A 5-setting dishwasher that needs no plumbing, just a plug and a jug of water
No installation, no plumber, no drilled worktop. This machine covers 5 place settings per cycle across 6 programmes and runs from a 5L built-in water tank.
£226.99inc. VAT
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A family size tabletop dishwasher by Hermitlux, covering 5 place settings per cycle from a 5L built-in water tank. Suits a granny annexe or garden office, and at £226.99 sits in the mid-range of tabletop dishwashers on capacity and programme count.
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5L Tank, No PlumbingFill the built-in tank and wash straight away — nothing to connect to your taps or waste pipe.
6 programmesPick the cycle that matches the load, from a quick rinse to a fuller wash.
5 place settingsSized for family size use, so a day's plates, glasses and cutlery go in one load.
Baby Care CycleA dedicated high-temperature cycle for bottles, teats and weaning gear.
About this family size
Hermitlux Table Top Dishwasher 6 Programmes, 5 Place Settings, Glass Door
A full-size dishwasher install means a plumber, a drilled worktop and a permanent spot under the counter. The Hermitlux Table Top Dishwasher 6 Programmes, 5 Place Settings, Glass Door skips all of it. A 5l built-in water tank supplies the wash and rinse water, so it works anywhere there's a socket — a granny annexe or garden office, a kitchenette, or a corner of worktop you can spare.
Day to day, the cycle choice does the work. With 6 programmes on board, a light glass-and-mug rinse and a pan crusted with last night's dinner don't get treated the same way — pick the shorter cycle for the former, a longer or higher-temperature one for the latter. Two settings worth knowing about beyond the main wash: a baby care cycle hot enough for bottles and teats without separate hand-sterilising, and a fruit wash that keeps produce out of the detergent cycle entirely. Capacity is 5 place settings, which in practice means one full day's worth of plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery for family size use, rather than a week's backlog.
First use is a five-minute job rather than an afternoon with a plumber: fill the 5L tank, load plates and cutlery into the basket, pick a programme, and press start. Drying happens passively once the cycle ends, so leaving the door slightly open afterwards helps items dry faster than sealed shut.
On the counter rather than behind a panel, a neutral finish that suits most kitchens is the finish you'll actually live with day to day, and a compact footprint is the figure worth measuring against before it arrives. At £226.99, the trade against a built-in dishwasher is the same one every tabletop model makes: less capacity and a manual fill step, for zero installation and the option to take it with you.
The details
Specifications
Brand
Hermitlux
Place Settings
5
Wash Programmes
6 programmes
Water Tank
5L built-in
Water Supply
Tank fill or optional inlet hose to a tap
Installation
None required — countertop, plug-in
Hermitlux Table Top Dishwasher 6 Programmes, 5 Place Settings, Glass Door
£226.99inc. VAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a countertop dishwasher work without plumbing?
It holds its own water in a 5L built-in water tank instead of connecting to your pipework. You fill the tank from a tap before a cycle, the machine heats and recirculates that water internally to wash and rinse, and waste water collects in a removable tray or reservoir that you empty afterwards rather than it draining away through a fitted pipe.
Does this model really need no plumbing?
Yes. Everything runs from a 5L built-in water tank, which you fill from any tap before a cycle. There's no connection to your water supply or waste pipe, so it works anywhere with a plug socket and a worktop. A hose-fill option is also available if you'd rather run it from a tap directly.
Are countertop dishwashers actually worth it?
For a kitchen with no plumbing for a built-in machine, yes — the alternative is handwashing, not a full-size dishwasher. At 5 place settings per cycle for family size use, it earns its keep on time rather than on matching a built-in machine's capacity, and the trade-off is a manual tank fill in exchange for zero installation cost or disruption.
How long does a wash cycle take?
Exact cycle times aren't listed in our product record, but with 6 programmes on this model, expect a range from a shorter rinse-only setting up to a longer, hotter wash for heavily soiled loads — pick the shortest cycle that suits the load rather than defaulting to the longest one.
Does a countertop dishwasher need a drain?
No. Waste water from this model collects in an internal or removable tray rather than draining through a fitted pipe, so you empty it by hand after most cycles. That's what makes it usable anywhere with a socket and a worktop, rather than only next to existing plumbing.
How many place settings does it hold?
It's rated for 5 place settings per cycle — enough for family size use rather than a full week's backlog in one go.
What wash programmes are included?
There are 6 programmes, covering everyday loads through to heavier soiling, plus a dedicated baby care cycle and a fruit wash setting.
How much electricity does it use?
Exact wattage isn't confirmed in our product record — check the specifications above if it's listed for this model. As a general guide, tabletop dishwashers in this class typically draw somewhere in the range of a kettle, and the 6 programmes you pick affects running cost more than the headline wattage.
Can I use normal dishwasher tablets in it?
Yes, standard tablets, powder or gel all work. Because a 5L built-in water tank holds less water than a full-size dishwasher, a full tablet is dosed for more water than this machine uses — cutting a tablet in half for lighter loads is a common fix if you notice residue on glassware.
How noisy is it?
An exact decibel rating isn't confirmed in our product record, but tabletop dishwashers in this class are generally designed to run in open-plan kitchens without needing you to leave the room.
Will it fit on my worktop?
Check your worktop depth and height under any wall cabinets before ordering — as a tabletop machine it needs to sit fully on the counter rather than tuck underneath.
Is it a good option for a flat or rental?
Yes — that's the main reason this category exists. It needs no permission to alter plumbing, no drilled worktop and no plumber, so it suits a granny annexe or garden office as well as any rental where fitting a built-in dishwasher isn't allowed or isn't practical.
What colour does it come in?
Colour and finish are as shown in the product images; check the listing for the exact variant you're ordering.
Does it have a child lock?
A dedicated child lock isn't listed for this model, so keep it out of easy reach of young children while running, as with any countertop appliance.
Can I delay the start time?
A delay-start timer isn't listed for this model — it starts when you press go, so time the cycle to when you'll be around to unload it.
Do you deliver, and what does it cost?
Yes, we deliver this item. Your delivery estimate and any charge are calculated at checkout based on your address and shown before you pay, so there are no surprises after the order.
Can I return it if it doesn't suit my kitchen?
Yes, in line with our returns policy. Keep the original packaging where you can — a tabletop dishwasher is heavy enough that a return goes more smoothly in its original box.
Does it come with a warranty?
A specific warranty length isn't confirmed in our product record, so we won't state a figure we can't stand behind. Your statutory rights apply, and you're welcome to ask us before ordering if warranty cover matters to you.
The complete guide
Detergent choice for the Hermitlux tabletop dishwasher
4 min readNoPlumb
Tabletop dishwashers work with the same detergent formats as full-size ones — tablets, powder, gel and pods — but the smaller water volume in a 5L built-in water tank means the dosing guidance on the box, written for full-size machines, often overshoots what this machine actually needs.
Tablets are the simplest option and the one most owners default to: pre-measured, no spillage, and no need to think about quantity. Their downside on a smaller machine is that a full tablet is dosed for a much larger water volume, so residue on glassware is more common than on a full-size dishwasher — cutting a tablet in half for lighter loads on 6 programmes is a common fix.
Powder gives more control, since you can dose to the load rather than committing to a fixed tablet size, which suits a machine this size better in principle, though it's fiddlier day to day and more prone to clumping in damp kitchens. Whichever format you choose, avoid regular washing-up liquid entirely — it foams in a way dishwasher detergent doesn't, and on a tank-fed machine with no drain to whisk excess suds away, that's a mess rather than a minor issue. Rinse aid is worth adding regardless of detergent format, since it's doing a different job — reducing water spotting and speeding drying — and matters more on machines without heated drying, which most tabletop models, including this one, don't have.
The Hermitlux tabletop dishwasher (model B0DY3LGQVK) is a countertop dishwasher requiring no plumbing installation, priced at £226.99. It runs 6 programmes and holds a 5L built-in water tank, rated for 5 place settings. Features include: baby care cycle, fruit wash. Suits a granny annexe or garden office.
Hermitlux Table Top Dishwasher 6 Programmes, 5 Place Settings, Glass Door£226.99
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