KA late model DW owners; can you check water level

[logixx]

That looks like a lot of water in the tub. I once took a pic of our AEG during the pre-wash and there was only a small puddle of water in it. And there is practically no water in the tub when is recirculates.

I wonder, is it just for the sake of "heated-dry" that U.S. DW's still have an exposed heating element? IMHO a flow-through heater is more efficient - but of course doesn't allow a traditional heated-dry.

I've also wondered, why there seems to be so much space between the tub and the element. Okay, it does make sense on the plastic tub models as the heater might melt the tub (?) but even with the stainless tubs there *seems* to be about an inch of space between tub/element.

This is an 'old' AEG, which still had an exposed element and as you can see, there's hardly any space between tub/element.

Alex

 

[exploder321]

Now at 125 degrees

 

[exploder321]

Now she's a rinsing.. The highest it got with Hi Temp Wash was 125 deg. My water heater is set at 140 deg... Normal w. out heating the water is around 120 deg... 1st rinse portion is at 115 deg.

 

[appnut]

With hi-temp wash, the target set temp is 145 degrees.

 

[exploder321]

The sani cycle is going...Highest temp seen is 130 deg.

 

[appnut]

hmm

 

[exploder321]

One last check, its drying now...
The thermo reading while drying was 125 degrees...

The other time i checked while rinsing was about 135 degrees...

Overall i'd say the highest temps recorded with Pots N Pans, Hi Temp Wash 125 degrees and Sani Rinse was 135 degrees with water straight from the tap into the unit at or about 115 degrees... I normally don't use the sani rinse option, but do use the hi temp wash.. My pipes aren't insulated...

BTW-Mine is a 2005 Kenmore TT Unit, was mid line for age with no turbo zone.. Flebay purchase in Dec. 2005 for $200 while it was still sold at sears for around $600 new

 

[appnut]

Don't knock the dischwasher. I've heard several times mentioned these TT Whirlpool cousins don't always reach their target set temps and time out and resume the cycle.

 

[appnut]

Well, timewise, this two hour long cycle seems about right.

 

[exploder321]

It worked like a charm and there is no trace of gravey master or even the smell inside (i did add soap after the picture)... The dishes inside came out sparkley

 

[petek]

Well the repairman came today and pronounced the heating element wasn't working and that he would have to order a new one. Which will take about a week and a half? Good grief, they're KA/Whirpool authorized repair agents..you would think they would have some parts in their shop. Besides, what on earth takes that long to have shipped anymore. On and the motor noise.. that's the windings he said... what a piece of junk.. btw it was manufactured in March 2003.

Now to top it off when I called the KA/Whirpool 800# I was greeted by a recording welcoming me to the "Whirpool Experience" huh... so far it's not a great experience.

 

[appnut]

I"m wondering if it's worth repairing much on it if the windings are going too.

 

[petek]

Repair guy said it should be fine, just not as quiet as it should be.. but I can just see it screwing up right after the element gets repaired.. in which case should that happen it'll be sitting on the curb.

 

[magic clean]

Pete check your warranty

Refer to your use and care guide. If there is a motor problem, it is covered for 5 years. The heater is too.

 

[petek]

Hmmm..came with the house and the previous owners didn't leave any warranty info.. I'll check into that though, it may be transferrable if they still have it.

 

[magic clean]

Pete, if it was determined that it was made in 2003, the part(s) are covered and the warranty is transferable. If you look at the web you'll find the warranty detail there too. KitchenAid.com