Does this look like a KDS-18?
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Lucky you!
It looks like one.
It looks like one.
Yep
That's exactly what it is.
That's exactly what it is.
Wow, a KDS18 with black panel front. Lucky you and for only $10. Wonder what it lopoks like inside. That's what I would need for it to match my kitchen, black panel fronts.
Often described as the best dishwasher Hobart/KA ever produced. Three wash levels with an extra spray from the ceiling too keep any pesky yiblets off the cup bottoms.
If you decide to install this one, don't jump to the conclusion that it doesn't work when you cycle it up for the first time. It will just sit and do nothing while it heats the water, then start when the water reaches the right temperature.
Don't be intimidated by all the buttons. Just like on your KDB21, you can select the "normal" cycle and be on your way, but for those tough or specialized jobs, you'll have other options.
A steal at $10. I hope the interior is decent. Give the 4-way Hydrosweep spray arm at the bottom a spin by hand and see what it does. If it doesn't spin smoothly, you may be looking at repairs sooner rather than later.
If you decide to install this one, don't jump to the conclusion that it doesn't work when you cycle it up for the first time. It will just sit and do nothing while it heats the water, then start when the water reaches the right temperature.
Don't be intimidated by all the buttons. Just like on your KDB21, you can select the "normal" cycle and be on your way, but for those tough or specialized jobs, you'll have other options.
A steal at $10. I hope the interior is decent. Give the 4-way Hydrosweep spray arm at the bottom a spin by hand and see what it does. If it doesn't spin smoothly, you may be looking at repairs sooner rather than later.
It will just sit and do nothing while it heats the water
Ralph, the 18 series didn't heat any water prior to the final sani-rinse just like the previous 15, 16, and 17 series. The 19 series Energy Saver IV was the firs KA to heat water several times during the cycle. Since I have to keep my eloectric water heater temp lower to save expense, an 18 with automatic water heating would be perfect--evgen more so if, as Tomturbomatic has stated NUMEROUIS times, if KA had kept the water circulating while it delayed to heat the water, it would have even better washability. Now to somewhat contradict what I've posted, the Soak & Scrub cycle did heat the water durinmg that cycle. Based upon the service manual or user guide, that cycle was about 40 minutes longerr than the 73 minute Normal cycle. The 18 seies finally lengthened the main wash phase severAL minutes more than the 9 minutes on the 16 and 17 series Superbas. Even as a teenasger I was concocting BobLoads that my mom's friends KAs didn't fully clean that my more modern dishwashers have managed to de beautifully. See what opportunities Hobart missed by not hiring me as a consultant back then. Just think of what even more of a K.A. dishwasher a KA would have been lol.
Ralph, the 18 series didn't heat any water prior to the final sani-rinse just like the previous 15, 16, and 17 series. The 19 series Energy Saver IV was the firs KA to heat water several times during the cycle. Since I have to keep my eloectric water heater temp lower to save expense, an 18 with automatic water heating would be perfect--evgen more so if, as Tomturbomatic has stated NUMEROUIS times, if KA had kept the water circulating while it delayed to heat the water, it would have even better washability. Now to somewhat contradict what I've posted, the Soak & Scrub cycle did heat the water durinmg that cycle. Based upon the service manual or user guide, that cycle was about 40 minutes longerr than the 73 minute Normal cycle. The 18 seies finally lengthened the main wash phase severAL minutes more than the 9 minutes on the 16 and 17 series Superbas. Even as a teenasger I was concocting BobLoads that my mom's friends KAs didn't fully clean that my more modern dishwashers have managed to de beautifully. See what opportunities Hobart missed by not hiring me as a consultant back then. Just think of what even more of a K.A. dishwasher a KA would have been lol.
Hubby just got home with this dirty little thing. A good scrub shall have her sparkling though.
I LOVE my KDB21 don't get me wrong, but I just couldn't let this one slip away for $10.
Arm spins well but I think it needs the nut on the top tightened since there seems to be quite a bit of play.
I LOVE my KDB21 don't get me wrong, but I just couldn't let this one slip away for $10.
Arm spins well but I think it needs the nut on the top tightened since there seems to be quite a bit of play.
Arm spins well but .. with play
Are you referring to the 4-way hydrosweep arm at the bottom of the tub? If so, that oculd mean the wash-arm support has been worn down and will significantly reduce cleaning performance. we'll have to cross that bridge when approached then.
Are you referring to the 4-way hydrosweep arm at the bottom of the tub? If so, that oculd mean the wash-arm support has been worn down and will significantly reduce cleaning performance. we'll have to cross that bridge when approached then.
There is no hold-down nut on the lower arm. It simply sits atop the support and can be lifted right off ... assuming it isn't worn to the point of being stuck.
Oh No!
Poor KA! And poor you! You must be devastated with that result!
A sheared motor shaft: Does that mean its snapped? I suppose one of the KA experts will be along quite shortly to help you with your plight. But I'm sure it can be economically repaired: Its a KitchenAid! And will last forever afterwards.
You should still be able to test the timer's operation, even without the motor.
Appnut:
I was always under the impression that the 18 series and above heated the water to a set point. In the "Secrets of the Inner Circle" booklet I was e-mailed, I think the heater was running during main-wash, but not the "full" heat that required the motor to shut off. The heating element apparently triggered the Main-wash detergent cup to open, the motor doing the "PreWash" cup.
Correct me if I'm wrong though, since I am known to make mistakes, from time to time.
Poor KA! And poor you! You must be devastated with that result!
A sheared motor shaft: Does that mean its snapped? I suppose one of the KA experts will be along quite shortly to help you with your plight. But I'm sure it can be economically repaired: Its a KitchenAid! And will last forever afterwards.
You should still be able to test the timer's operation, even without the motor.
Appnut:
I was always under the impression that the 18 series and above heated the water to a set point. In the "Secrets of the Inner Circle" booklet I was e-mailed, I think the heater was running during main-wash, but not the "full" heat that required the motor to shut off. The heating element apparently triggered the Main-wash detergent cup to open, the motor doing the "PreWash" cup.
Correct me if I'm wrong though, since I am known to make mistakes, from time to time.
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