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61 Whirlpool Dishwasher Maiden Wash |
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Post# 507752   3/28/2011 at 20:01 (4,749 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 507753 , Reply# 1   3/28/2011 at 20:03 (4,749 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 507755 , Reply# 2   3/28/2011 at 20:05 (4,749 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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All hooked up and running and best of all NO LEAKS! I got 'em all!
I had no detergent cups in the machine, so I manually tossed in about a tablespoon of Cascade at the appropriate time of the cycle. No exactly 'automatic dishwashing' but I had to compromise for the sake of testing. Overall, the machine ran well and reasonably quietly. |
Post# 507757 , Reply# 3   3/28/2011 at 20:13 (4,748 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Overall, the machine did a decent job. I must admit that some of the glasses had some specks and 'yiblets' inside, but anything on the lower rack got scrubbed but good!
I am wondering if there had been enough water inside the machine... I will try a test with the machine empty to see if there is good sound of water hitting the top lid (like I hear with the MobileMaid or either of the KitchenAids). I also wonder if perhaps I was too stingy with the detergent... I remember reading on a detergent box that 'If machine has no cups, put one tablespoon of detergent in the bottom of the machine'. I am not sure it was enough. Finally, I find that upper rack is a bit of a pain. I seem to go through more glasses and mugs than anything. BUT I will bet this beastie will have no trouble with pots and pans! It's a pretty unique machine however, I don't think it will earn a permanent place as the 'second in command' in the kitchen... One day I really will decide which machine gets the top honours! No, really... LOL |
Post# 507766 , Reply# 4   3/28/2011 at 20:57 (4,748 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Paul,
Is that half-rack the only top rack for glasses and cups? Am still looking for detergent dispensers for you, but they'll most likely have to come out of another machine just like the one you have. And if that's the case, I severely doubt you'll get them LOL.
Sure is a pretty little thing. I don't know about you, but the more I get into this, the more I love top-loading dishwashers. They epitomize retro.
Thinking out loud, but couldn't you jury-rig a GE TL detergent dispenser to fit over those cams and do the job? Don't they both fit on with small "C" clamps? |
Post# 507777 , Reply# 5   3/28/2011 at 21:16 (4,748 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Ken, yep, that half rack is what came with machine (To paraphrase Peggy Lee: 'Is THAT all there is?') LOL
It does leave a good part of the lower rack for tall items like pitchers, though! Top-loaders are indeed the embodiment of retro - I never thought of this before, but John Lefever pointed out that they are neater as any residue on the dishes will fall into the tub and not splash from a door panel onto cupboards or floors... I had thought a GE cup might be adaptable, but it is the trip mechanism of the Whirlpool that would no longer work. SIGH. I am hoping to get a trip into Queensbury, NY to see the Hansens soon - perhaps there may be one hidden among the spare parts!! |
Post# 508810 , Reply# 6   4/2/2011 at 16:12 (4,744 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 508927 , Reply# 8   4/3/2011 at 04:56 (4,743 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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that's a beautiful machine, love the color!
hope to come across an old whirlpool or westinghouse top loader myself some day. just love top load dishwashers! they are so nostalgic! people today wouldn't know how to act around a top loading dishwasher!!! and if it doesn't clean that great, oh well! whenever i get these beautiful old vintage machines i just think "if it runs, if it doesn't leak, if i can rebuild it, that's good enough for me!". just not leaking is a major thing for a old classic from 1961! enjoy it, yiblets and all! |
Post# 508940 , Reply# 9   4/3/2011 at 06:41 (4,743 days old) by cyclemonitor ()   |   | |
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Speaking of..... this is my favorite WP |
Post# 508941 , Reply# 10   4/3/2011 at 06:42 (4,743 days old) by cyclemonitor ()   |   | |
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Post# 508945 , Reply# 11   4/3/2011 at 07:10 (4,743 days old) by RE563 (Fort Worth, Texas)   |   | |
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