1948 G E Electric Sink Dishwasher Full Operation

This is a full operating of this dishwasher. I have resolved all of the leak problems since creating the previous video (First Water Test). I made a Plexiglas cover for the tub so that the dishwasher action could be observed. I've included clips of the timer, and aerator so that the viewer can get an idea of the other mechanics that are taking place to cause the dishes to be washed. I acquired it on November 1, 2008. This 1948 G.E. Electric Sink/Dishwasher is exactly the same as the first dishwasher I ever saw when I was about 10 years old. Having this dishwasher and listening to the sounds that it makes - is a Dream Come True for me.

[@dishwashercrazy]

Yes, the new machines today have such long cycle times. The old machines really had fast cycle times. I'm starting to restore my 1937 G.E. Electric Sink now. These pre-WWII dishwasher, and even some post WWII dishwashers were manually operated: Turn the motor and water on, wait for about 1 gallon of water to enter the tub, turn the machine off, add detergent, turn machine back on, let run for 5 minutes, open the drain valve, close the drian valve, repeat the process for two rinses. Cool!

[@johnw.1888]

Our 1953 childhood home came with a fully equipped general electric kitchen. We had the sink dishwasher combination but the dishwasher pulled out like a drawer. Start to finish 35 minutes. They don’t make stuff like that anymore damn shame.

[@Trance88]

Wow! That's pretty cool! Looks like it will get dishes super clean!

[@marvtu]

wish I was born earlier, I only grew up with frontloading machines from the 70's. too bad, this is so much nicer.

[@mikey2572]

@SpazChat You can get a countertop or a small built in "apartment size" dishwasher. I had a countertop when I lived in a studio apartment and my great grandmother had a small built in dishwasher since she just lived by herself. They both worked great!

[@dishwashercrazy]

peeweecee, This 1948 G.E. Electric Sink came from a fellow collector in the Detroit area, who had obtained it from another collector. I understand that this machine was the first dishwasher ever installed in the town of Helena, Montana!

[@02chevyguy]

The Hotpoint we had in the house we moved into in '72 could do everything (including dry) within an hour, and everything came out pretty clean.

[@patcola7335]

So glad dishwashers all went to spray arms later. I think at this point only Kitchenaid was using a spray arm for their machines. Nearly everyone else used impellers at this time.

[@johnny2970]

cool dishwasher! it would be cool if they made then today with soapdispenser and different programs

[@dishwashercrazy]

peeweecee, Yes, this 1948 diswasher did allow water to flow to ensure that the water was hot prior to beginning the Wash cycle. I have a 1960 KitchenAid KD-12 that does the same thing. However, by the early 1950's, G.E. created a Pre-Rinse which served the obvious two purposes of a pre-rinse, as well as ensuring the hottest water was available for the Wash to begin. Thanks for your comments. Mike.

[@roybradley5532]

The lid is supposed to open on it's own after the wash, so the unit and dishes dry with their own heat.

[@robhingston]

1948 unbelievable

[@DEW409]

My family has one of these. The GE electric sink was installed in about 1936. A replacement Dishwasher was installed in 1949. That unit has been in continuous daily use to this day. It was supposedly one of the first GE Kitchens installed by Whitbeck appliance, Ferndale MI. It has the stainless sink with GE disposal and all metal cabinets. Do you have any service information on this? I am looking for a wiring diagram.

[@shmuli9]

@peeweecee Indeed! I always run the hot water in the sink till it's hot, but if you think about it, even though that would make the sitation better, it STILL measn there is a LOT of cool/cold water in between the hot water pipe and the inlet to the dishwasher...

[@StrongEnough78]

So how does an impeller style dishwasher work? Is the water shot up from the bottom of the impeller, spinning it to direct the water around the washer? Or is the bottom of it filled with water to where the impeller is being spun by the motor with enough force to throw the water around?

[@douro20]

He's saying that he's having problems with getting the thing to open on its own.

[@anitachung6325]

I'm interested in this 1948 G.E. Dishwasher.Would you transfer possesion of this dishwasher to me?

[@dishwashercrazy]

johnny2970: Probably the closest modern item to the Electric Sinks sinks is the KithenAid Briva In-Sink Dishwasher.

[@Organgrinder1010]

Is the gizmo at 3:09 a vacuum break?

[@dishwashercrazy]

Trance88, Actually, I have only tested it with dirty dishes once. After it is more permanantly installed, them I will have a better idea. There isn't alot of splash action in the center on top, and Cascade soap colleced on top of tall glasses and didn't get rinsed off. This dissappointed me.

[@mrmjb1960]

Too bad the Water didn't hit all the dishes..still,not bad for a Near Century-old Dishwasher,is it?

[@TheRagingUnprofessional]

There's something mesmerizing about it... I just can't... put a finger on it.... ... .. .

[@Finesse460]

._. it's no wonder they say some things, are just better to remain the way they are, without needing to improve anything. there fore, i really would love to have that dishwasher, here in tTokyo. :]

[@jimmytyree]

I thinks the lid opens on its own to let the hot air escape for the dishes to dry fast. these were nice. but they used too much water with our new energy standards that is why things changed so much.

[@robhingston]

I never owned a dishwasher my kitchen is too small for a start

[@SiemensPowerHour700]

robert Kitchenaid we have a countertop in a rented house and I own 1905s dishwasher front load.

[@anitachung6325]

@@SiemensPowerHour700 I am interested in buying your old dishwasher. Could you please communicate to me via my email: [e-mail] THANKS

[@carpetrug01]

one warsh

[@dishwashercrazy]

@pokadot62 Hi. Thanks for posting your comment. I would be interested in buying your Electric Sink, depending on where it is located. Could you please communicate to me via my email: [e-mail] THANKS.

[@tanman1346]

I like commercial dishwashers better.