Thread Number: 86615
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Kitchenaid Dishwasher KDS 60 leaking |
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Post# 1112187 , Reply# 1   3/21/2021 at 06:07 (1,103 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Run it and when you see water stop it and look underneath by tilting it back against the wall and see where the water is coming from.
You may want to even lay it on its side first and looks for signs of leaks if it has leaked for a while, often you will see a white stain from dried detergent or corroded parts where it has been leaking.
Most service on this DW is done by removing the lower front panel or from the bottom, removing the back [ if it is even possible ] is not likely needed.
Let us know what you find.
John L. |
Post# 1112277 , Reply# 3   3/21/2021 at 21:06 (1,103 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1112339 , Reply# 5   3/22/2021 at 12:16 (1,102 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I still have those white plastic tubes if you want to fix it, they can be replaced by removing the top and twisting them out from the top and bottom, we never removed the cabinet to replace one.
The only reason you ever remove the cabinet on a KA like that is to replace the cabinet or the inner tank.
So if you can put it back together it can be fixed.
John L. |
Post# 1112363 , Reply# 6   3/22/2021 at 14:37 (1,102 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
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Well, you've def. earned an "A+" for effort.
And a "D-" for time management and effectiveness. If you plan to continue using it as a portable with the quick connect hose set, you'll probably need to replace the set or, depending on where the splice would ultimately land, you could splice the hoses. Typically when servicing a portable dw one accesses areas by (either/and): 1. removing the lower access panel 2. removing the top 3. removing the front door exterior panel 4. tipping the machine onto it's backside One should never have to do what's been done here. If you can get it all back together by remembering the correct screws to use, and small parts placement, reconnecting all cut/disconnected hoses, reconnecting the wires, then hopefully it will work again. Here's hoping.
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