This'd be one of them.
Top ten things we never thought we'd find in Tucson
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1955 is what it says on the timer box...
And it's PANK!
And it's PANK!
Start me up
Just one touch, and dishwashing's done! No timer dial whatsoever. (It's all hidden behind the kick panel.)
Just one touch, and dishwashing's done! No timer dial whatsoever. (It's all hidden behind the kick panel.)
What a door!
I think most bank vaults have thinner doors. Look at the mega-flange of metal on this! Yes, it does have a gasket (a tiny, thin one), but I wonder if it needs it.
I think most bank vaults have thinner doors. Look at the mega-flange of metal on this! Yes, it does have a gasket (a tiny, thin one), but I wonder if it needs it.
Impeller
Bakelite, and only a couple of chiplets at the bottom, fortunately. Does anyone know if the straight wings are to fan-dry the dishes, mayhaps?
Bakelite, and only a couple of chiplets at the bottom, fortunately. Does anyone know if the straight wings are to fan-dry the dishes, mayhaps?
Beefy
Beefy 1/4 HP motor, 1725 RPM.
Beefy 1/4 HP motor, 1725 RPM.
The works
...hides behind the kick panel. Timer, door switch, fill valve relay, and so forth live in a tiny box. Note that the timer *could* have a dial, but doesn't.
And yes, it's an escapement timer (and runs). *scritch!*
...hides behind the kick panel. Timer, door switch, fill valve relay, and so forth live in a tiny box. Note that the timer *could* have a dial, but doesn't.
And yes, it's an escapement timer (and runs). *scritch!*
The motor (sigh)
The motor's start windings shorted-out and are now in contact with the run windings, so running the motor means running the start windings all the time, even though the centrifugal switch works perfectly.
If anyone has a motor like this laying around, I'd be infinitely grateful! Otherwise, I'll explore rewinding options...
The motor's start windings shorted-out and are now in contact with the run windings, so running the motor means running the start windings all the time, even though the centrifugal switch works perfectly.
If anyone has a motor like this laying around, I'd be infinitely grateful! Otherwise, I'll explore rewinding options...
More motor
Just a simple, two-wire, single-speed affair.
Just a simple, two-wire, single-speed affair.
Still more motor...
1/4 HP, 115 V, 60 Hz, 4.5 A, 1725 RPM. Model number 5KH45KD14. Think I can call GE and they can send me a new one made out of plastic?
1/4 HP, 115 V, 60 Hz, 4.5 A, 1725 RPM. Model number 5KH45KD14. Think I can call GE and they can send me a new one made out of plastic?
Neat
The upper rack flips-over in its aluminum cradle, so you can put taller items in the bottom rack, or sits right-side up so you can have taller glasses in the top rack. Spiffy! It's the Roll-R-Rack. I wonder if that pairs well with Robert's Wond-R-Dial?
The upper rack flips-over in its aluminum cradle, so you can put taller items in the bottom rack, or sits right-side up so you can have taller glasses in the top rack. Spiffy! It's the Roll-R-Rack. I wonder if that pairs well with Robert's Wond-R-Dial?
The story
A friend of Roger's found this machine in a vintage items store here, and told him about it. Since it was about a block from where I work, I scooted over there (on my lunch half-hour, of course, because I couldn't freaking wait to see what it was).
When I asked about the machine (it was part of an apartment "scene" that represented an old kitchen), the owner of the shop said that it was actually from her house (they are out there!), and that it had worked up until it started smoking (ergo, the toasted start windings).
Her other-half took it out and intended to toss it, but she realized it'd go great in her store as a prop. Yay to her!!
Prior to her own experiences, the machine was owned by a little old lady who never used it (surprise!). Hence, the mint porcelain and racks.
The water fill is neat--it showers down from a constant rinse-like twirly on the top, which probably helps remove debris from the backs of the dishes.
The drain is gravity for now, but this machine's timer and terminal block support an electric pump, and I will definitely be adding that.
So, for now, I need to address the motor--but once that's settled, she should be a fab dishwasher! :-D
A friend of Roger's found this machine in a vintage items store here, and told him about it. Since it was about a block from where I work, I scooted over there (on my lunch half-hour, of course, because I couldn't freaking wait to see what it was).
When I asked about the machine (it was part of an apartment "scene" that represented an old kitchen), the owner of the shop said that it was actually from her house (they are out there!), and that it had worked up until it started smoking (ergo, the toasted start windings).
Her other-half took it out and intended to toss it, but she realized it'd go great in her store as a prop. Yay to her!!
Prior to her own experiences, the machine was owned by a little old lady who never used it (surprise!). Hence, the mint porcelain and racks.
The water fill is neat--it showers down from a constant rinse-like twirly on the top, which probably helps remove debris from the backs of the dishes.
The drain is gravity for now, but this machine's timer and terminal block support an electric pump, and I will definitely be adding that.
So, for now, I need to address the motor--but once that's settled, she should be a fab dishwasher! :-D
easyspindry
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wonderful machines
Hey Nate. These were wonderful machines. I had friends that had one from 1956, stainless steel-like door. There was the button to mash (I'm Southern), but the '56 model had a visible timer dial on the kick plate that you could see to tell where in the cycle it was.
And YES, the fan would spin during the drying cycle to quickly air dry the dishes.
You could really load those babies up, too. Bowls and pots fit nicely in the corners of the lower rack. Made a fair amount of noise, but really cleaned.
I had other friends that had a GE top load with the same type of washing mechanism and no visible timer dial. They never used the machine. It was part of a sink/dishwasher unit. In fact, they had a Whirlpool portable that they used. The GE went untouched except for maybe storing paper bags for at least 15 years.
Early one morning, the lady was awakened to the smell of smoke and got up to see what was going on. That dishwasher had started on its own and was merily running -- but had run so long that the motor was overheating. You can bet the wires were yanked out immediately and it was never touched again until the kitchen was remodeled.
Just a little tidbit I thought you'd be interested in.
Tucson was a wonderful experience and we all owe a debt of gratitude to Ross and Roger and Nate. Thanks, guys. Love you.
Hugs, Jerry Gay
Hey Nate. These were wonderful machines. I had friends that had one from 1956, stainless steel-like door. There was the button to mash (I'm Southern), but the '56 model had a visible timer dial on the kick plate that you could see to tell where in the cycle it was.
And YES, the fan would spin during the drying cycle to quickly air dry the dishes.
You could really load those babies up, too. Bowls and pots fit nicely in the corners of the lower rack. Made a fair amount of noise, but really cleaned.
I had other friends that had a GE top load with the same type of washing mechanism and no visible timer dial. They never used the machine. It was part of a sink/dishwasher unit. In fact, they had a Whirlpool portable that they used. The GE went untouched except for maybe storing paper bags for at least 15 years.
Early one morning, the lady was awakened to the smell of smoke and got up to see what was going on. That dishwasher had started on its own and was merily running -- but had run so long that the motor was overheating. You can bet the wires were yanked out immediately and it was never touched again until the kitchen was remodeled.
Just a little tidbit I thought you'd be interested in.
Tucson was a wonderful experience and we all owe a debt of gratitude to Ross and Roger and Nate. Thanks, guys. Love you.
Hugs, Jerry Gay
golittlesport
Well-known member
Wow, Nate...congratulations! What an awesome dishwasher. I love it! Glad you got it. Maybe it is a little thank you from up above for all your wonderful hospitality!
Oh Nate
Thats just a cool find! And PINK; FABOOO PINK; Titty Pink; Maimie Eisenhower Pink too boot!
You know I used to have a motor just like that from a Kenmore washer, let me look around if I still have it its yours for shipping. A kenmore motor would work since they were one speed one direction also. In fact any kenmore motor should work.
What a great year for Vintage!!
jon
Thats just a cool find! And PINK; FABOOO PINK; Titty Pink; Maimie Eisenhower Pink too boot!
You know I used to have a motor just like that from a Kenmore washer, let me look around if I still have it its yours for shipping. A kenmore motor would work since they were one speed one direction also. In fact any kenmore motor should work.
What a great year for Vintage!!
jon
Our first house in FL had one! It was yellow. Since everyone ended up in the kitchen, someone always leaned on Big Red. The noise was enough to get them to move.
Nate, that's definitely not the BOL model. The racks here are separete sliding. The bol, the top rack sat on top of the bottom rack and had to be removed (parked on drainboard or countertop) for loading the bottom rack. Next year you'll have this running. This is one of the DWs I was exposed to a lot when I was very young. It was a very popular brand in Dallas.
Ohh, it's also got the double wash deterrgent dispenser. Very top dog!! I am impressed.
