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Thread Number: 2584
I now have a Dishwasher-GLORY! |
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Post# 72707 , Reply# 3 7/7/2005 at 15:12 (6,857 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 72714 , Reply# 5 7/7/2005 at 15:59 (6,857 days old) by Valleyboi () | ||
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re: Dishwasher detergent Yes...Wallyworld's Great Value is the best..I don't have to pre-rinse the dishes and don't have to use Jet-Dry. Dishes come out spsarkling.... | ||
| Post# 72716 , Reply# 6 7/7/2005 at 17:07 (6,857 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
Detergent & a dumb question 
Cascade Pure Rinse (powder) is what I use w/ Jet Dry in the rinse aid dispenser of my Maytag DWU9962AAE. I just fill both cups and push "smart start," the sensor cycle. If you don't use Jet Dry then the Cascade Complete is a good choice (expensive). I don't think you need to use the Complete and Jet Dry (waste of money). That's like using Tide w/ Downy and then using Downy. Do you have a Wal-Mart in Maui? --Jeff | ||
| Post# 72720 , Reply# 7 7/7/2005 at 18:07 (6,857 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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Yes, we have all the same ugly big box stores! We have Walmart, Kmart, and Costco. If you stand out on Dairy Rd, it looks like any commercial strip on the mainland. I am secretly hoping for a Target-they are not as socially reprehensible as Walmart. | ||
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Post# 72726 , Reply# 8 7/7/2005 at 19:28 (6,857 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 72727 , Reply# 9 7/7/2005 at 19:36 (6,857 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Does it have SS tub or plastic? | ||
| Post# 72728 , Reply# 10 7/7/2005 at 19:37 (6,857 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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One thing though... I checked the service techs cheat sheet and ran it through a cycle. This machine only has ONE rinse after the main wash. Is that gonna be enough? Even the ultra cheap Roper DW we had in an apartment rinsed twice I think | ||
| Post# 72729 , Reply# 11 7/7/2005 at 19:38 (6,857 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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sorry should have saw that you wrote PORTABLE...my bad. | ||
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Post# 72731 , Reply# 12 7/7/2005 at 19:41 (6,857 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 72732 , Reply# 13 7/7/2005 at 19:49 (6,857 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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Well, I guess I should just be happy I have a dishwasher instead of getting all fussy about how many rinses it has. It is a plastique tub | ||
| Post# 72733 , Reply# 14 7/7/2005 at 20:36 (6,857 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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My brother has a build in Ultra Wash and loves it, because you never have to pre-rinse. When you get the control panel, try the "water heat" button (wash heats to 155 degrees F.), and the "hot rinse" button (heats the rinse to 155 degrees) and you should only need 1 rinse. Bob is right about the purge. My old KitchenAid would skip the purge and do a second rinse if needed. Did you run it empty? --Jeff | ||
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Post# 72735 , Reply# 15 7/7/2005 at 20:51 (6,857 days old) by PeteK (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Electrasol Tabs for me
I haven't tried every brand of detergent for sure but haven't been disappointed with the Electrasol tabs (without the jet ball). I just find them convenient, no measuring, and when I buy a big box of 80 they last for months around here. I only run the dw every few days and never pre rinse so plates etc have plenty of time to get good and crusty and the tabs never fail to clean.
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| Post# 72739 , Reply# 16 7/7/2005 at 21:08 (6,857 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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no tears from Sears we've had an UltraWash for 15 years, it is EXCELLENT in performace.No grit all over dishes as with lesser brands,no pre-rinsing,even pots with BAKED-ON food come COMPLETELY clean. | ||
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Post# 72750 , Reply# 17 7/7/2005 at 21:52 (6,857 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Post# 72793 , Reply# 18 7/8/2005 at 09:35 (6,856 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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I too am not thrilled with the one rinse on my SS K-Aid. I thought it was just a fancier version of my beloved portable WP. But things change.... Light wash was W-R-R and it worked great! Now there are two motors (one for the drain pump)! The "Power Scrub" option (or whatever it's called) rasies the temps by 5 degrees and adds a second rinse. I use it anytime there are no plastic in the machine and it helps... | ||
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Post# 72794 , Reply# 19 7/8/2005 at 09:39 (6,856 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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But in theory the final rinse is filled with rinse-aid (anionic or non-ionic surfactant is it?) Which I believe is a component of detergent. So how pure is any rinse, actually? I would normally be freaked out over this, but I have been drinking this chemical since mom's first dishwaser in 1968 and am still alive, so can you say F _ _ _ it? Won't give up the convenience (or de-greassing ability) of a DW on principle. | ||
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Post# 72872 , Reply# 21 7/9/2005 at 06:24 (6,855 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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1) My KA is from 2002. 2) 6 months since last load?- LOL I'd do a "rinse only" or "rinse and hold" once a week to keep the seals wet. {They don't need sardines, but do need water!) 3) Memory loss- Just spoke about this in the office today. Lost keys... that's OK. Forget what they are for? You might want to start worrying! PS If you designate a top dresser drawer for your keys, wallet and watch(es), and never stray from it, that little issue will disappear. Same "policy" can be adopted when in hotels or visiting a friend for a few days. Really works well. 4)Doing dishes and other work by hand. Not generally fun if avoidable. But also not such a big deal based on some jobs i've had. Changed a few diapers in my day..and I dont have kids. Dishes are SO tame in comparison. How does the saying go? Between dishes, diapers and d@@ches, a girl's hands are always under water! 5) The natural order of things. HMMM so much to say on this one.... LOL Let's just say i'm now very comfortabe being me ..whoever that is.. and "Joke them if they can't take a F - - -." Sing along kiddies.... "I am what I am....." LOL ROFL LMAO Thanks for the laughs! | ||
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Post# 72972 , Reply# 23 7/10/2005 at 01:37 (6,855 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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They say all habits take about three to four weeks to establish and extinguish. But many have been "trained" by this one sand they seem to like it! Since my genetic donors and I myself have very little short-term recall/memory I try to avoid the pitfalls. Here's on I was taught early on: Doors and window should either be: Opened and unlocked; or closed and locked. It takes two seconds to ensure it is locked when closng it, just make that a norm in your head. Electric cooking: Safety rules. Never store anyhing on top of the stove. There should be something on the stove only when an element is actually on. I get even nuttier- I turn on the light in the range hood whenever I am cooking. That way if I get distracted it acts as a reminder taht can be seen from a number of places in the home that the stove needs attention. Don't laugh... there are times when the hair gets washed twice or not at all in the shower...I wash it every day. And there are days that I forget to shave which I normally do in the shower. It gets better! Ever have one of those days where a sbiling says .."did I ever call you back", and neither of you has any idea? JOY!!!!! | ||
| Post# 73018 , Reply# 24 7/10/2005 at 16:43 (6,854 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK) | ||
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I use Finish 3-in-1 Powerball tabs at the moment in my AEG dishwasher and you just can't beat them - I think these are sold as Electrasol in the US? Steve - what exactly do you shave in the shower??? LOL LOL Jon :-) | ||
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Post# 73046 , Reply# 25 7/10/2005 at 21:51 (6,854 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Post# 73063 , Reply# 27 7/11/2005 at 06:45 (6,853 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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| Post# 73175 , Reply# 30 7/11/2005 at 19:32 (6,853 days old) by bostonwash () | ||
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Saying NO to wally world I have boycotted walmart and Sams club, they SUCK !! .. and not in a good way. | ||
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Post# 73267 , Reply# 32 7/12/2005 at 07:20 (6,852 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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and apart fromt he obvious things to wash: Gas stove- grates and drip pans. Electric- drip bowls. ...and if your stove is less than 30" wide, the oven racks themselves! Microwave- glass turntable Sink- dish drainer and rubber mat below. wire mesh sink rack (on top of the things loaded in the top rack.) Toaster-oven parts.. Damn... i'm even getting enthused for you both! Here toggle's speicialty- a bit of easy-off to soak on glass and stainless items while you eat, a quick rinse and in the DW they go afterwards. {I still like a vinegar or lemon rinse to neutralize the lye..] Without a heated dry you can just do a little scrubbing afterwards (if still dirty) and save yourself 90% of the toil! | ||
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Post# 73389 , Reply# 34 7/12/2005 at 22:44 (6,852 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 73872 , Reply# 37 7/16/2005 at 17:24 (6,848 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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I had a built in machine at the shop that I swiped a panel off of Took pics the other night-will post when developed Martha was over last night and saw the DW- I could see a green eyed demon dancing in her eyes! Her place is even smaller than ours, so she has little hope of getting a machine til she moves again. | ||
| Post# 73947 , Reply# 38 7/17/2005 at 08:39 (6,847 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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Martha's DW Sounds like she's a candidate for one of those Danby or other brand countertop machines. | ||
| Post# 74293 , Reply# 39 7/20/2005 at 06:05 (6,844 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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Pics Great, I'm curious to see before and after pics of how you wangled this machine into your kitchen | ||
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