Another dishwasher finds its way to Ogden....
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Well, I did! I was in Ottawa this past Saturday and picked up this '2nd Generation' GE Mobile Maid dishwasher!
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!
Hmmmm.... 1956 seems to be a popular year in my collection!
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.
The porcelain tub seems to be in good shape, just in need of some scrubbing to tidy it up a bit.
The original detergent cup is intact - yay!
BUT - we have a bit of a problem with the impeller here... Methinks I will be adding this part to my 'parts wish list'...
Racks are just fine, though. Lower rack needs a touch-up, but that's about it!
Cabinet is in fair shape - I think it will be repainted. I will probably keep it white, though. GASP!
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...
Had to check out under the Maid's skirt... Note the chain drive for the timer dial!
The drain chamber looks good - motor and other parts look to be intact, too!
Component testing time!
First up - the timer motor. It passed!
First up - the timer motor. It passed!
Next bit of test - the drain pump. After a little nudge to get it moving again, it seemed to run fine.
Impeller drive motor test resulted in a pass!
So did the Calrod heater...
Time to replace this cord and give the machine a real test!
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!
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!
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
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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
Congratulations!
Mike
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