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Thread Number: 87182
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Maytag Portable. Any good? |
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Post# 1117512 5/17/2021 at 19:55 (1,073 days old) by HobartHero  (New York) |
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Hi I came across this today and it looks to be in immaculate condition. Are these units any good? I know older Maytag stuff is usually great quality but I also know they’re more known for washers and dryer’s. Let me know if this is worth picking up or not. I know many of you fine folks can guide me in the right direction.
-Shannon | ||
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Post# 1117517 , Reply# 1 5/17/2021 at 20:21 (1,073 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Maytag! | ||
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Post# 1117518 , Reply# 2 5/17/2021 at 20:22 (1,073 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1117523 , Reply# 3 5/17/2021 at 20:58 (1,073 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Super news! | ||
| Post# 1117529 , Reply# 4 5/17/2021 at 22:59 (1,073 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1117559 , Reply# 5 5/18/2021 at 11:44 (1,072 days old) by Cam2s (Nebraska) | ||
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We had this almost exact machine growing up. Bring a friend it’s a heavy beast and as noted she’s not exactly quiet. The reverse rack configuration will take some time to get used to but once you learn it you’ll be able to really shovel it full and enjoy stellar performance in both racks! | ||
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Post# 1117561 , Reply# 6 5/18/2021 at 12:23 (1,072 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Loved Mine...
Never had a dirty dish come out of it. Looks like a nice one and you can't beat the price. | ||
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Post# 1117603 , Reply# 7 5/18/2021 at 21:42 (1,072 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Here she is!
Oh man this has been taken care of wonderfully and she looks gorgeous. The smallest little skuff marks in a couple spots. It hardly looks 1 year old, let alone almost 40. I have to get a new faucet adapter tomorrow as I haven’t owned a portable model in recent years. But I’m beyond excited to hear her run again. I’ll try to get a video of a cycle in operation as well. Any recommendations on detergent for this model that work the best with hard water? I appreciate the advice from everyone. Here’s a few pictures of it at home tonight as well.
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| Post# 1117607 , Reply# 8 5/18/2021 at 22:34 (1,072 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1117609 , Reply# 9 5/18/2021 at 22:49 (1,072 days old) by Jetaction (Minneapolis) |
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These are my favorite dishwashers
A big fan of reverse rack Maytag dishwashers, they hold a ton and you can set things anywhere in that lower rack. I sold appliances for a very brief time while Maytag had these in production. The rep we had in training dumped an entire can of poppy seeds in the dishwasher, started the cycle, we went to lunch and when we came back the cycle was almost finished. They did this to demonstrate the filter system and there wasn't a single poppy seed in that dishwasher. I also thought the reverse rack made sense as you weren't spraying food from the plates and dishes from the lower rack up into the insides of the glassware as in the usual rack placement.
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Post# 1117610 , Reply# 10 5/18/2021 at 23:45 (1,072 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1117627 , Reply# 11 5/19/2021 at 07:35 (1,071 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Portable MT RR DW This is the great thing about portable DWs , many people bought them and just never used them, so now we are finding these unused machines.
Hi Shannon, have you checked the condition of the belt ?, you might want to before you end up with a DW full of water you have to bail out, or worse a DW full of dirty dishes.
The urethane belts these used tend to harden and break just from sitting, MT cheaped out and used these belts because they did not have to use a tension idler system because it was a stretch belt. It is also a shame they did not use a rubber belt because the urethane belt made a lot of squealing and squeaking noises Etc.
I am sure you will have fun with this DW, keep us posted.
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Post# 1117628 , Reply# 12 5/19/2021 at 07:43 (1,071 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Alternative Belts? | ||
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Post# 1117644 , Reply# 13 5/19/2021 at 10:21 (1,071 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Rinse Aid? | ||
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Post# 1117658 , Reply# 14 5/19/2021 at 11:34 (1,071 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1117660 , Reply# 15 5/19/2021 at 11:36 (1,071 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Temp Boost
Shannon, when this button is pu8shed in, if water temperature isn't 140 degrees during the main wash, there is a thermostatic hold and timer delay until the temperature is reached. Also, during the heating delay, the little light on the control panel is off and turns back on when temperature is reached.
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Post# 1117671 , Reply# 16 5/19/2021 at 12:44 (1,071 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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RA Dispenser
Can I find a rinse aid dispenser that I could install myself. I have no issues with doing any of that. Not sure of all the parts required though, so information on that would be helpful. I’d love if I could find an owners manual and a service manual for this machine. It seems hard to come across one so far.
Thanks, Shannon | ||
| Post# 1117674 , Reply# 17 5/19/2021 at 12:52 (1,071 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan) | ||
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Very heavy machines too! The bottom is a thick stampped steel base for the motor and belt driven pump, etc. Fan drying too. | ||
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Post# 1117677 , Reply# 18 5/19/2021 at 13:49 (1,071 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1117683 , Reply# 19 5/19/2021 at 14:17 (1,071 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1117690 , Reply# 20 5/19/2021 at 14:55 (1,071 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Although I don’t think this manual directly covers the portable version it does have the under counter version as Bob suggested and is here in our library for download.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Repairguy's LINK | ||
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Post# 1117711 , Reply# 21 5/19/2021 at 20:26 (1,071 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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Nice! | ||
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Post# 1117715 , Reply# 22 5/19/2021 at 20:52 (1,071 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Hard Water Deposits
So I ran it today and it cleaned great, the issue here is our hard water (about 15-20 grains hard in most places). I have a lot of hard water deposits left on the dishes and I’m thinking this is because of the lack of a rinse aid dispenser. What is required to add a dispenser? I am using Cascade Complete powder. Any insight on better detergent or what would be best to remedy this issue would be appreciated!
-Shannon | ||
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Post# 1117721 , Reply# 23 5/19/2021 at 21:16 (1,071 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Hard Water deposits Hi Shannon, CC Powder is not a good detergent with water that hard, yes a rinse aid dispenser will mask the water spot problem, but you really need a better detergent, or a home water softener, or you can add phosphates to the CCP, it can also help if you put the dishes in really covered with oils and lots of sugars etc, but it is hard to get enough of these soils in a load on a regular basis.
I would try a TOL tablet in the main wash dispenser and also fill the open cup with the CCP and see how that does.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1117723 , Reply# 24 5/19/2021 at 21:20 (1,071 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Tablets | ||
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Post# 1117731 , Reply# 25 5/19/2021 at 23:09 (1,071 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Shannon, I would try the Quantum tablets again and put the Cascade powder in the prewash dispenser. Also use the temp boost option to extend the main wash period beyond the default 13 minutes. I'm also adding Finish Booster (for hard water) to the prewash or Lemi-Shine detergent booster in the main wash dispenser along with the detergent pod. If hard water deposits are showing up in the dishwasher, then once-a-month run either Lemi-Shine Dishwasher Cleaner or Finish Dishwasher cleaner. When using those machine cleaners, start on regular wash cycle or the low/energy/light soil dial setting and turn on the temp booster option too.
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Post# 1117767 , Reply# 26 5/20/2021 at 09:09 (1,070 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Rinse Aid Kit
So I was searching through the service manual and I found the part number for adding the rinse aid dispenser (or rinse conditioner as they call it). The Maytag kit part number is 9-1572, but I can’t seem to find it, I’m assuming it’s not made anymore or there is an updated part number that I don’t know. I’d like to have the option of using rinse aid and it seems like a pretty simple addition. Anyone who has the parts or could direct me towards them would be greatly appreciated.
-Shannon | ||
| Post# 1117772 , Reply# 27 5/20/2021 at 09:35 (1,070 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1117775 , Reply# 28 5/20/2021 at 10:05 (1,070 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Dispenser Kit Ordered | ||
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Post# 1117786 , Reply# 29 5/20/2021 at 11:18 (1,070 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Maytag! | ||
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Post# 1117787 , Reply# 30 5/20/2021 at 11:25 (1,070 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1117797 , Reply# 31 5/20/2021 at 12:27 (1,070 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Thanks! | ||
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Post# 1117862 , Reply# 32 5/21/2021 at 00:16 (1,070 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Cleaning Better
Ran the beast with the Lemi Shine Boost and quantum tab in the main wash dispenser. Pretty much solved the hard water issues and things came out film free. Only issue was not everything came clean, but I only ran the energy saver cycle as I wanted to test it out. It was pretty well loaded but not exactly a BobLoad, maybe a BabyBobLoad LOL, but that is a title only he can bestow and this was more of a test for the hard water deposits. This could also be because I haven’t perfected loading this machine either. In any case I will run a normal load tomorrow and see how it goes. I haven’t attempted the pots and pans load yet either. One pan from tonight didn’t wash well and a plate and silicone baby tray had some leftover bits as well. I’ll leave some pictures of the load and results here.
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Post# 1117863 , Reply# 33 5/21/2021 at 00:26 (1,070 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1118070 , Reply# 34 5/23/2021 at 20:39 (1,067 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Runs Smooth
I know some people mentioned that these are often squeaky due to the belt design but I am happy to report that this machine has no odd noises whatsoever, the washing and especially draining action are noisy to be sure, but it seems to be in top performing condition. Thanks again for helping me resolve my hard water issues as well. Everything has been coming out crystal clear! Now I just have to get a day to pick up that GE 1200. Also for anyone wondering the little man is doing good but unfortunately my family has a rare genetic seizure disorder (1in 100,000 people). We knew it was a possibility he could inherit it and he unfortunately has, so any prayers or positive thoughts sent our way would be appreciated. It’s usually kept under control with medication for the first year of life and resolves itself afterwards so hopefully we can get him all set with everything this week.
-Shannon | ||
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Post# 1118090 , Reply# 35 5/23/2021 at 22:55 (1,067 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Shannon, you've got mega prayers being sent out for Oliver as well as you & your wife. The pic you have for your avatar, is that another child or Oliver.
Oh, and glad to here the Maytag is running so well!!! Glad to hear the hard water issue suggestions are working. I'm using the same products on my new Bosch. | ||
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Post# 1118092 , Reply# 36 5/23/2021 at 23:21 (1,067 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Daughter | ||
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Prayers for baby Oliver | ||
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Post# 1118195 , Reply# 38 5/24/2021 at 17:31 (1,066 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Thank you everyone!
The little guy has been doing pretty good, we are just waiting on these meds for him to get started, but no seizures for a couple days now so that’s really good. Also as an update, I got the rinse aid dispenser kit for the Maytag today, so hopefully I can get it installed soon. Pictures of the progress and installation to come soon!
-Shannon
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Post# 1118207 , Reply# 39 5/24/2021 at 19:27 (1,066 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1118231 , Reply# 40 5/25/2021 at 00:38 (1,066 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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| Post# 1118253 , Reply# 41 5/25/2021 at 08:35 (1,065 days old) by seeitrun2006 (Commerce, GA) | ||
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Prayers Sending up prayers for your son and your family!!! Wishing good luck to the little fellow!!! Peace and good health!!!! David | ||
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Post# 1118293 , Reply# 42 5/25/2021 at 14:13 (1,065 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Rinse aid dispenser wiring
I’m installing the rinse aid dispenser currently and the instructions for wiring are a bit unclear. I like having a visual to confirm things are wired up correctly and there aren’t really pictures of correct wiring. The pink wire from the rinse aid dispenser connects to terminal 8 on the timer (pretty simple) and the white wire connects to terminal 12 (seems simple as well). I’m supposed to disconnect a black wire which is already connected to terminal 12 to be able to connect the new white wire and then reconnect that same black wire to the extra blade connector on the end of the new white wire that I am installing to terminal 12. I hope that was understandable, lol. First I want to make sure that I’m correct in where each terminal is because the labeling is not as clear on the timer as I would prefer. Also I am not sure where to install the ground wire as it says to connect it to the back of the control panel on the ground screw but isn’t long enough to get there. I have attached some pictures. I just want to make sure everything is connected to the proper terminals. As you can see in the picture there is a number 12 over the letters TM (Timer I assume) there are 2 blade connectors on the terminal below the 12/TM on the timer, one is a white wire one is black and goes to the timer. Am I correct that I remove the black timer wire and that’s where the new white wire connects to the timer? Then afterwards I connect the black timer wire to the extra connector on the end of the new white wire? I can follow schematics somewhat but it’s not something I’ve perfected and I want to be sure I don’t burn up anything. Hopefully the pictures make my ramblings understandable. Normally I would google this but there’s almost zero information or pictures about repairing this machine online. Any help is appreciated.
-Shannon | ||
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Post# 1118308 , Reply# 43 5/25/2021 at 16:24 (1,065 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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All done!
Well after searching through the service manual and looking everything over closely I’m pretty confident everything is installed correctly. I found a grounding mount by the left door hinge mount so that is where my ground is connected which I’m hoping is good. It was awesome being able to find a nos dispenser kit for this machine. There are a ton of pictures here that I took during the process of installing the new dispenser. My daughter Lilyana decided to help me out a little too. I also took a picture of the motor and belt area just for fun while I was working on things. It’s super clean everywhere which is just crazy to me. Thanks again for everyone’s help. Enjoy the pictures!
-Shannon | ||
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Post# 1118312 , Reply# 44 5/25/2021 at 16:49 (1,065 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Maytag! | ||
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Post# 1118316 , Reply# 45 5/25/2021 at 17:50 (1,065 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1118391 , Reply# 47 5/26/2021 at 13:05 (1,064 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Parts Machine?
I would look for a parts machine near you. Unfortunately I have no extra Maytag parts. The wires by the timer sometimes have some of the soundproofing material on them and that makes them appear burnt, but you’ll have to inspect them to be sure. There are service manuals here on this site for this machine and on Google if you look, which should guide you towards the correct part numbers if you need parts. My dishwasher had the schematics inside the door panel when I removed it but it could be missing. The schematics are also in the service manual though as well. If you are familiar with using a multimeter you can test wires and circuits for continuity if you believe this to be a wiring problem. Just be sure to do any electrical work or tests with the machine unplugged. I have found some old reverse rack machines locally so I’d keep an eye out on the marketplace. I hope this helps!
-Shannon | ||
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