Help With A KDI-14

[fnelson487]

I have sought help with this machine here before and received that help with gratitude.  Got this machine from a kitchen where it wasn't used, but the pump was sheared.  Everyone here helped me convert the drain manifold to a gravity drain and it has worked wonderfully for a number of years. 

 

Now, the detergent dispenser doesn't open on the main wash.  Any leads on a replacement dispenser?  I opened the front panel and can't see any problem.  Might be the solenoid.  If anyone has a replacement for the detergent dispenser from a donor machine or any leads, let me know.

[this post was last edited: 4/25/2012-21:28]

 

[petek]

Fred your handles cockeyed LOL

 

[fnelson487]

Among

Other things!

 

[stevet]

Unlocking the secrets

Nothing is wrong with his handle.. that is what it looks like when it is open. It is straight across in the horizontal position when locked.

And I will leave it at that! LOL

 

[stevet]

Solenoid Woes

If the dispenser is moving freely, than it could very well be the solenoid. if you are able, test it with a meter or 115 volt test lamp when it the timer calls for it to be open. If there is power and no movement, then the solenoid is bad. There are a few members on here who have a stash of parts for these workhorses so i am sure one or more of them will chime in to let you know if they have the part or parts you need.

 

[gansky1]

I dug out the KA parts boxes last night and looked for the solenoid you need but only had the bad one I pulled from my KDS-14. There is one (three) on ebay, but a bit spendy.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[fnelson487]

A Bit Spendy

But worth it to get this old gal working like new.  Greg you are my hero.  Now let's just hope it's functional when I receive it!  This is a great group of people.  Look how fast I was helped!

 

Fred

 

[norgeway]

Hi Fred!

My KDS 15 had the same trouble, I took the solenoid apart and took the plunger out and polished it with steel wool and it works like a charm...might be worth a try.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hmmmmm, I'll have to remember that part number.  Those are the best detergent dispensers (because they are relatively small) for mounting on the side of the dishwasher if you are building a window-door dishwasher.

 

Yay Fred N, glad you found the part easily!  That dishwasher has been so fun to use at your house!

 

[jetcone]

Fred PFSales

are real reputable, I have bought from them several times you will get a brand new part there. They are selling off old stock from their shelves.
He takes credit cards by email , I don't think he uses paypal.

Love that dishwasher, hope the Maytags recovered from the missile attack!

Jet