KitchenAid KUDI23OBO Dishwasher Leaves Food On Dishes

[rp2813]

Yes, the bottom arm should lift right off easily by grabbing the center.  It's not fastened down with anything.  Be sure none of the wash arm tips are blocked by the bulb-outs in the tub's side walls (for the lower rack's wheels) when you lift the assembly up and off.

 

Your KUDI23 has an improved Whirlpool pump and filter system compared to older (22 series and lower) KitchenAid models.  It's a good choice for a vintage machine.  If you don't mind the more dated look of the control panels on earlier models, the KD(C,I,P,S) 18 through 20 are considered by many to be the best that Hobart ever produced.

 

[vintagelove]

Is this machine better than a GE Powerscrubber? I've seen a couple of them for sale.

I don't mind outdated or downright ugly as long as it works. I got over "ooooh, pretty!" a long time ago.

 

[appnut]

Is this machine better than a GE Powerscrubber?

Well, I had a GE GSD1200 Potscrubber with the Multi-Orbit Wash Arm.  I think it out-washed KitchenAids at the time in 1987.  I loved my GE that I had from 1987 to 2006.  I often wished I had another one.  Since the KitchenAid you have is based on the Whirlpool PowerClean pump, it kicks ass too.  

 

But my answer is also, it depends upon which model GE Potscrubbers you're seeing for sale.  If you have craiglist or facebook listings, post the ads here and I can help you decide it they are the "good kind" of GE Potscrubbers.  

 

[Chetlaham]

GE PotScrubbers

There are good models, excellent models and ones that should have never left the factory.

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Vintage DWs that are the best

Look for any WP/KA with the PC module as well as the WP made KM Ultrawash machines.
The Hobart KAs are very well made and good cleaners as well.
I also had good luck with the MT Intelliclean MDW 9100.
WK78

 

[vintagelove]

I've asked for more pics & info but have yet to receive any. Hmmm, one if them sold. No luck on Craigslist yet.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/...SSENGER_BANNER_SEE_DETAILS&showCheckout=false

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/614346452303315/?ref=MESSENGER_BANNER_SEE_DETAILS&showCheckout=false

 

[vintagelove]

Some Whirlpools with no info. Make that a WP.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2237992212968086/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=dishwasher

Hotpoint

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/471823963444679/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=dishwasher

Oooooh found a super cool gas range with covers if anybody's interested.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2305767009723195/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=dishwasher

Even better gas range

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1070984179905282/?ref=browse_tab&search_query=dishwasher

All I've found so far.

 

[appnut]

All the dishwashers in replies 24 & 25 are bottom of the line, I wouldn't go near them!!

 

[vintagelove]

How much of the Cascade fry boiler detergent should I use per load? I just got it delivered and don't want to use too much.

 

[ultralux88]

I use about two heaping tablespoons full in the main wash, I'll usually add another to the pre wash if things are rather manky.

 

[DADoES]

 
I use 1 teaspoon for prewash, 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) for the main wash ... sometimes a smidgen more for heavier-than-usual soil.  Each drawer of my dishwasher is approx 60% the capacity of a regular machine and it takes 0.8 gal of water per fill, so adjust accordingly on standard units.

 

[ultralux88]

Very true, some machines don't need as much. I have a Whirlpool PowerClean and hard water. If we had soft water or a machine that used less water I'd use less most likely.

 

[vintagelove]

Is medium water a thing? I don't have soft water or very hard water.

My son, myself, and a butter knife pried up the cap on the bottom of the dishwasher. We got down to the screen & it looks good. Kinda afraid to start digging deeper.

The Cascade makes a huge difference. I ran a load & it came out much better. No food all over the dishes. I'm hoping the right detergent is the fix.

Thank y'all so much for the advice.

 

[appnut]

I hope everything will keep improving!!!!

 

[repairguy]

A Whirlpool guy told me today a person should use a teaspoon of detergent for every grain of water hardness. So if your water hardness is 15 grains, you should use 15 teaspoons.

 

[johnb300m]

1tsp per grain of hardness

I have to balk at this.
My water is 25gpg.....and there's no way I would go and use 25tsp lol.
Especially when most dishwashers today fill with 1gal of water or less.
Your glasses would dissolve in weeks.

I have to imagine a water charge variable has to be involved in that equation.

When your water is over 15gpg, it's pretty much a toss-up if your dishwasher will "wash" at all.

 

[DADoES]

 
A traveling softener salesman some years ago tested my water at 9 grains.  My dishwasher's dispenser has a capacity 2 teaspoons (10g) for the prewash cup and 6 teaspoons (30g) for the main wash cup. 

 

[vacerator]

With all the chatter about

not needing to rinse dishes, my dad told me the dishwasher is mainly a sinitizer, and that's why it was invented. A guy from Kowloon Alberta, or used to be, at least agrees with me. He siad rinse your dishes off. It wasn't on here, but it was in one of his online comments.

 

[DADoES]

 
The first successful dishwashing machine was invented by wealthy socialite Josephine Cochran/e in an effort to avoid the troubles of her household staff breaking her china and crystal and get the job done quicker then handwashing.  Sanitization isn't stated as a primary reason for her effort, although of course a machine can douse the dishware with water hotter than is safe for hands and with more aggressive chemical cleaners.

Woman Invented Dishwasher, Patented 12/28/1886

 

[vintagelove]

I have no idea as to the actual hardness of my water. I found a map that said I have moderately hard water.