Kitchen Aid KDS-56

[tk41c]

Does anyone know the p/n of the water inlet valve/solenoid for the KDS-56? And a source for it?

The solenoid works, but the valve is barely opening. I have cleaned the wire mesh screen inside also.

The solenoid works on 120VAC, so if the original part is not available, it seems as if an equivalent would work.

Thanks
Jay Ballard in Mass.

 

[coldspot66]

Is this a portable? I may have an inlet valve for that. Do you have a pic of the valve?

 

[combo52]

KDS-56

Is a portable convertible DW and you can use the same 4170000 inlet valve as a replacement that the Built-Ins use.

 

[tk41c]

KDS-56

Thank You both.

Any source for this valve? Hobart?

Thanks again

TK41C in MA.

 

[stevet]

Not Hobart!

Hobart did not ever use a valve on a commercial dishwasher like the ones on the domestic machines. The plastic bodies were first seen on the 15 series and were exclusive, like I said, to the domestic machines. All the commercial machines always used and still do, solid brass brass valves. Co-incidentally, the KD10 thru 14's used brass valves when they were being built. Another testament to their common heritage with the earlier commercial units.
You can get the valve that John mentioned from Whirlpool,Sears or ebay.

 

[tk41c]

KDS-56

Thanks to all for the leads and p/n info. Much appreciated.

TK41C in MA

 

[tk41c]

KDS-56

I found a 4171000 inlet valve and installed it, and now water is entering the chamber. However, it doesn't seem to accumulate, and I suspect the drain valve is continuously open. The result is that the dishes come out very soiled.

If I quickly open the door during the wash cycle or prewash cycle, I see that water is exiting from the side port. Should it also be entering from the port on the top?

The original problem was a clogged drain line, full of corrosion. The result was the tub was filling up with water, and leaking out the front.

Looks like another weekend with the VOM and the dishwasher.

Any thoughts?

TK41C in MA

 

[coldspot66]

The drain valve could have something in it that keeps the valve from closing completely. If not, replacing the drain valve should solve your problem.