Kitchenaid Imperial Selectra 21

[pdub]

That's my diswasher!

Congratulations Rod in restoring the washability on your amazing machine.
The picture you found is of my actual dishwasher that I use as my daily driver.

It's so good to know there is another one out there with an appreciative owner.

 

When I found mine the screen was completely gone too however I was lucky

enough to get one from Repair Clinic before they went NLA.  It wasn't cheap

as I think I paid $60 about 4 or 5 years ago.  Here is a picture of the part.

 

[pdub]

Here is a picture of my KDIS-21 installed and running.  You will get many years of satisfaction from this wonderful machine.

 

Best of luck getting it in tip-top shape with the parts and advice from combo52 and stevet.  You came to the right place!

 

Patrick

 

 

[rodneypierce]

Patrick, thanks!! And that awesome. I do honestly love this thing. Sounds like Steve has a new(er) upper wash arm for me, and the wheels and axles that I need. And Combo(John) said that he has a wash arm support for me, for 55.00 shipped. I tried to call him today, and left a message, but never heard anything back. Im sure he just got busy. Regardless, this thing will stay with Amanda and I until it gives up the ghost, where I cant fix it, or its just not cost effective. As of right now, I love it!!! And more importantly, so does she!

 

[pdub]

I'm very happy to hear you both love your dishwasher.  If you can, post some photos of it and let us know when you get the needed parts how everything comes together.

 

Here is an old pic of mine fully loaded.

 

[washernoob]

Rodney, you have the same countertops as I!

 

[rodneypierce]

I hate these counter tops. haha. Way too old!!!

 

[washernoob]

Lol. Yes my mom isn't a fan of them either. It doesn't match our kitchen.

Gotta love the 70s.

We are tiling all the counters though. One side of the kitchen is already finished. Its white tiles with clearish light blue tiles. rounded raised lip on the edge, and a white backsplash.

 

[rp2813]

Hey, that utensil basket goes all the way across the front!  The ones out of the KDS-20 and my two ISE Classic Supremes (presumably 22 series KA) are all identical and shorter.  Now I'm trying to remember the size of the one on my KDI-21. 

 

[pdub]

Utensil basket

Yes, I replaced it with a later one from a 23 series as it's larger and has the little cover to hold small items in on the right side.

 

Very observant!

 

[rp2813]

Thanks for the info.  I'll be on the lookout to see if I can get one of those larger ones from a series 23 junker.

 

[rodneypierce]

Combo, you out there??? Did you get my message or email?

 

[rodneypierce]

WHOO HOO!! Just got off the phone with John. The washer arm support will be on the way! What a nice, knowledgeable fella! Thanks so much John!!

 

[rodneypierce]

Alright, another update. Got the washer arm support complete with screen from Steve, and all installed. Then today I got the new flapper valve installed. Steve has tossed some axles and wheels for the lower rack, and the upper wash arm in the mail, and should be here soon. Now, just to find some of the epoxy to repair the rust spots on the racks.

 

[rodneypierce]

Sorry, washer arm support came from JOHN, not steve Combo 52 = John

 

[rp2813]

It's tough to find the plastisol repair for the racks in the right shade of blue anymore.  It's all gray or white.  I was able to get a jar of Maytag plastisol repair at one of those stacked-to-the-ceiling old stock type of appliance parts stores.  The stuff is not cheap.  I used it on the Thermador but it was still way more dark blue than the color of the racks. The package also included tips for the tines, which were of no use since the Thermador's tines are all curlicued on top.  I think the tips would look weird anyway.

 

Good luck finding the touch-up.  If you want to replace the racks entirely I think they can also be found among the membership here.

 

[stevet]

it's in the mail!

Well, almost... will mail the arm wheels on Feb 2. Hope the snow doesnt selay the delivery too much!

 

[rodneypierce]

hey Steve, no problem pal!!! thanks again

 

[rodneypierce]

well, I have came across another issue. Now that the dishwasher actually works, and its spraying water BIG TIME now, the dishes dont dry all the way when on heated dry. They used to before, but im attributing that to the fact that it really didnt spray much water, at all. I assume they are supposed to come out dry. What do I look for here.

 

[appnut]

You putting rinse aid in the jet dry dispenser?

 

[rodneypierce]

i am not putting rinse agent in there, and most likely should be. But, i talked to Steve tonight, and he asked me if I had accidentally turned off the heated dry. Which, I had not, but decided to cycle the heated dry cycle on and off a few times during the cycle, and low and behold, after the rinsing/draining has finished. I heard the blower kick on (which I hadnt heard in the last couple washes, which is when we noticed it not drying). So im curious is perhaps it just didnt have a "brain fart" if you will. It dried this load of dishes flawlessly.