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Post# 974082 , Reply# 1   12/16/2017 at 17:37 (2,293 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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The early designs of dishwashers that were top-loaders with awkward racking is most probably because of the washing systems and the assumption that the dishwasher would be used like an 'electric dishpan' - ie: after each meal. Some of the models in the 30s, 40s and even into the early 50s did indeed have racks or rack sections that had to be removed from the upper rack to gain access to the lower rack.
Dishwasher manufacturers did adjust and made racks somewhat more accessible by leaving a gap or empty section in the upper rack; the top-loader portables that survived into the 60s and 70s had a swing up upper rack section to allow easier access to the lower rack.
As for dropping the silverware, yes that can be a ROYAL PITA.... However most dishwasher manufacturers recommended that the silverware basket be loaded outside of the dishwasher, then place in the machine. The technique works well.
But you get used to loading them... no, really!! I recall that when we got our first top-loader in 1967 or 1968, it took some getting used to, but it was way better than the alternative of doing dishes by hand (and full disclosure, it was my 'job' to do the dishes when I was a brat - my father felt sorry for me having to do this every day so he's the one who decided we needed a dishwasher). I sure loved having that top-loader.... This post was last edited 12/16/2017 at 18:53 |
Post# 974086 , Reply# 2   12/16/2017 at 17:47 (2,293 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 974123 , Reply# 4   12/16/2017 at 21:22 (2,293 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Top loading dishwashers are fine, long as one does not need to keep much or anything on top of lid when not in use. Am here to tell you that having to shift "counter stuff" off and then back onto the GE Mobile Maid in order to load and unload gets old fast.
As for the rest, top loading dishwashers appealed to certain design sensibilities for same reasons as washing machines. That is no need to stoop or bend. Think about how one does the washing up; dishes are scrapped then moved into a sink, washed then moved into a rack or dried by hand. With a top loading DW you did the first bit then put things down into the machine instead of having to bend down and load one or two levels of racks. Yes, there TL dish washers often failed is in the rack design. Most required some sort of planning as to get at bottom level you needed to remove the top rack. Later incarnations of KitchenAid, Whirlpool and General Electric solved this issue by having top racks that raised out of the way when lid was opened; this gave full access to lower level easily. As for dropping things, yes, it could be an issue. Especially anything sharp and that Plastisol tub liner of GE Mobile Maids. That and or you could risk chipping the porcelain of other machines. Main issue is having to fetch the darn thing out. With the GE MM you have to lift out the entire lower rack to get any anything. This in turn requires removing the upper lift out rack first. Oh and if the lower rack was even partially loaded everything had to come out before you can lift the thing. My GE Mobile Maid washes the Frigidaire 18" (badged Kenmore) DM design dishwasher under the table, and holds more in the bargain. But the novelty has worn off, and likely soon will simply get shot of the thing. Use the top of any portable dishwasher as "counter space" and having to shift the Maxim convection oven off then back onto the MM is getting on one's nerves. |
Post# 974147 , Reply# 5   12/17/2017 at 00:33 (2,293 days old) by Brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)   |   | |
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I’ve always assumed that it was a water sealing thing as well. If it opens at the top you can rely on gravity to keep the water in. If it opens at the front, then you need a way to seal the vertical gaps to stop it leaking. |
Post# 974183 , Reply# 6   12/17/2017 at 06:19 (2,293 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 974193 , Reply# 7   12/17/2017 at 07:36 (2,293 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 974214 , Reply# 8   12/17/2017 at 09:29 (2,292 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 974219 , Reply# 9   12/17/2017 at 10:08 (2,292 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 974228 , Reply# 11   12/17/2017 at 11:10 (2,292 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Really? You need to get out more...
F&P Dish drawers have been "all the rage" since they were introduced 20 years ago! They even install them in high-end RV's!
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Post# 974235 , Reply# 12   12/17/2017 at 11:35 (2,292 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 974236 , Reply# 13   12/17/2017 at 12:01 (2,292 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Already have shelving along wall were MM is kept.
Thing about the Maxim convection oven is the thing is rather deep owing to the fan/motor/heater on back. Then you have the feet.... Can see what the thing looks like here... www.northstateauctions.co... |
Post# 974262 , Reply# 14   12/17/2017 at 14:37 (2,292 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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Post# 974336 , Reply# 15   12/17/2017 at 20:39 (2,292 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 974383 , Reply# 16   12/18/2017 at 05:34 (2,292 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 974430 , Reply# 17   12/18/2017 at 10:33 (2,291 days old) by jakins (Kissimmee, Fl.)   |   | |
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I bake a great deal. and I love the top load dishwashers as I can take the top rack out and wash a full bottom rack of cookie pans and cooling racks. they are great for other large items, stock pots, canners if used for cooking, I like mine for the insert to my westy roaster. all larger items usually work in a top load dishwasher
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Post# 974614 , Reply# 19   12/19/2017 at 12:45 (2,290 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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