Thread Number: 23275
Vintage KitchenAid (Hobart), KDI-18 |
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Post# 363098 , Reply# 1   7/10/2009 at 22:45 (5,400 days old) by tlee618 ()   |   | |
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IMHO it would be very wise for you to have it checked out to see why it isn't cleaning well. You will not find a new machine that you like as well as this KDI 18!!!! |
Post# 363176 , Reply# 2   7/11/2009 at 10:19 (5,399 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 363187 , Reply# 3   7/11/2009 at 10:40 (5,399 days old) by volsboy1 (East Tenn Smoky mountains )   |   | |
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Trust me listen to these guys on here.I have used alot of new dishwasher's and ever sence 2007 and the new engergy star mandates came in these new dishwashers dont work and dont last.That dishwasher is one of the finest ever made and cleans&Dries in 50 Mins what now takes 5 hours or so to do.That machine is made so well that Hobart who owned Kitchenaid at that time uses that same pump in your dishwasher now in there commcerical machines.You can get all the parts for it.My Aunt spent 1500 bucks on a new Kitchenaid and its 4 months old and she is getting rid of it and spent a fortune on two new Miele dishwashers.Fix it and get some stainless steel for it if the color bugs ya.
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Post# 363253 , Reply# 5   7/11/2009 at 15:30 (5,399 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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These units do seem to look great in stainless, but then again you can't ruin a classic! |
Post# 363531 , Reply# 6   7/12/2009 at 20:32 (5,398 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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Hrmm, thanks for the advice everybody. I had no idea. What's the best way to contact someone in the NJ/NYC area who would know best how/what is needed on this unit? Thanks again. |
Post# 363636 , Reply# 7   7/13/2009 at 07:02 (5,398 days old) by volsboy1 (East Tenn Smoky mountains )   |   | |
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Take the filter out of the bottom and make sure it is clean.Then get a cup I use a tall cheap plastic cup and fill it 2/3 with white viniger.Then put the cup in right side up like it sit's on your table full of tea or what not in the top rack.Then load your washer and run it as it washes the glass will fill and the vinger will be used over time through the complete wash.The pump in that is SOO simple but minerals can build up in any D.W.The arm just lifts off and then the screen.That Dishwasher as a 1/2 Hp motor that pushes 40+ gallons a min,I just replaced a motor in my best friends Frigidare precision wash dishwasher and it use's a Aquarium powerhead motor that I put in my pocket. Here is a diagram of your pump that might help.
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Post# 363803 , Reply# 10   7/13/2009 at 21:36 (5,397 days old) by andrewinorlando ()   |   | |
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I think this part will solve all your problems, and it's cheap too!!! This is the whole wash arm support assembly....$15 on eBay. CLICK HERE TO GO TO andrewinorlando's LINK on eBay |
Post# 363974 , Reply# 11   7/14/2009 at 19:58 (5,396 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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Andrew, that washarm support will only fit the 16 and 17 series machines, not the 18 thru 20 series which our buddy here needs! |
Post# 363980 , Reply# 12   7/14/2009 at 20:12 (5,396 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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Thanks again. Would you know the model / number of the part that I do need? |
Post# 364104 , Reply# 14   7/15/2009 at 09:16 (5,395 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 364452 , Reply# 17   7/16/2009 at 07:50 (5,394 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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Pic #1, pump cover off... |
Post# 364453 , Reply# 18   7/16/2009 at 07:51 (5,394 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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Pic #2, Wash Impeller + Wash Pump Body off... |
Post# 364454 , Reply# 19   7/16/2009 at 07:52 (5,394 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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Pic #3, Drain Pump Cover Plate + Deflector ring off... |
Post# 365544 , Reply# 25   7/19/2009 at 21:42 (5,391 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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Thanks much. So, I have to assume the keyed washer is missing? Altho, I have no idea how. Is this a common or proprietary part? Would this part missing be the cause of the poor performance? |
Post# 365545 , Reply# 26   7/19/2009 at 21:43 (5,391 days old) by rookie3001 ()   |   | |
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...or am I missing the part that locks into it... hrm. |
Post# 366115 , Reply# 31   7/22/2009 at 02:12 (5,389 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)   |   | |
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