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50's...Not~!......That 70's Show
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Post# 130119   5/20/2006 at 09:10 (6,544 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        

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I don't think this is a 50's model....Avocado Green...more like 70's...In any event, do you think it is worthwhile?
It is only about 20 minutes away from me.


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Post# 130136 , Reply# 1   5/20/2006 at 11:08 (6,544 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)        
I doubt 50's

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Gary, I sort of doubt 1950's, too. Late 60's to late 70's seems more likely to me.
I remember seeing one in action once. It actually worked...was a water hog, tho'.
If the price doesn't matter, sure - why not?
I'd like to see a shot of it running, if you do get it.
Keven


Post# 130144 , Reply# 2   5/20/2006 at 11:46 (6,544 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
OMIGOD!

Hmmmm.. Looks like Opelousas might be its new home.

Post# 130152 , Reply# 3   5/20/2006 at 12:26 (6,544 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi)        
give the Carocelle a spin

The Carocelle dishwasher debuted in 1969,and actually works quite well on all but super dried on foods.By using liquid enzyme laundry detergents instead of liquid hand dish detergent,which is what it uses,the results will jump even higher.Since it takes a few minutes anyway to fill up your sinks with water,and since you don't do that with this machine,but that water which woulda filled up the sinks is spraying the dishes,the water use is not much higher.If the dishes are really crusty,here's a suggestion.Once the soapy water starts spraying ,turn off the hot water and let the dishes sit there wet for a while,sorta like KA's so-called soak cycle.Start the spray again,let it finish,and Voila!now even the scankiest dishes will gleam.

Post# 130186 , Reply# 4   5/20/2006 at 15:28 (6,544 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

So it takes liquid laundry detergent?????? Any detergent or ones with enzymes only?

Post# 130188 , Reply# 5   5/20/2006 at 15:32 (6,544 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

It's not worth the space it takes in the kitchen.

Post# 130201 , Reply# 6   5/20/2006 at 16:19 (6,544 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

But it's worth the fun of having a kitschy, cool and unusual gadget even if it doesn't perform well.

Post# 130212 , Reply# 7   5/20/2006 at 16:58 (6,544 days old) by scott55405 ()        

I remember them well. Everytime Dayton's had a sale, it was in the catalog. $39.95 I believe was the price. Never did see one running though, and didn't know they came in decorator colors!

Post# 130216 , Reply# 8   5/20/2006 at 17:23 (6,544 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

They still make 'em.

Yay for kitsch in the kitchen.


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Post# 130229 , Reply# 9   5/20/2006 at 19:07 (6,544 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)        

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yeah they still make 'em, and their price for an outdated, indoor sprinkler is kinda outrageous.

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Post# 130257 , Reply# 10   5/20/2006 at 20:39 (6,544 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

So what made it work anyway? The water sprays the dishes and then it drains out of the bottom? I only see one hose going into the base so is that the fill/drain hose?

Post# 130260 , Reply# 11   5/20/2006 at 20:43 (6,544 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

And SO WHAT if the thing doesn't work. It looks like something fun to own.

Post# 130311 , Reply# 12   5/21/2006 at 02:47 (6,543 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi)        
hydrodynamically speaking

It takes hot tap water thru the hose,forces it outta 23 jets that whirl like a revolving lawn sprinkler,while constantly draining.Meanwhile,you squirt some regular hand dish soap,such as Dawn,but liquid laundry soaps are better, in the reservoir,which siphons the soap into the flow.When the water runs clear,the dishes are rinsing.After 5 min.,turn tap off,lift off lid,the dishes will air dry.

Post# 130476 , Reply# 13   5/22/2006 at 07:00 (6,542 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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This is a nice toy. I must get my hands on one!


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