Hermitlux Table Top Dishwasher Review: Effective No-Hookup Solution for Compact Living

Capacity

5 liters

Product Dimensions

16.73"D x 16.85"W x 18.23"H

Voltage

122 volts

Material

Glass, Plastic

Color

Black

Item Weight

30.9 pounds

1. 5-liter built-in water tank eliminates plumbing hookup requirements for true portability
2. Seven washing programs — Standard, Quick, Strong, ECO, Fruit, Self-clean, and Glass — plus Delay, Child Lock, and Dry functions
3. 360° dual spray arm system with 14 water jets, top and bottom, for full coverage
4. 5-place-setting capacity fits over 30 pieces of kitchenware, with 10.25-inch plates fitting at an angle

Based on

The manufacturer's published specifications and the product's live Amazon listing.

Owner rating

4.4 out of 5 on Amazon, recorded September 26, 2026

How we score

We score each thing that comes up most in owner feedback on the Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher. Seven things come up most in owner feedback: six draw praise and one splits opinion. Its ratings average 4.4 stars (75% five stars, 11% four, 5% three and 9% one or two), so every score starts at 88, that average on a 100 point scale. Where opinion is split, we take off 6. Where it draws mostly complaints, we take off 12. Then we read ten owner reviews in full (every one we found gave it four or five stars) and move the score up to 5 points either way depending on how the owners who mention it rated the product. Our overall score starts from the same 4.4 star average and loses 0.1 for each thing that draws mostly complaints, with 0.1 more when at least a tenth of ratings are one star, never more than 0.3 in all. Nothing comes off here, so it stays at 4.4. Read our editorial standards

Based on 4,569 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.4 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon

1. Position and Level Unit

   Place the dishwasher on a stable, level surface near the sink, with at least 20.08 inches between the countertop and any wall cabinets above. Leave space around the upper right side, where hot steam vents during the cycle, and if counter space is tight, a sturdy wheeled cart you roll to the sink works well.

2. Fill Water Tank

   Fill the 5-liter tank through the top using the supplied funnel and pitcher; it takes about three pitchers. You can press Start after the second one: the machine chimes until it has enough water, then starts on its own, which saves overfilling. Faucet mode with the 59.06-inch inlet hose is the alternative.

3. Load Dishes Properly

   Load up to 5 place settings: plates in the lower rack slots, with 10.25-inch plates fitting at an angle, bowls and cups where the spray can reach them, and cutlery in the basket. Scrape off heavy food first, avoid overlapping items, and make sure nothing blocks the spray arms. Large pots and pans will not fit.

4. Add Detergent

   Put dishwasher detergent in the open recess on the inside of the door. There is no separate rinse-aid compartment, so a pod with built-in rinse aid is the simplest choice, and gel can run out of the recess as the door closes. Use dishwasher detergent only, never hand dish soap.

5. Select Program and Start

   Power on and choose one of the seven programs — Standard, Quick, Strong, ECO, Fruit, Self-clean or Glass — from the touch controls, then press Start. The interior LED light lets you watch the wash through the glass door.

6. Complete Cycle and Unload

   Open the door carefully at the end of the cycle, since hot steam escapes. Add the 60-minute Dry function if you want dishes fully dry, and towel off cups and glasses with hollow bases, which can trap a little water on top. Leaving the door ajar overnight lets the interior dry out.