Bottom mount timer Superba in Seattle
- Thread starter foo123
- Start date
Help Support :
WOW
This is a Hobart/KitchenAid Superba VariCycle. My Grandmother had one of these. Bought it in the mid 60's and it out lived her. The machine made it to 2003. These machines are a fine example of Hobart quality and washing power. Everything will be spotless that gets washed in this DW. Just don't put in anything fragile.
BTW This machine has a true sani rinse (180F). Hope a member out there can save it.
This is a Hobart/KitchenAid Superba VariCycle. My Grandmother had one of these. Bought it in the mid 60's and it out lived her. The machine made it to 2003. These machines are a fine example of Hobart quality and washing power. Everything will be spotless that gets washed in this DW. Just don't put in anything fragile.
BTW This machine has a true sani rinse (180F). Hope a member out there can save it.
washmeup
Well-known member
Hobart/KitchenAid
This was back when KitchenAid was great!!! Too bad Whirlpool has ruined the brand. Frankly, they have ruined every brand they own including Maytag! Miele is the only brand I will buy now and it is the only brand I personally feel is quality in todays appliance market! Just my opinion!
This was back when KitchenAid was great!!! Too bad Whirlpool has ruined the brand. Frankly, they have ruined every brand they own including Maytag! Miele is the only brand I will buy now and it is the only brand I personally feel is quality in todays appliance market! Just my opinion!
toploader55
Well-known member
Superba !!!
Only by that name it is Superb.
I have that machine in the Portable series KDS-55.
Yes True final 180 Rinse. I use my machine as a alternate of my other KA's
What ashame the quality has gone down the crapper
Only by that name it is Superb.
I have that machine in the Portable series KDS-55.
Yes True final 180 Rinse. I use my machine as a alternate of my other KA's
What ashame the quality has gone down the crapper
toploader55
Well-known member
Superba !!!
A Classic !!!
A Classic !!!
So when was this "bottom mount timer" last used?
I must have seen a K/A Superba at least ONCE w/ this feature, while the couple '50's models at least in my neighborhood sported one (though they were that KA-2, or whatever & long gone--yeh, even the portable across the street; couldn't notify the neighbor selling the house in time, sorry!)...
-- Dave
I must have seen a K/A Superba at least ONCE w/ this feature, while the couple '50's models at least in my neighborhood sported one (though they were that KA-2, or whatever & long gone--yeh, even the portable across the street; couldn't notify the neighbor selling the house in time, sorry!)...
-- Dave
BOTTOM MOUNTED TIMERS
The 15 series machines were the last to have a [ user accessible ] bottom mounted timer. On the 16s and 17s the timers were moved to the control panels except on the Superbas where the timers were hidden below the tub. After the 17s all timers for remaining KA DWs were mounted in top of the door with either a knob or hidden on the TOL models.
The 15 series machines were the last to have a [ user accessible ] bottom mounted timer. On the 16s and 17s the timers were moved to the control panels except on the Superbas where the timers were hidden below the tub. After the 17s all timers for remaining KA DWs were mounted in top of the door with either a knob or hidden on the TOL models.
Damn! Wish that was closer! $50 is a great price...
toploader55
Well-known member
Hi Paul
Do you have a cut out in the cabinets at the Ogden house for a Built in ?
Do you have a cut out in the cabinets at the Ogden house for a Built in ?
Hiya Eddie, no, but the 2012 project is to complete the 'dishwasher gallery' on the 2nd floor of our garage, so built-ins or portables will be OK (but I do still prefer portables...)
firedome
Well-known member
My folks bought a KDS-15 in 1966, the first d/w we ever had as a kid growing up. It truly was a magnificent machine, especially to a 16 yr old who'd previously had to wash the dishes, I think that's why to this very day I love dishwashers so much!
I think the KA-15 series was 1965 to 1969, or thereabouts?
I think the KA-15 series was 1965 to 1969, or thereabouts?
Similar threads
