KDS17, 18, 19, or 20

[fnelson487]

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

 

[washertalk]

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.

 

[peteski50]

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

 

[hoover1060]

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.

 

[tlee618]

Fred, is your 17 brushed chrome or stainless? Such wonderful machines. If we could just get someone to build these same machines today they would be an instant success.

 

[bajaespuma]

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.

 

[re563]

I can't get done looking at these either. These were truly great machines. Such memories that they bring back

 

[stevet]

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.

 

[peteski50]

KitchenAid

Does anyone have 19 20 21 22 material - would love to read through it.
Thanks
Peter

 

[washerfanatic]

Ah, yes. Gotta LOVE the detailed brochures. Too bad everything has gone into the toilet.

 

[scott55405]

KDSS-18

I just noticed in the "18" brochure, that you could get a Superba with a stainless interior (everything old is new again). Does anyone know if this was offered prior to or after that?

Such wonderful machines. Roger has a number of them, which I always enjoy seeing when I visit. Gotta love a dishwasher with forced air drying and a 1/2 HP motor!

 

[stevet]

KDSS-16

I know the 16 series was offered with a stainless steel tank. I had one! Picked it up off a curb one day while driving home. All it needed was a motor as the repairman pulled the stator out of it. Everything else was there. Simple repair as I had the spare motor for it. It was so much quieter than the porcelain tank even with no additional soundproofing(not factory supplied).
I would assume the 17 was offered with that option but it did end with the 18 series apparantly.

 

[appnut]

Maytag also offered a SS tub opion on their reverse-rack series for a time.

 

[appnut]

They werre both trying to catch up with Waste King.

 

[scott55405]

Interesting. Bob I had forgotten about the Waste King being stainless steel inside. I only ever saw one once, and it seemed so exotic at the time to have the stainless interior. I bet the KAs and Maytags looked nice that way!