what would be your dream vintage dishwasher to own in 2025

[pierreandreply4]

hello to all aw members portable or built in what would be your dream vintage dishwasher from the 1950 to year 2000 before models started to change to fit the new energy regulation to own for me it would be this model in gold excat same model as in the pic portable of course

 

[agiflow]

If I could I would have my old Whirlpool portable back.DP8700XT. One of the last with a porcelain tub.

 

[Chetlaham]

Hands down a Whirlpool Power Clean Filter Module or Kenmore Ultra wash with the Whirlpool Power Clean Filter Module.

 

 

The best dishwasher ever made, by far. You'll never have to pre rinse ever again.

 

 

How my heart aches for a brand new one.

 

[pierreandreply4]

those where true dishwashers where water entered hot not cold or cool taking time to heat up to right temp

 

[verizonbear]

TOL Whirlpool Top Loader early 70s. In Harvest Gold or Avocado

 

[peteski50]

Dream Dishwasher!

I know someone that had that TOL kenmore it was really a power house. I personally had a whirlpool power clean portable. It was model 8700. I wish I had that power clean to me it was the best dishwasher. They just don't make them like they used to. I am still happy with my Bosch 300 series.
Peter

 

[thatwasherguy]

This thread is perfectly timed...

As I literally just bought my dream dishwasher yesterday; the Hobart KitchenAid KDS-21. This is a very unique machine in that it was technically produced by two manufacturers, Hobart and Whirlpool. The Hobart built versions of this machine are fairly elusive, as they were made for a shorter window of time than the Whirlpool built 21 series machines. As I understand it, the Whirlpool built 21 series models were the exact same design as the Hobart units, but had some minor differences, such as different motor manufacturers (I believe Whirlpool used Emerson motors, while Hobart made their own) and slightly different labeling on the control panel (such as the addition of the ‘whisper quiet’ moniker and the change from ‘light wash’ to ‘light/china’ on the whirlpool units). They also differ in the orientation of their detergent dispensers. On the Hobart machines, the two doors face downward. On the whirlpool models, they face upwards. I’ve read that this change was made to reduce the risk of a fire by eliminating the risk of water getting onto the door actuators in the event of the seal around the dispenser failing. Mine is a Hobart model, making it one of the very last residential dishwashers that they produced before the sale of KitchenAid to Whirlpool.
Thatwasherguy.

 

[dermacie]

Kitchenaid top load portable for me please.

 

[askolover]

I have one of mine
Kudi23 just like my mother's. She got hers in 1994. Mine was also built in 1994 but I acquired it just a few years ago and it was still brand new unused with the energy tag still hanging in it.

 

[rollermatic]

kds-17

for me, and i've got a bunch if anyone wants one!

 

[bajaespuma]

My two Holy Grails

An early WP-600 with the two pumps. I have a later one that I cherish but the cycle control is slightly broken because it skips from interval to the next interval without draining so at the end of the wash/rinse period the tank is almost 1/2 full with water.

 

A 1961or 1962 GE SU 70 with a dial instead of the WASH/PLATE WARM control buttons. This was the first dishwasher my family ever had/used and nobody appreciated it except me.

 

[classiccaprice]

Easy: Two Portables from the late 50s/early 60s:

Kitchen Aid KDS-54 (stole Paul's photo. Thanks Paul!)
Westinghouse PDW-103

 

[norgeway]

KDS 17

Kitchen Aid best dishwasher ever built.

 

[jil1000]

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[chaskelljr2]

If I’d were to get myself a vintage dishwasher today, it would be a Horbet Built KitchenAid from the 1970’s or 1980’s or the Solid-State Sears Kenmore. Our family had the Sears Kenmore so described, and it was a great dishwasher.

It lasted 16 years.

—Charles—

 

[rinso]

My 1968 Whirlpool portable top-loader cleaned and dried every bit as well as my current Bosch 800. It was also very nice looking with its well-designed control panel.

 

[michaelh]

I love my Electra and KDS-57A.

I'd love to have a KD-12.

 

[pierreandreply4]

hello to all aw members portable or built in what would be your dream vintage dishwasher from the 1950 to year 2000 before models started to change to fit the new energy regulation to own for me it would be this model in gold excat same model as in the pic portable of course

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I apoligize for quoting myself but if any aw members own the dishwasher in the pic i would love to see a video of this model going true a full cycle including the light change as the cycle advance

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

I guess the roto-rack Lady Kenmore that I made a small dresser/end table with only a top drawer which actually held the dishes...

Until I taped a cardboard door to the bottom to do the actual washing in but it didn't have racks inside it, mocked-up like...

Than maybe replace with the Sears Best electronic Kenmore in reply #16...

After which I'd probably have to jump on the band wagon to get the last Hobart-built Kitchen Aid, like everyone else did...

-- Dave

 

[maytaga806]

hello to all aw members portable or built in what would be your dream vintage dishwasher from the 1950 to year 2000 before models started to change to fit the new energy regulation to own for me it would be this model in gold excat same model as in the pic portable of course

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Definitely a 1980s Whirlpool Powerclean with the porcelain tub and the turquoise racks/upper wash arm.