Midea MDC17P2DWW Countertop Dishwasher Portable with 6L
- Countertop Dishwasher
- 1.6 gallons
- Countertop
- Plastic
A workable no-installation dishwasher for small households, but quality control has been inconsistent enough that a few buyers needed a replacement unit before it ran reliably.
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How it ranks among the 20 countertop dishwashers we track
4.2★ across 367 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
367 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Midea MDC17P2DWW is a countertop dishwasher with a built-in 6 liter water tank, so it runs without a plumbing hookup. It offers 5 wash programs plus 2 added functions and holds over 30 items up to 10.6 inch plates.
It's aimed at renters and small households without a plumbed-in dishwasher, trading hands-off convenience for manual tank filling before each cycle. Reviews are largely positive on cleaning results, but a portion describe early units that leaked or errored out before a working replacement arrived.
- 6-liter built-in water tank
- 5 wash programs plus 2 added functions
- Holds 30+ items up to 10.6-inch plates
- Auto door-open at cycle end for drying
Who it's for
This suits renters, dorm residents, and RV or boat owners who lack a plumbed dishwasher and don't mind filling a tank by hand each cycle. It's less suited to larger households, since it's built for small daily loads.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Many buyers say it cleans dishes well and runs quietly enough to sit near a living room, but a recurring group of complaints describes leaks, error codes, or a unit needing manual draining before a replacement worked as expected, and one reviewer found the utensil tray warped after a single cycle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No plumbing installation required to run
- Auto-open door and turbofan speed drying
- Quiet enough to run near a living room
Performance notes
Five wash programs cover normal, rapid, hygiene, fruit and glass cycles, plus auto-open drying and delay start. The auto-open door and built-in turbofan vent steam at the end of a cycle to speed drying. A full cycle runs around two hours and needs a drain hose placement, using about 1.6 gallons of water per wash.
Specifications
| Brand | Midea |
|---|---|
| Model | MDC17P2DWW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.5 × 16.5 × 18.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.6 gallons |
| Number Of Options Cycles | 7 |
| Cycle Options | Babycare, Delicate, Fruit Wash, Normal, Rapid |
| Noise | 62 Decibels |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Dishwasher, Drain Hose, Drying System, Water Filling Guide, Water Pitcher |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Number of settings | 7 |
| Additional Features | Babycare, Fruit, Glass, Normal, Rapid |
| Form Factor | Countertop |
| Style Name | Auto Door Open |
| Display | LED |
| Recommended Uses For Product | everyday dishware and glassware, various sizes of dishes |
| Water Consumption | 1.58 Gallons per Hour |
| Item Type Name | Midea MDC17P2DWW Countertop Dishwasher Portable with 6L(1.59G) Built-in Water Tank, 5+2 Programs, Auto Door Open, Dual Drying System, Energy-saving and Odor Removal, for Apartments, Dorms& RVs, White |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop dishwashers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MDC17P2DWW Countertop Dishwasher Portable with 6LThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 367 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Danby DDW621WDB Countertop Dishwasher with 6 Place SettingsDanby | 4.4 / 5 | 2,008 | 4.3 / 5 |
| HAVA 2025 NEW Upgraded Countertop Dishwasher with Water Softener and Enhanced Energy…HAVA | 4.3 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Portable Countertop Dishwasher with 5 ProgramsKAPAS | 4.4 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.0 / 5 |
| COMFEE’ Countertop DishwasherCOMFEE' | 4.2 / 5 | 3,500 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Midea MDC17P2DWW
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Midea MDC17P2DWW need to be hooked up to a faucet?
No, it uses a built-in 6 liter tank you fill by hand, so no plumbing installation is required.
How many dishes does it hold?
It holds over 30 items at once, including plates up to 10.6 inches.
Is the Midea countertop dishwasher reliable?
Most reviewers say it cleans well and runs quietly, though a portion report leaks or error codes on their first unit before a replacement worked properly.