KitchenAid KDC-17A pulled from The Pile

[redcarpetdrew]

Saw this in the haulaway pile today. Nice, clean little machine. Put it thru the paces. Other than the broken handle (try finding THAT) so far I cannot locate why it was destined to die.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Mrs. Consumer... Not very PC back then, huh?

Any idea as to age? This one has a pressure switch for a water level control.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Say 'AAAAHHHHH'...

The racks are in excellent shape as is the gasket. No R/A dispenser although I'm sure it could have been an add-on like the Maytags were with a kit.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The wash arm. Sounds just like a Kitchenaid by Hobart. I still love the description "Hurricane In A Box". This one sounds like it could remove the flower pattern right off the dish! The underside is as clean as a whistle - no leaks or leak marks. The blower motor for the heating assy is stiff, so I will lube that. Nice Machine...

RCD

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Has the little twirler in the roof for the wash.

 

[70series]

Ooh. Nice Kitchenaid. One of my aunts had that exact one except hers was gold I think.

Have a good one,
James

 

[DADoES]

 
The normal fill level is timed. The pressure switch is for overfill protection.

 

[toploader55]

Drew,

I think I have an extra Handle from an 18. I'll see if it fits my 17. Eddie

 

[pierreandreply4]

This looks like a great machine and they where also made to last longer

 

[whirlcool]

I always enjoy seeing your "pile finds". I find it just amazing that people would throw out such nice quality stuff just for minor repairs.

 

[douglasdc6]

O.K. -

So when was this one made ? I would like to know too!!!!

 

[revvinkevin]

...and they where also made to last longer...

Oh yes... specially compaired to some of the crap they are selling today!

Nice clean machine Drew, you gonna keep it??

 

[rollermatic]

another great 17 model kitchenaid

i picked up one of those from a guy here in cinti last year for 50 bucks. he bought a new dishwasher and could not believe that it took over an hour and a half to do a load when his kdc-17 would do it in a half hour. he said if it weren't for his wife he would have kept the kdc. he was a restaurant manager and was big on hobart!

it might not have the bells and whistles like the superbas but it still is a great dishwasher! i put a new motor on mine even tho the old one worked fine. this was before i found any superba 17's and i thought the custom model might be all i would ever get. little did i know then that superbas were to start popping up all over the place!

anyway, it looks great, better shape than the one i have, looks like it had an easy life which is good for you!

enjoy it!

 

[rollermatic]

oh yea,

the 17 models were made from 1974-1976, i will pull my production log i got from you guys here and see if it is more specific than that.

 

[aldspinboy]

Drew your the pide piper of machines this year nice finds.
So nice for you to share your wares to the people hear thanks.
Hobart machines rules.

Darren k.

 

[rollermatic]

here it is

production chart

 

[douglasdc6]

Thanks Rollermatic -

I have this model in coppertone in my kitchen , Although it came with the house & I`m afraid to use it it does display well.

 

[appnut]

I`m afraid to use it it

Why Roger?

 

[douglasdc6]

.

It hasnt ben in use since the 80`s I`m afraid something might short out .

 

[redcarpetdrew]

My wringer sat dormant in a barn for 2-3 decades before I got her and she fired up perfect. I think you might be surprised. Take the lower panels off and watch for leaks and try it out! Besides, that's what breakers are for... LOL!

RCD

 

[douglasdc6]

Thanks Andrew -

It never ocurred to me to leave the bottom panel off while the machine is running,

Several years ago while I was cleaning the controls , The machine quickly came to life , Scared the hell outa me.

I know it wants to run .

 

[appnut]

I know it wants to run .

My goodness man!! Turn it on with the bottom panel off, flashlight in hand, and see what happens. Maybe nothing but pure running without a problem.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

What I'd do first is pour a pot of hot water in the tub and check for leaks before running her. This will also help the seals after sitting for a while. If there are no leaks, run the drain to make sure it will drain and the drain lines to the sink are in good order. After all that, THEN you run a rinse cycle. If all that flies, Turn it loose!

RCD