Thread Number: 83994
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Anyone know what vintage Kitchenaid Dishwasher this is? |
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Post# 1083327   7/31/2020 at 21:13 (969 days old) by 777funk (Mo)   |   | |
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It looks similar to my old 1981 but simpler and a little newer. It was free! It works. Was it worth picking up? It shows kudh230y1. Curious if it's post Hobart?
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Post# 1083328 , Reply# 1   7/31/2020 at 21:15 (969 days old) by 777funk (Mo)   |   | |
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Post# 1083344 , Reply# 2   7/31/2020 at 23:00 (969 days old) by appnut ![]() |
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Post# 1083349 , Reply# 3   7/31/2020 at 23:42 (969 days old) by RP2813 ![]() |
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![]() The 23 in the model number would indicate a post-Hobart machine. It should have the Whirlpool power module system, which most here would agree is an improvement. It might be an unusual "builder's model" if it's not a Custom, as I'm pretty sure the Custom model number would be KUDC23.
It's a very capable dishwasher and can clean as well as other 23-series machines further up the model line.
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Post# 1083356 , Reply# 4   7/31/2020 at 23:58 (969 days old) by DADoES ![]() |
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![]() Probably a builder's unit. The "Energy Saver" buttons labeled as Wash and Dry are interesting ... the console touts "Automatic Water Heating" so can it be presumed that Energy Saver Wash disables that function? Whirlpool bought KA in 1986. Doctrine indicates that 21 series was produced 04/84 through 02/89, so 22 and later picked up progressive WP influences until Hobart parentage disappeared. I had a KUDS22 bought in January 1992. |
Post# 1083374 , Reply# 5   8/1/2020 at 06:18 (969 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 1083385 , Reply# 6   8/1/2020 at 09:02 (969 days old) by combo52 ![]() |
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Post# 1083442 , Reply# 8   8/1/2020 at 15:37 (969 days old) by 777funk (Mo)   |   | |
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Seems to wash better than my 1981 Superba. I think due to the longer spray cycle... So far so good! You guys are experts in these things! |
Post# 1083446 , Reply# 9   8/1/2020 at 15:48 (969 days old) by 777funk (Mo)   |   | |
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Just found that the unit I used to own was a KDS19 and a good unit. I seem to prefer this so far however. Quieter and cleans better. |
Post# 1083449 , Reply# 10   8/1/2020 at 16:05 (968 days old) by RP2813 ![]() |
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Post# 1083586 , Reply# 12   8/2/2020 at 13:04 (968 days old) by RP2813 ![]() |
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Post# 1083620 , Reply# 13   8/2/2020 at 17:24 (967 days old) by appnut ![]() |
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