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New acquisition from Matt (everythingold): 1950 GE Stand Alone Dishwasher
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Post# 388167   10/26/2009 at 09:35 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Giving Thanks early!

Many thanks to Matt (everythingold)! A week ago on Sunday October 18th, accompanied by a former work colleague, I drove from Peoria to Grand Rapids to pick up the 1950 GE Stand Alone Dishwasher, Model BE100A16. This machine was first brought to our attention by Matt on July 1st in Thread Number: 23114 “1950 (?) GE top loading impeller dishwasher”.

The serial number is 5020 7068. Now I believe that I have discovered the decoding method for these particular GE serial numbers: the ‘50’ is the year produced, and corresponds with two other year dates stenciled on the frame and tub. Now for the speculative part until I learn otherwise – the ‘20’ indicates the 20th week in the year, implying the week of May 15-19, 1950. The month, May, also corresponds to the “5 50” date stenciled on the tub. ‘7068’ would likely be a sequence number, although is it possible to imagine that GE was making this many of these machines?

At first, it appeared that Paul (turquoisedude) would be adding this machine to his collection, but within a few days passed the option to buy over to me. So since July 9th, Matt has been patiently storing this machine until I was able to make the trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The other machines that I brought back was: a Frigidaire 1-18 Model WCD3T (S/N: 41ED 0476) from April 1974; another unspecified 1-18 that is destined to become the drive mechanism for an oscillating internal drum sander that my brother intends to make for his woodworking business.


What a difference a day makes. I spent all day Saturday October 24 cleaning up this GE Dishwasher.

Yesterday, Sunday, I replaced the 15 amp Buss Fuse which now restores full power to the machine. I also replaced a small spring on the mechanism that pulls a cable to pop the lid open at the end of the cycle. Then last night, I ran a dry test, and the machine runs successfully, including the lid popping open correctly at the end of the wash/rinse cycle. The mechanics of the drying cycle are not working properly so I’ll need to study that to determine the problem.

I’ll be running a “wet” test later this week to evaluate the machine for water leaks.

What follows are a series of photo groupings showing the “before” condition Saturday morning, and the “after” condition at about 11pm Saturday night. There was lots of residue down the exterior sides of the machine cabinet, and some resultant rust from the moisture. There was lots of dirt, grease scum, scale deposits, etc. on the inside of the tub, along with rust in the bottom of the tub around the drain. Most of this cleaned up with lots of scrubbing using Barkeepers Friend.

Mike


Photos: 1 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.


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Post# 388168 , Reply# 1   10/26/2009 at 09:36 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 2 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.


Post# 388170 , Reply# 2   10/26/2009 at 09:37 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 3 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.


Post# 388171 , Reply# 3   10/26/2009 at 09:39 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 4 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.

Then only thing missing on the dishwasher is the small rubber and metal clip that is part of the detergent cup.


Post# 388173 , Reply# 4   10/26/2009 at 09:40 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 5 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.


Post# 388174 , Reply# 5   10/26/2009 at 09:41 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 6 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.


Post# 388175 , Reply# 6   10/26/2009 at 09:42 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 7 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.


Post# 388176 , Reply# 7   10/26/2009 at 09:44 (5,268 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Photos: 8 of 8, “Before cleaning” as is condition.

The cabinet has a "2 50" date.

The dishwasher tub has a "5 50" date.

And the serial number plate as described above at the beginning of the post.


Post# 388177 , Reply# 8   10/26/2009 at 09:46 (5,267 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        
After cleaning.......

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Photos: 1 of 3, “After cleaning”.


Post# 388178 , Reply# 9   10/26/2009 at 09:47 (5,267 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        
After cleaning.......

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Photos: 2 of 3, “After cleaning”.


Post# 388180 , Reply# 10   10/26/2009 at 09:52 (5,267 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        
After cleaning.......

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Photos: 3 of 3, “After cleaning”.

I just can't believe how good of shape that the chrome cover for the aerator is in. I would have thought that after 59 years, this would be corroded and covered with lime deposits, but it only had some small amounts of latex paint on it.


Post# 388182 , Reply# 11   10/26/2009 at 09:57 (5,267 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Ain't she Purdy !!!

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Beautiful Job on the clean up. It always amazes me how wonderful these old beauties clean up so nicely.
Good Luck with this one. Would that be the same machine in your GE Electric Sink ?


Post# 388184 , Reply# 12   10/26/2009 at 10:02 (5,267 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        
I forgot....

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The Front Panel and the start Control Knob were both missing.

I'm so thankful that I found the 1950 G.E. Electric Sink up in Duluth, Minnesota last year. Even though the sink/dishwasher cabinet and dishwasher tub were both trashed earlier this year, I saved the front panel, and most of the other dishwasher components. This front panel has a coat of latex paint on it, but I'm hopeful that it will clean up. It fits the stand-alone machine just fine.

So lessons learned - parts machines are just as valuable as machines in working condition.

Mike


Post# 388187 , Reply# 13   10/26/2009 at 10:14 (5,267 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Eddie: This 1950 model is slightly upgraded from the 1948 and the 1949 Electric Sink/Dishwashers that I have. In 1950, GE added the cal rod for heating the water during the wash cycle, and for a post wash drying cycle. The impeller continues to turn during the drying cycle. But other than that, the stand-alone machine is virtually identical to the earlier models.

Oh, there is one more difference. In the models prior to the 1950 model year, the top rack rested on wire loops connected in the corners of the bottom rack. In 1950, GE simplified the bottom rack, and added 4 posts, one in each corner, that the top rack hangs on.

Mike


Post# 388193 , Reply# 14   10/26/2009 at 10:27 (5,267 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
Stunning

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Transformation. Seeing those "before" pix I thought you were kraaaazy, but it's clear who knew better. Fabulous job and a beautiful machine!

Post# 388194 , Reply# 15   10/26/2009 at 10:34 (5,267 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Another beauty, Mike!

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Wow - I am sorry I didn't go for this one myself! LOL What a huge difference a thorough cleaning can make. Good call on keeping the spare parts - they sure made a difference for this one!
Congratulations and keep used posted with the "wet test"!!


Post# 388197 , Reply# 16   10/26/2009 at 10:47 (5,267 days old) by westingman123 ()        
wow

At risk of being labeled heretic, I've never been fond of dishwashers. But THIS, now THIS could change me forever. Such an elegant design. That is one beautiful machine! Thanks for the pics and for saving her.

Post# 388210 , Reply# 17   10/26/2009 at 11:40 (5,267 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Oh wow! You did a great job. I'm sure it will look like new when you finnish with it.
Congratulations!


Post# 388291 , Reply# 18   10/26/2009 at 15:47 (5,267 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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now that is a nice machine congrats

Post# 388330 , Reply# 19   10/26/2009 at 18:13 (5,267 days old) by steve1-18 (Grovetown (Augusta), GA)        

How pretty!

Post# 388347 , Reply# 20   10/26/2009 at 20:16 (5,267 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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It looks like new again! Beautiful as always, your machines are just stunning to see "after". You are certainly right about those "parts machines" can be as valuable as the keepers!

Post# 388362 , Reply# 21   10/26/2009 at 21:52 (5,267 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
mike, those pics

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are great! boy that machine sure was a dirty mess when you started wasn't it! and how beautiful it looks now. you did a great job!

you sure do love those old g.e. impeller machines don't you, like me and my kitchenaids.

and congrats on the 1-18's! a trip to see matt requires a truck to bring back all the goodies, i know that from my own experience this summer.

enjoy your new toys. and show some pics of the 1-18 please!


Post# 388363 , Reply# 22   10/26/2009 at 21:55 (5,267 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Stunning Mike, just stunning! Great looking machine - at the hands of your effort. Love these early GE's!

Ben


Post# 388413 , Reply# 23   10/27/2009 at 06:37 (5,267 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

Gawgeous clean-up!


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