KDS 15 WORKING!!!!!!

[norgeway]

Well, after talking with our resident expert in appliance service, John LeFever, I tackled the Kitchen Aid, On his advice, I replaced all the hoses as they were brittle, it is currently working without the overflow protection switch, and after adjusting the water flow so it wouldn't overflow it works great, I seem to have one problem, that I will see about next, the main wash dispenser cover will not latch in the closed position, so that is next on my list, I will install the new pressure switch as soon as it arrives.

 

[norgeway]

Donald thought!

I should wear proper eye protection!

 

[norgeway]

Oh well....

Back to work!

 

[norgeway]

Those!

Old hoses broke up into little pieces!, here is my tool pile!

 

[norgeway]

about ready!

A little modification...I took the insulation off the Whirlpool, cut it to fit and glued it to the sides top and back of the KitchenAid!

 

[norgeway]

Ready to GO!

Cross your fingers!

 

[norgeway]

YES!

No runs, no drips no errors!!!!

 

[norgeway]

I think!

It looks good too!

 

[norgeway]

Interior view!

QUALITY!

 

[norgeway]

Another!

SHOT!

 

[norgeway]

One Question guys!

What is the proper water level for this machine, in other words, how far up on the filter screen should it be??

 

[chachp]

That is one good looking machine...

Lucky you!! It looks to be in near perfect condition!

 

[norgeway]

Best of all!

It cost 12.00 at a thrift store near Morganton NC!

 

[turquoisedude]

Wow - well worth the $12 investment, I would say!!  Congratulations on a fine machine saved, Hans!   I am patiently waiting for one of these babies in turquoise to surface.... 

Hope it will serve you well for many years to come!

 

[gansky1]

Your eye protection is wonderful, and so useful for a variety of occasions!

Congrats on the KA dishwasher, you'll never go back again.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Hey Hans,

 

Congrats on the dishwasher and on the repair!

 

Question: did the added insulation make any sort of noticable difference??

 

Kevin

 

[chachp]

It did in my KDS-17A

Now I get to hear all the good sounds like the timer clicking and the water moving around and don't need to hear the motor too much.  I have a Kitchen/Great room and I was concerend the Dishwasher would be noisy but the insulation made a big difference.  We did the top, sides and the lower panel.

 

[pdub]

So glad you got the water switch temporarily resolved so the machine runs. It's a beauty that's for sure. I'll bet the insulation will help with keeping the water hotter too.

Very nice Hans!

Patrick

 

[norgeway]

Insulation....

Not much difference, it still sounds like a tornado passing thru!!!LOL.