KitchenAid KDC-17A pulled from The Pile

[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