Thread Number: 39020
How do I get the lower spray arm off of a KitchenAid KDS-18 (Hobart 34072)?
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Post# 578573   2/27/2012 at 00:22 (4,413 days old) by tomclymer ()        

I see from the posts I've found that I'm lucky to have a KDS-18. This strengthens my resolve to fix instead of buy, but I can't seem to make any progress so far. I think I need to remove the lower spray arm and some other things to clean everything out, as there's little water coming out of the lower spray arm and none from the upper arms, and nothing spins. However, the lower spray arm does NOT simply lift off, nor does it appear to have a screw... Thank you for your help!




Post# 578582 , Reply# 1   2/27/2012 at 01:58 (4,413 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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As far as I know, the 4-way Hydrosweep wash arm should simply lift straight up and off.  The fact that it doesn't want to may be related to the performance problems.

 

I've attached a link to another current thread on the subject of the lower wash arm that might help you troubleshoot.  You can also try using the Super Searchalator, as I think the stuck-on wash arm issue has been discussed here within the past several months.

 

Stand by, as the KitchenAid/Hobart experts among the membership will likely see your post and provide some advice.



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Post# 578601 , Reply# 2   2/27/2012 at 05:43 (4,412 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Lower Spray Arm

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If it won't lift off straight up, God only knows how much crap could be in there. Try a little WD-40in the very center on the pin that the arm sits on. Or pour some boiling water on it and try to spin the arm. If it frees up it should lift off.

Posting some pictures would really help.


Post# 578612 , Reply# 3   2/27/2012 at 07:08 (4,412 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Removing a stuck 4 Way Hydro-Sweep wash arm

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There is one water jet in the black center hub that is off-set, spray some penetrating oil in that hole toward the center shaft. Then work the arm back and forth as you try to lift it off. On these KA wash arms the bronze sealing ring wears into the black Bakelite hub and it tends to get stuck if the arm is not removed on a regular basis to clean the wash filter. This is another reason to use an appliance properly, if this DW had been used to wash DIRTY dishes it would not have had this problem. It also sounds like your DW may not be getting enough water and will likely need a new inlet valve. You will probably need a new wash arm and wash arm support and spindle assembly, it is also good to replace the main water pump seal if you actually want to use this DW much. Good Luck.


Post# 578966 , Reply# 4   2/28/2012 at 09:15 (4,411 days old) by tomclymer ()        
It works, but for how long?

Thank you all for assuring me that the lower spray arm would come off, even though it seemed unlikely. :-) It did, in fact, come off after a lot of lubrication and a lot of muscle power (the strainer underneath prevented me from effectively using a hammer as I read in another thread).

I've taken everything apart, cleaned it all (wow, what a lot of junk!), and put it back together. Now the water pressure is great and the arms turn.

That said, the plastic (Bakelite?) hub has cracks and a chunk missing from where it hugs the central post, and the central metal post appears that it should be surrounded by ~1/4" of plastic, but much of that came off during cleaning (I think it was friable due to heat?). So, the two parts are together at the moment, but I suspect they'll completely destroy their connection before too long. Where should I look to replace the lower spray arm (or just the hub) and the central post (and perhaps the things to which it's connected).

Thanks again!

Tom


Post# 578982 , Reply# 5   2/28/2012 at 10:57 (4,411 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
A Hammer ???

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A Hammer ???

Cracked BakeLite ??? " The Strainer underneath prevented me from effectivly using a hammer ". Zheeeeeesh !! Thank God for that Strainer.

It just might be your Lucky Day as I'm pretty sure I have an extra wash arm support for a KDS-18 should you need it and I have a couple of Spare Hydro Sweeps.

I just need a Notarized Statement that you will Never Raise a Hammer to a KDS 18 Again for the rest of your life !!!

Just the thought of "Chunks" of BakeLite makes me queezy. Always Remember... Bakelite is your friend. A Rare Friend.




This post was last edited 02/28/2012 at 11:23
Post# 578996 , Reply# 6   2/28/2012 at 11:28 (4,411 days old) by tomclymer ()        
My Defense

I'm only beginning to learn the reverence with which I should treat the KDS-18. In another thread somewhere (perhaps a different site) someone had had a similar problem and said they'd managed to get the lower spray arm off by repeatedly gently tapping all around with a hammer. I thought it was worth a try (it was on so tight that I originally didn't think there were two separate pieces :-), and went to the shed for a hammer, coming back with a rubber mallet instead; I'm not a monster. :-)

I'm very interested in obtaining another lower spray arm and another central spindle, as I'm certain mine will eventually self-destruct, given their current state. I will try to baby the ones I have, and do swear that I will Never Raise a Hammer to a KDS 18 Again. :-)


Post# 579024 , Reply# 7   2/28/2012 at 12:56 (4,411 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...........

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(Arms Folded , Tapping Foot)

 

We'll see Mister !!!  LOL.

 

I'll see what I have.   Please get your paper work in order with a Notary Please.


Post# 581280 , Reply# 8   3/8/2012 at 23:15 (4,402 days old) by tomclymer ()        
Parts

toploader55,

I'm attaching the scanned versions of the notarized papers; I hope you have disk space to download them all. Have you found a central spindle or a four-arm lower sprayer?

Thanks,

Tom


Post# 581345 , Reply# 9   3/9/2012 at 07:38 (4,401 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Hmmm...

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I'm not home until Sunday or Monday. I will look then. E-mail me at the address in my profile what you need.


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