German KitchenAid

Oh, just read the other entrys. Delete, delete, delete.
Yup - that is typical for Bauknecht.
It is quite true, while evil Whirlpool gutted the wonderful laundry products division immediately, they couldn't kill off the quality dishwashers right away. That was a market in which Bauknecht was not seen as the leader. So they had to do more than just pretend to build quality for a while.
That dishwasher should provide you with a few centuries of excellent service - but remember to clean those spray arms regularly and keep the micro filter clean. Never wash a glass with the paper cover still on. The paper will disintegrate and jam the mesh in that filter. I have found the best way to clean them is with denture cleaning tablets and a soft toothbrush.
Those machines are designed for very soft water - they use ion-exchangers over here. So be sure that you always use enough automatic detergent. It was also built for the enzyme based cleaners, not the ususal phospate/clorine stuff still in use in the 'States.
With the right cleaners and the 140� cycle you can forget pre-rinsing for ever. Even seriously burnt on stuff comes out clean.
Nice machine, good for you!


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Post# 134620 6/9/2006 at 09:13 (6,523 days old) by deeptub (Carbondale, IL)
Checkrate/Likes In the early '90s, KitchenAid sold a German-made, tall-tub stainless-interior dishwasher in addition to their regular models. The model was KUDN230Y0. Does anyone know who manufactured this machine? T.

Post# 134625 , Reply# 1 6/9/2006 at 09:39 (6,523 days old) by agiflow ()
Checkrate/Likes If it is the machine i am thinking of...looked like a Bosch made machine.

Post# 134631 , Reply# 2 6/9/2006 at 10:04 (6,523 days old) by deeptub (Carbondale, IL)
Checkrate/Likes It does look sort of like a Bosch machine, but I'm not sure. Here's the link to the manual in PDF format. The control and interior images might help in identification. CLICK HERE TO GO TO deeptub's LINK

Post# 134633 , Reply# 3 6/9/2006 at 10:16 (6,523 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK)
Checkrate/Likes That is a European Whirlpool dishwasher - can tell just by the racking. They still have somewhat similar racking here nowadays, exceopt they have tines in the bottom basket now rather than U shaped lips to hold plates. Jon

Post# 134640 , Reply# 4 6/9/2006 at 10:32 (6,523 days old) by deeptub (Carbondale, IL)
Checkrate/Likes Thanks Jon! Would it probably have been made by Bauknecht then? T.

Post# 134647 , Reply# 5 6/9/2006 at 10:54 (6,523 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK)
Checkrate/Likes Yep. Well, Whirlpool/Bauknecht - same thing, made in the same factory. I guess it was cheaper for Whirlpool to source a Euro dishwasher from their European division than to rebadge one from another manufacturer. Which surprises me when they make plenty of Euro washers, but rebadge a rubbish POS Merloni compact washer and dryer! Jon

Post# 134727 , Reply# 6 6/9/2006 at 19:44 (6,522 days old) by appnut (TX)
Checkrate/Likes I actually like the plates racked the way they were in this dishwasher. So reminiscent of REAL KitchenAids as well as Frigidaire Spin Tube dishwashers. I prefer the novelty of front to back vs. side to side. also fascinating, the upper spray arm presser adjustment feature. Thanks for posting the manual!!

Post# 134746 , Reply# 7 6/9/2006 at 22:22 (6,522 days old) by magic clean ()
Checkrate/Likes *a bit more to the story* Jon stated "I guess it was cheaper for Whirlpool to source a Euro dishwasher from their European division than to rebadge one from another manufacturer". This dishwasher was part of a grouping of KitchenAid products called the "International Collection". There were unique imported models of wall ovens, cooktops & ventilation as well, all from Whirlpool Euro facilities. These appliances were mostly aimed toward the builder market and consumers who were looking for European features & styling. Similar to WCI's Euroflair offering in the mid-'80's.

Post# 134762 , Reply# 8 6/10/2006 at 02:47 (6,522 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)
Checkrate/Likes *Siemens never used yellow for the dispenser buttons but Bauk* Oh, just read the other entrys. Delete, delete, delete. Yup - that is typical for Bauknecht. It is quite true, while evil Whirlpool gutted the wonderful laundry products division immediately, they couldn't kill off the quality dishwashers right away. That was a market in which Bauknecht was not seen as the leader. So they had to do more than just pretend to build quality for a while. That dishwasher should provide you with a few centuries of excellent service - but remember to clean those spray arms regularly and keep the micro filter clean. Never wash a glass with the paper cover still on. The paper will disintegrate and jam the mesh in that filter. I have found the best way to clean them is with denture cleaning tablets and a soft toothbrush. Those machines are designed for very soft water - they use ion-exchangers over here. So be sure that you always use enough automatic detergent. It was also built for the enzyme based cleaners, not the ususal phospate/clorine stuff still in use in the 'States. With the right cleaners and the 140� cycle you can forget pre-rinsing for ever. Even seriously burnt on stuff comes out clean. Nice machine, good for you!

Post# 134850 , Reply# 9 6/10/2006 at 11:56 (6,522 days old) by deeptub (Carbondale, IL)
Checkrate/Likes I don't have this machine, just remembered it a wondered about its origin. :) T.