GE Automatic Dishwasher 1950's

[xpanam]

Showroom new! link not working ebay Item number: 180958592326

http://ge Automatic Dishwasher Appliance 1950's, classic, retro, vintage

 

[akronman]

for the archives

a real beauty

[this post was last edited: 8/23/2012-21:41]

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[joelippard]

I don't know much about these but since it's so close to me I think I might pick it up.  I could use some knowledge if anyone knows much about them.

 

[turquoisedude]

Nice machine!

It's an early version of the Mobile Maid, possibly a 1954 or 1955 model. The wash system is an impeller-driven one - if loaded correctly, the machine has a surprising capacity and cleans reasonably well.

They are pretty easy machines to work on - the water valve may cause some trouble and the water supply and drain hoses may need replacing. I have a manual for this machine, too, if you need it.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Check the condition of the Bakelite impeller. The leading edges are especially liable to get chipped or broken. When that happens they don't pick up water worth a damn and performance goes down the tubes (not the same ones that go spastic during a rape, however). Seriously, if the impeller has much damage, running it can ruin the motor. This machine did not dispose of solid, non-dissolvable waste well at all so be prepared to do some pre-rinsing.