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The Maiden Wash - 56 GE pull-out dishwasher
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Post# 314055   11/10/2008 at 07:50 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I had to do something to get my mind off my timer woes so I figured it was high time to test the 56 GE dishwasher with some real dishes!
First, I had to solve one problem - how to repair or replace the rubber lid vent tube that got eaten by mice.





Post# 314056 , Reply# 1   11/10/2008 at 07:51 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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So my partner, Chris, built me a new one out of sheet gaskets and high-temperature silicone sealant.

Post# 314057 , Reply# 2   11/10/2008 at 07:53 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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It may not look pretty but it works! Now, I just had to find some dirty dishes and then figure out the right way to load them. I took a chance and loaded 'er up like this:

Post# 314058 , Reply# 3   11/10/2008 at 07:54 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And now, the moment of truth - starting it up!

Post# 314059 , Reply# 4   11/10/2008 at 07:55 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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No sparks or flames - a minor leak in the top tub gasket where the foam gasket I used to replace the original rubber one was joined. I figure some high-temp silicone will solve that. Here's the water filling:


Post# 314060 , Reply# 5   11/10/2008 at 07:57 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And after a mere 25 minute wash cycle, the dishes were ready!
Good and steamy still because I cut the dry cycle down a bit.


Post# 314061 , Reply# 6   11/10/2008 at 07:58 (5,617 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And I would declare the first wash a success! I am now really anxious to get the kitchen renovations completed and this dishwasher and the rest of the 56 appliances into regular use.

Post# 314131 , Reply# 7   11/10/2008 at 13:24 (5,616 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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WOW! Glad to hear you have finally been able to breathe some life into the GE kitchen center. It's been long overdue! Congrats!!

Post# 314141 , Reply# 8   11/10/2008 at 14:04 (5,616 days old) by customline (pennsylvania)        
wow.....

That is a great dishwasher. Hope you have many years of service. Can't wait to see the rest of the kitchen.

Post# 314158 , Reply# 9   11/10/2008 at 15:36 (5,616 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Congrats on the enormous progress!!

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Beautiful results and a brilliant repair on the vent!



Post# 314164 , Reply# 10   11/10/2008 at 15:56 (5,616 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I can't tell you how happy I am with this as a first restoration project! The range and oven are also working fine (after rewiring) - the new kitchen cabinets are going to take at least 8 weeks but at least I know most of the appliances will be ready... I am still ever hopeful of some leads on the washer/dryer timer and thermostat...
And I am very impressed that hubby, who is definitely NOT a vintage appliance fan, was eager to help me out!!!


Post# 314181 , Reply# 11   11/10/2008 at 16:45 (5,616 days old) by logixx (Germany)        
Cool dishwasher!

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Would this be the matching video?

CLICK HERE TO GO TO logixx's LINK


Post# 314231 , Reply# 12   11/10/2008 at 20:31 (5,616 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
Shhhh! Quiet down there!

Dan, I bet your machine sounds like a hurricane in a drawer based on the video clip! You might want to try lining the tank with "Dynamat" and see if that helps absorb some of the sound. You can find them on the web and maybe they can provide different thicknesses so you can still clear the sides of the housing the drawer slides into.
Excellent restoration job. Looking foward to seeing the whole setup when it is done.


Post# 314239 , Reply# 13   11/10/2008 at 20:57 (5,616 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Woo-Hoo, big congrats on the maiden wash! Those dishes were just screaming to be cleaned in the GE. Thanks for posting!

Ben


Post# 314291 , Reply# 14   11/11/2008 at 04:42 (5,616 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Yay

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Congrats Paul.
She's a beauty. You've definately inspired me to get going on the 57 Mobile Maid. Does it "roar" when it's washing ?


Post# 314303 , Reply# 15   11/11/2008 at 06:14 (5,616 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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awesome.. good job.. am sure you will enjoy this machine.. its a bute

Post# 314313 , Reply# 16   11/11/2008 at 07:26 (5,616 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Yep, you found the video alright! I am amazed at how much quieter the machine was when it was loaded and when the front cover panel was put back. I like the idea of adding some sound-proofing material - could I not also use standard blanket-style insulation also?
Eddie, I am still working on getting my paws on that GE pull-out down in Maryland and hopefully the motor will be what you need!



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