At one time it was common in Japan to wash dishes right away by hand, but these days, younger generations are gravitating toward dishwashers instead of washing the “old fashioned” way. And like most Japanese technology, once the country gets on board the industry booms with top-of-the-line models that can compete with the best from any country.
- Panasonic Dishwasher NP-45MD6S
- Rinnai Dishwasher RKWR-F402C-SV
- Panasonic Dishwasher NP-TME2-W
Panasonic Dishwasher NP-45MD6S
The best-selling dishwashers on the market are from Panasonic and the number one brand is the NP-45MD6S built-in washer with a retail price of around $1,300 USD. It has a deep file cabinet-style design with four color options to choose from to help you color coordinate with your home decor. It is approximately a six-person capacity machine and its deep design accommodates long items, too. Similar to Panasonic’s rice cookers, the company’s dishwashers are loaded with efficient patented technology. The ECONAVI clever dirt sensor detects the number of loaded dishes as well as the level of dirtiness to adjust the amount of water and electricity necessary, saving precious time and money.
Another feature called Planet Arm consists of three nozzles, one arm moving slowly with high-pressure water, able to reach tall beer glasses. The remaining two arms contain fast moving nozzles and are placed in the center of the washer. These high-density, powerful, combination nozzles can wash different types and shapes of dishes extremely well, removing tough, caked-on grease and sanitizing dishes by killing bacteria.
Rinnai Dishwasher RKWR-F402C-SV
Number two on our list is the Rinnai RKWR-F402C-SV built-in dishwasher which sells for around $1500 USD. Rinnai dishwashers are the first in the world to operate using only baking soda, which creates an all-natural alternative to common detergent soaps. This one also has self-bacteria removal and deodorization functions. High-temperature steam cleans small particles, strong stains, and dirt, while killing bacteria. Its nozzle system called a tower washer contains regular spinning parts on the bottom and two layers of nozzles on the top. Heavy-duty stains and grime can easily be wiped out with this machine.
Panasonic Dishwasher NP-TME2-W
Third, is the Panasonic NP-TME2-W countertop dishwasher, which is more affordably priced by Japanese standards at $550 USD. Front-open types have Bio Power technology and low-temperature settings which do not cause heating problems when washing plastic dishes. You can also put bowls and dishes into this washer with ease. According to some customer reviews, newer versions are slightly narrower inside and harder to place dishes into, thus we recommend the model listed here, which can still be purchased online. Those who have a small-sized kitchen will likely prefer a countertop dishwasher like this one, which takes less space and is more affordable than the costlier built-in type.
While Japan is somewhat new to the dishwasher market, name brands like Panasonic have positioned themselves as leaders in appliance technology. When it comes time to buy a dishwasher, consider the affordable option of shipping one from Japan!
But we recommend Bosch Ascenta dishwasher