Kds 18

[brandman]

Hey all I just picked up this Kds 18-c from marketplace last night . It’s in great shape ( minus the lower rack ) but I do have a few questions

1. Is the motor one that is rebuild able ( ball bearings )

2. Where could I find an exploded view of the pump insides … I feel like I’m missing a piece because watching the clear tube that runs up the side of the machine while it’s running and there seems to be a lot of bubbles in it like it’s sucking air

3 what’s the water level supposed to be at ? When I ran it yesterday when I got home, the water level was just above the sump … if I’m correct the entire square part is supposed to have an inch of water correct ?

4 the machine came with no upper kickplate/ door panel Seller let me look through the entire garage and we could not find it .Would anyone happen to have one?

 

[tomturbomatic]

That looks more like a Superba than a custom.

 

[qsd-dan]

That looks more like a Superba than a custom.

It's a KDS-18. The "C" at the end probably designates Canada.

 

[qsd-dan]

Hey all I just picked up this Kds 18-c from marketplace last night . It’s in great shape ( minus the lower rack ) but I do have a few questions

1. Is the motor one that is rebuild able ( ball bearings )

Not sure but I think it does. Are they sounding noisy?

2. Where could I find an exploded view of the pump insides … I feel like I’m missing a piece because watching the clear tube that runs up the side of the machine while it’s running and there seems to be a lot of bubbles in it like it’s sucking air

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/parts-for-whirlpool-kds18.html

3 what’s the water level supposed to be at ? When I ran it yesterday when I got home, the water level was just above the sump … if I’m correct the entire square part is supposed to have an inch of water correct ?

On the "Normal/Sani" cycle, the first 2 fills are 2 gallons. The Pre Wash, Main Wash, First Rinse, and Second Rinse are all 3 gallon fills. The Final Rinse/Sani (if selected) is 2 gallons.

4 the machine came with no upper kickplate/ door panel Seller let me look through the entire garage and we could not find it .Would anyone happen to have one?

Another thing to check is the upper constant rinse at the ceiling. Most of the original ones are broken now but there are replacement designs still on Ebay.

The machine looks great from the pictures. Too bad it didn't come with the lower panels but some will eventually show up.