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    KDS-18 rinse dispenser

    Standard! Yes on the Superba models for sure. The 18 series was the last of the type shown in the first post. Solenoid activated rinse dispenser. These were used on the 14 thru 18 series units. The 19 thru 23 series used a single opening in the door and it was activated by a bimetal spring that...
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    2022 what would be your dream vintage dishwasher to own

    !80 degree??? Can we get a schematic for your KUDS25 machine and see if it can't be retrofitted with a higher temp rinse thermostat as well as a new high limit protector? Maybe John L. or someone else can determine or verify if those thermostats were snap acting thermostats or thermistor type...
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    Thoughts on new Whirlpool Dual Power Filtration dishwashers

    Point Voyager..stick with it What died on their PV machine? There are still loads of them out there especially on Facebook Marketplace and probably Craigslist. I just picked one up for $20.00 and yes, it needed deep cleaning, but that's a pretty easy task. The machine works like brand new and...
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    KitchenAid Superba by Hobart. Looking for Replacement gasket.

    Looks good Thanks, Ralph. Good source to use when you can't find gaskets. I just checked and Hobart still has 81 of the gaskets that they used on their WM-1 series machines. These had the same door as the Kitchenaid in question. Note: the gasket part number below will fit the older KD-10 thru...
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    Automatic dishwasher detergent that will not dull dishes?

    pic of pacs! Here is the product I was talking about from Walmart. These are the least expensive pacs they have on the shelves. Just be careful. Some sizes of these are priced more expensively than other of the same products. And remember to divide the price by the number of pacs. The unit...
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    Automatic dishwasher detergent that will not dull dishes?

    Crazy suggestion..Maybe give it a try When I was living in our prior home with a water softener, I had residue buildup on all the stainless-steel parts of my KitchenAid tall tub machine and some etching on the glasses. It was always and still is a struggle to keep my wife from pre-rinsing the...
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    Finally.. Getting a KDS-21 tomorrow.. Anything I should know?

    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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    Kitchenaid KDS-15 supra rinse aid dispenser

    nothing to refurb When none of the parts are available. It is incredible that Hobart made dishwashers that lasted 60 years and some even longer than that! I actually have one of those as well as a few of the later dispensers. As well as the parts to plug up the holes if you do not want to...
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    End of a Hobart AM-14 Dish Machine (No Motor available)

    Probably too late I tracked down the issue with the motors. They come as a service kit but not all of the kit components are in stock so the kits are not complete. Therefore, 0 qty available. And since you are getting a newer machine, no sense getting the kit which happens to be 1900.00 bucks!
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    End of a Hobart AM-14 Dish Machine (No Motor available)

    let's dig deeper Nick, Did they give you a part number for the whole pump assy? Just want to check it further. They have removed the part number from the catalogs which is very strange. I would like to know for the future. Thanks Steve
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    Kitchenaid Hobart KDS-17 leak

    No offense,but I am not trying to be snarky but would you use plumbers putty or pipe dope to replace gaskets on your car's engine? Manufacturers create and use gaskets to serve the correct purpose. The ones in the link on ebay should be fine. Get them before they are gone.
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    Kitchenaid Hobart KDS-17 leak

    Step one... Try tightening the screws that go thru the tank and the gaskets may seal up and be fine. You can't get the gaskets from Whirpool, but I have often seen them on Ebay so you should be able to find some new ones to tide you over for the next 50 yrs. There are two gaskets. One goes on...
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    Oven repairman

    just curious... Is this a commercial or domestic range? Do you have a model number? Pictures?
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    Inside anatomy of a Kitchen Aid 23 series dishwasher

    check this photo of the most common drain tees out there This one has a relatively short channel to direct the water down the drain. I have seen others with longer channels. If you can find one in Brass(try a plumbing store), they usually don't have the channel and will allow the water to move...
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    Inside anatomy of a Kitchen Aid 23 series dishwasher

    Let's get to the bottom of this Take the hose off of the drain under the sink and run the machine and drain it into a five gallon bucket. If the machine is totally empty after that, you know nothing is wrong with the pump. Some of these drain tees like yours have a severe channel for the water...
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    Hobart Kitchenaid KDS-20

    not hard to do! Since you already have cabinet faces on it already, it means you have the varifront pack to enable you to put whatever panels you want on the front. Here are the dimensions for the panels so you don't have to go searching for them: Top Panel: 23-9/16 x 18-13/16" Bottom panel...
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    Inside anatomy of a Kitchen Aid 23 series dishwasher

    Back to the basics... First: If you press the normal cycle and leave the knob untouched at what would be the beginning of its travel, NOTHING should happen until the timer reaches the point that you would have normally turned it to normal. Then it should fill and continue the cycle normally. If...
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    Vintage Kitchenaid Dishwasher missing a part

    SteveT agrees With SteveD! A Picture is worth 1000 words!
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    Kitchen Aid dishwasher continues to wash while draining

    Sure or fhte model number? The 23 series uses the Whirlpool Powerclean pump and has no real check valve flapper like the 21 and 22 series. It does have a white plastic check valve assembly that you can remove from the pump from under the machine. There is a check ball and flapper in there that...
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    Hybrid Electric water heaters

    Not too shabby! I'll take that. Probably the best part is the dehumidification that comes with it. Thanks, Now to find what rebates are still available.
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