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Thread Number: 68432
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
32 year old Kitchen-Aid by Hobart |
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| Post# 911837 , Reply# 1 12/19/2016 at 18:45 (2,683 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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| Post# 911847 , Reply# 2 12/19/2016 at 20:55 (2,683 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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Thank you It's really not about the old dishwasher but I did post it here. It's a time to replace and I'm asking for recommendations for a new dishwasher that doesn't have an electronic control board but a mechanical one. | ||
| Post# 911887 , Reply# 4 12/20/2016 at 05:30 (2,682 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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| Post# 911936 , Reply# 5 12/20/2016 at 14:11 (2,682 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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Pics Are parts still available ? | ||
Post# 912004 , Reply# 6 12/21/2016 at 08:51 (2,681 days old) by swestoyz  (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Are Parts Available? They sure are. I'm more familiar with the 15-20 series machines, but if you're getting a squeal during wash, there is a possibility that something has gotten in the pump, or your shaft seal might be on the way out. The shaft seal assembly is still available, which would be the same part for all of the 21 series machines.
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| Post# 912019 , Reply# 7 12/21/2016 at 11:16 (2,681 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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Thank you This dishwasher cleans like a dream. It's a little loud, but doesn't have to run for 2 and half hours either. | ||
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Post# 912049 , Reply# 8 12/21/2016 at 14:46 (2,681 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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I'd try to keep that machine as long as you can keep it running. Common parts should be available for sometime at this point.
The squealing may go away if you just add a bit more fat to the machines diet, wash a butterdish without wiping it clean first. As for electronic controls I wouldn't fear them. I've had electronic dishwashers for over 20 years and never replaced a board. Modern cost cut mechanical timers (if they were available) would probably be just as unreliable. | ||
| Post# 912118 , Reply# 9 12/22/2016 at 08:31 (2,680 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH) | ||
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| Post# 912152 , Reply# 10 12/22/2016 at 11:48 (2,680 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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Detergent I use cascade platinum action pacs. I think it has STPP. | ||
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Post# 912156 , Reply# 11 12/22/2016 at 12:09 (2,680 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 912210 , Reply# 13 12/22/2016 at 19:28 (2,680 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH) | ||
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Oh noooooo
That's what I was using when mine made the horrible squealing and groaning noise!! I think they have too many suds...seriously. If you can get your hands on some STPP get it and use powdered detergent like Cascade Complete or Finish...I mean if you want to try and save the machine.
I've actually been using Regular Cascade pacs and haven't had a problem...they aren't as sudsy as the Platinum's. Otherwise try to get some Cascade Fryer Boil out...it has phosphates in it...it's the commercial version..and it's available on Amazon. | ||
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Post# 912256 , Reply# 15 12/23/2016 at 05:47 (2,679 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 913232 , Reply# 16 12/30/2016 at 23:22 (2,672 days old) by lowefficiency (Iowa) |
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 kb0nes wrote:
There is at least one clear exception to this... the almost 500,000 Bosch and Siemens dishwashers that were recalled for the faulty control panels that caught on fire.
www.bosch-home.com/us/dishwasher-...
The pictures aren't pretty... and many of these were high-end machines. We bought a house that unknowingly had one of these in it, so we went through the recall process and ended up taking the offer of a new Bosch for a discounted rate in lieu of a repair. We're ultimately pleased with the outcome (and actually rather liked the older recalled Bosch dishwasher as well)... but if you're considering a purchase of a used Bosch, you definitely need to check the model and serial numbers against the recall list!
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