Thread Number: 32089
KitchenAid KDS 17 Superba by Hobart dishwasher |
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Post# 483973 , Reply# 1   12/24/2010 at 07:09 (4,843 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 484053 , Reply# 3   12/24/2010 at 11:36 (4,842 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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The repairman may have been trying to locate parts through either KitchenAid or Whirlpool, which is why he had no success.
The place you want to check is with Hobart. You have a better chance of finding the parts that way, as Hobart still carries certain components that will work on older machines. Steve the Hobart man can say for sure. If he sees this thread, he'll likely post some useful information for you. |
Post# 484068 , Reply# 4   12/24/2010 at 12:05 (4,842 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The reset cam in the door can be jury-rigged and should last if not a good used one can be found. The timers can still be found but it is easy to lubricate with silicone spray lubricant, if it is one of the timer motors thats noisy used or new ones can be found. Or you can remove the complete timer and sent it to Midwest timer and they will repair and recondition it and return it to you. The KDS-17 dishwasher has the easiest to remove and reinstall timer of any KA DW ever made, because of its quick disconnect plugs and its location.
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Post# 484104 , Reply# 5   12/24/2010 at 15:40 (4,842 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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of all kitchenaid dishwashers. i have 7 in my collection of dishwashers at the present time, one with a stainless steel tub that i never knew existed till i got it! it is the kdss-17a.
anyway parts are out there as said above. i just bought a new detergent cup for my kdss-17a off e bay and as said i have seen timers. i will say though i have never had a timer issue on any of mine. they might squeak a bit and i have put a drop or so of wd-40 on the cam lobe arm that moves the timer cam itself but other than that no issues. pump parts are available as said above, hobart has pump seals as well as larry at modern parts in cleveland. i also see pumps themselves on e bay frequently if you ever would need one which i seriously doubt. that door switch peice should be easy to rig if it goes out again, it's a simple design. and racks pop up all the time on e bay. enjoy your machine, i use mine all the time! nothing like a kds-17a!!! i remember when they came out in the early 70's. i wanted one but we were too poor for that! so i had to settle on stopping at the local plumbing supply center to look at them, several times a week on my way home from school! had no idea that 35 years later i would have a house full of em!!! |
Post# 484422 , Reply# 6   12/26/2010 at 17:39 (4,840 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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off of that timer? I have a buddy who may have a timer for you! Steve |
Post# 484488 , Reply# 7   12/27/2010 at 00:35 (4,840 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 484511 , Reply# 8   12/27/2010 at 06:22 (4,840 days old) by magic clean ()   |   | |
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the KD 20 reset cam is different than that of a KD 17 series machine and not backwards compatible. If memory serves; the KD 20 is a more robust design. lp |
Post# 484549 , Reply# 9   12/27/2010 at 11:56 (4,839 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 484558 , Reply# 11   12/27/2010 at 12:33 (4,839 days old) by xmastoo (Washington)   |   | |
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Oh - I just reread the message from Steve regarding his buddy's timer. I don't have the part number from my machine, just what Midwest Timer said their part number is. Would it be the same? |
Post# 484566 , Reply# 12   12/27/2010 at 13:14 (4,839 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 484590 , Reply# 13   12/27/2010 at 15:13 (4,839 days old) by xmastoo (Washington)   |   | |
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Thanks. I just looked at my repair bill again and the plastic part I need is the KDS-17 Program Switch Actuator. I know later models don't work because the repairman tried. Whether the KD-16 part would fit - ? I don't know. |
Post# 484666 , Reply# 14   12/27/2010 at 20:27 (4,839 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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What are the differences between a KDS-17 and a KDS-17A timer and are they interchangeable? There's an NOS KDS-17A timer on ebay that may be of interest if someone can chime in with some compatibility answers.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK on eBay |