Kaiser dishwaher

[pathopper]

When recently cleaning out my mother's attic, I discovered a Kaiser dishwasher. I can only make out part of the serial number (DI-300), but would like to find more information on it. I seem to recall reading somewhere that the dishwashers may have been given away when buying a Kaiser automobile. We did have a Kaiser around 1954, and I'm wondering if that's how we got it. Also, I'd like to know if there is a market for these dishwashers and their approximate worth. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[runematic]

Hi, Pat. The Kasier-Frazier library site is gone from the net, so I'll try to give you some convoluted info from memory. If I remember correctly, the dw's were only produced for a few years in the 1940's (I believe from about 1945-1948 or so). Mine is a DD-1 made August 23, 1947. from what I remember, Henry J. Kaiser had come out with a soap that he was selling at the car dealerships. To move more soap, they developed the dw. Unfortunately, it didn't last. I'll try to post some links.

http://henryj.info/kfads/pdf/kfads320_dishwasher.pdf

 

[runematic]

link to old discussion

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2004/599x14.htm

 

[tlee618]

Thanks Pat for posting this, do you have any memory of your family ever using this dishwasher? Can you believe a 5 min. cycle??

 

[pathopper]

Unfortunately, I don't remember anything about the dishwasher. I also found an old Maytag wringer type washer in the attic, and I can remember my grandmother using it. However, the diswasher was a complete surprise. As I said in my original post, we did have a kaiser automobile around 1954 (actually had a Fraser too) but i know we bought the Kaiser new, and somehow I want to associate that with the dishwasher.
Do you have any advice with regard to selling the DW. Would Ebay be my best option? Any ideas on worth?
Thanks

 

[tlee618]

Does the dishwasher appear to be new, I mean by that never been used?

 

[pathopper]

It appears to have been used, but in very good condition, No dents or anything. I will try to get photos if you are interested.

 

[tlee618]

That would be great! I would love to see some pictures.

 

[mrcleanjeans]

Could we see the instruction book
That would be great! Thanks
for everything,what a kewl find!

 

[pathopper]

I'll try to take some pictures in the next few days. Unfortunately, I don't have the instruction book.