Thread Number: 66226
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
KitchenAid KDS-20 Rinse aid dispenser |
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Post# 888254 , Reply# 1   7/5/2016 at 13:39 (2,823 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 888277 , Reply# 3   7/5/2016 at 15:54 (2,823 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I'm pretty sure there's a bimetallic spring that sets off the dispenser. On your machine, Hobart placed this mechanism where there was strong potential of exposure to moisture. Once Whirlpool took over, they corrected this problem almost immediately.
You'll have to wait for the experts to add their posts for troubleshooting advice. |
Post# 888313 , Reply# 5   7/5/2016 at 21:40 (2,823 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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It looks like the plastic ring that holds the dispenser to the door is missing ? It does not matter how tight the cap is, the RA comes out a little hole under the cap.
This RAD uses a bi-metal that is wired in series with the main motor, the timer runs the motors current through the bi-metal when it is time to release RA, you can put an amp meter on the wire going through the bi-metal and see if the timer is doing its job, you can also see if the BM has continuity, if it doesn't the main motor will stop for about one minute during the final rinse.
Even if everything is working electrically, the RAD may be bad and need replacement. I personally do not brother with using RA in my DWs, everything comes out great and spot free and dry without even using heated dry in any of the 5 DWs I use on a regular basis. And I really don't like the idea of ingesting RA as the warn you on the bottle not to ingest it.
John L. |
Post# 888321 , Reply# 6   7/6/2016 at 00:13 (2,823 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 888360 , Reply# 7   7/6/2016 at 07:13 (2,822 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 888492 , Reply# 9   7/7/2016 at 04:43 (2,821 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 888501 , Reply# 10   7/7/2016 at 06:48 (2,821 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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I second what Eddie said - I tried a powerball-type detergent once in a vintage dishwasher and it wasn't pretty! Granted it was the '58 Spin-Tube but the results were not good and I also noticed that sandy residue in the sump area so I figured it wasn't a good idea to use these products. I've pretty well always used powders (Cascade is my current fave) and all has been well, even in the really old machines that do not have a rinse agent dispenser. |
Post# 888519 , Reply# 11   7/7/2016 at 09:04 (2,821 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I used a Quantum (I think it was) tab in my 20 one time and I could here the difference. It didn't seem like it was spraying at full force and I noticed the bottom was filled with foam. My KDS-20 is my daily driver and I've only had the cloudy issue once with two very old measuring cups I bought at an estate sale. I assumed it was just because they were so old. All my other glasses are just fine.
My favorites are Cascade complete and Finish. I buy the Cascade when it's on sale but when not I buy the Finish. |