fnelson487
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OK - Here is the brochure of my all-time favorite - the Kitc
Front Page Dang this thing cleans.
Front Page Dang this thing cleans.
KDS17, 18, 19, or 20
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My all-time favorite - the KDS-17. I think generally accepted as one of the best KitchenAid dishwashers. Brought one brand new in 1976.
My all-time favorite - the KDS-17. I think generally accepted as one of the best KitchenAid dishwashers. Brought one brand new in 1976.
fnelson487
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Imperial
Page 3 - I believe Julia Child had one of these in her kitchen in an early show.
Page 3 - I believe Julia Child had one of these in her kitchen in an early show.
fnelson487
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Custom
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Fabulous features. They don't make 'em like this anymore!
Fabulous features. They don't make 'em like this anymore!
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Cycle Charts
Cycle Charts
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Actual Picture of Mine
Love it and use it every day.
Love it and use it every day.
fnelson487
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Inside
The KDS 17
The KDS 17
fnelson487
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And
The Convertible Portable.
The Convertible Portable.
mrcleanjeans
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the corner market
No wasted corners as in round racks? I didn't know that round racks had corners,lol.Was the 17 series considered better to ya all than the 18 series,and why or why not?
No wasted corners as in round racks? I didn't know that round racks had corners,lol.Was the 17 series considered better to ya all than the 18 series,and why or why not?
varicyclevoice
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Hi.
Love your pics. The Superba 17 model was one of my all-time favorites too. It was packed with features. I love how when you open the door during a cycle, the action indicator light will remain "on" to remind you that it has been interrupted.
Why do you use a Jet Dry solid when your Superba model has an automatic rinse-agent dispenser?
Hi.
Love your pics. The Superba 17 model was one of my all-time favorites too. It was packed with features. I love how when you open the door during a cycle, the action indicator light will remain "on" to remind you that it has been interrupted.
Why do you use a Jet Dry solid when your Superba model has an automatic rinse-agent dispenser?
fnelson487
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Jet Dry Solid
Unfortunately, the rinse agent dispenser is defective. The valve is stuck open and leaks out all the liquid. I had a pro here (Mr. Greg Nunn) who had it apart, and it still leaks. Oh well, the solid Jet Dry works just fine.
Fred
Unfortunately, the rinse agent dispenser is defective. The valve is stuck open and leaks out all the liquid. I had a pro here (Mr. Greg Nunn) who had it apart, and it still leaks. Oh well, the solid Jet Dry works just fine.
Fred
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That is the one I had.
It was the one I traded with a relative for that had the motor with bad bearings. It worked but was loud. According to the literature in 1981, this motor was still covered.?
I always liked that solid feel you got from locking the door on a KitchenAid. better than the tinny feel of the mid 70's KM, for sure.
Wow, thanks for the postings of the ads and for showing us yours which looks like brand new.
It was the one I traded with a relative for that had the motor with bad bearings. It worked but was loud. According to the literature in 1981, this motor was still covered.?
I always liked that solid feel you got from locking the door on a KitchenAid. better than the tinny feel of the mid 70's KM, for sure.
Wow, thanks for the postings of the ads and for showing us yours which looks like brand new.
KitchenAid!
I cannot stop checking out these wonderful KitchenAids. My sister had the KDS17 Superba as above - what a awsome machine. My mother had the KDS19 Superba for 25 years. All made like tanks. They dont come close making anything like that today.
I can look at this literature for hours.
Peter
I cannot stop checking out these wonderful KitchenAids. My sister had the KDS17 Superba as above - what a awsome machine. My mother had the KDS19 Superba for 25 years. All made like tanks. They dont come close making anything like that today.
I can look at this literature for hours.
Peter
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KDS17a
as the very happy user of this machine for the past year, I can't say enough nice things about it!
The most amazing part is this thing shows NO signs of wear/age whatsoever! It runs maybe 2-3 times a week, and everything always comes out spotless!
I also love the sound of it!
Fred don't feel bad I don't think the jet-dri thingy works on mine either.
as the very happy user of this machine for the past year, I can't say enough nice things about it!
The most amazing part is this thing shows NO signs of wear/age whatsoever! It runs maybe 2-3 times a week, and everything always comes out spotless!
I also love the sound of it!
Fred don't feel bad I don't think the jet-dri thingy works on mine either.
That Custom model KDC-17 was our first KitchenAid dishwasher. That machine was so simple, but so great. It was quiet, fast and a good looking machine, inside and out. I loved the way the cycles actuated by pushing the cycle button instead of turning the dial. I actually preferred the style of that upper rack over the style of the Imperial and Superba upper rack.
I can't get done looking at these either. These were truly great machines. Such memories that they bring back
stevet
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an arm but not a leg!
It was mentioned that the upper arm on the 18 series was somewhat small and didnt reach well into the corners of the upper rack..definitely true, but was changed for the 19 series. Everything has a learning curve I guess! If you tried to order the smaller arm as a replacement, you would have been told that it was replaced by the newer and longer arm and or rack assy. If anyone out there needs a rack, dont forget that any rack from the 18 thru the 22 series will fit right into your machines and there are loads of them out there on ebay.
It was mentioned that the upper arm on the 18 series was somewhat small and didnt reach well into the corners of the upper rack..definitely true, but was changed for the 19 series. Everything has a learning curve I guess! If you tried to order the smaller arm as a replacement, you would have been told that it was replaced by the newer and longer arm and or rack assy. If anyone out there needs a rack, dont forget that any rack from the 18 thru the 22 series will fit right into your machines and there are loads of them out there on ebay.
KitchenAid
Does anyone have 19 20 21 22 material - would love to read through it.
Thanks
Peter
Does anyone have 19 20 21 22 material - would love to read through it.
Thanks
Peter
