The fixit for my vintage Kitchenaid KDS-21 dishwasher — “the last of the great Kitchenaids” — my “Hurricane in a Box” — was easy peasy — I had an answer in 10 minutes — yes: 10 minutes — once I asked the right people: the Imperial-forum experts at Automaticwasher.org.
My KItchenaid KDS21:
Watch my video — just 2 minutes long — to see the fix and hear a bit o’ the Hurricane! Thank you, Automaticwasherites, and especially, @toploader55!
Steve H says
I love a happy Retro ending!
Erika T. says
Yay! That is great news! Thank goodness for the Internet!
Cynthia says
That is amazing! Viva la Internet. My parents had a 1972 KA with rectangular pushbuttons (harvest gold door) in service until 2000, never needed repair, replaced during a kitchen remodel. In the early 60s they had a KA in another house, with a beautiful brushed stainless steel door to match the metal tiles behind the turquoise cooktop.
Karin says
Congrats! It looks great!
Carolyn says
Retro Renovation TV – coming to your area soon! Drama, intrigue, suspense, comedy, love story – will have you on the edge of your seat to see how it all unfolds!
Yet another thing to toast in the Tiki Lounge!
Yeah, NEVER throw unidentified “pocket screws” away – 2 wks later, you discover just what that doohickey was and now you have to jury-rig something to take its place.
GlenEllyn says
I believe this 100%. Hang on to those little thing-a-ma-jigs. You just never know. Even if you don’t end up figuring out where they go, they may come in handy for something else. Besides, these kinds of things take up so little space, why not? Pick a spot, a small cup or tray in your junk drawer and always put them there.
Carol says
Love it! So glad it was such a simple fix.
Lynn says
Glad to get to get the happy update. Your dishwasher is in terrific vintage condition! If you’ve chosen to leave it white, I think it looks great with your turquoise cabinets.
KStacey says
The great thing about those is that the panels are easy to change out. So you can have white, then turquoise, maybe try red, and go back to white if you don’t like them!
Barbara says
Pamela,
I’ve been looking for the same dishwasher like yours? How did you find yours?
Any info will be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Pam Kueber says
I found it on craiglist. Searched all around me every few days (or daily, when I was able) — it took a while but they are around!
Robin, WA says
So glad it was something simple. And thank goodness you saved the little pin!
Bob Connor says
To help extend the life of your dishwasher, try using the china/crystal cycle and see if you can get away with it. I use it on the GE Artistry dishwasher I installed and so far, it has been enough.