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Thread Number: 52103
Kitchenaid KDI-17A: Full of mold! :( |
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| Post# 745120 , Reply# 1 3/25/2014 at 18:13 (3,676 days old) by marly () | ||
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Here is a photo after scrubbing and with bleach before two cycles. PS - Sorry the exterior is so filthy in that first picture. I've been focusing on cleaning the insides so that I can finally wash some dishes! 
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Post# 745138 , Reply# 2 3/25/2014 at 19:01 (3,676 days old) by rp2813  (Sannazay) |
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 I think what you have there is a KDC-21 (C = Custom), or perhaps a "builders' model" 21 series. Interestingly though, it has adjustable dividers on the top rack and a china guard, which as far as I know were not featured on the Custom models.
You might try some Lemishine (in the dishwasher detergent section at supermarkets or Target) to clean the interior, and could perhaps mix it into a slurry consistency to use on the gaskets with an old toothbrush. Another product I've had amazing results from is "Totally Awesome" spray cleaner, which can be found at most dollar stores and may work on the gaskets.
Stay tuned, as I'm sure others will have further suggestions as well as confirmation of your exact model. | ||
| Post# 745159 , Reply# 3 3/25/2014 at 20:23 (3,676 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
Marly:
I'll share a trick I've used on mildewed fridge door gaskets; maybe it will help on your KitchenAid.
I put on rubber gloves, and get out an old sponge that's about to be thrown out anyway. I also throw open some windows for ventilation. I saturate the sponge in bleach, and wipe the gasket with it. I then leave the gasket for an hour or so. Most mildew disappears after that time; if any remains, I repeat the wipe-down with bleach. After the mildew is gone, I wash and rinse the gasket, then wipe it down with silicone for protection. You can get spray silicone at most auto-parts places. Spray it onto a rag and wipe down the gasket. Works well for me; perhaps it will help with your dishwasher. | ||
| Post# 745162 , Reply# 5 3/25/2014 at 20:27 (3,676 days old) by marly () | ||
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Thanks for the advice, Sandy! I think I'll give that a whirl tonight. | ||
| Post# 745163 , Reply# 6 3/25/2014 at 20:30 (3,676 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Marly: | ||
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Post# 745173 , Reply# 7 3/25/2014 at 21:05 (3,676 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 745174 , Reply# 8 3/25/2014 at 21:07 (3,676 days old) by volsboy1 (East Tenn Smoky mountains ) | ||
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| Post# 745274 , Reply# 11 3/26/2014 at 08:07 (3,675 days old) by marly () | ||
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Off topic, but I saw this on my Facebook feed this morning and thought some of y'all would get a kick out of it. 
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| Post# 745276 , Reply# 12 3/26/2014 at 08:09 (3,675 days old) by marly () | ||
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Re: Someone here may have one of those trim pieces to spare. I'd be very grateful if they did! | ||
| Post# 745291 , Reply# 13 3/26/2014 at 09:35 (3,675 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Marly: | ||
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Post# 745296 , Reply# 14 3/26/2014 at 10:09 (3,675 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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WP Washer two days out of warranty | ||
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Post# 745318 , Reply# 16 3/26/2014 at 13:25 (3,675 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Click the link below
I think this is a new gasket for your machine if you can't get the mold out. Steve, or someone could you validate this part number for me but I think it's the right one.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO chachp's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 745319 , Reply# 17 3/26/2014 at 13:30 (3,675 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Here is a used one.... | ||
| Post# 745367 , Reply# 18 3/26/2014 at 17:36 (3,675 days old) by marly () | ||
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Thanks for all y'all's help! I've passed the WP warranty advice along to my friend. Luckily, my gasket is coming along now, but I'll definitely keep these links in mind if we need one of these. | ||
| Post# 746394 , Reply# 20 3/30/2014 at 20:48 (3,671 days old) by turboace (Wilmington, NC) | ||
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Post# 746514 , Reply# 21 3/31/2014 at 08:06 (3,670 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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