reactor
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Kitchen-Aid KDS-57 Dishwasher
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Were KA portables like this one capable of being converted to a built-in? Sears readily advertised the capability of their portables to be built-in later, but I don't recall KA making that claim.
lawrence
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Converting a KitchenAid convertible, portable to built-in
Yes, this model is fully convertible. You just remove the sides, top wheels, etc. the only difference between this and the built-in version was the built-in version had a dual inlet valve to reduce the possibility of a flood. The portable versions had the standard single valve that everybody else used, guess the theory was if it started flooding, it was so easy to turn off the faucet and it saved a few dollars in the construction of the machine.
For somebody that wants a vintage KitchenAid dishwasher like this buying a portable convertible is a great way to get a really good machine as portables that are still around We’re almost never used and usually are in great shape mechanically, etc..
John
Yes, this model is fully convertible. You just remove the sides, top wheels, etc. the only difference between this and the built-in version was the built-in version had a dual inlet valve to reduce the possibility of a flood. The portable versions had the standard single valve that everybody else used, guess the theory was if it started flooding, it was so easy to turn off the faucet and it saved a few dollars in the construction of the machine.
For somebody that wants a vintage KitchenAid dishwasher like this buying a portable convertible is a great way to get a really good machine as portables that are still around We’re almost never used and usually are in great shape mechanically, etc..
John
And the top is a lovely huge slab of laminated maple, nicely braced on the underside and the handle is a nice towel rack. I nabbed the one from my grandmothers build-in of hers (back in 1970!) and have designs to use it in the kitchen when and if I remodel.
steved
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The KD-17 series were the portable models that changed from the cabinet panels to a wrap-around cabinet that remains in place when converted. You can tell by looking at the rear corners and see the wraparound construction.
The KD-17 series were the portable models that changed from the cabinet panels to a wrap-around cabinet that remains in place when converted. You can tell by looking at the rear corners and see the wraparound construction.
