Novete TDQR01 Portable Countertop Dishwasher Review
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Last updated October 31, 2026
We recommend the Novete TDQR01 for renters and small kitchens that mostly wash plates, glasses, bowls and bottles, because you can run it without touching the plumbing. Its limits are clear: it won't take cookware, its lower rack lets small items slip through, and at 18.05 inches tall it may not clear your upper cabinets, so measure first.
This countertop dishwasher runs from a built-in 1.3 gal (5 L) tank or a faucet hose. It holds 4 place settings, takes plates up to 12 inches at an angle, and offers the cycle options Economy, Intensive, Normal Mode, Rapid and Rinse.
What the Novete TDQR01 does well
The TDQR01 earns its place on a small counter because it needs no plumbing and takes little room.
A built-in 1.3 gal (5 L) tank lets you run a cycle with nothing hooked up, and the 61-inch inlet hose with a 3/4" GHT female connector lets you run continuously off a faucet. That dual setup is the reason it suits renters who can't touch the plumbing.
Real drying, not just a hot rinse
Every wash mode except Fruit ends with a 60-minute PTC hot-air dry, and a separate DRY mode adds another 60 minutes on demand. After that the machine runs automatic ventilation every 75 minutes for 72 hours to keep moisture and odors down, and a small b on the display shows storage mode is active.
Five programs with genuinely different jobs
Economy, Intensive, Normal Mode, Rapid and Rinse each have their own temperatures and times. The Baby Care cycle reaches a 167 °F final rinse, which is a hot rinse, not a certified sanitizing cycle.
Quiet enough for an apartment
The noise rating is 50 dB, roughly a quiet conversation.
Fits a real load for its size
It holds 4 place settings, takes plates up to 12 inches loaded at an angle, and buyers on Amazon report fitting four 8 oz baby bottles plus plates, glasses, bowls and cutlery in one wash.
Small footprint and simple controls
At 16.86 inches long, 16.75 inches wide and 18.05 inches tall, and 28.7 lb, it is light enough for one person to move and small enough for a counter or a cart.
Where the Novete TDQR01 falls short
The lower rack is the weak point. Wide gaps let small utensils and even drinking glasses slip through and jam the lower spray arm, and a raised support makes some items sit awkwardly. Load small pieces in the cutlery basket and check that the lower spray arm spins freely before you start a cycle.
It won't take cookware. Long-handled pots and pans don't fit, and buyers on Amazon note it isn't big enough for cookware. This is a plates-bowls-glasses machine.
The height is a dealbreaker for some kitchens. At 18.05 inches tall it can foul standard upper cabinets, so measure the gap before buying.
Faucet mode ties up the sink. You can't use the sink while the machine is connected, and pull-down or pull-out faucets often need a 3/4" GHT adapter.
Reliability is mixed. Some buyers on Amazon run it for years without trouble, while others report the top spray arm failing within months. Treat that as the range of owner experience, not a prediction.
The warranty is one year from the manufacturer.
The product in this review
Novete TDQR01 countertop dishwasher
See on AmazonKey specifications
These are the figures that decide whether the machine fits your kitchen and your dishes.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | TDQR01, countertop, white body with black touch panel |
| Dimensions | 16.86 inches long, 16.75 inches wide, 18.05 inches tall |
| Interior | 13 inches long, 13.77 inches wide, 10.83 inches tall |
| Weight | 28.7 lb |
| Power | 950 W, 120 V / 60 Hz |
| Water tank | 1.3 gal (5 L) built in |
| Inlet hose | 61 inches, 3/4" GHT female |
| Drain hose | 61 inches |
| Capacity | 4 place settings; plates up to 12 inches at an angle |
| Noise | 50 dB |
| Cycles | Normal, Speed, Soft, Baby Care, Fruit |
| Drying | 60-minute hot-air dry after each wash except Fruit; 72-hour ventilation in storage mode |
| Warranty | 1 year, manufacturer |
| In the box | Dishwasher, tableware basket, storage rack, cutlery basket, inlet hose, drain hose, fruit basket, pitcher, hose collar |
The cycle times and temperatures below come from the manual, so you can trust them when you plan a load.
What each Novete TDQR01 cycle is for
Each program has its own wash temperature, rinse temperature, run time and detergent dose.
| Cycle | Wash / rinse | Time | Detergent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 131 °F / 154 °F | 69 min | 8 g |
| Speed | 122 °F / 144 °F | 29 min | 8 g |
| Soft | 131 °F / 154 °F | 59 min | 8 g |
| Baby Care | 131 °F wash, 167 °F final rinse | 89 min | 12 g |
| Fruit | Cold water, no heat | 19 min | None |
Speed finishes in under half an hour. Normal is for greasy plates. Baby Care is the heavy cycle and the one to use for bottles and heavily soiled items. Fruit is a cold rinse for produce, not dishes. The detergent doses are small, and under-dosing is a common cause of poor results, so follow the manual's grams rather than eyeballing the scoop.
Drying and storage mode
Every cycle except Fruit ends with a 60-minute PTC hot-air dry, and DRY mode adds another 60 minutes on demand. After the dry, the machine ventilates every 75 minutes for 72 hours, and the b on the display confirms storage mode.
Plates, glasses and cutlery come out dry.
Noise
The noise rating is 50 dB, roughly a quiet conversation, which is fine for an open-plan apartment. Buyers on Amazon most often describe it as relatively quiet.
Capacity and loading
The TDQR01 holds 4 place settings, with plates up to 12 inches loaded at an angle. A realistic load is four dinner plates, four side plates or bowls, four glasses and cutlery, plus four 8 oz baby bottles if you're washing bottles.
The lower-rack gap problem comes back here. Put small items in the cutlery basket, stand glasses upright and secure, and spin-check the lower arm before closing the door.
No long-handled pots or pans fit. If your cooking produces a skillet every night, this machine won't take it.
Error codes and troubleshooting
The display and the beeps tell you what went wrong before you call anyone.
| Signal | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Water-shortage icon plus 10 beeps | Water inflow fault: check the tank, the hose connection and the trapped-air fix |
| E2 | Draining error |
| E3 | Overflow: tilt the machine back 30 to 45° for about 2 minutes |
| E4 | Thermistor fault |
| E5 | Internal communication fault |
| E6 | Heating failure |
| E7 | Pressure switch fault |
Codes E4 through E7 are internal faults that point to service rather than a user fix, and the warranty is one year.
The Novete TDQR01 is a well-designed small-kitchen dishwasher for one or two people, with a tank-or-faucet water supply and real hot-air drying. A fiddly lower rack, no cookware capacity and a height that rules out some kitchens hold it back.
Before you buy, measure the clearance under your upper cabinets. If you have the room and you mostly wash plates, glasses, bowls and bottles, it does the job a full-size machine can't in a rental.
Frequently asked questions
Most doubts about a countertop dishwasher come down to fit and water supply, and both have a clear answer before you buy.
Does the Novete TDQR01 need a faucet hookup to run a load?
No. The Novete TDQR01 holds 1.3 gal (5 L) in its built-in tank, which is enough for a full load without any connection. The tank route is the one to use if you would rather not leave the machine plumbed in between washes.
Will the Novete TDQR01 clear the cabinets above my counter?
The Novete TDQR01 measures 18.05 inches tall, 16.86 inches long and 16.75 inches wide and weighs 28.7 lb. That height can foul standard upper cabinets, and buyers on Amazon mention fit as a mixed point, so measure the gap over your counter before ordering.
Can the Novete TDQR01 wash pots, pans and other cookware?
No. Long-handled pots and pans do not fit inside the Novete TDQR01, and buyers on Amazon say the machine is not large enough for cookware. Expect to load plates up to 12 inches set at an angle, bowls, glasses and bottles, and to wash skillets by hand.
Do small glasses and utensils slip through the rack of the Novete TDQR01?
Yes. The lower rack has wide gaps, so anything small enough to fall through can jam the lower spray arm mid-cycle. The interior is 10.83 inches tall, so nothing taller than that fits upright, and the practical fix is to spin the lower arm by hand before you close the door.
How many baby bottles fit in the Novete TDQR01, and does Baby Care sanitize them?
Four 8 oz bottles fit in one load alongside a normal wash. Baby Care runs 89 minutes with a 131 °F wash and a 167 °F final rinse, and it takes 12 g of detergent, the largest dose of any program. The rinse is hot water only, so it is not a certified sanitizing cycle.