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  1. K

    Pre-Test Advice Needed KDS18

    On a Laptop Don't have a paypal acct but can get one and can open a PDF
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    Thank You The drain hose I am using is 5/8 inch rubber high temperature hose, it is not ribbed. I can avoid using the Sani-Cycle if that is the issue, not a big deal. Do you think the over filling is a fill valve issue? I will wait to install until additional testing is done and I am...
  3. K

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    I'm familiar with both the 18 & 20 The 18 has no purges but the 20 and newer do. It's funny, my Mom got her 18 new in 1977 and I was mesmerized by it. Can't count how many times I sat in front of it and listened to it run when nobody was home. I haven't heard one of these machines run in...
  4. K

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    Yes The drain valve is opening properly, it makes the normal click when it opens and I can hear it close at the end of the drain. What's strange is that it drains fine and completely in the first few fills when the water cuts off and does not come back on, it's only when it gives the extra...
  5. K

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    What should I check next? Where should I check for the obstruction? The drain hose is clear but is there somewhere else I should check?
  6. K

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    Yesterday's Testing I wanted to try the Soak & Scrub and Sani Cycles so I did some additional testing yesterday in the garage. The Soak & Scrub cycle completed correctly and both soap dispensers opened on time with no problem :). I also noticed only a couple of drips from the dispenser during...
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    Success/Happiness I put the new door seal on last night and successfully ran two full normal wash cycles with no leaks. In addition to that, for whatever reason the main wash soap dispenser also opened!! There is still a small occasional drip from that appears to be coming from the soap...
  8. K

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    Thanks All Took the old door seal off last night and will install the new one today or tomorrow and re-test . Fingers crossed for no leaks😊😀
  9. K

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    I don't know, I was told that if the door springs open when the cardboard lever is pressed, which it does, then it was electrical, not mechanical. The motor on the machine does not stop or pause during the main wash portion where it should open.
  10. K

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    Metal Piece that seals the door innards?? Not quite sure what that is. Is it the strip at the bottom of the door in the middle? It feels like plastic??
  11. K

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    Door Seal Help Got my new door seal today and noticed a few things. It appears that someone has tried to fill in some gaps, possibly to stop some leaks. I just want to confirm that this filler is not something factory. When I replace the door seal, is sealant required around the clips that...
  12. K

    Pre-Test Advice Needed KDS18

    Door seal Thanks to all for all the tips. I have a couple of additional questions. The main wash side does snap open when I pull the lever back so I assume it's electrical. I only see one screw holding the cardboard cover on and I removed it but the cover doesn't seem to want to come off. It...
  13. K

    Pre-Test Advice Needed KDS18

    Yes, I do have those, they are shaped a little differently, more triangular but there. I ordered a new door seal and lower rack today so we'll see what happens. Thank you for the info!
  14. K

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    lower wash arm support How do I know if it is intact and in good shape?
  15. K

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    Thank You. The machine was run all three times with racks in. just had a skillet and casserole in the third cycle which is when it started leaking.
  16. K

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    It seems odd to me that it ran through a rinse and hold and a full normal cycle with no leaks but then started leaking on the second full cycle. I did have a large skillet and a casserole dish on the bottom rack so maybe the water was disbursed differently. Are the door seals obtainable?
  17. K

    Pre-Test Advice Needed KDS18

    One Small Problem OK, went to Home Depot, got the parts, hooked it up and it runs beautifully. Ran a Rinse & Hold, no problem. Ran Normal Wash, no problem. Ran second Normal Wash and water is dripping from right front corner, the running to left and dripping out both sides. Could this be...
  18. K

    Pre-Test Advice Needed KDS18

    drain hose I am going to have to get some drain host for testing and hopefully installation, what do I ask for at the home improvement store??
  19. K

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    Racks Are racks from kds 19 & 20 series able to be used in the 18?
  20. K

    Pre-Test Advice Needed KDS18

    Thank you Washdaddy!
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