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Thread Number: 81337
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
KitchenAid KDI-20? |
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| Post# 1053653 , Reply# 1 12/9/2019 at 05:18 (1,592 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
That looks like a KDI-20
I believe it will heat the water on the first wash and last rinse. Great cleaner. And yes, in under an hour for Normal Wash Cycle. Check in the sump (lift off the wash arm and strainer then look where the heating element goes through the tank. If there are any signs of rust... well then it is a crap shoot how long it will last before it starts to leak around the element. On the noisy side with the classic "Snap" of the drain valve when it drains. Uses a good amount of water so yes, your dishes will be very clean. | ||
Post# 1053658 , Reply# 2 12/9/2019 at 07:13 (1,592 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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KDI-20 KA DW Hi Scott, this could make a good fast DW' To make it faster and perform better you can by pass the silly sump water heating in the beginning and end of the cycle by jumping the delay thermostat. I also connect it so both 700 watt heaters run through the wash cycles rather than just one heater.
In order to do this you must have a 20 amp breaker going to your DW [ very common ] and your homes water heater should be set above 120F close to 130 F is plenty hot enough.
John L | ||
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