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Post# 324884   1/17/2009 at 19:05 (5,574 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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Surprise,Surprise,Surprise !!!!
I hooked up the New KDS-18 today. Upon turning the water supply on....GUSH !!!!!! Water everywhere. I did a water test for leaks in my "ShowRoom" with out having a water supply and no leaks from the pump or the Drain Valve. After installing her, WOW. What's this all about ?
Look what I found. This is from the machine being outside for 2 hours.





Post# 324886 , Reply# 1   1/17/2009 at 19:07 (5,574 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
I was so glad

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I had my other KDS18 waiting in the wings. So I skunked the fill valve off that one. Now she's running perfect

Post# 324887 , Reply# 2   1/17/2009 at 19:09 (5,574 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
I just love these 18's

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The racks are so pristine on this one.

Post# 324889 , Reply# 3   1/17/2009 at 19:12 (5,574 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Would anyone be ...

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Interested in a KDS20 ? This machine is immaculate. I picked up this one this summer. She's an Energy Saver V. Pristine Wash Chamber, Racks, and runs "Superbly" for a Surperba.

Post# 324890 , Reply# 4   1/17/2009 at 19:13 (5,574 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Racks

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Wash Chamber and Sump have No Rust

Post# 325296 , Reply# 5   1/19/2009 at 13:59 (5,572 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Ouch! That water valve definitely froze and cracked...
Thinking about that KDS-20... I DO need to a KA to my collection!


Post# 325313 , Reply# 6   1/19/2009 at 15:54 (5,572 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Very nice machine you have there! Amazing what cold weather can do to a valve.

Post# 325342 , Reply# 7   1/19/2009 at 18:13 (5,572 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
You know...

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Sometimes you just feel comfortable with one particular model.This machine needs some modifications, or adjustments. But I like the 18's for their cleaning ability.I love all 5 KitchenAids that I have. The 18 and the 20 are "Random Racking. The rest are very particular. You have to really give them thought when washing Pots and Pans. That is why I refer to any KitchenAid model that does not have a spray arm for the upper rack..."Truely a Dishwasher". They were not designed to have everything thrown in them. If you could fit a Pot or Pan into them with out blocking the spray, you did it by hand. But back in the "Day", you were lucky to have a machine that did the Dishes, Glasses and the Flatwear.

Post# 325479 , Reply# 8   1/20/2009 at 05:54 (5,572 days old) by mikepaquette ()        
Vintage Insinkerator dishwasher TOL or

Vintage Matag the insinkerator is like new KA through & through or a reverse rack Matag TOL . Which one should I choose as my dailey driver. They both were brought to my attention on the same day. I cannot make up my mind. Your opinion will help. Thank You Mike


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