I recently picked up a stainless steel front Kitchenaid KDS-16 dishwasher from the scrap area behind my local version of the Re-Store. It looks to be in pretty nice shape. It's the older version without a soak cycle (see, I've been doing my research via the Super Searchalator).
I cleaned it up a fair bit and poured hot water into the bottom of the tub and let it sit for awhile. There was a water spot on the floor under the left side of the motor, but I am uncertain as to whether that would be from a dry gasket that has swollen and re-sealed or if it's a bigger problem. I put power to it, and it turned on and cycled as it should. It sounded nice and smooth and the water roaring through the machine sounded as if someone was flailing around inside with a pressure washer.
I noticed there is what appears to be a small corrosion hole in the heater duct where it meets the tub. Thee is some mineral staining on the bottom of the tub which appears to be indicative of some water leaking from here, but I couldn't see any water leaking during my test. Can I get a new heater duct or can I repair this one? Should I even be concerned?
How does a 16 series compare to other KA machines? I've never lived with any KA before, and I'm looking forward to trying this one out.
Dave
I cleaned it up a fair bit and poured hot water into the bottom of the tub and let it sit for awhile. There was a water spot on the floor under the left side of the motor, but I am uncertain as to whether that would be from a dry gasket that has swollen and re-sealed or if it's a bigger problem. I put power to it, and it turned on and cycled as it should. It sounded nice and smooth and the water roaring through the machine sounded as if someone was flailing around inside with a pressure washer.
I noticed there is what appears to be a small corrosion hole in the heater duct where it meets the tub. Thee is some mineral staining on the bottom of the tub which appears to be indicative of some water leaking from here, but I couldn't see any water leaking during my test. Can I get a new heater duct or can I repair this one? Should I even be concerned?
How does a 16 series compare to other KA machines? I've never lived with any KA before, and I'm looking forward to trying this one out.
Dave