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I gotta try it! When the phosphates went away, the superlative cleaning quality went away with them. However, I read somewhere that a quarter cup of 20 Mule Team Borax along with the detergent got them clean. I've been using this combination for almost a year and I'm satisfied. However every...

Hope this sets you on the right path Rance: I can tell you that my cousin's families apartment was built new in 1971 (late) Their Kitchen Aid DW was the Custom with a copper (dark brown door). It had the updated ovoid aqua dispenser. Now my aunt back in the day replaced her builder's model...

My Grandmother had a late 1940's Hotpoint Electric Kitchen. I was always enamored by the funny looking Hotpoint DW. It was not the sink model but was built in. I have plenty of questions: 1. What years was this dishwasher made? 2. Was this the state of the art prior to the Kitchenaid 1949 KD1...

Forgot to captain my photo above This is the newer Hobart detergent dispenser. One of Whirlpool's big mistakes was getting rid of what I feel is the best detergent dispenser and replacing it with the run of the mill "El-Cheapo" Whirlpool design.

KDI-16 (1983)? Hi, maybe I'm misreading this thread but, this Imperial looks like a very early 1970's model. By 1983 all KA front loaders had the upper wash arm with the "China Guard." Also the detergent dispenser is the older Hobart design. KA dishwashers from 1972 onward had the updated aqua...

"A 1966 LKM dryer had ONLY electronic settings on the co The LK Dryer my mom had and we used for 42 years till it's retirement in '08 had "Soft Heat" in large letters on the control panel. It had the full width door, was gas and the only real fancy touch was there was a little door you could...

reply to last post in my thread "I agree with Tom, don't install an older model dishwasher that you care about in a rental property. It'll get trashed in short order. Find a nice 5-10 year old used dishwasher with a good cleaning and reliability record on craigslist and install that in the...

The Wide Door vs. the smaller door Since we are discussing Kenmore Dryers from back in the day: What was the first year of the full width door? The fancier models featured this on both LK and Whirlpool Dryers. Also, was "Soft Heat" really an electronic sensor. My mom had a 1966 Lady Kenmore gas...

I've always have been fascinated by KitchenAid dishwashers. Especially the Hobart era machines that are still alive and well in many kitchens across the USA. I grew up on the fringes of the "affluent society." Those who've owned KitchenAid dishwashers as far back as when I was born (1956). I...

Looks solid and new This ISE dishwasher looks like it's from the Hobart company. I can tell by the soap dispenser which in my opinion is a much better design then the Whirlpool flip top version which seems short of cheap. If indeed this dishwasher is from the Hobart era it would be a cross...

Thank you for the replies I was correct, the four way "hydrosweep wash" arm saves the day and cleans like a champ. This is a holdover from the good old days when Kitchenaid was a Hobart brand. Whirlpool was and hopefully will stay smart and retain this system. OK so it consumes more energy but...

Two Way S Wash Arm I couldn't post two images in my thread so here is a picture of the S Shaped 2 Arm wash system now found on the higher priced Kitchenaid models. I'm still perplexed. シ

I'm looking to buy a new dishwasher and want to go with Kitchenaid. Checking their website, I noticed their premium models have abandoned the venerable 4 way wash arm (hydro sweep) and instead are going with the 2 arm S shape found in lower priced models from Whirlpool and Kenmore. Whereas the...

1. Anyone have pictures or descriptions of a 1950's era dishwasher called "Ling Tempo?" I believe they had a glass door where you could see all the action. 2. There was a built in dishwasher with two doors! One that opened into the kitchen and one that opened onto the outside/patio? Who made...

When were these made? This sounds like something out of the nifty 50's. Please supply pictures. :-)