Thread Number: 79645
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Need bottom of door gasket for KDI-18 |
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Post# 1035746 , Reply# 2   6/19/2019 at 22:06 (1,769 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1035747 , Reply# 3   6/19/2019 at 22:35 (1,769 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Kitchenaid sporadically installed lower gaskets on their 18-20 dishwashers. Some have them, others do not. One of my 2 KDS-18s has one and my KDS-19 has one. Unsure about 21+ series dishwashers as reversing motors and singles rinses don't appeal to me.
The lower washarm most definitely needs to be in place for proper leak free operation as well as a proper functioning wash arm and upper wash arm support. There should also be two clips at the front corners of the lower rack to prevent leaks. I use 19+ series clips as they're larger and do a better job shielding water away from the lower corners of the door (most likely areas to leak on these dishwashers). Cute girl. |
Post# 1036211 , Reply# 4   6/23/2019 at 19:44 (1,765 days old) by Pliney (North Carolina)   |   | |
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Thank you for the reassurance. It's been working great! Love the 20 minute wash! |
Post# 1038273 , Reply# 6   7/14/2019 at 22:10 (1,744 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1038318 , Reply# 7   7/15/2019 at 10:38 (1,744 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Most likely something stuck in the valve holding it open, most likely a piece of broken glass, a tooth pick, or small piece of plastic etc.
Remove the DV and inspect [ can you blow through it ?, it should always be closed ] Then disassemble and clear, it could have a bad rubber valve seal, in which case replace the valve, a stuck solenoid is very unlikely, replace the valve if so. John L. |
Post# 1038328 , Reply# 8   7/15/2019 at 12:37 (1,743 days old) by Pliney (North Carolina)   |   | |
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Thank you for the suggestions. I'll try looking at the DV (I'm assuming that means drain valve) but can you tell me where it is at? Do I get at it from inside the dishwasher or from underneath? Is it where the drain hose hooks into the machine? Thanks, Melissa |
Post# 1038357 , Reply# 9   7/15/2019 at 17:44 (1,743 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1038370 , Reply# 10   7/15/2019 at 20:20 (1,743 days old) by Pliney (North Carolina)   |   | |
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Thank you very much. I'll report back soon. |