Detergent dispenser
This dispenser was unique. The 15 series and the 16 series used the same dispenser in their dishwasher as the one that broke in yours. I remember this thing quite well, if you pushed the rubber button down to check the detergent it would open up. I hope someone on here can...
1/2 Horsepower Motor
The KitchenAids from the 15 Series to the 21 Series used the 1/2 Horsepower motor that was made by Hobart. Once Whirlpool took over KitchenAid, I think they eventually made these dishwasher motors weaker.
Height of Standpipe
Top of standpipe must be at least 30" (762 mm) high; install no higher than 55" (1.4 m) from bottom of washer. If you have an overhead sewer and need to pump higher than 96 inches, a sump pump and associated hardware are needed.
KDI 20C
I used to own a KDC-20C series dishwasher. This was the last of the KitchenAids that did 2 rinses after the main wash. At the beginning of any full wash cycle the dishwasher would heat the first fill to 150 degrees Fahrenheit by using the water heating element in the bottom the tank...