Recent content by jimb

KDS-17 Sold! Finally found a home for it. A collector of all things Hobart in San Francisco picked it up. He'll keep it in service as a second machine. Yaaay!

Home for KDS-17... I was hoping to get something South of $100, but at this point I'm pretty much willing to give it away as long as it's to someone who will appreciate it. You're right about the geographic location. A DW isn't something that's easy to pack and ship and would not likely...

No interest at all? OK I'll first try craigslist, then freecycle.

Hello Everyone, I posted last month about my KDS-17. You guys helped me diagnose and fix the fill valve. (It was clogged.) But now I must part with this beauty as it just does not have the capacity of my 11 year old Maytag MDB9100. The Maytag is cheaply built, has been recalled and fixed...

Thanks! Thanks for the helpful information. Yes, this is about the KDS-17. I'm going to yank it this weekend and layer it with a water heater blanket after applying Dynamat to any areas that need it. I'll also add some to the lower panel and line the cabinet in areas that won't impede...

Is it possible to add sound deadening material to my Maytag KDS-17 dishwasher to quiet it down? I was thinking of pulling it out and adding some DynaMat and some insulation around the tub to knock the noise down. Has anyone done this with success? If so, what's the process? Anything to watch...

Maybe solvent is the issue... I have a theory. The restaurant recently had their carets cleaned and there was solvent residue left in their rug. That residual solvent attacked the rubber on the soles of your shoes. At that point, the soles were dissolving due to the solvent left on them and...

I have a 2000 Maytag MDB9100AWB. It's an unremarkable machine, but it cleans well and it's nice and quiet. One day it want on strike right after I loaded it to the gills with some particularly dishes. Well I wasn't about to unload a bunch of dirty dishes and go buy a new machine so I was...

I have a 2000 Maytag MDB9100 that was part of the famous recall. I chose the install it yourself option and requested the kit. They sent me two complete kits so I have an extra one if anyone wants it. It's in the box ready to go and includes inner door panel, wiring harness and door seal...

Thanks everyone! What a great group! Lots of helpful info here. I timed the initial cycle. It drains initially, then the prewash cup opens. Then it begins filling at 0:15 and it takes about a minute before the wash arm starts squirting and rotating. It drains after about three minutes so...

I moved back into my first house which has a very nice stainless steel Kitchen Aid KDS-17 dishwasher. The machine works like a champ, but the fill rate seems a bit slow. I completely rebuilt the fill valve, removing a lot of foreign material, but it didn't appear to help much. The initial...

Sucessful conclusion - THANKS Vericyclevoice! Followed your directions to a sucessful conclusion! Thanks to you I now have a working Kitchenaid dishwasher again! Thanks again, Jim B.

THANKS VERICYCLEVOICE! OK! That sounds like what I needed to know! I can't work on the machine until Saturday due to my work schedule but I'll give you a post as soon as I open it up! Thanks a million for the reply - and for sharing your knowledge!

After 30 years or so of faithful service, the detergent dispenser quit working (will not open for main wash). I really don't want to replace this machine if at all avoidable. Would anyone have any information on how I can access this dispenser and where I might find a replacement part? Thanks, jb