1965 GE spacemaker Monterey, CA

[combo52]

Self Filling Ice Tray Ice Maker

Glad you got this neat ref and are giving it a good home.

 

There is no pump for the IM but rather a solenoid operated inlet valve, the water flows into the ice tray under your homes water pressure.

 

I would not do anything to the valve at this point, just connect to a cold water line [ you can install an inline water filter if you want better tasting ice ] Do be perpaired to shut down the water if the inlet valve drips or does not shut off at all when you start using this cool feature.

 

On your NEW KM Top Loading DW, I loved your comment on the build quality being less than great, to me that is the understatement of the year, LOL. Yes I would keep looking for that vintage Kitchenaid DW, or at least a Whirlpool.

 

The good thing about a portable D&M built DW is you will probably catch any leaking early since you have to move it to use it, and it will be easy to get rid of when it quits.

 

[ibuzzard]

Thanks, John . . .

As for the DW, The outer cabinet is really the cheapest of painted sheetmetal, though it polished up nice enough. The pressure release button on the hose connector set is sticky, had to lubricate it and work it. The sliding plastic collar on same has a crack. The pivoting soap dispenser is the thinnest,cheapest you can imagine, and is not long for this world, I think. If you bumped a spoon against it, it may easily be broken. That's not much of an exaggeration.

John, can you or anyone else decipher the build date from the serial number? It is as follows:

587 71460

We'd also love to find any literature for it, like owners manual, repair diagrams, etc. My wife is trying real hard to like it, or at least to tolerate it.

I guess I should have started a new thead over in the Imperial section to ask my questions. Thanks for your input.

Regards,
Steve

 

[ovrphil]

Congrats, Steve. Man, what a catch. We'll be looking for photos...anytime. That was a good find, Allen!

 

[combo52]

Build Date Of A D&M DW

Is probably the last four digits of the Ser#