Thread Number: 86626
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Removing a late 50's KitchenAid KD-12 Dishwasher |
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Post# 1112385 , Reply# 2   3/22/2021 at 17:17 (1,102 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio)   |   | |
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I think these are wider than modern dishwashers so measure first if you are going to install in an existing opening. |
Post# 1112400 , Reply# 3   3/22/2021 at 19:22 (1,102 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)   |   | |
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KitchenAid dishwashers were always 24". You may be thinking of early Hotpoint models that were 27" wide |
Post# 1112403 , Reply# 4   3/22/2021 at 20:10 (1,102 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)   |   | |
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Couldn't find a copy of the installation instructions but here's a pic of how to remove the front panel.
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Post# 1112492 , Reply# 6   3/23/2021 at 14:36 (1,101 days old) by sprog (Boston)   |   | |
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For what it's worth, the image is showing a KD-11 (I have one). KD-12s have a chrome escutcheon surrounding the timer dial. That said, the machine looks to be in great shape!
These are heavy. Bring a dolly or a strong friend (or both). If it's not too far away, I would pre-inspect the plumbing. Believe it or not, my house did not have a convenient shut-off under the sink when first purchased. That way you can see what is needed for shutting off the water (e.g. a 3/8 water valve cap). There's a good chance this model uses a gravity drain... so you need to be ready for that (unless you have a coveted pump version: rare). A voltage tester and wire nuts would be important. If they care about the floor, you'll need a moving blanket for sliding the unit out. Best of luck with the removal. |
Post# 1112584 , Reply# 8   3/24/2021 at 12:16 (1,100 days old) by sprog (Boston)   |   | |
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Post# 1112639 , Reply# 9   3/24/2021 at 22:32 (1,100 days old) by greyh (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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I'll keep all of you updated on what happens when I go to get it tomorrow. Fingers crossed that its in as good of shape as it looks in photos! |
Post# 1112754 , Reply# 11   3/26/2021 at 02:31 (1,099 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1112756 , Reply# 12   3/26/2021 at 04:36 (1,099 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Yay glad you got it out without too much trouble, is it a gravity drain or pump drain model ?
You can touch-up the bad spots on the racks with 3M marine sealant, you can even tint it to match, I have never heard of anyone successfully having racks recoated and I don't think powder coating would work well over rusted steel in a DW environment.
John L. |