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Thread Number: 88746
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Finally.. Getting a KDS-21 tomorrow.. Anything I should know? |
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Post# 1132780 , Reply# 1 11/5/2021 at 20:55 (896 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 1132782 , Reply# 2 11/5/2021 at 21:01 (896 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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KDS-21 | ||
| Post# 1132789 , Reply# 4 11/5/2021 at 21:38 (896 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
 Things to inspect before regular duty service:
Inspect the water delivery feed tube that leads to the upper wash arm. These crack/deteriorate overtime and cause major performance issues.
Check for any plugged jets on both wash arms. Doesn't happen often on Hoart Kitchenaids due to their large size, but it does occur.
Check for lateral play in the lower wash arm, should be none. Spin the wash arm, it shouldn't chatter. Remove the wash arm, remove the course filter and clean. Inspect the fine mesh filter for any deterioration. Consider replacing the seal and impeller for longevity sake. When they leak, water works its way down the motor shaft and takes out the motor bearings. www.automaticwasher.org/c...
Hook up the machine and remove the front panel. Check for leaks in and around the detergent dispenser while washing. After many years, the o-rings in both detergent cup hinges eventually begin leaking. They're replaceable. Verify that both doors open during prewash and main wash cycles.
Check and verify the water level is above the course filter. If it isn't, you'll need to replace the water valve.
Listen for weird noises from the airgap/drain during the washing phases. This usually indicates a bad check valve. Replace with GE WD1X1486.
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| Post# 1132836 , Reply# 6 11/6/2021 at 17:48 (895 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Can I replace the mesh without replacing the whole wash arm I don't believe there is a fix for the mesh, at least none that I have seen on this forum.
There is currently a new support available on Ebay. Better snap it up, they were obsoleted many years ago.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334154266015QUE... | ||
| Post# 1132837 , Reply# 7 11/6/2021 at 18:26 (895 days old) by Dustin92 (Jackson, MI) | ||
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Also the prewash dispenser isn't opening.. Main wash worked fine but the prewash dispenser doesn't feel like it's latching. No signs of leaks from the dispenser. | ||
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Post# 1132862 , Reply# 8 11/6/2021 at 22:37 (895 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 Remove the door panel to check for evidence of leaking at the dispenser, damage to the wires or bimetal actuator. It has been advised to rotate the dispenser assembly 180° so the wires and bimetals are at the top to avoid potential future leaks from causing damage (if it's not already oriented that way, WP made the change at some point after they bought KA). | ||
| Post# 1132882 , Reply# 9 11/7/2021 at 08:48 (894 days old) by Dustin92 (Jackson, MI) | ||
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I've had the door panel off and there seems to be no sign of leaks or damage, the dispenser has not been rotated but I can do that. | ||
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Post# 1132984 , Reply# 11 11/8/2021 at 13:18 (893 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1132985 , Reply# 12 11/8/2021 at 13:53 (893 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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Filters What fine filter are you referring to? The machine is designed to work with both filters in place. Can you post a picture of which one you are not using? | ||
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