KDC 60A Dishwasher

[stevet]

!6 position rack!

Brent, the upper models came with the adjustable rack mechanism where you can adjust the top rack up and down from any of 4 level positions or one side higher than the other to clear tall items in the bottom rack as well as the flex-o-dividers which were lined up on the right and left of the center tines in the top rack. They could be folded completely flat or any combination from upright to flat or to support light glassware on the sides. I am sure someone here will have a scan of this. I beleive, your machine has the nonadjustable fixed tines as well as a fixed position top rack.
I think you can use the adjustable support from and at least have the rack move up and down. If you want to try it, it is yours for the asking.
I will take some pics and post them later on here.
Steve

 

[jakeseacrest]

Oh the upper rack...I thought you meant the bottom. I would love it....thanks!

 

[a440]

Steve

Thanks for the offer.
I don't need any racks, and have been lucky to find new old stock racks & parts from an appliance store that went out of business.
Thanks for the offer however.
I agree with you, the adjustable racks make a huge difference in any of the Hobart line.
Brent

 

[stevet]

Calling Ed..Toploader come in!

Ed,
Can you please check the rack sides on your Regency with the Superba 18 sides and see if all the holes match up exactly even though the Regency doesn't have the adjusters. That way, Brent will know if he can at least add the adjustment feature to his standard rack. That includes where the plates with the holes are riiveted to the side.I only have the adjustable ones here.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[stevet]

Here are the pictures..a few to follow!

Rack support assy with the plates that need to be rivetted or attached with like a 4-40 or smaller nut and bolt!

 

[stevet]

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Adjustement assy right side view

 

[stevet]

3

flex o dividers up position

 

[stevet]

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dividers down

 

[stevet]

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divider supports from the back

 

[stevet]

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front view of the dividers

 

[stevet]

quality issues!

I had to use my webcam for the pics, my son wouldn't let me have the digital camera! I bought it and can't use it! So I apologize for the fuzzies.. It works better on live camming.

 

[chachp]

I have a two year old Bosch and a KDS-17A

Lately I have been using the Kitchen Aid as my daily driver mostly because it's so darn fast (and fun I must add). As far as the loading challenges. Well my dinner plates are over 11" and I put them at an angle. Don't ask me how but the water still seems to get through them and up to the top. Sure I have to be a little more careful of with what I put on the bottom but I push it and am amazed at how well this machine cleans and how quickly it does it. The water seems to sneak around some of these smaller bowls and things and still gets the top dishes clean.

The husband loads the Bosch when he does the dishes because he wouldn't deal with having to pay attention to what goes where. He doesn't do dishes that often (which by the way is another thread) so I guess it's not a big deal. I am really falling in love with this Kitchen Aid again. We had a number of dishwashers when I was younger because we moved around quite a bit. I have always loved the plates down the middle design and I really am enjoying using this machine again.

The only feature I wish this machine had is the Soak and Scrub like my KDS-21 had. That machine would heat the water and spray the dishes a few times during the Soak and Scrub where this model only does it once. It's noisy as hell compared to the Bosch but that's a small price to pay in my opinion.

 

[toploader55]

Hi Steve

The Regency does have a 3 position upper rack. I'll be digging out the KDS 18 soon to repair her , but right now I have the KDS 20 in place and the upper rack is what you have posted. Here are 2 pics of the Regency's upper rack

 

[toploader55]

Three Position

This feature makes a huge difference in loading the upper rack

 

[stevet]

Thanks, Ed

So, I see you have the adjustable rack, but no "flex-o-dividers" on the rack. I think if our KDC20 owner wants to try the hardware setup on his rack he can probably make the change. All he would really need would be some small metric screws and nuts(I checked the 4-40's and they are too big but I think a 3M will fit the hole). I would expect there to be a set of small holes on his rack right where those plates would go. I took the adjuster i showed above out of a 23 series which had a totally rotten rack. I say give it a chance and see!

BTW, Ed, my wife has done nothing but complain about the 20 and 21 machines I have had as daily drivers lately as taking too long.
I already bypassed the initial heat on the 21 to speed it up and have gotten her to comply with always using the sani rinse option so we dont final rinse at like 110 degrees!

I am now thinking of returning the 18 series electromechanicals to service but utilizing the 21's wash pump system. I will install the drain solenoid again to it as well as an electric drain pump wired with the drain since there is no way to get the pump to reverse in the 18's electrics. That way I would truly have the best of everything..1400 watt heating in all phases of the cycles when heat is applied, fast cycles, 3 rinses and of course the 180 degree rinse. A project for sure on one of the now somewhat cooler days we are having!
What do you think?

 

[toploader55]

Steve

I can't wait to get my KDS-18 back in service. I think the Consant rinse makes a incredible difference on the machine. The KDS-20 does not impress me at all,I want my KDS-18 back in service ASAP. I'm going to look into that over the next week or so. I'll replace the Soap Dispensor, and check everything out. I love that machine.Fast, Clean and can Bob Load it with no cleaning issues. The KDS 20 will be ready for sale as soon as I get the 18 fixed, It's mint and It rinses well. It's just not for me