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Post# 521449   5/30/2011 at 11:13 (4,711 days old) by jimmy ()        

I just acquired a beautiful KitchenAid DW, model KDI-57. It appears to have been used no more than a few times. My problem is that it didn't come with the adaptor to connect it to a faucet, and since I'm still new to this, I can't seem to find one anywhere. Also, how can I tell what year it is? Help! Thanks. jimmy




Post# 521468 , Reply# 1   5/30/2011 at 12:32 (4,711 days old) by henry200 ()        

I don't know exact dates but your dishwasher would have come out in the mid 1970's.  The faucet aerator/adaptors are available at any home-improvement or hardware/plumbing shop. 
Post# 521488 , Reply# 2   5/30/2011 at 14:49 (4,711 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)        
The hose/hookup

 set is known as a unicouple. You may have to go to an appliance parts store to get one. You might pay more at an appliance parts store, but you run a greater chance of the counter help knowing immediately what you're talking about. Staff training at big box stores can be hit-or-miss.


Or were you talking about the adaptor/aerator for the faucet itself? If so, it should be packed in a blister card, and available at a big box store like Homo Despot or bLowe's.


Lawrence/Maytagbear

Post# 521705 , Reply# 3   5/31/2011 at 20:51 (4,710 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Homo Depot

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They have all the adapters there.

Lowe's is a better shot but both stores wil have them. I have many portables and KitchenAid will use the wider ones as oppose to the "nipple" types. The "Nipple types" will be for the early KitchenAids (KD2-P) and early GE Mobile Maids up 'till 1970s.

Hope this helps

Post# 521725 , Reply# 4   5/31/2011 at 23:20 (4,710 days old) by A440 ()        

I agree with Eddie. Lowes and Home Depot should have them.
They were sold as a "one size fits all" meaning that you bought more then you need.
Still cheap however.
If you have trouble finding one, let me know and I will look in the Atlanta Box Stores for you.
Sounds like a nice score you acquired.
Brent
Post# 521880 , Reply# 5   6/1/2011 at 21:38 (4,709 days old) by jimmy ()        

THANKS ALL FOR THE GOOD ADVICE - I GOT ONE OFF THE RACK AT LOWES. NOW I CAN USE SOME HELP LOCATING A SERVICE/REPAIR MANUAL. JIMMY


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