A proper welcome for a vintage dishwasher addition

[turquoisedude]

I figured that perhaps fiddling with a recent dishwasher find would take my mind off the run of bad luck with washers... And it did!
This is technically my first KitchenAid dishwasher - Eddie in Cape Cod found it for me and very kindly stored it for me until I could haul my sorry butt down to his place to pick it up. I got it May 1st, so I figured it was time to have a look at why this KDC5 detergent cup wouldn't spill. Took the back off and saw some rust (Evidence of water leak probably from a bad washer on the inlet hose). I tinkered with the spring and clip and... sucess!! I watched it run through a cycle and the cam tripped the cup release!!

 

[turquoisedude]

Detailing time

I figured while I had the KA out and on the driveway, I'd clean it up a bit. The cabinet was already in great shape - I shined up the chrome and gave the cabinet a wipe down. Looking good!

 

[turquoisedude]

I have the wiring diagram! GASP!!! I took a photo in case anyone else may need it. I can take other photos, too, if needed.

 

[turquoisedude]

Ready for a test wash

I rolled it into the kitchen in Ogden - should get to a test wash next weekend! Stay tuned...

 

[appnut]

Paul, you'll love feeling those powerful jets of water hitting the top lid and sides of the machine while it's running (not to mention hearing all that too).

 

[dishwashercrazy]

A really nice looking machine you have there Paul. Congratulations on breaking out of the slump.

 

[rollermatic]

paul

enjoy your kd-5! you will be surprised how powerful that pump is! can't wait till you turn it on for the first time!

have fun!