Another dishwasher finds its way to Ogden....

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A while back, in January, a Canadian member posted this thread (number 38300) about a GE dishwasher they wanted to sell.

Being in Ottawa, I figured that I could make this happen.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?38300

 

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Well, I did! I was in Ottawa this past Saturday and picked up this '2nd Generation' GE Mobile Maid dishwasher!

 

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The model and serial number seem to indicate this is one of the last of this particular style. The serial number, I believe, dates this machine to 1956.
Hmmmm.... 1956 seems to be a popular year in my collection!

 

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This 'Maid' has been forgotten for some time!
The porcelain tub seems to be in good shape, just in need of some scrubbing to tidy it up a bit.

 

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The original detergent cup is intact - yay!

 

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BUT - we have a bit of a problem with the impeller here... Methinks I will be adding this part to my 'parts wish list'...

 

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Racks are just fine, though. Lower rack needs a touch-up, but that's about it!

 

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Cabinet is in fair shape - I think it will be repainted. I will probably keep it white, though. GASP!

 

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The original unicouple faucet connector is pretty cool. Reminds me of the upper bowl of a Sunbeam vacuum coffeemaker! The hoses seem to be in good shape still. That plug's gotta go, though...

 

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Had to check out under the Maid's skirt... Note the chain drive for the timer dial!

 

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The drain chamber looks good - motor and other parts look to be intact, too!

 

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Component testing time!

First up - the timer motor. It passed!

 

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Next bit of test - the drain pump. After a little nudge to get it moving again, it seemed to run fine.

 

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Impeller drive motor test resulted in a pass!

 

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So did the Calrod heater...

 

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Time to replace this cord and give the machine a real test!

 

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And the test was a success! I let the machine complete a 'dry' cycle and it did just fine.
I am still fearful of a cold snap, so I put off a water test for now. But it will be happening soon, I hope!

 

[gansky1]

That's really fun - love the red dial! Congrats on another cool find. I'm sure you'll find that impeller out there somewhere, it's worth the hunt for that cutie.

 

[dishwashercrazy]

Paul, That is a great looking Mobile Maid. Did the lid open on it's own at the end of the cycle? My 1SP40M1 does. Your serial number: 56300527 (56=1956, 30=30th week - week of July 22-28).

Congratulations!

Mike

 

[philr]

Another nice dishwasher Paul! I hope you'll find a replacement impeller for it!

 

[pdub]

Paul -

Great find here. I've always loved the coral colored dial on this machine. So pretty. May the force be with you in finding a new impeller!

Looking forward to more test results and pics.

Patrick

 

[aldspinboy]

What a great machine Paul !

I had a chance to own this model brand new in the early 90's.

The machine had a blue control panel instead of what you have here.

Unfortunetly they moved and no dishwasher and no phone call.

 

I wish they could mold the impeller ...

I wonder if it's possable ?

Anyway I hope everything works out, nice GE Paul. 

 

Darren k

 

 

 

 

 

[william637]

Beautiful Find

That is a wicked cool looking machine. Congratulations!

 

[rollermatic]

hi paul

that machine can be easily adapted to use the standard impellers from the old D&M brand machines.

i have one identical to yours that i got in cleveland a couple years ago and i had bought 3 of those impellers from either larry in parma or mark michaels, can't remember. with a little bit of tinkering i put a new D&M impeller on my g.e. impeller dishwasher shown in pic below.

i think mark michaels may have a couple of those left. i used all of mine on my 3 impeller dishwashers that i have.

enjoyed your thread. i ran my g.e. the other day and it runs great! small leak out the top on occasion but nothing to get upset about. have fun!

 

[firedome]

A real classic there

Paul... agree with going the white, it looks nice with the red dial. Have fun!

 

[swestoyz]

Very cool find Paul. Also, it is awesome that the detergent dispenser is still intact! Looking forward to seeing some wash go through this one.

Ben

 

[mickeyd]

Paul, the giant dial

Just sends me every time. What was it about the mid 50's and the giant dials? I can think of three distinct ones right now. The Blackstones, the LK DW on the board now, and ........mmmm.....mmmmmm....Glad I'm not up at the podium)