Legends of Dishwashing: GE Potscrubber

[joeypete]

GE def had some cool washers in the day. I'd love to find one of the 80's electronic models. I remember them as a kid and thinking they were so cool! But back then, digital anything was cool LOL.

10 minutes for a wash cycle is what my Hobart does too...for at least the wash segments...then rinses are 5 minutes. But considering how much more water these older machines use, that seems to be plenty of time. I guess depending on the machine, there are varying number of each segment within each cycle.

 

[fisherpaykel]

Canadian made Potscrubbers

Wow Kevin, thanks for your very in depth informative review. A great trip down memory lane, the snap of the drain solenoid, the aerated china/crystal cycle, upfront square cutlery basket, and the early introduction of the slant front control panels with rounded corner frames and accent lines. I've always thought GE,Hotpoint,Moffat,and McClary appliances from this era had the best looking control panels. I had a 1981 Hotpoint SC810, just prior to the multi-orbit,super-rack era and it gave me 25 faithful years service until I jumped to F&P's drawers. I hope your Medallion 850 serves you even longer. What is its' history?, appears a low use machine as the interior looks brand new, just excellent,thank you and looking forward to your next review.

 

[stainfighter]

Solenoid SNAP!!!

Our Nautilus would clean a trailer hitch to a brilliant shine! The SNAP could be clearly heard in the upstairs bedrooms which was a deal breaker. Replaced with a Whirlpool TT and never looked back.

 

[beryl]

ge poscrubber 1200 new machine

I own a 28 year plus workhorse GE potscrubber 1200, I hear it surging now as it cleans. Love it even w/ its scar on the front from my teenage son skidding into it years ago! I need an additional dishwasher and want a down to earth one, not too expensive. I didn't purchase the above, it was in our home when I bought our home 28 years ago. Any suggestions? I am not an appliance snob. Just want a cost effective, workhorse. Thank you for any recommendations. I think I love this site (just found it!)
~Beryl.

 

[DADoES]

 
<blockquote>Beryl:  ... I hear it surging now as it cleans.</blockquote> Meaning that the pump is making cavitating noises?  Could be caused by low fill level due to a clogged water inlet valve.  Easily fixed, not a fatal problem.