It's raining Kitchen Aids..

[pdub]

And lights....

 

[pdub]

You know it's funny...

I started out only wanting to find and buy an early Frigidaire washer and dryer set. Now I'm buying multiple dishwashers (have a WP and a reverse rack Maytag too), and have many sets of W&D's as well as a Kirby Tradition, a couple of Electrolux vacuums and other miscellaneous stuff too numerous to mention. My friends think I'm crazy and my significant other did too at first, but now even he has become interested and supportive. Thanks to everyone here at Automatic Washer.org for all you do and mean to me !!!

Patrick

 

[gadgetgary]

I like your machines Patrick........

Thanks for posting all those wonderful pictures. Wish I was closer...would love to bid on one of them.

Gary

 

[deeptub]

Patrick, that micro mesh on your Imperial Selectra is vital. The space below it is the soil collection chamber--during washing and rinsing, water is pumped up through it by the drain impeller. If the micro filter is compromised in any way, anything that can pass through the turquoise drain strainer can float right out of the pump top and then be pulled in by the wash impeller and sent on to collect in the wash arms. It is also because of that microfilter that KitchenAid could get by with 1 rinse. I haven't come across any satisfactory material to replace this mesh with--best to get a new pump top. The new part (used on all 22 series) has a finer, sturdier mesh than the original. Whereas every 21 model I've seen has a torn or missing microfilter, every 22 series I've seen has a completely intact microfilter.

T.

http://www.repairclinic.com/0081.asp?RccPartID=2033

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Patrick,
Thanks so much for the pictures of your dishwasher.
I know how you feel about dishwashers. I have too many. Actually starting to break them down for parts and such.
The reverse rack Maytag is a wonderful machine. I find it the most powerful wash system that was around back then. It will clean anything!!!
I have the KUDS 23 also. This is a very good machine. I really like the WP pumps that were in these machines. The rapid advance timer in this bugger really kick's booty. I am so shocked at how fast it is. One of the interesting things is that your face plate is black, and mine is all white. Interesting.
I have a Maytag reverse rack in my house, and also a Kitchenaid KDS-18. I love hearing them both run at the same time!!!
I ain't right.
Brent

 

[user 12105]

Did WP produce that Kuds21 and still use Hobart parts?..or was this early model still being made by Hobart?

 

[pdub]

Tom,

Thanks for the info on the mesh screen. I figured it was necessary but didn't know how so. I will measure and see if the newer design will fit the top of this pump and if so will give repair clinic some more of my money and order it. So far I've had good luck with them. Patrick

 

[pdub]

Brent,

I currently have the Maytag WU404 installed in my kitchen. I love the sound of that machine running and the clicking of it's timer. It is a very good performer and it's porcelain shines as though it's brand new. I certainly won't be parting with it. I'll just have to keep rotating them.

agiflow,

The KDIS21 was made by Hobart before they sold out to Whirlpool. The KUDS23 was made by Whirlpool still using some of Hobarts original design.

 

[user 12105]

Thanks. Do you know the year of that electronic model? In any case..both are beautiful.

 

[pdub]

Year of manufacture?

I don't know the year this was made.
Does anyone know how to decode this?
If I post the serial number would that help?

Bob (appnut),
How long ago was it that you downloaded a user manual for this
and where from? I would love to get one myself. Do you still
have one you could email to me or tell me where to get it.

thanks, Patrick

 

[appnut]

Patrick it's online, downloadable PDF format at Kitchenaid's web site. Go to customer service and then look for trouble shooting toward the bottom of the page. There you can access use & care manuals. The model is the KUDI21SS1 or KUDI21SS2

 

[westytoploader]

Patrick, BEAUTIFUL KitchenAid, very classy looking. I didn't know they made electronic-control models that early!

 

[deeptub]

Patrick's KDIS21 came out in late 1985. After Whirlpool acquired KA in 1986, they continued this as model KUDI21S through 1987.

Patrick--you might look on the water valve, motor relay, or blower motor for a date code.

T.

 

[pdub]

Bob,

Thanks for the info on the user guide. Great info to have. I appreciate it.

Austin,

Thanks for the compliment. It is beautiful. I was looking for one with no dial and a chrome surround and this is what I found. I feel very lucky.

Tom,

Thanks for your wealth of knowledge on the KA's in general. I will look for a date code when I'm cleaning everything up. I went ahead and ordered the micro filter from Repair Clinic and it should be on it's way. Looking forward to getting this baby installed and running.

 

[nmaineman36]

Superba Loading

I got this dishwasher a couple of years ago in Newport RI...one that I got on Ebay...the machine was used by a couple that used the house as a summer home and rarely used the machine. They were tearing down the house they were using and building a bigger one and they were going to throw this out. It was the best 50 bucks I ever spent for a dishwasher.

 

[nmaineman36]

Lower rack

Not quite a "Bob Load" but almost

 

[nmaineman36]

both racks in

here is the load ready to be washed

 

[nmaineman36]

Controls

here are the controls

 

[nmaineman36]

cycle lights

water heat and wash rinse lights on

 

[nmaineman36]

detergent

One thing I do notice is that this dishwasher is a detergent pig. Compared to the Maytag it replaced I seem to go thru Cascade Complete faster than I did with the other.I fill both cups and the indent for the Pots?pans cycle.
I replaced the silverware basket with an older style one since it didnt have the slot for the knives and such. Plus its a bit smaller and it doesnt let anything hang thru it.
I do love this dishwasher and it doesnt take long at all for a load to get done. I do think that sometimes the Pots/Pans cycle could be a bit longer for really grimy stuff.
Yet everything comes out nice and the glasses spotless.

 

[appnut]

Mike, you've shared some DW pics with me over the years. You & I are cut from similar cloth. Yes sir, it is a "Bob load". :-D

 

[user 12105]

With WP cleanability and KA style....just a shame that this was an expensive DW to produce.

 

[deeptub]

Since we're sharing loading pics

Here's our new-to-us KDS-17 after a successful shakedown run.

 

[deeptub]

and the top...

 

[andrewinorlando]

You guys with all these wonderful pictures are making me so homesick for my old KitchenAid. I want one, I want one......

 

[appnut]

Me 2 Andrew. Will have to $$$ Austin or Glenn to "fix" whatever is wrong with it.

 

[andrewinorlando]

Since there is no cure for this "disorder", aren't we lucky we have this fabulous support group here?????