Oh, FUD!

[rayjay]

My parents had A Frigidaire Portable similiar to this in the 70's. I think it was a Custom Imperial. It was a poor performer. Always something stuck on the flatware and dishes.

Now before that, in the mid 60's that had a Frigidaire Top loading machine. This machine was a much better performer.

 

[roto204]

Interesting

I look forward to giving it the Nate Test and seeing where it falls on the performance spectrum.

Pete, yes, the scavenge period is when it drains during dry to get rid of water that's fallen into the sump.

 

[dnastrau]

GM Frigidaire dishwashers

That machine reminds me of the second Frigidaire my aunt and uncle had. The first was a '67 Custom Imperial that had a row of indicator lights on the front panel if memory serves. They had problems with it in the late '70's and replaced it with a model very similar to the one that you have here. It was lightly used and given to them by a friend. It died in 1990 and was replaced with a new KitchenAid Superba. That unit is still being used - and I keep telling them they need to keep it going!

Andrew S.

 

[kgd7966]

I just bought one of these...and I have a few questions...

Hi,

I'm new to the site and to owning a (vintage) portable dishwasher. It's a Frigidaire Crown, and other than the name difference appears similar to the one in this posting.

It has a handle, which contains both the fill and drain hoses. That's where my question comes in...

How does the fill hose connect to the sink? It seems to be like the "quick-connect" things I have on my garden hoses, but there is nothing special to go on the sink end. Does it connect to a standard female end sink faucet?

I'd appreciate any assistance you can give!

- Ken

 

[rp2813]

Your local ACE, Home Depot or Lowe's has what you need.  Just ask for a portable dishwasher faucet adapter.  They are a standardized item and will fit your hose assembly.  Last time I bought one it was at Home Depot and I found it in the same aisle as the under sink supply line hoses.

 

Here's a picture:

 

[philr]

I often saw this thread but never posted in it since it was archived!   Great to see it resurrected!

 

Nate, did you keep any parts from this dishwasher? I'd really like to get a spare wash arm like that and maybe a few other things...