Thread Number: 59586
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Thinking about getting this KA Superba |
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Post# 821931 , Reply# 1   5/3/2015 at 23:37 (3,279 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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A model dear to my heart, as it may be the only major appliance ever to include a selection of "Party" cycles, even if "Cancel Drain" is among them.
The stainless panels (presuming there's a lower one) aren't all that common, so that's a plus. This is a top of the line machine. If the interior is in good shape and you can trust the seller to be honest about the machine's current working order, it's a good choice if it's priced right. I couldn't see paying more than $100 for it, and that's factoring in the stainless steel. |
Post# 821933 , Reply# 2   5/4/2015 at 00:09 (3,279 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 821948 , Reply# 3   5/4/2015 at 05:00 (3,279 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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That's a nice looking dishwasher. The fact that it has the stainless panels really is a plus because they don't show up much anymore. It's not likely you will be able to run it but here are the things I always look at:
Really, for me, the only show stopper is rust in the bottom and leaks in the same places underneath. And for some here even that doesn't scare them as they have patched rust spots. I have just never tackled rust issues. With the help of those here and places like eBay you can likely find just about any part you need for that machine. When I bought my 15 series Superba I was amazed at what I found in these two places. Actually, I found everything I needed. As a matter of fact just a week or two ago I saw a timer and a few other parts for this machine on eBay.
As Bob mentioned this machine does not have a center wash arm so you have to load the machine correctly or dishes on top may not get clean. Some have issues with this but I don't. In my opinion it just adds charm to the whole notion of using a vintage machine.
Good luck. You could always also buy that 16 series portable you saw and use it for parts. The racks looked good and the motors are interchangeable as is the Overflow and many other parts.
Care to share pics of your vintage kitchen? |
Post# 821980 , Reply# 5   5/4/2015 at 12:04 (3,279 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 821983 , Reply# 6   5/4/2015 at 12:55 (3,279 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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