iiijohnnymaciii
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Can anyone tell me if this is a power clean model dishwasher? Thanks.
Power Clean?
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Power-Clean Yes
One of the best performing most durable DWs ever.
John L.
One of the best performing most durable DWs ever.
John L.
iiijohnnymaciii
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Thank you, John. If something does go wrong with it are they easy to fix or replace parts? Also, do you recommend I take it apart to sanitize it?
these used 'Sensor' cycles....which were unique in only changing the water as it got dirty...
as in it would adjust/add or subtract drain and refills as needed per cycle/load....
I found it to be very effective in use and cleaning...fool proof
as in it would adjust/add or subtract drain and refills as needed per cycle/load....
I found it to be very effective in use and cleaning...fool proof
Love my KitchenAid - Power Clean. Easy to work on if needed and does an outstanding job.
Oooh, Greg, a KUDS25.
I have basically the same WP PC DW
These will scrub ANYTHING you put in them. They are some of the BEST DWs ever.
WK78
These will scrub ANYTHING you put in them. They are some of the BEST DWs ever.
WK78
mark_wpduet
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I agree
These were REALLY good. 3 places I rented in the past had them (one a Kenmore version) and they were definitely not TOL models that I had, yet they still were great. The only weird thing is if you live with a tall tub dishwasher, then go back to these, they feel so freaking small in comparison.
These were REALLY good. 3 places I rented in the past had them (one a Kenmore version) and they were definitely not TOL models that I had, yet they still were great. The only weird thing is if you live with a tall tub dishwasher, then go back to these, they feel so freaking small in comparison.
Power-Clean Yes
There should be no reason to take one of these apart for cleaning, I would just remove the lower wash arm and if it looks bad then run a cleaning cycle. Unless these DWs have been badly abused [ poor detergents in hard water etc ] there is normally not a thimble full of crude in the entire pump etc.
John L.
There should be no reason to take one of these apart for cleaning, I would just remove the lower wash arm and if it looks bad then run a cleaning cycle. Unless these DWs have been badly abused [ poor detergents in hard water etc ] there is normally not a thimble full of crude in the entire pump etc.
John L.
awooff
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Clean as a whistle
That whirlpool is clean w low use - not even any lime scale on the cal rod showing. The self cleaning filter on the power clean keeps itself clean. Not much can fail here other then the control board and water inlet valve. Non tall tub here just means youll not have as far to bend over for loading and the need to verify the top rack spray arm spins freely before starting.
That whirlpool is clean w low use - not even any lime scale on the cal rod showing. The self cleaning filter on the power clean keeps itself clean. Not much can fail here other then the control board and water inlet valve. Non tall tub here just means youll not have as far to bend over for loading and the need to verify the top rack spray arm spins freely before starting.
Powerclean!
I had a Powerclean portable from about 1992 - the best DW I ever had!
I had a Powerclean portable from about 1992 - the best DW I ever had!
iiijohnnymaciii
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Thanks for all the info.
Thanks for all the info everyone! I am purchasing it tomorrow. What is a good detergent for this machine? I was thinking the cascade in the lime green bottle that still uses bleach. I’ve used cascade powder in my manual filter machines in the past, but have noticed a lot of buildup on the filters recently. Don’t know if they might have changed the recipe.
Thanks for all the info everyone! I am purchasing it tomorrow. What is a good detergent for this machine? I was thinking the cascade in the lime green bottle that still uses bleach. I’ve used cascade powder in my manual filter machines in the past, but have noticed a lot of buildup on the filters recently. Don’t know if they might have changed the recipe.
Best detergent For A PC DW
Hi John, It varies depending on several factors such as your water hardness, incoming water temperature and how dirty the dishes are being washed.
We use chlorinated liquid in the open cup and a premium tablet in the closed cup, our incoming water temperature is around 130F, we use heavy wash with Hi-Temp wash selected and water hardness is around 7 grains. Dishes go in very dirty and sometimes stand for more than a day before washing.
John L.
Hi John, It varies depending on several factors such as your water hardness, incoming water temperature and how dirty the dishes are being washed.
We use chlorinated liquid in the open cup and a premium tablet in the closed cup, our incoming water temperature is around 130F, we use heavy wash with Hi-Temp wash selected and water hardness is around 7 grains. Dishes go in very dirty and sometimes stand for more than a day before washing.
John L.
John:
That's about how I load my WP PC DW. My water hardness is 0-1 grains because of my Ecowater system and incoming temp is 140F. I use Cascade Fryer Boil out in each cup filled about half way and everything comes out clean. I alternate between the Low Energy and Heavy cycles depending on what I need to wash. I always use the Sani Rinse and power scour as needed.
WK78
That's about how I load my WP PC DW. My water hardness is 0-1 grains because of my Ecowater system and incoming temp is 140F. I use Cascade Fryer Boil out in each cup filled about half way and everything comes out clean. I alternate between the Low Energy and Heavy cycles depending on what I need to wash. I always use the Sani Rinse and power scour as needed.
WK78
iiijohnnymaciii
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Thanks!
Thanks guys. I will try the cascade tabs and a chlorinated gel. BTW, thats a beautiful dishwasher with the chrome trim and pinstripe control panel. It would go beautifully with my oven! Finding one of those would be a dream! What is the model number?
Thanks guys. I will try the cascade tabs and a chlorinated gel. BTW, thats a beautiful dishwasher with the chrome trim and pinstripe control panel. It would go beautifully with my oven! Finding one of those would be a dream! What is the model number?
awooff
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Detergent for powerclean
For my current powerclean (kenmore version) - cooked on food soils get the cheapest powdered detergent i can find (kroger brand). Or if non baked on then i prefer the cheap kroger brand gel for chlorination/disinfection.
Power scrub option (or hi-temp wash) was ALWAYS selected to assure a 140f main wash and final rinse.
When i had a whirlpool powerclean, same as above and yes i can attest to the pics above - BURNED ON SOILS WOULD WASH SPOTLESS. For those extreme items with burned on stuff then pots n pans was selected however similar as above poster mentioned my typical selection was normal (one wash) or heavy wash with a double detergent wash.
One important loading benefit id learned after years of using the "on the door silverware basket" of the whirlpool is to LOAD PLATES IN THE FRONT SECTION OF BOTTOM RACK SO THAT WATER IS DIVERTED TO THE SILVERWARE BASKET ON THE DOOR. -The pictures in the manual show this loading pattern and by golly it did give the best results on the silverware.
For my current powerclean (kenmore version) - cooked on food soils get the cheapest powdered detergent i can find (kroger brand). Or if non baked on then i prefer the cheap kroger brand gel for chlorination/disinfection.
Power scrub option (or hi-temp wash) was ALWAYS selected to assure a 140f main wash and final rinse.
When i had a whirlpool powerclean, same as above and yes i can attest to the pics above - BURNED ON SOILS WOULD WASH SPOTLESS. For those extreme items with burned on stuff then pots n pans was selected however similar as above poster mentioned my typical selection was normal (one wash) or heavy wash with a double detergent wash.
One important loading benefit id learned after years of using the "on the door silverware basket" of the whirlpool is to LOAD PLATES IN THE FRONT SECTION OF BOTTOM RACK SO THAT WATER IS DIVERTED TO THE SILVERWARE BASKET ON THE DOOR. -The pictures in the manual show this loading pattern and by golly it did give the best results on the silverware.
My grandparents have that oven! It was in the house when they moved into it in '99 and they've used it constantly ever since. Here's a picture from this Thanksgiving and you can see it partially on the left back. It's the only picture I have of that side of the kitchen.
I found my PowerClean in 2014. My absolute pride and joy, and I wouldn't give it up or sell it for a thing. It was in pretty neglected shape at the time but for these machines it's really hard for someone to actually harm them, and I dismantled it piece by piece, down to the bolts, and reconditioned and cleaned every single part by hand, and a few parts, like the motor seal, I replaced new just because that's the kind of thing I don't take chances on. I also found a newer 2007 model, and parted it for the updated racks and the nicer light grey wash arm themes versus the old beige look. It's been going strong since then and has been my proudest restore work and the best investment of time I've ever done.
At the moment it's in storage awaiting when we move in March, but it's spent alot of time in our kitchen. I've done some sound insulating by adding felt padding to the inside panel which made a world of difference over the standard Quiet Partner/Quiet Pack, but I'm planning to get a box of Noico sound mastic and do the same to the PowerClean that I've done to my 520 model that is in the kitchen now and will stay with the house. It took a fairly mid-line machine with not much dampening and brought it down to the level of what my 920 model and KitchenAid were, around 46-48 dB, so I'm expecting it to make the PowerClean sound even more gorgeous.
I concur with everyone's advice: do NOT let that machine pass you by. Grab it, give it some TLC, and it'll last for years and will clean anything you throw in it, including a cake if you so desire. These were hands down the best designed dishwashers to ever grace the planet and still are holding strong even 15-20 years later and don't look terribly aged either. The one I have in black with the sleek control panel looks just as modern as the other appliances in my kitchen that are only 6 years old.
At the moment it's in storage awaiting when we move in March, but it's spent alot of time in our kitchen. I've done some sound insulating by adding felt padding to the inside panel which made a world of difference over the standard Quiet Partner/Quiet Pack, but I'm planning to get a box of Noico sound mastic and do the same to the PowerClean that I've done to my 520 model that is in the kitchen now and will stay with the house. It took a fairly mid-line machine with not much dampening and brought it down to the level of what my 920 model and KitchenAid were, around 46-48 dB, so I'm expecting it to make the PowerClean sound even more gorgeous.
I concur with everyone's advice: do NOT let that machine pass you by. Grab it, give it some TLC, and it'll last for years and will clean anything you throw in it, including a cake if you so desire. These were hands down the best designed dishwashers to ever grace the planet and still are holding strong even 15-20 years later and don't look terribly aged either. The one I have in black with the sleek control panel looks just as modern as the other appliances in my kitchen that are only 6 years old.
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