Wanted: KitchenAid KDS-58 Superba

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Well, the time has come. I am officially looking for a KDS-58 Superba dishwasher. So far, no leads in my area, would love to purchase one in the mythical "hardly used condition" in white, at a reasonable price.

 



 

KDS-58 (From the archives)

 

 

 

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Bump

 

[appnut]

Louie, I can't believe it's taken you this long to finally get around to wanting a dishwasher. 

 

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Oh Bob, no. Been wanting one for years. Just never got around to it. Also, the cabinets where I am never had a dishwasher. So it would have to be a portable. It will slot in where the Maytag currently is. It's going to be "semi-permanent", piped in like a regular dishwasher, but still plugged and on wheels.

 

[ovrphil]

Louie - then there's the Caloric stove project, unless you're done with it

 

[jakeseacrest]

I'm trying my hardest to not buy a new one either. I'd prefer an excellent vintage dishwasher to hit my neighborhood

 

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Phil, the Caloric is a GO. I was a bit too busy these past few weeks, but I'll get back to it by the first week of March. The hood is almost done, just need to paint some lettering.

 

[appnut]

What's gonna happen to the A107/A106?

 

[ovrphil]

Caloric nearly done….

Good, we'll get to see your finished masterpiece, then Louie.

 

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Bob...

 

 

The Maytag is going to be moved to a new laundry closet, next to the kitchen. That's the next project after the Caloric install.

 

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Don't worry Phil, I'm dying to see the Caloric done too! LOL!

 

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Bumpity-Bump-Bump

 

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Doing the bump!

 

[classiccaprice]

I couldn't resist and couldn't decide!

 

[classiccaprice]

Or...

 

[ovrphil]

disco Bump

 

[yogitunes]

we always did "The Bump!" to the 'Locomotion'.....

wash-in idea!

 

[yogitunes]

just an idea.....you may not find the exact model of a portable you want....but if you do find a decent portable, wouldn't it make sense to grab it, and then, eventually find an undercounter, or similar model, and switch it to the portable cabinet....

for the most part, it may be as easy as just switching the front panel...

just a thought

 

[classiccaprice]

Good idea Martin! I wish I had kept my 80s era one for that purpose.

Also, I prefer Little Eva's version.

 

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KDS-58

 

 

 

[appnut]

Louie yours?

 

[classiccaprice]

Good luck!

 

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No Bob, just images of what I'm looking for.

 

I don't want to settle for another model, simply because of space limitations.

 

Thanks Will!

 

[rp2813]

The Loco-Motion

I loved, loved, loved Little Eva's version when it was first released in 1962 and I still do today.

 

A well-worn 45 will never be taken out of rotation on my jukebox -- never!

 

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Still looking...

 

 



 

KDS-58 (Archives)

 

[philr]

The last picture you sent is a newer one, there's a 18 for sale on Craigslist.

 

this http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/app/4891246969.html

 

 

 

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Ooops!

 

 

Thanks for catching that Phil!

 

I saw that one on Craig's List, but it's not a portable.

 

Thanks anyway!

[this post was last edited: 3/10/2015-01:58]

 

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Got a question for all you vintage dishwasher experts out there. Since I live in a COOP, I have no control over the hot water temperature in my apartment. It sometimes varies from lava to fairly hot. Does the KDS-58 have an preheater?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[appnut]

18 series preheater

No.  The 18 series was the last that didn't.  The 19 series was the first--Energy Saver IV.  Offers only no heat dry.  The 20 series heated the water and offered heat or cool dry.  I have been wondering abut this issue for you. 

 

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Hey thanks Bob. Well that settles it, It's a KDS 20 or rather 60 for me.