Thread Number: 92319
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Vulcan Dishlex dishwasher from the 1980s - rinse aid dispenser? |
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Post# 1169197 , Reply# 1   1/11/2023 at 18:14 (478 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Although I am not familiar with Australian dishwashers, I believe the "nozzle" on the left is for the rinse aid reservoir - it should unscrew allowing you to fill it. There may well be a glass or perhaps plastic tube on the inside connected to the centre of the cap, this will indicate when the reservoir is running low, when dark its full, when clear it will need topping up.
This machine is from an age when dishwasher detergents were all powder. Assuming the "twist drawer" is in the open position at the end of the cycle a scoop of powder should go in the section currently open and the lid twisted round where it should stay closed. If you choose a programme with a pre-wash (perhaps called Intensive or Pots And Pans) a scoop of powder should also be put in the now open side as well. At the appropriate moment in the main wash the twist lid should open, releasing detergent into the main wash. If you choose to use dishwasher "tabs" one should be put into the open compartment and the lid twisted round till it engages. It should not be necessary to use a full tab in the pre-wash and you would be better advised to use powdered detergent. The amount you will need will depend on how hard your water is and how "good" the brand of detergent you use. It would be better to err on the side of caution when loading the powder, start off with about a couple of teaspoons full, you may need to use more if the results are not satisfactory. Using too much detergent will impair the performance of the machine and could result in flooding. In normal use it is unlikely you will need a pre-wash. Australian members will probably know what the exact cycles are, I think in the first linked picture the "left hand nozzle" is just out of the frame, the GE looks like a similar, although perhaps earlier and more upmarket version of this machine Good luck, I hope it runs well for you Al |
Post# 1169236 , Reply# 5   1/12/2023 at 05:59 (477 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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The detergent cover is held by a solenoid with a magnetic catch that releases in the wash cycle. You should be able to open it by gently pushing it with your finger but if it refuses to budge just turn the dial to the main wash cycle and after its filled and starts to wash it should click open. You should be able to get a tablet in there if powder is hard to find as long as the cover closes easily it should be ok.
Its possible this machine also does a static heat so may stop washing to get hot some did back then. So if it stops and seems stuck mid cycle leave it to see if its heating. Let us know how you get on :) |