Thread Number: 87476
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Going to pick up a vintage dish washer |
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Post# 1120593 , Reply# 2   6/17/2021 at 16:28 (1,015 days old) by HobartHero (New York)   |   | |
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I love it. What model Imperial machine is this? It’s on the left hand side of the tub on a sticker in front as you open the door. I’m guessing KDI 18 or 19?
-Shannon This post was last edited 06/17/2021 at 17:54 |
Post# 1121019 , Reply# 5   6/22/2021 at 02:31 (1,011 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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run a test load of dirty dishes in it. I'd recommend Cascade platinum detergent and power dry rinse aid of the same brand. |
Post# 1121634 , Reply# 7   6/28/2021 at 17:04 (1,004 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1122025 , Reply# 11   7/1/2021 at 13:28 (1,001 days old) by calebstevens (Oregon)   |   | |
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Would anyone happen to know where to source one of these gaskets? I'd really like to avoid using a messy liquid gasket, especially if I'm going to be taking it back apart for future repair). Thank. |
Post# 1122086 , Reply# 12   7/1/2021 at 22:40 (1,001 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)   |   | |
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I do have a gasket. Send me your address & i'll put it in the mail. I also have a complete wash pump & motor assembly available. It's in great condition with no issues. You can have it, you would just have to pay for shipping. Let me know. |
Post# 1122121 , Reply# 13   7/2/2021 at 10:47 (1,000 days old) by calebstevens (Oregon)   |   | |
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This is great Alan! I just emailed you! |
Post# 1123279 , Reply# 15   7/14/2021 at 12:48 (988 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Caleb - give it another 5-10 minutes to attempt to heat up the water. Depending on the incoming temp from the house it can take the KitchenAid some time to heat up the initial fill.
If the inlet line is plumbed in parallel to your kitchen sink hot line, run the hot water until it's hot at the faucet and then start the dishwasher. This will help speed up the heating process. It is a good practice to do so each time you start the dishwasher (I do this as well with my KDS-20!). Ben |
Post# 1123920 , Reply# 17   7/23/2021 at 14:44 (979 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)   |   | |
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Glad it's working well and you're enjoying it. The whooshing sounds of a Hobart KA are very unique! |
Post# 1126480 , Reply# 18   8/21/2021 at 09:43 (950 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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i might have something you can use. i've got pump parts for those 18-20 models. just saw your post now, not on here very often.
i have never had a kd18-20 model that didn't leak around that drain port like yours did. one reason i don't like that design. also, parts are on ebay all the time, pump seals are all over the place, usually about 10 bucks each. got a ton of racks too plus a kds-18 in the sehed i rebuilt last year that i would give away, i'm more of a earlier model kitchenaid fan, 15 models especially. |