Thread Number: 22372
Homart Electric Sink Dishwasher Dry Test |
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Post# 350279   5/20/2009 at 02:28 (5,455 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)   |   | |
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I have been working to clean up the Homart Electric Sink Dishwasher, and decided, against better judgment perhaps, to "Dry" test the machine. The full cycle time is 45 minutes: A 10 minute wash, a 4 minute Rinse, a 3 minute Rinse, and a 25 minute Drying period. This edited down video lasts only about 7 minutes, and captures the sounds and movements that the machine makes. Unfortunately, I didn't capture the moment when the solenoid energizes to cause the lid to open - my camera had shut off. I didn't have the lid closed anyway. Since no water is hooked up, there is no video of any "splash action". That will come later. |
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Post# 350289 , Reply# 1   5/20/2009 at 06:57 (5,455 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 350347 , Reply# 2   5/20/2009 at 11:05 (5,455 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 350387 , Reply# 4   5/20/2009 at 15:47 (5,454 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )   |   | |
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Post# 350421 , Reply# 5   5/20/2009 at 19:51 (5,454 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)   |   | |
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I just completed a full "Wet" Test of the Dishwasher. And it was a resounding success. I had to substitute a new water valve for the original - the solenoid on the original simply would not open the valve when water was called for. Otherwise, Thank God for the high quality of the Homart Company and it's association with Sears, Roebuck and Company. This dishwasher ran flawlessly from start to finish. And not one drop of water leaked anywhere! I'm just so excited. I videoed the complete cycle once again - it's virtually the same as the first video with exception that now I also have the sound of the water being thrown by the impeller. Next, I'm going to get a piece of Plexiglas made to fit over the tub, and make a video of the "Splash Action". This probably will take a couple of days to accomplish. Stay tuned. |
Post# 350444 , Reply# 7   5/20/2009 at 22:10 (5,454 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 350457 , Reply# 8   5/20/2009 at 23:03 (5,454 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 350464 , Reply# 9   5/20/2009 at 23:21 (5,454 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)   |   | |
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Thanks for the comments. Sorry to freak you out. I simply didn't have all of the hookups ready to drain and fill. Yes, I should have just put a pan under the drain and put some water in with a bucket. I am puzzled by my fill valve. I've compared this original valve with those on early KitchenAid model (KD-15, 16, 17) and to a D&M Repair Manual, and in both cases, a spring is shown behind the needle valve. This valve does not have a spring. It does have a metal "spacer" for lack of a better term in behind the needle valve. Based on the photo attached, should a spring be present or not? There does not seem to be enough room for a spring when these parts are assembled like I found them. |