A countertop dishwasher could be a good choice if you don’t have floor space and your everyday dishes fit in its basket without taking up too much of your food preparation area. If you can make room for a floor-standing appliance and larger items quickly fill a compact model, consider comparing slimline 45 cm models instead. A model with a water tank can save you from needing a fixed water supply, but you’ll still need to fill the tank and arrange drainage.
If you’d like to spend less time washing up but can’t fit a 45 cm appliance on the floor, measure how much worktop space a compact model would take up permanently. Also check that its water supply and drainage arrangements suit your kitchen.
If pots and pans would force you to sort your dishes or run multiple cycles, a 45 cm model is worth considering if you can make room for it on the floor. The place setting capacity alone doesn’t tell you whether your cookware will fit in the basket.
A model with a water tank could be an option if you’re happy to fill it and have a suitable route for draining the wastewater. Daan Tech describes both water supply options for its Bob model, but drainage is still required.
Start by measuring the space available. Then check how the basket compares with the dishes you use regularly, before checking the connections required by the model you’re considering.
| Criterion | What to check | What matters to consumers |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen space | Measure the footprint of the model on your worktop or floor, as well as the clearance needed to open its door. | If I can’t set aside floor space, I want to keep the kitchen easy to move around in without losing essential food preparation space; maintaining this balance would be the priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Usable capacity | Compare your plates and largest utensils with the basket dimensions, rather than relying on the place setting capacity alone. | If my pans quickly fill a compact model, I’d rather not sort the dishes with every load; usable capacity would come first for around 40% of consumers. |
| Water supply and drainage | Check the manual for the water supply method and confirm that the hose is compatible with your drainage point. | Without a fixed water supply nearby, I can fill a tank, but I still need a practical way to drain the water; flexible water supply options would matter most to around 20% of consumers. |
A countertop model frees up floor space, but takes up worktop space permanently. According to Candy France, the Candy CP 6E51LS measures 550 × 501 × 443 mm.
Mark out its width and depth on your worktop, then check that you can open the door and load the appliance without getting in the way of food preparation.
For the VALBERG 6S47 D WAD929C V2, Electro Dépôt states that the stated capacity is based on 25 cm plates and 12 cm glasses. This figure doesn’t tell you whether your larger pans will fit alongside the rest of your dishes.
Measure the items you wash most often and compare them with the basket layout of the model you’ve chosen.
According to Daan Tech, the Bob can run using its tank, but wastewater still needs to be drained through a hose. You’ll also need to fill the tank manually.
Check the water supply, the route for the drainage hose and the stability of the appliance’s position separately.
Promotelec says a dishwasher must be connected to a dedicated circuit. A socket being close to the appliance isn’t enough to confirm that the installation is suitable.
Before buying, ask a qualified electrician to check the circuit if you’re unsure how the socket is supplied.
The Bob is a mini countertop dishwasher designed for smaller loads, and can be a good option if a water tank would suit your needs.
The range includes 6-place-setting countertop dishwashers, including the Rapidò CP 6E51LS.
The SKS6ITB00E is an example of the dimensions of a conventional compact countertop dishwasher.
The 6S47 D WAD929C V2 is a 6-place-setting countertop dishwasher designed for smaller households.
Yes, if the model has a tank designed for this purpose. Daan Tech says its Bob can use a 3.9 L tank, while Candy France describes the CP 6E51LS as connecting directly to the water supply. Check the manual for the specific model before choosing.
No. Daan Tech says wastewater from the Bob still needs to be drained through a hose. Before buying, check that the hose can reach a suitable drainage point and stay securely in place.
Promotelec says a dishwasher must be plugged into a socket supplied by a dedicated circuit. If you’re unsure about the existing installation, ask a qualified electrician to check the circuit before installing the appliance.
No. A capacity of 6 place settings doesn’t guarantee there’ll be room for cookware. Electro Dépôt says the stated capacity of the VALBERG 6S47 D WAD929C V2 is based on 25 cm plates and 12 cm glasses. Compare your largest items with the basket before ordering.