Hobart Presents: The KitchenAid Energy Saver V Dishwashers - 16mm Film

[cadman]

We shift gears this week to see what the good folks at Hobart have been working on. Turns out, they've corrected the sins of the model 19 with the new 20-series lineup. And what better place to debut them, than the moon!

 

[phillymatt53]

We shift gears this week to see what the good folks at Hobart have been working on. Turns out, they've corrected the sins of the model 19 with the new 20-series lineup. And what better place to debut them, than the moon!

Thanks!
Quite an interesting video for sure!

I'm curious though, about your mention of the "sins" of the model 19.
I'd like more information about that from you, please.
I own a Kitchenaid-Hobart Energy Saver IV model KDC-19, a simple machine, which only has a rotary timer, and 2 pushbutton cycles- Normal Wash, and Rinse Hold.

Other than a relatively simple repair to a minor hose leak issue a while back, the machine's always done an impressive job of cleaning my dishes, utensils, and pots.

Thanks again for that video.

 

[cadman]

The big sin was eliminating the heated dry cycle and claiming it was for energy saving purposes (rather than offer the user a choice). Customer feedback was swift, and that feature was reinstated on the 20's.

Personally, I rarely use the heater on my GE, but I could understand why someone looking to "upgrade" from an earlier model would be a bit peeved; perhaps even switch to the competition.

 

[phillymatt53]

The big sin was eliminating the heated dry cycle and claiming it was for energy saving purposes (rather than offer the user a choice). Customer feedback was swift, and that feature was reinstated on the 20's.

Personally, I rarely use the heater on my GE, but I could understand why someone looking to "upgrade" from an earlier model would be a bit peeved; perhaps even switch to the competition.

Thanks for that info.
Yes, my KDC-19 uses a simple air blower at the end of cycle.
However, it's not an issue with me, because I load things properly, insuring that everything is mounted to drain properly without pooling.
For instance, glasses, cups, pot lids, etc., are all tilted to keep water from pooling up on their surfaces, which would otherwise remain wet upon opening the door.
It's common sense, something lacking these days, and a tidbit of water drops still on something isn't enough to bother me.
The other fact is that after the full cycle and final Sani Rinse, the interior's heated up enough to create that warm air circulation enough to accomplish drying.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Well this is Kitchen Aid asking the world:

Can your dishwasher do this?

How is it that this brand did not corner the market?

There are lots of features, not to mention the best washing, that outshine other makes, in my opinion...

And what year exactly when was this video actually made?

Corey, thank you for sharing!



-- Dave

 

[qsd-dan]

KDS-20 was the first dishwasher my family got to experience. Moved into a 1970 home in 1985 and installed in the kitchen was a fairly new KDS-20 along with a matching Kitchenaid disposer with the Wham-Jam feature. Both of them were nothing but a pleasure to use!

I recognize most of the production library music in this film but can only name one tune off the top of my head.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Thanks Cory, another great video!!! lol this is my favorite part of that video ...

View attachment The KitchenAid Energy Saver V Dishwasher Series - Model 20_2.mp4