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Thread Number: 78216
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
KDS-18–No Drain, No Gain |
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| Post# 1022444 1/25/2019 at 15:25 (1,911 days old) by jacz219 (Jeannette, PA) | ||
Hello everyone!
I had posted before about the front panels on my KDS-18. The dishwasher is installed in the kitchen and was working marvelous until it overfilled and will not drain. I kept hitting cancel drain to no avail and I heard the timer fast forwarding through all the cycles. It washes pretty quiet for such an old dishwasher I have to admit and it sprays so good! My question is, where should I be looking for a culprit? The machine still sprays water and cycles but it will not drain. It was professionally installed by a contractor, (He did look at me like I was crazy when I had the two year old appliances removed for my KDS-18, avocado Montgomery Ward Frostless 18 Refriferator, and Signature Menu Magic stove in avocado). I unfortunately know nothing about repairs. I just wanted to recreate the vintage kitchen look for my grandmother and I. Thanks so much! | ||
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| Post# 1022918 , Reply# 2 1/29/2019 at 14:52 (1,907 days old) by jacz219 (Jeannette, PA) | ||
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Oh, Snap!
Stevet,
There is no snap! I was moving boxes in today and listened for the snap and heard nothing. I’ll take the front off and I’ll look for the red wires and the drain body. My question is, if they’re attached, where can I find a new drain valve? I’m assuming it could be a daunting task considering the age of the machine. There’s some Hobart kitchen aids for sale in the area, KDS17 and a few 20s. All under 25 dollars. Would one work from those machines? I know you’re the expert. I promise to post pictures from when it’s done. My machine came from a house where it was used twice since new. Owner preferred to wash the dishes by hand. | ||
Post# 1023021 , Reply# 3 1/30/2019 at 07:46 (1,906 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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No Snap From The Drain Valve | ||
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Post# 1023255 , Reply# 4 2/1/2019 at 05:49 (1,904 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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| Post# 1028100 , Reply# 5 3/27/2019 at 09:46 (1,850 days old) by jacz219 (Jeannette, PA) | ||
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There’s a Click!
Golly me. I’m finally living in the new place. So much to do yet. My Montgomery Ward Frostless 18 works like a dream as well as my Signature Menu Magic Stove. The dishwasher still will not drain. My KDS-18 was barely used by its previous owner and it shows. Everything is great until it goes to drain. Stevet said to listen for a click, it’s clicking and the plumbing is properly hooked up.
Any suggestions before I call an appliance person to steal my money and overcharge me to fix this dream machine? I have the Frigidaire Gallery that was in its spot in the spare room and I don’t want to put it in. It’ll totally throw off the kitchen. It works, but I want to use my superb Superba. | ||
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