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Picked up a Kitchen Aid KDS-57A dishwasher
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Post# 501388   3/4/2011 at 20:59 (4,800 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan)        

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I usually can't resist a vintage stove or fridge, but for $10 this portable Kitchen Aid dishwasher in coppertone really caught my eye. It was in such nice condition, I couldn't pass it up. I don't have any experience with this model, is it a relatively well-built machine?




Post# 501390 , Reply# 1   3/4/2011 at 21:00 (4,800 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan)        

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Here is the interior

Post# 501391 , Reply# 2   3/4/2011 at 21:00 (4,800 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan)        

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Another interior shot

Post# 501392 , Reply# 3   3/4/2011 at 21:01 (4,800 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan)        

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The control panel - any idea of what year this unit was made??

Post# 501404 , Reply# 4   3/4/2011 at 21:49 (4,800 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I believe made in early 1970s.  Does look very nice. 


Post# 501413 , Reply# 5   3/4/2011 at 22:08 (4,800 days old) by COMBO52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
KDS57A

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Came out around 1975 and continued till the KD18s came out in late 1977. It looks like you got a good one Kevin its in great condition. It often seems that a lot of portables are found that were hardly used as people decided that they were just too much trouble to use. 


Post# 501423 , Reply# 6   3/4/2011 at 22:34 (4,800 days old) by A440 ()        

Very nice!!!

Looks to be in great shape!

I agree with John.  I find that the portables were not used very much.

They were so heavy to begin with.  Then when you loaded it to the max you almost doubled the weight.

I don't think housewives could handle pushing them around if the sink was not close enough!

You got a very good deal on this one!  Love the color!

Brent


Post# 501474 , Reply# 7   3/5/2011 at 08:14 (4,800 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan)        

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Thanks for the info - I thought this was produced sometime in the 70s. And you're so right - this thing weighs a ton, even empty!

Post# 501477 , Reply# 8   3/5/2011 at 08:25 (4,800 days old) by A440 ()        

Hi Kevin,
Where did you find it?
I can't get over how great it looks. The chopping block looks new!
Do you have a space for it in your kitchen? You will love using it when you get used to the racking.
Brent


Post# 501479 , Reply# 9   3/5/2011 at 08:47 (4,800 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
what a beautiful portable

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kitchenaid! 17 model, my all time favorite! and coppertone too! that is one great lookin machine! and parts are still available should you need them. but i doubt that you will, probably doesn't leak a drop!

enjoy it!!!


Post# 501696 , Reply# 10   3/5/2011 at 21:55 (4,799 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan)        

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Brent - I found this at an estate sale. It was in the basement, next to a beautiful 1952 Caloric gas stove (which some lucky shopper got for $30!). The guy who was holding the sale helped me carry it up the stairs, and so I found out just how heavy it was. It seems to be very well made.

Post# 501788 , Reply# 11   3/6/2011 at 12:33 (4,799 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)        
Great Find

Kevin - congratulations on such a wonderful find. It’s a beauty!!!


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