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Thanks Everyone - KDI-14 is fixed!
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Post# 597194   5/17/2012 at 21:21 (4,332 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        

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Posted about the detergent dispenser on the KDI-14 that wasn't working. Knew I would find a solution here for a part for a 50 year old machine. Here is a pic of the front of the machine.




Post# 597197 , Reply# 1   5/17/2012 at 21:24 (4,332 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
Within 24 Hours

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I had a solution. Greg posted a link to a complete replacement for the detergent dispenser including the cork gasket. Needed to replace the unit. Got the replacement unit from Decatur Illinois. We'll have to go down and see what else this guy has.

Post# 597199 , Reply# 2   5/17/2012 at 21:27 (4,332 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
Starting To Dismantle

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The disfunctional unit. All you need is a phillips and an flat-head screwdriver.

Post# 597201 , Reply# 3   5/17/2012 at 21:28 (4,332 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
Back End

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Under the door.

Post# 597202 , Reply# 4   5/17/2012 at 21:29 (4,332 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
Put The New

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Dispenser in in about 5 minutes and she works like a charm! Thanks everyone.

Post# 597205 , Reply# 5   5/17/2012 at 21:50 (4,332 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Fred it's good to see you.

That is one of my faverite machines from Kitchenaid I grow up with

the three button model at my neighbor's home that was only used on holidays lol.

Then it became a storage closet , can you imagine.

Anyway it must feel good to have access to a part

and the know how to install it to keep it going congrats.

What a beautiful machine I show your machine to

colleges and friends for a reference on a grand machine and styling

for years since I became a member here.

Hope it runs well for you in years to come ! Smile

Peace.

 

Darren k


Post# 597207 , Reply# 6   5/17/2012 at 21:55 (4,332 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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yay!

As good as new - time for another weekend workout for the KitchenAid!


Post# 597228 , Reply# 7   5/17/2012 at 23:33 (4,332 days old) by A440 ()        

Great News!
What an awesome Dishwasher!
Brent


Post# 597326 , Reply# 8   5/18/2012 at 14:03 (4,331 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)        
Hi Fred

It is great to see you. Glad your new dispenser works. I wonder whatelse the guy from Decatur has? Is it worth a road trip? Take care. Gary

Post# 597609 , Reply# 9   5/19/2012 at 20:29 (4,330 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
Right Greg

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Better start dirtying up some dishes!

Post# 597644 , Reply# 10   5/19/2012 at 22:47 (4,330 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Fred - glad to see the 14 is up and running again, via it's own dispenser!

Ben


Post# 597718 , Reply# 11   5/20/2012 at 06:54 (4,330 days old) by mikepaquette ()        
KD11 to KD 14

I love my 11 but looks like I would prefer a 14. Hmmm

Post# 597757 , Reply# 12   5/20/2012 at 11:54 (4,329 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Like I said

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that guy is real nice to deal with. Good you got that baby running!

Send me pics of his shelves when you go down, I know he's got tons of stuff he hasn't listed yet!!!

Jon



Post# 597802 , Reply# 13   5/20/2012 at 14:49 (4,329 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
All you need now is a...

Rinse Aid dispenser! Any of the dispensers from the 14 thru the 18 series will fit in the door of your machine and is easily wired in. You probably have the wires in the door already. I am sure that you can find one from one of the people on here as well as the same place you got the detergent dispenser from.

Post# 597839 , Reply# 14   5/20/2012 at 18:34 (4,329 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Adding A Rinseaid Dispenser To The 14

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Yes the door has the wiring in it already, there is a terminal strip at the top right side inside the door and you can see the terminals labeled RD and C2 terminals where the wires can be connected. You can see this in one of your pictures where you are showing the old leaky detergent dispenser.


Post# 597841 , Reply# 15   5/20/2012 at 19:07 (4,329 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
Thanks Guys!

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I'll need two rinse agent dispensers. One for the KDI-14 and one to replace the non-functioning one on my KDS-17 in the kitchen. Was hoping this guy has a couple and will check it out. You can see in the back of the lower rack on the 14 the solid Jet Dry. Here is my KDS-17.

Post# 597861 , Reply# 16   5/20/2012 at 21:15 (4,329 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA)        
BTW

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The 17 is resurrected! The bearings went out and I had to have it removed temporarily until Greg could get me a new motor. He did and here is Robert and Greg restoring the 17 to her rightful place after they replaced the pump and motor unit! Still working great.


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