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I did pull the pale blue connector tube under the rack and it seems to be in good condition. I ran the dishwasher with the rack pressed tight to where it's supposed to seal and the sprayer spins and sprays very well (although not quite as strong as the fire hydrant at the bottom of the...

Ok! I figured it out... there's a suction cup sort of device on the end of the upper rack that connects the rack's plumbing to the back of the dishwasher. In order for that to make a good watertight connection, the rack needs to be pressed hard to the back of the dishwasher. I pulled the rack...

I opened up my 80s Kitchenaid KUDH230Y dishwasher during operation since the top rack isn't getting too clean and noticed that the top sprayer doesn't spin and it's just a little more than a dribble coming out of the sprayers. The bottom on the other hand is like a fire hydrant sprayed all over...

Just found that the unit I used to own was a KDS19 and a good unit. I seem to prefer this so far however. Quieter and cleans better.

Seems to wash better than my 1981 Superba. I think due to the longer spray cycle... So far so good! You guys are experts in these things!

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It looks similar to my old 1981 but simpler and a little newer. It was free! It works. Was it worth picking up? It shows kudh230y1. Curious if it's post Hobart?

I'm curious what I should do about this? It's more apparent in shorter cycles with less rinses.

If not metered fill, at least enough sump to have pressure with far less than designed water quantity. Then again, after 10 years, the manufacturer counts on the user to buy a new one. So maybe the engineers are doing exactly what they were paid to do with low water quantities and pressure as...

I've never thought much about this until acquiring an old Kitchenaid Hobart. I noticed that it has very short sequences after someone here mentioned it and I finally paid attention. I don't think the sequences make sense (to me anyways). 'Normal' does the following: -drain for a minute or so...

I wonder what the ultimate cycle would be. It seems like this thing dumps the hot water with detergent awfully quick. I would think salvaging that power and skipping some of the drain cycles would be a good idea.

Well it's not fair to the Bosch because although upper spray arm pressure is good, it's not rotating, but dishes that went in with coffee stains or thick peanut butter still have remnants after a wash. I may try another Bosch eventually, but the KDS 19 is back in its rightful place for now.

I ended up with a newer Bosch DW and I don't feel the build quality is anything like what Kitchenaid Hobart built. I don't see them as better than Whirlpool really. I haven't done enough loads to evaluate clean quality, but I can hear the pressure is much lower than the KA. Th KDS 19 really is a...

I did one load as an experiment based on the commercial detergent pictured above. I don't think it hurt anything. As far as pressure, I can hear that it has good pressure. I also taped some 3 mil plastic over the front and ran it for a visual when I first picked it up. It's fine. Both spray...

I did an experiment and tried a mix of 30% lye (as 100% lye drain cleaner), 20% Arm and Hammer washing soda, 5% salt, and 45% Cascade Complete detergent and the results were no better than usual. I also put vinegar in the rinse. There was a coffee mug with stains I could remove by hand after...

Sorry all except the desiccant.

I read the ingredients list for a commercial dishwashing powder (Block form) and it reads approx this order: Lye Phosphates (STPP) Polyacrylate (super strong desiccant that turns water into a gel) Salt Washing Soda I am considering adding a small amount of all of these to my standard Cascade...

I can see the build quality vs say a whirlpool, but as to the actual dishwashing ability, I've heard that with a new Bosch, you can put filthy baked on dishes in; never rinse a thing and out come spotless dishes. I expected the same with Hobart based on how loud it is and of course the...

I've dug around a bit and haven't had any luck finding an actual factory owners manual online for a KDS-19. CAn anyone point me in a direction? I'd like to know more about what each cycle's doing and is recommended for.

combo52, it's just my own suspicion that it's low quality air after working under cabinets for plumbing etc. I don't keep our trash can under the cabinets, but I can tell (or smell if I get in there and pay attention) that it's been there with a previous owner. That and the fact that it's an...