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Kitchenaid Imperial by Hobart KDI-17 problem :(
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Post# 712453   10/31/2013 at 15:47 (3,827 days old) by RustyB ()        

We have an old (probably 1960s or 1970s) KDI-17 and we love it - it came with the house. There was a timer problem a few years ago that we had repaired and the old KDI was working like new.

The machine threw its counter spring (with a very loud BANG!) a while ago and, although the door now weighs a ton, we can live with it.

The machine started making a loud banging noise and we noticed that the lower sprayer arm had come loose and pops out. I'm hoping to get some advice on reattaching it since we're now hand washing everything and using the KDI-17 as a drainer/dryer only :(.

As I said, we love the old KDI and would rather fix than replace it if possible.

Thanks for any advice.





Post# 712481 , Reply# 1   10/31/2013 at 18:43 (3,827 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Sounds like...

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The wash arm support is done.

You should be able to find another one here or ebay


Post# 712508 , Reply# 2   10/31/2013 at 22:08 (3,827 days old) by RustyB ()        
Wash arm support??

Can you point me to a reference for exactly what that is?? The thing that's banging around is a sprayer with four arms and it's attached to a "stick". Is this a major repair or can I do something about it myself? I'm trying to attach a photo of the offending parts - is that stick thing the "wash arm support" or is the support somewhere down in the bowels of the KDI-17?

Post# 712552 , Reply# 3   11/1/2013 at 05:48 (3,826 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Yup...

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There's the culprit.

You'll need a New Wash Arm Support. Some of the guys have had luck repairing these, but a New One would solve the problem.

You'll need to remove the 4 Phillips head screws and replace that unit as in the picture attached.

I'm suprised that stevet (the Dr. Bombay of the Intergalacticle Hobart Universe) has not replied on this yet.


Post# 712555 , Reply# 4   11/1/2013 at 06:03 (3,826 days old) by RustyB ()        
Marvelous!!

Thank you so very much.

Post# 712568 , Reply# 5   11/1/2013 at 09:00 (3,826 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        
Here is one.

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I think this one will work for you and it looks like a good price. Anyone correct me please if I'm wrong but there are three on eBay right now. I searched for 4161073.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO chachp's LINK on eBay


Post# 712570 , Reply# 6   11/1/2013 at 09:05 (3,826 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        
Here is a spring.

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Before that door clobbers someone in the head that is of course if the issue is the spring and not something else that broke. LOL

This person has two and you will need one for each side.


CLICK HERE TO GO TO chachp's LINK on eBay


Post# 712582 , Reply# 7   11/1/2013 at 10:55 (3,826 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
BTW...

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Happy Birthday... ???

And Welcome. Glad we could be of help.


Post# 717468 , Reply# 8   11/24/2013 at 16:53 (3,803 days old) by tfromoregon ()        

Hello -
We have a KitchenAid by Hobart custom model in brown that is free to a good home. It works great and we are removing it for a remodel. We are just outside Portland, Oregon.

Any takers?


Post# 717502 , Reply# 9   11/24/2013 at 19:50 (3,803 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT)        
The Coppertone panels

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are what I've been looking for!


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