Not working $150.00
Frigidaire Dishwasher
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Is that humongous handle OEM or a DIY fix? What's the knob/dial thing at the upper right vs. the timer at the bottom right?
Upper right is start button.
The door handle is original. The start button at the upper right is genuine, too, and started the machine without the user having to reach down to the timer dial.
I had to be between 4 and 5. There was a family that my sisters went to elementary school with. I remember one time stopping by their house in the morning after my mom had dropped my sisters off at school. And it's the only time I remember being at their house. I remember they had what I figured out later was a dishwasher and it had the birght orange thing on it that was exactly my height for my eyes. And I knew it was different than my aunt's KD11 or KD12 because the KA just had a smaller little orange light that glowed when it was on than the big orange glow light. It was not util I was in Robert's kitchen at the 2001 Minneapolis wash-in and recognized that same orange glow light on the dishasher panel. And I knew I was finally able toidentify the brand of tat dishwasher--a Frigidaire like this one. In talking with my dad about me finally being able to identify the dishwasher this family had he told me the husband worked for P&G and they had been transferred to Houston for his job. In the conversation with my dad when I told him about that memory being this family's kitchen, my dad told me they also had 2 washers and dryers. I don't remember ever seeing their washer & dryer, I think my mom knew better than to let me go see them.
I'm going to go look at this DW later this week. At this point i know nothing about it, and am new to antique appliances (albeit handy). Is this a good model? top of line? bottom? plastic junk? It doesn't work - without knowing what's wrong with it are parts at all available? Thanks!
Sadly parts for these dishwashers are not easy to come by... There was a pump shaft seal that was prone to failure which caused the machines to leak. It wasn't all that difficult to replace, but the parts got used up a very long time ago.
I've never tried it myself, but it may be possible to adapt an entirely different pump into one of these dishwashers.
I've come across a few, still have one (actually just like the one you'll be going to look at) and I had "fun" restoring it...
I've never tried it myself, but it may be possible to adapt an entirely different pump into one of these dishwashers.
I've come across a few, still have one (actually just like the one you'll be going to look at) and I had "fun" restoring it...
Well I was crazy enough to take it home. It wasn’t as nice as I was hoping and wasn’t going to pay 150 for it, but I I must have been the only person looking at it because she just gave it to me to get rid of it to a home versus the scrapper.
Anything I need to do first before electrifying it and working on it? It is a soft buttery yellow which I like so if I can get it working it would look nice in my kitchen!
Anything I need to do first before electrifying it and working on it? It is a soft buttery yellow which I like so if I can get it working it would look nice in my kitchen!
Some pics from the underside - guessing there was a water leak. Any suggestions as how to tackle this?
First - Let me know if I should/ how to move this to the Imperial category as this is no longer a classified.
Second - I think based on the rust patterns the leak was clearly from a leaking gasket that is sandwiched between the motor body and the plastic cover that collectively housed the impeller. I could make a gasket I think if folks tell me what the right material is and where to get it?
The wiring in the motor looks clean but I assume there’s another gasket under the impeller that blocks water from falling into/ onto the wiring that is on borrowed time?
Thanks!
Second - I think based on the rust patterns the leak was clearly from a leaking gasket that is sandwiched between the motor body and the plastic cover that collectively housed the impeller. I could make a gasket I think if folks tell me what the right material is and where to get it?
The wiring in the motor looks clean but I assume there’s another gasket under the impeller that blocks water from falling into/ onto the wiring that is on borrowed time?
Thanks!
william637
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I have made gaskets for two of those machines
Those are fun dishwashers, but the gaskets are problematic. I have made gaskets for two machines. One worked perfectly, the other I never could get to seal. I put that one aside several years ago and haven't returned to it.
The original gaskets were cork. So I went to an automotive supply store and bought a small roll of cork gasket material. I then very carefully removed the gasket from the dishwasher and traced it onto the roll material to cut it out.
The automotive store I went to also sold gasket material that was synthetic. The cork seemed to work better.
Finally, if I remember correctly, the drain valve solenoid also has a gasket. I had less success with that one.
If you aren't ever going to the assemblies apart again you could consider using a silicone type sealant, just be aware of the more more permanent nature of your fix.
Those are fun dishwashers, but the gaskets are problematic. I have made gaskets for two machines. One worked perfectly, the other I never could get to seal. I put that one aside several years ago and haven't returned to it.
The original gaskets were cork. So I went to an automotive supply store and bought a small roll of cork gasket material. I then very carefully removed the gasket from the dishwasher and traced it onto the roll material to cut it out.
The automotive store I went to also sold gasket material that was synthetic. The cork seemed to work better.
Finally, if I remember correctly, the drain valve solenoid also has a gasket. I had less success with that one.
If you aren't ever going to the assemblies apart again you could consider using a silicone type sealant, just be aware of the more more permanent nature of your fix.
I remake cork gaskets all the time on my vintage washers and dishwashers. Here is what I normally use (see link below), I found this material is much easier to cut without ripping than standard cork roll and has never leaked. I wouldn't recommend using silicone on the pump assembly as it will make any future repairs more difficult, not impossible but a lot more work than would be otherwise necessary. Silicone should be fine for the drain valve however.
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Since you asked I will move this thread to the Imperial Forum.
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steved
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Gasket info
I have a Spin Tube that leaked after sitting any length of time. I replaced the cork gasket with an original part, and cut new ones from sheet cork. Seemed like a leak would develop sooner or later. I finally got creative with closed foam material and had success. See the attached crude drawing from 2011....... I made sure both surfaces were very clean and smooth.
I have a Spin Tube that leaked after sitting any length of time. I replaced the cork gasket with an original part, and cut new ones from sheet cork. Seemed like a leak would develop sooner or later. I finally got creative with closed foam material and had success. See the attached crude drawing from 2011....... I made sure both surfaces were very clean and smooth.
Thank you! I’ll start with cork gaskets and go from there. Any suggestions to remove all the rust? Seems odd to use cast iron for a part that’s constantly wet. Does it help to treat it before returning to service?
Also, I see a small roughly 1/4 diameter tube the goes fro the exterior wall/ outside case of the motor toward the motor shaft. This seems oddly large for oil not sure what other purpose it would serve. I assume that’s to lubricate either the shaft or maybe help impregnate a gasket/ keep it swollen to prevent water intrusion. I can’t post a pic later if helpful - what sort of oil should one use?
Also, I see a small roughly 1/4 diameter tube the goes fro the exterior wall/ outside case of the motor toward the motor shaft. This seems oddly large for oil not sure what other purpose it would serve. I assume that’s to lubricate either the shaft or maybe help impregnate a gasket/ keep it swollen to prevent water intrusion. I can’t post a pic later if helpful - what sort of oil should one use?
steved
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1/4 diameter tube
From the Frigidaire Tech Talk for this dishwasher:
"As a precaution, a small vent tube connects the seal cavity to the outside of the motor. This tube vents the seal to permt any water to escape should the seal develop a small leak."
Also, don't disturb the motor seal as they are impossible to find replacements.
Tech Talk available in "Manuals and Literature" section at the top of the page.
From the Frigidaire Tech Talk for this dishwasher:
"As a precaution, a small vent tube connects the seal cavity to the outside of the motor. This tube vents the seal to permt any water to escape should the seal develop a small leak."
Also, don't disturb the motor seal as they are impossible to find replacements.
Tech Talk available in "Manuals and Literature" section at the top of the page.
