Compact, portable, and affordable, the Kenmore 18-Inch Ultra SilverSteel 17248 is workhorse of a dishwasher and a good choice for those on the move who want the modern look of stainless-steel appliances in their kitchen. Although not true stainless steel, the finish on the Ultra SilverSteel 17248 is a close enough rendition to give you what you're looking for while saving you a bundle. It's also a great choice for those who need the roll-to-the-sink convenience of a portable dishwasher, but foresee an opportunity to build it into more permanent quarters in the future. Just remember if this is your intent, you'll need to purchase a conversion kit along with the dishwasher.

Appropriate for condos and apartments, this unit handles the messy job of doing the dishes while not taking up more than its fair share of space. In fact, in many instances the added countertop space this dishwasher provides makes it an invaluable asset in more ways than one. The 17248 is mounted on sturdy casters and rolls to the sink for a faucet connection. It also requires fairly close access to an electrical outlet for operation.

Flexible as well as mobile, this portable model works with your busy lifestyle. You can run it immediately after loading or choose to run it with a delay of 2, 4, or 6 hours. For a small machine, it offers a wide selection of cycles, including a high-temp wash for sanitation and a miser-cycle for lightly soiled dishes. The budget-minded can opt to run this machine on an air-dry setting instead of heated dry. The rinse only setting is helpful if it takes you a while to fill up the dishwasher, but be forewarned--chances are you won't want to roll this unit to the sink unless it's full and ready for a wash.


For more information:
Sears/Kenmore
3333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
1-800-349-4358
www.kenmore.com

Warranty
1 year