get more done in less time. Instead of waiting for water to heat, you can finish countless kitchen tasks in seconds and relax or get back to your guests.
An InSinkErator hot water dispenser does more than provide filtered hot water for preparing instant foods and beverages, it is also an incredible kitchen appliance. Use it to loosen stubborn jar lids, prepare pasta, warm baby food, clean crusty pans, cream butter, melt chocolate, remove fruit skins for pies, clean cheese graters, scoop ice cream, cut cheese, and warm pancake syrup. These are just a few examples of the many uses of an instant hot water dispenser.
Chilled Water Instantly, How Does That Work?Water from the supply line goes into the tank and is cooled anywhere from 33 degrees to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the setting you choose on the front-mounted temperature adjustment on the tank. When the cold side valve is activated, the cold water goes from the tank and flows out of the dispenser's spout. Release the handle, and the Chilled Water Tanks' valve will close automatically, so the cold water will stop flowing.
Easy to Install!The InSinkErator Chilled Water Tank features quick-connect fittings for easy installation. It also features an adjustable temperature gauge, so you can adjust the water to your liking. Once connected to an InSinkErator cold-only dispenser or hot/cold water dispenser (sold separately) and optional Filtration System, this compact 1/3-gallon tank will give you instant access to filtered cold water--up to 1.0 gallons an hour!
An Environmentally Friendly ChoiceToday, many environmental enthusiasts say the packaging and shipping associated with bottled water that uses fossil fuels has a negative environmental impact. According to published reports, of the billions of water bottles Americans purchase each year about 80 percent end up in landfills. Unfortunately, buried water bottles can take hundreds of years to biodegrade. With an InSinkErator water dispenser and the Chilled Water Tank, the need for bottled water becomes obsolete, as it delivers ice-cold drinking water at just pennies a glass. A great alternative to bottled water--less cost and less waste.
We Come To You Parts and Labor WarrantyThe Chilled Water Tank is backed by an exclusive three-year We Come to You In-Home Service Warranty. If you ever have a problem with your Chilled Water Tank, an authorized InSinkErator service representative will come to your home and fix it, at no charge to you.
Note: Using other manufacturers' components with InSinkErator faucets or tanks voids all InSinkErator warranties.
What's in the BoxInSinkErator CWT-00 Chilled Water Tank.

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Waterwise 8800 Water Distiller Purifier (Water Wise) Distill Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this distiller for a couple of years now and make 2-3 gallons of water PER DAY for my family. It is EXCELLENT. (Make sure and read my tip below if you do buy one).
To comment on the previous reviewer's statement that there's no point in distilling water and then keeping it in a plastic container -- the water doesn't stay in the container for any significant length of time to contaminate it. If there is a concern, the water can be easily poured into a glass jug and stored that way. With water this pure, I've found we drink more than ever and feel great about the health advantages and cost savings. The pitcher holds a gallon and that amount is easily used by most people within a day, given the amount we drink and cook with (i.e. water added in cooking to make oatmeal, rice, etc.).
The main reason we purchased this unit to begin with was that we moved into a home that has a water softener unit which automatically deposits salt and chemicals into the main water system. I watered houseplants with that water and within a week the plants died!! We simply didn't want to drink that water, but we like our water softener for other reasons (no hard water deposits) and didn't want to remove it.
The cost to produce the water in this distiller has not made any significant difference in our electricity bill, and we've found it to be cheaper and much more convenient than purchasing bottled water (who even knows what impurities bottled water contains!).
One TIP that I would recommend which allows the water to distill a lot faster: FILL THE KETTLE WITH THE HOTTEST POSSIBLE TAP WATER INSTEAD OF COLD WATER. It will cut down on the time it takes to make a gallon, as the unit won't have to work as long to bring the kettle to the boiling temperature required. This unit is easy to us -just fill the kettle with hot water and press a button.
I've found the Waterwise company to be very helpful with my questions, etc. over the phone. I would highly recommend this product. I can't imagine a glass of any other kind of water now!


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WaterWise 8800 Water Distiller Features & Specifications Waterwise Model 8800 Water Distiller The WaterWise 8800 is perfect for the small family and provides plenty of water for up to 6 people. It produces 1 gallon of fresh, clean, pure, filtered water in 4 hours and can produce up to 6 gallons a day. The 8800 sets itself apart from the others because of its programmable features - allowing you to have fresh distilled water ready in the morning or evening as well as a faster distillation time and increased daily capacity. Using the Water Wise 8800 is easier than drinking the water it produces! Just fill the removable boiler with regular tap water, plug it in and push the start button. This unit has an automatic shut-off after the boiling cycle is finished. The 1 Gallon GE Lexan collector jug comes with the unit and can easily be removed and put in your refrigerator for cold water. You can also purchase an extra jug strictly for your refrigerator to keep a steady supply of filtered water on hand. Steam distillation removes harmful substances such as: Arsenic Aluminum Chloride Chlorine Chloroform Copper Fluoride Lead MTBE Mercury Nitrates Sodium Sulfate Trihalmothane Bacteria Viruses Features: Quality constructed - easy to use Stainless steel boiler Removes 99% of unwanted impurities 4 hours distillation time - up to 6 gallons a day Made in the U.S.A 3-Prong Plug Euro style design Automatic shut off Post carbon treatment system External heating element for a long life Removable boiling tank for an easy fill and clean 1 Gallon GE Lexan water collector Detachable Power Cord. Limited 1 Year Warranty

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Waterwise 4000 Water Distiller Purifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had a Waterwise 4000 distiller for over 3 years now and it has been wonderful. With regular cleaning it runs 1-2 gallons per day without a hitch. I have found the company easy to contact and work with when I have questions.

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Distillation effectively removes contaminants such as bacteria, particles, dissolved solids and VOCs. Ordinary tap water is heated to 212°F, (100°C) killing bacteria, cysts and viruses that may be present. Steam rises leaving behind dissolved solids, salts, heavy metals and other substances.

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