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Thread Number: 58791
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Need help/advice--front door leak on 1961 Kitchenaid Superba dishwasher |
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Post# 813816 , Reply# 1 3/13/2015 at 14:52 (3,322 days old) by chachp  (North Little Rock, AR) |
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I had the same problem. I had the same problem and in my case it was these things I have circled on the picture. Someone on here can tell you exactly what they are called and possible help you with them. I also replaced the Door Gasket to be on the safe side but if I remember correctly the leak stopped before I replaced the gasket. The gasket part number is 4160249 and they do pop up on eBay from time to time. There isn't one there right now.
The leak was very small and in my case came out of both corners but just a little bit.
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| Post# 813817 , Reply# 2 3/13/2015 at 14:58 (3,322 days old) by dekedickerson (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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Thanks Chachp! I'm jealous yours still has the "small items basket" mine is missing! ;-) | ||
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Post# 813866 , Reply# 3 3/13/2015 at 21:06 (3,321 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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 A 1961 Supoerba would be a KDS14. Yours is a KDS15 and the dark color facia of the control panel and buttons makes it toward the end of the 15 series run. Which would be more like a 1966 to 1968 KDS15. That's a beautiful control panel paired with the stainless steel front panels. I cannot imagine that wouldn't look wonderful even in a modern remodel. His wife's careless thought was your super gain. Congratulations. | ||
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Post# 813893 , Reply# 4 3/14/2015 at 05:08 (3,321 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Small Items Basket Here is one on eBay that going for a pretty good price. I would bet someone on here has an extra they would share as well. CLICK HERE TO GO TO chachp's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 813901 , Reply# 5 3/14/2015 at 06:16 (3,321 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Hey Deke | ||
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Post# 813903 , Reply# 6 3/14/2015 at 06:58 (3,321 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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I meant to tell you....... If you look closely at the picture I posted you can see where I had placed some very thin weather stripping over the gasket while I was waiting to find a replacement gasket. It's the kind you buy at the big box store with adhesive on one side.
You can try that and see if it helps. There is a way to adjust the door latch so it closes a little tighter but I couldn't get the screws on mine loose and I was afraid I'd strip them so I went this route until I had a new gasket. It has something to do with removing the latch and putting a metal washer or two between the latch and the door itself to give it a tighter seal.
The gasket and those things on the front of the rack solved my door leaking issues. I hope it does for you. That's a great looking machine. | ||
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Post# 814409 , Reply# 9 3/17/2015 at 07:15 (3,318 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaking Dishwasher Well I can't say I told you so, but when I read the post that was the first thing that came to mind.
Whenever we get calls on any DW new or old that is leaking a little around and under the door in front Etc the first thing I ask the user is to keep and eye on the DW as it runs and when they see dripping I suggest they open the door and see if there is suds in the machine.
It can happen as you found out from detergent pods because of the wetting agent, and it most often happens from accidentally getting a little hand washing detergent on dishes before they go in the DW. We see this problem many times EVERY week.
Glad you figured out the problem and hope you continue to get great performance out of this DW.
John L.
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