Kitchenaid Regency Portable Dishwasher sink adapter?

[joelle]

Hoping someone can help me.....

I recently purchased a Kitchenaid Regency Portable Dishwasher (KDR 67 in coppertone brown.) It's in really good shape, previously owned by an elderly couple who used it sparingly as they prefered to hand wash dishes. My problem is that I can not find a sink adapter for it anywhere. I've searched multiple hardware stores, online, and even the local habitat for humanity re-store but have had no luck.

Does anyone know where I can get a sink adapter to connect it to the faucet? I'll take new or used, I'm not fussy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[toploader55]

YUP !!!

Home Depot or Lowe's by the Kitchen Faucet Repair.

I have found 2 styles there. I also have a Regency. Just used it last night. Great Cleaning Machine. The Regency takes the "Larger" or Fatter one. there are also slightly smaller ones that work for my KD2-P and Mobile Maid.

They are there. Look by the Faucet Aerators.

 

[turquoisedude]

And if you're really lucky, the adapter may actually mention 'Kitphen Aid' on the wrapping...

Definitely should be find-able in most hardware stores!

 

[applianceguy47]

That is fairly standard aerator. 

 

 

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[joelle]

Thanks!

Thank you so much! Now I have an idea what exactly I'm looking for. I really appreciate your help!

 

[rp2813]

I can confirm -- Lowe's or Home Depot

I picked up one of those faucet fittings at Home Depot back in April.  A sales associate can lead you to it if you have trouble locating one.

 

[joelle]

Staffed by teenagers...

I was discouraged at the places I went to. The guy at the first Hardware store(couldn't have been more than 18 years old) asked me "what's a sink adapter?" The local ACE Hardware said they don't have parts for a machine that old. And the guy at the local appliance store said that I'd have to replace all the hoses that attach to the faucet with a newer version. And, that he could do that for me for about $100. LOL, I only paid $40 for the dishwasher itself.

Thanks to all y'alls help I'm going to Home Depot/Lowes this weekend to get the part and will be working on cleaning up the cutting board top. It got a little sun bleached due to the previous owner using it for a plant stand.

 

[danemodsandy]

Cutting Board Top:

Joelle:

Be sure and use only food-safe materials on that top; regular furniture-finishing stuff is toxic.

A light sanding with fine sandpaper, a rubdown with No. 0000 steel wool and some applications of mineral oil, and you'll be good to go. Mineral oil is in every drug store, where it's sold as a intestinal lubricant, meaning it's safe if ingested.

 

[toploader55]

Cutting Board Top

I have restored mine

Here is before :

 

[toploader55]

After...

I used a Palm Sander and went the gammet.

80 grit, 100,180, 220.

And as Sandy mentioned, I tack clothed the top and used Mineral Oil. I believe I used 5-6 coats to let it really penetrate the wood, and every 6 months, I'll wipe on a maintainence coat.

Good Lord, I love the way this machine cleans.

 

[danemodsandy]

Mineral Oil:

The nice thing about mineral oil is that it's heavier and denser than meat juices, so it helps prevent them from soaking into the wood. You do have to do what Eddie did and apply multiple coats, so the wood becomes saturated with the mineral oil - that fills the pores of the wood with the oil, so nothing else can soak in easily.

 

[rp2813]

That ACE doesn't sound anything like the one I frequent.  Well, mine does have a bunch of young dudes working there, but they also have a good number of all-knowing seasoned employees on duty.

 

It's preposterous that it was even suggested the part isn't available "for a machine that old."  It's a standardized part and a universal fit for all makes of portable dishwashers, and even portable clothes washers for that matter -- even older machines than yours.

 

[joelle]

Finally got the part!

YAY! The adapter came in today's mail! Can't wait to try it out!!! Thanks again for y'all's help.