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Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher vs KitchenAid KDTM604KPS

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

KitchenAid KDTM604KPS comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Households with a large amount of glassware, baby bottles, kitchen utensils, or cooking tools that need the deepest possible third rack, and buyers who prefer KitchenAid's slightly-better-than-Bosch reliability record over the absolute quietest cabinet. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher
Ranked #5 in Best Dishwashers
Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher
$340

The Farberware FCD06ABBWHA is the right dishwasher if you can't install one. It sits on a countertop, hooks up to any standard kitchen faucet, washes 6 place settings of dishes up to 10 inches, and includes a Baby Care cycle that sanitizes at 158°F. Don't expect built-in cleaning consistency, but for apartments, RVs, and rentals where a permanent install isn't possible, it is the most-reviewed and best-rated countertop dishwasher on the market.

Strengths
  • — Fits on a standard countertop with no installation, plumbing, or cabinet work required
  • — Uses only 2.85 gallons of water per Normal cycle versus 3-4 for built-ins
  • — 7 wash programs including dedicated Baby Care (158°F sanitization), Glass, and Speed 45-Min cycles
Watch-outs
  • — Only fits dishes up to 10 inches in diameter — no large dinner plates or cookware
  • — Plastic items remain damp after the cycle; needs air-drying to finish
  • — 54 dBA is meaningfully louder than any built-in in this comparison
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KitchenAid KDTM604KPS
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Dishwashers
KitchenAid KDTM604KPS
$1,199

The KitchenAid KDTM604KPS is the dishwasher to buy when third-rack capacity matters most. KitchenAid's FreeFlex Third Rack is the deepest in the market, with its own wash jets and a stemware drying bar that genuinely help, and the rest of the machine is a competent 44 dBA performer with the brand's usual better-than-average reliability.

Strengths
  • — FreeFlex Third Rack is the deepest third rack on the market with its own rotating wash jets and stemware drying bar
  • — 44 dBA operation is quiet enough for open-plan kitchens
  • — ProWash sensor cycle scales wash time and water temperature to actual soil load
Watch-outs
  • — Only 5 wash cycles, fewer than the Bosch 800's 8 or the LG LDTH7972S's 10
  • — 44 dBA is competitive but loses to the Bosch 800's 42 dBA
  • — No app-based smart features; not Wi-Fi connected
$1,199 · Buy at kitchenaid.comFull review →

How they stack up

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

Not comparable on raw performance to any of the four built-ins above — the Farberware is for installations where a Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N, KitchenAid KDTM604KPS, LG LDTH7972S, or Miele G 7266 SCVi is not physically possible. Much louder than any built-in here, much smaller capacity, but installs in 10 minutes with no plumbing. The Baby Care sanitization at 158°F roughly matches the KitchenAid Sani-Rinse and the Miele SaniWash, just at a much smaller scale.

KitchenAid KDTM604KPS

Best third rack of anything in this comparison — bigger, deeper, and with its own wash jets that the Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N rack does not have. Slightly louder than the Bosch SHX78CM5N (44 vs 42 dBA) and noticeably louder than the Miele G 7266 SCVi. Cleans well but does not match the Bosch SHX78CM5N's 99.97% Heavy-cycle figure. Drying with the Fan-Enabled ProDry is good but loses to the Bosch's zeolite CrystalDry on plastics. Quieter and far more capable than the LG LDTH7972S on rack flexibility; the LG counters with TrueSteam and Wi-Fi.

Specs side-by-side

SpecFarberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop DishwasherKitchenAid KDTM604KPS
Width19.7 inches (countertop unit)24 inches
Noise Level54 dBA44 dBA
Place Settings616
Wash Cycles7 (Heavy, Normal, Baby Care, Light, Glass, Speed 45, Self Clean)5 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, ProWash, Express)
Water Usage2.85 gallons per Normal cycle—
Weight44.1 lbs—
HookupFaucet quick-connect, no permanent install—
Warranty1-year limited1-year full parts and labor
Third Rack—Yes, FreeFlex with rotating wash jets and stemware drying bar
Energy Star—Yes, certified
Drying System—Fan-Enabled ProDry
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