rpms
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I have a chance of buying this dishwasher for $20.00. How good a dishwasher is it and what cycles would be on it? The owner says she rarely used it.
Kitchen Aid question.
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Looks like a 17, 18 or 19 series Custom model. I'm leaning toward 17 or 18 because that third button might be a selector for heat/no heat drying. The other two buttons are likely for Normal & Pots/Pans options.
I'm not sure if I see an upper wash arm or not. If it doesn't have one, then it can't be newer than a KDC17.
For wash action, this would be as good as any other KitchenAid model from the same series.
Well worth $20, particularly since it's a low mileage machine.
I'm not sure if I see an upper wash arm or not. If it doesn't have one, then it can't be newer than a KDC17.
For wash action, this would be as good as any other KitchenAid model from the same series.
Well worth $20, particularly since it's a low mileage machine.
I have this machine...
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">It works great. Does a good job on the dishes as long as the water coming in is Hot. Mine is around 140. This machine does not have a heating element to heat the water.</span>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Mine has a Full Cycle Button, a Rinse and Hold button and a Soak Cycle. Yours is a little blurry but I think is the same as mine.</span>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I like that it's powerful and fast.</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">It works great. Does a good job on the dishes as long as the water coming in is Hot. Mine is around 140. This machine does not have a heating element to heat the water.</span>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Mine has a Full Cycle Button, a Rinse and Hold button and a Soak Cycle. Yours is a little blurry but I think is the same as mine.</span>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I like that it's powerful and fast.</span>
Agree - Definitely worth the $20!!
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">The racks alone are worth more than that to someone who needs them. They look like they might be in good shape. I also noticed this one has the optional rinse dispenser. I don't have that in mine.</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I'd grab it for that price.</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">The racks alone are worth more than that to someone who needs them. They look like they might be in good shape. I also noticed this one has the optional rinse dispenser. I don't have that in mine.</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I'd grab it for that price.</span>
Appears it's a KDI-17 (Imperial). Soak Cycle, Full Cycle, Rinse/Hold. Does not have no-heat dry but the dry period can be manually skipped if desired.
All cycles begin with a 1-minute half fill and drain to purge the hot water line.
Full Cycle is purge, prewash (or prerinse if no detergent is used in the cup), rinse, main wash, two rinses, dry.
Soak cycle pauses for 13 mins (by way of an auxiliary delay circuit that pulses the timer motor) during the prewash phase, then continues on with the same sequence as Full.
Rinse/Hold is the purge, fill, a minute of spray in the prewash phase, two mins pause (where the soak would otherwise occur), drain, and the timer advances in real time to Off with no further washing/rinsing action.
A shortened (full) cycle can be run by manually advancing the timer to skip the prewash and/or prewash and prerinse but there are no index markings on the panel so one has to figure out the cycle sequence and increments. I added tape marks on the panel to our unit back in the day.
KDI-17a would have no-heat dry, with addition of another (brown) button.
Just be aware this is a one-level wash dishwasher. So care and attention has to be made to loading to not block items in the upper rack with mixing bowls or pots in the bottom rack. Use & Care guide is on Epherma.
Excellent Machine
We had this dishwasher growing up, and it was a great performer. Even when loaded to the hilt it cleaned everything. Besides making sure it's loaded correctly, the water temperature needs to be at least 140 degrees when entering the machine; this machine does not heat it's water so the incoming water must be very hot.
With those two items satisfied you will be very happy with this machine. Enjoy!!
We had this dishwasher growing up, and it was a great performer. Even when loaded to the hilt it cleaned everything. Besides making sure it's loaded correctly, the water temperature needs to be at least 140 degrees when entering the machine; this machine does not heat it's water so the incoming water must be very hot.
With those two items satisfied you will be very happy with this machine. Enjoy!!
Did you buy it?
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Curious to know if you bought it and if you like it?</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Curious to know if you bought it and if you like it?</span>
rpms
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Unfortunately,no. The seller was ready to arrange pick up the moment I emailed her.
When I asked her a few questions, she said the dishwasher didn't work. I asked if I could still buy it? She said she would think about it. That was the last I heard from her.
No big deal. I am not sure how I would have got it home anyway. The seller was 2 hours away and I would have had to get a van or truck.
Question, can a normal size person lift a vintage Kitchen Aid by themselves?
When I asked her a few questions, she said the dishwasher didn't work. I asked if I could still buy it? She said she would think about it. That was the last I heard from her.
No big deal. I am not sure how I would have got it home anyway. The seller was 2 hours away and I would have had to get a van or truck.
Question, can a normal size person lift a vintage Kitchen Aid by themselves?
I couldn't.
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I would say for most people it would take two people to lift one of these. I suppose there are exceptions but he'd have to be quite a brute in my opinion!! LOL.</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I would say for most people it would take two people to lift one of these. I suppose there are exceptions but he'd have to be quite a brute in my opinion!! LOL.</span>
stevet
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Thanks a lot, Ralph!
I resemble that last remark!
LOL
Actually, if you have a car with a low lift over height you just have to tip the machine into the trunk and secure it. Just make sure the opening in the trunk can accommodate the dimensions of the machine in case you have to hang it out the ledge of the trunk and cushion it against the locking latch to prevent damage
If you have a pick up or minivan it would be even easier. Just lift a bit and or slide it in on its back if need be .
I resemble that last remark!
LOL
Actually, if you have a car with a low lift over height you just have to tip the machine into the trunk and secure it. Just make sure the opening in the trunk can accommodate the dimensions of the machine in case you have to hang it out the ledge of the trunk and cushion it against the locking latch to prevent damage
If you have a pick up or minivan it would be even easier. Just lift a bit and or slide it in on its back if need be .
I couldn't.
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I would say for most people it would take two people to lift one of these. I suppose there are exceptions but he'd have to be quite a brute in my opinion!! LOL.</span>
<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I would say for most people it would take two people to lift one of these. I suppose there are exceptions but he'd have to be quite a brute in my opinion!! LOL.</span>
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