DDW631SDB Countertop Dishwasher, Stainless Steel

I researched many countertop dishwashers before purchasing and settled on this model. We are a household of 3 and have been very pleased and using it since Jan 5, 2021. It was very easy to set up. Everything I needed to set it up was included in the box. FYI I had ordered the pod type dishwasher detergent at the same time I ordered the the dishwasher but when I received the dishwasher the instructions recommend either the powder or the liquid as the smaller dishwashers require less cleansers than a full size dishwasher and a pod detergent may not dissolve completely. (I don't know why I didn't think of that.) So I had to return the pods and purchase powder dish detergent. We initially ran the first two loads on the regular wash which was great. Dishes were clean, cycle was quiet. We opted for the ECO cycle next to see if the time (1 hr 20 min) made a difference. Dishes were still clean! I then noticed in the manual a Party setting of a 20 min wash and wanted to try that. The load was the same - dishes just rinsed off, same as the regular load and ECO load and the dishes came out clean, just like the regular and ECO loads. So we've been using the Party setting ever since. Maybe 1 out of 5 loads we will get a dish or two with a little stuck on food but for a 20 minute wash cycle, I will take it. UPDATE: It has been over a year and the dishwasher has been great. We still use the Party setting on occasion, but have switched to the 45 min setting for most washes. We will use the ECO setting also and the normal setting as well. If we have a lot of dishes we will use the Pots and Pans setting. We haven’t had any mechanical issues. On a couple of occasions the hose has become loose in the back and has leaked water while running a cycle. We attribute this to winding and unwinding the hose, so now we check on that connection once in a while. For the rinse aid, I mix about a 1/2 t of white vinegar with 1/3 c water and add it to the rinse aid dispenser and it works great. This has been a really great purchase.

EDIT: 90 day update. Still going strong and zero issues aside from some detergent packs that just didn't dissolve properly. One of these was a dishwasher cleaner pack and the other was just a normal Finish pack. I'm not sure why there was a problem. Cascade Platinum packs doubled in price to 50 cents each so I have moved to using the much cheaper Cascade powder detergent most of the time and it always works fine. Original review below: This is the first dishwasher machine my family has ever had since I was a kid so I have nothing to compare it to. However, the results I'm getting are amazing. Incredible, even. Every single thing is coming out squeaky clean. Maybe all dishwashers are like this and I don't know any better, but I don't care. I absolutely love what this one is doing for me and wish I'd gotten it years ago. Pros: Gets stuff clean. Does what it claims to do. Very quiet. Uses only 570 watts at peak and that's quite reasonable for an appliance. Good build quality and materials. Mine had no dents from shipping. The Danby name is not exactly a household name in the US but it is a major brand in Canada and it's a real company, not just a brand conjured up out of nowhere. Cons: It's small but takes up a huge amount of the counterspace in my tiny apartment. To be fair, it's not a lot wider than my old dish rack and drip mat. But it's a solid cube. The machine does not have a top sprayer bar. My dishes are still getting clean just fine but it would be nice to have that feature. It also lacks a drying cycle. Damp dishes are going to air-dry slowly. The faucet hookup works but it's probably my only frustration point. Using this machine means I cannot use my faucet-mount water filter while dishes are running, and then everything has to be unscrewed and swapped out of the faucet end. There's apparently no way around this. Nobody seems to make a Y splitter to let a faucet have two devices hooked up at once. Or at least, I'm still trying to find one. Other thoughts: I'm using a one-two punch of Cascade powder for prewash and Cascade Platinum pods for the regular wash, along with rinse aid from Lidl. If you don't know why prewash is vital, please see Technology Connections on Youtube for his outstanding video on how dishwashers work and how they should be used. The combined cost of detergent and electricity to run one load, for me, is about 40 cents. The water use is so little, I can't even count that as a cost. It's only a couple gallons and much less than I'd use washing by hand. But with 100% less back pain from standing at the sink. Worth every penny!

Lo coloqué debajo del lavadero en un departamento pequeño, cumple cabalmente, limpia perfecto, eficiente para un máximo de 4 personas

Living in a cozy apartment in an old building has its charm—creaky hardwood floors, vintage fixtures, and a beautiful view of the city. But as anyone in an older apartment knows, conveniences like built-in dishwashers often don't make the cut. For my partner and me, dishes had become the dreaded nightly chore. After a full day of work and trying to squeeze in quality time, scrubbing away at a never-ending pile of plates felt like such a waste. At first glance, I was skeptical. Could something so compact really handle our needs? But it’s been a game changer. It barely needs to be set up. With just a quick connection to our sink, we were ready to go. No drilling, no complicated plumbing, and no stress. In minutes, it was seamlessly integrated into our daily routine. With a six place settings and a clever silverware basket, this dishwasher fits perfectly on our small countertop, leaving enough room for other essentials. Surprisingly, it even accommodates our regular pots and pans—a lifesaver for someone who loves cooking but not the cleanup. The second-level rack is a genius addition, letting us load even more dishes in a single cycle. It’s so efficient that when friends come over, there’s no panic about a mountain of dirty dishes piling up. And oh, the joy of free time! With the Danby humming quietly in the background, we can now focus on things that truly matter—whether that’s an evening walk, working on passion projects, or just relaxing with a good movie. Over 90% of the time, our dishes come out sparkling clean. Glasses glisten, plates shine, and even our stubborn coffee mugs no longer cling to those annoying tea stains. But, as much as I love this machine, it’s not perfect. The exterior feels fragile, like it’s wrapped in a protective film that’s far too delicate. Long nails or even an accidental brush against it can leave marks, which makes me extra cautious during setup or cleaning. It’s a minor frustration, but one that stands out when everything else about the appliance works so well. Overall, it has transformed our daily routine. It’s reliable, convenient, and a godsend for anyone in a small space looking to save time and energy. If it weren’t for the delicate exterior, I’d call it perfect. Even so, it’s been worth every penny for the time and peace of mind it’s given us.

Very awesome 👌 👏. Ive used it for a couple weeks and no problems. Remember when hooking up your hoses to the back, use plumbing tape and tighten conection with a 🔧, but don't over tighten. Very basic, easy to run. Easy to set up. Good quality. Fits a huge amount of dishes and casserole, pots and cat fountain all at same time.

Excelente producto con suficiente espacio para los platos grandes. No gasta mucha agua y en definitiva nos encanto la recomendamos.

Come without manual and full of mold. After twice using already a code piped up. Drain problem or water level. Was contacting for support but after now 3 days no answers regarding that. I had to disinfect and clean the machine before I was able to use it. Absolutely disappointed. Machine works fine and energy star is a big plus. Hope the code does not come back in the next days or I will return it