A Gem?KA

[gadgetgary]

Could this be a rescue for someone's collection?

What is the age?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=12&item=7328308456&rd=1

 

[petek]

That machine looks to me like a commercial/restaurant model dw rather than a home unit

 

[appnut]

Pete, yes it does, but a commercial undercounter version would only have one rack. And there would be a temperature gague on the outside too -- have seen two that look like this and are the commercial ones.

 

[DADoES]

And it's unlikely a commercial model would have a Plate Warm designation on the timer.

 

[mrcleanjeans]

it's a KD-12 home model from around the mid 50s

 

[mikepaquette]

KD-11 ???

I have a KD-11 that looks the very same as that machine and in the same excellent condition. I use is as a second machine . I have to admit it is not big but for two it is great. I had to have it & love the stainless steel. Built like a brick house compared to my new KA. The stainless steel in the new one is paper thin compared to the KD-11. I will sell it in time as my interests have shifted back again to a GE drawer style. Pink interior & bowtie impeller. Some day I will find one & I know it will cost but hey my favorite vintage dishwasher is the GE. (just my opinion) Mike