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1965 GE MOBILE MADE DISHWASHER with SILVER SHOWER
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Post# 405851   1/13/2010 at 17:09 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        

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Hello everyone! I saw the thread from a while back for the this dishwasher here in Los Angeles and I saw that no one won the ebay auction. I emailed the seller and he said he did indeed still have it for sale. I went today and picked it up for $120.00 I wouldn't have paid so mch except for the fact that its IMMACULATE and runs well. The only thing I need help with is finding a new inlet solenoid as the water doesn't turn off. If you know of one or where I could get one please let me know - here are some pics - it's a real beauty!

Matthew





Post# 405852 , Reply# 1   1/13/2010 at 17:10 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
silver shower

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Post# 405853 , Reply# 2   1/13/2010 at 17:11 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        

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Post# 405854 , Reply# 3   1/13/2010 at 17:13 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
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Post# 405855 , Reply# 4   1/13/2010 at 17:14 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
cycle selectors

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Post# 405856 , Reply# 5   1/13/2010 at 17:16 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Faucet-Flo

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I love all the little names GE used to give accessories!

Post# 405857 , Reply# 6   1/13/2010 at 17:17 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Timer

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with Power Shower Emblem

Post# 405858 , Reply# 7   1/13/2010 at 17:19 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Silver Shower

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this is the special extra spray arm which corresponds to the silverware rack.

Post# 405859 , Reply# 8   1/13/2010 at 17:20 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
silverware basket

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Post# 405860 , Reply# 9   1/13/2010 at 17:22 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Power Shower

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i just love all these nick-names!

Post# 405861 , Reply# 10   1/13/2010 at 17:24 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Dual Glass Racks

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... they don't have the same height as machines today so my high ball glasses don't fit. :-/

Post# 405862 , Reply# 11   1/13/2010 at 17:26 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
top

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a beautiful machine and well worth the price - now can any of you help me fix the inlet solenoid?

Post# 405865 , Reply# 12   1/13/2010 at 17:30 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
underneath

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look how clean!

Post# 405866 , Reply# 13   1/13/2010 at 17:46 (5,206 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Matthew, glad ya got such a beautiful machine. and thank you very much for all the wonderful pics!! Did you get an owners manual too?

Post# 405867 , Reply# 14   1/13/2010 at 17:48 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
thank you!

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unfortunately, I did not get any manuals - but i'd love to see one if someone has one.

Post# 405868 , Reply# 15   1/13/2010 at 18:00 (5,206 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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thats a pretty cool dw.. like the little arm for the silverware basket..

Post# 405869 , Reply# 16   1/13/2010 at 18:00 (5,206 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
What a great dishwasher!

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Congratulations! THAT is a real beaut!! It is in fantastic shape - love the pushbutton cycle selections. Good for you for following up on this one! Have lots of fun with it!!

Post# 405870 , Reply# 17   1/13/2010 at 18:02 (5,206 days old) by bendixbubba ()        

what a great looking machine..well worth the money you paid for it. The solonoid should not be very difficult to change out on that one.

Post# 405876 , Reply# 18   1/13/2010 at 18:46 (5,206 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

Great catch.

Nice to see you posting, Mister!

Won't any standard/ "universal" solenoid do? There are generally two types for a dishwasher. Those with a standard 3/4" hose-thread and the type for a built-in intallation which IIRC is 3/8"


Post# 405878 , Reply# 19   1/13/2010 at 19:03 (5,206 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
FIXED IT!

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I just took the solenoid apart and found that the plunger was stuck open - i removed the built up crud and moved the plunger up and down a few times and now it seems to be working fine! I'll keep and eye on it though just in case!


Post# 405894 , Reply# 20   1/13/2010 at 21:39 (5,206 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Not now, smoking.

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I like the way you staged this post. It was choreographed like a striptease for appliance fetishists.

Post# 405899 , Reply# 21   1/13/2010 at 22:16 (5,206 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
I love how you love all the GE "sayings" So do I.

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Your photo essay rocks. Simply beautiful, and you had such a lucky easy fix on the stuck plunger. Wonderful

The silver shot of the cycle selector is sterling, and the machine itself is gorgeous.

I also used to love your old website, visited many times; I see it's gone now--oh well ;-D

Here, Matt, is a favorite GE shot for you.


Post# 405901 , Reply# 22   1/13/2010 at 22:39 (5,206 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
absoluetely beautiful dishwasher!!!

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i have one just like it except minus the silver shower, i love it. your's looks great! i had to put a new motor on mine. larry at modern parts in parma has pump seals and other parts.

you should be able to find a replacement solonoid easy enough. it doesn't have to be the exact one for that model or brand. if i remember the fill hose does screrw onto the solonoid with a 3/4 inch female garden hose style fitting so you will need a solonoid with a 3/4 inch male end on it. again they should be around.

a washer inlet solonoid would do. i would use it if i had to.

you might want to call larry however, i just bought a pump seal about a month ago for a g.e. mobile maid just like your's and mine. i bought another one and have to pick it up in buffalo, wanted a pump seal in case i need it. they won't last forever!

also 120 bucks is not a bad price, i always pay between 100-100 for any of my dishwashers. i paid 200 for my first mobile maid plus shipping from michigan! i admit the second one i did get for a buck on e bay but i am going to give the woman another 50 when i pick it up. but usually 100-200 is what i pay so you got a good deal!

it looks mint! enjoy!


Post# 405902 , Reply# 23   1/13/2010 at 22:47 (5,206 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
oh great

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i see you did get it working, even better!!! i don't have an owners manual but i do have the g.e. service tech manual and it does include that style pump and motors. i completely rebuilt mine last summer and posted it here with a lot of pics! i had a real problem getting the wash impeller off till i made a "puller" out of wood and bolts to pull it off motor shaft. this can all be found in the archives if you ever have to put in a new pump seal or whatever.

Post# 405990 , Reply# 24   1/14/2010 at 04:45 (5,206 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Mobile Maid !

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We had a 1966 MobileMaid.
The exact same Model. In 1966 the Only Differences were GE changed the racks to Blue and the timer dial had like two thumb "wings" on it for easier turning. Other than those 2 things, all the controls, cycles, spray arms,tower, powershower and silvershower even the chrome accents on the upper racks were all the same.

Good Luck with your Great Find. Stunning Machine. Eddie


Post# 406133 , Reply# 25   1/14/2010 at 19:07 (5,205 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Awesome!!!

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That is one freakin' sweet dishwasher!!! I'm so jealous!

Jon


Post# 406143 , Reply# 26   1/14/2010 at 20:05 (5,205 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Nice DW Matt

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enjoy, now all you need is vintage Cascade!
jet


Post# 406158 , Reply# 27   1/14/2010 at 21:11 (5,205 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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TOL! I always wanted one of these - my best friend growing up had one. I used to love the sounds it made and the way it jiggles a little bit while throwing giant ropes of water around inside. Have fun!

Post# 406183 , Reply# 28   1/15/2010 at 01:58 (5,205 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
...the way it jiggles a little bit...

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OMG! - yes - it TOTALLY Jiggles and I LOVE that! - I imagine the powerful streams going round and round. I need to get a piece of plexi cut for the top so i can watch!

It makes great sounds all around.


Post# 408787 , Reply# 29   1/23/2010 at 18:38 (5,196 days old) by a78jumper ()        
My Mum's first dishwasher

She bought one of these in 1965 in Edmonton and it was used until 1976 when they bought a built in Kitchen Aid for their house in Toronto. It was given to her cousin who used it for a few years more,


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