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No more problem Thank you two for the responses. I have checked the water level during cycles. It is over the heat elements and near the mesh filter. And the mysterious hot smell has resolved.

Normal Sani Cycle filled fine. What washers do I buy? I will have to continue to keep an eye on the water levels. I just ran the DW on Normal Cycle and the water levels were fine and the HOT smell wasn't there. your posts give me an idea on what to look for. Our dishes are always clean...

Our Hobart Superba IV KDS19 may be getting hot during sani cycles. At the beginning of the sani cycle it smells like it is getting hot inside the tub. It does NOT happen if I use Fast wash, no dry cycle. Is there any help to test it, repair it? This is different than the burning smell that I...

I have some expanding rust in the bottom of the tub where the heater element inserts. The grommets are intact. I am wanting to prevent leaks and continue to use my machine. Is there any way to repair this? I have read on this forum about JB Weld Potable repair. But I am unclear if I could use...

Problem solved. Repair complete. Thank you to everyone who helped me with service tips and parts. My dishwasher is repaired and operating again.

Parts installed and she's operating again Thank you to everyone who helped me with service tips and parts. My dishwasher is repaired and operating again.

I need a NOS parts to repair my KDS 19 dishwasher -New detergent dispenser and gasket (A-115153) -New Bimetal Assy (C-241225) Member Stevet @Melbourne,Fl please feel free to reach out to me about the parts you offered. I would prefer to avoid the replacement parts that I have located...

Bimetal Heaters Stevet from Melbourne, Fl If you have the bimetal heaters, what is the price?

Parts list for KDS 19 repair Thank you for sticking with me on this. You have been a big help. There is some metal damage on the tab on the left Bimetal heater The plastic connector that was part of the violet wire connection is burned in half. The plastic connector next to the violet wire...

detergent dispenser Here is a better picture of the detergent dispenser. What are the paper-like parts? As you can see the one on the left is scorched. I assume it is a protective insulator? Should they be replaced?

found burned wire at detergent dispenser Could this be a simple fix? There seems to be plenty of violet wire. Could I have someone replace the push on electrical connection at an area of clean (non-scorched) wire? What is the best way to clean up the detergent residue? Any advice welcomed.

found burned wire Thank you for your help. I have zero knowledge or skill in this area. With your encouragement, I removed the front panels and the control panel. The violet wire at the detergent dispenser has burned. As you can see by the 2 pictures it has burned a hole in the protective...

Our Hobart Superba IV KDS19 has served my household for almost 40 years. In fact, when we moved 20 years ago, we brought it with us! This week, while running, I noticed a burning odor coming from the dishwasher's top gap. The dishwasher is functioning. The odor resembles that of spilled...