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Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: pcross on Fri, 29 July 2011, 11:59:49
Your Apple Extended Keyboard II, M3501 (Mitsumi switches) are compatible in the dishwasher, provided that you:



These instructions apply to *my* dishwasher. YMMV.

Yours,
Perry
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: 7bit on Fri, 29 July 2011, 12:09:38
Quote from: pcross;389435
Your Apple Extended Keyboard II, M3501 (Mitsumi switches) are compatible in the dishwasher, provided that you:

  • Do NOT wash the printed circuit board
  • Do NOT run a 'heated drying cycle'
  • Put your keycaps in a closable accessory bin (Usually on the silverware seperator)
  • Try and wash the front and rear bezel on the top rack.


These instructions apply to *my* dishwasher. YMMV.

Yours,
Perry

 
We need the exact type and date of your dishwasher!

Can you provide some pictures?

Does it have mechanical switches on its front panel?

Thanks!
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: pcross on Fri, 29 July 2011, 12:24:14
The model I have is a Maytag JetClean Quiet Plus, circa 2006-2007. The buttons are chiclet. Here is a link to the image:

(http://ky-on-line.com/jonesmaytag/MDB6100.jpg)

The water does not reach boiling temp, however, with the AccuTemp setting, it does sanitize.
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Fri, 29 July 2011, 14:16:15
How is this important news at all?

I do all the plastic bits all the time in my dishwasher. Always in the top, just like any regular old plastic non-disposable cup.
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: Mazora on Fri, 29 July 2011, 15:55:49
chiclet 2006 are the best among all the DW buttons available on the market. Not much tactile but nice landing feeling.

Chiclet FTW
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: mr_a500 on Fri, 29 July 2011, 18:23:42
Quote from: pcross;389435
Your Apple Extended Keyboard II, M3501 (Mitsumi switches) are compatible in the dishwasher, provided that you:

  • Do NOT wash the printed circuit board
  • Do NOT run a 'heated drying cycle'
  • Put your keycaps in a closable accessory bin (Usually on the silverware seperator)
  • Try and wash the front and rear bezel on the top rack.

These instructions apply to *my* dishwasher. YMMV.

Yours,
Perry

Yes, I washed a couple Mitsumi Amiga keyboards in the dishwasher a few years ago. I didn't even have to take off the keycaps. The whole assembly comes off the circuit board in one piece. It was the easiest keyboard cleaning I ever did.

 
Quote from: Mazora;389537
chiclet 2006 are the best among all the DW buttons available on the market. Not much tactile but nice landing feeling.

Chiclet FTW

I like the tactile metal ones. Like always, vintage is best:

(http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/JPEG/VINTAGE/3-28-2006-19-34-4--FilterFlo.jpg)

(not my dishwasher - I found it on a washer forum... can't believe there's a washer forum)
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: The Solutor on Fri, 29 July 2011, 19:05:59
Quote from: mr_a500;389625
I found it on a washer forum... can't believe there's a washer forum)


Really ?

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?1661-Problem-with-toilet-paper-Toilet-Paper-Poll

http://sicksack.com/

You can find everything on Internet :happy:
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: pcross on Fri, 29 July 2011, 19:18:38
Quote from: False_Dmitry_II;389497
How is this important news at all?

I do all the plastic bits all the time in my dishwasher. Always in the top, just like any regular old plastic non-disposable cup.

 
I figured this might be good information for a new mech keyboard user, or some good fodder for a datasheet :)
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: False_Dmitry_II on Fri, 29 July 2011, 22:53:03
So that people can look up the steps or something?
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: FourOhFour on Sat, 30 July 2011, 10:26:13
Quote from: mr_a500;389625
(not my dishwasher - I found it on a washer forum... can't believe there's a washer forum)
I'm sure they can't believe there's a keyboard forum.
Title: Dishwasher Compatible: Apple Extended Keyboard II M3501
Post by: FourOhFour on Sat, 30 July 2011, 12:34:45
I have a Miele. Damn thing is silent and the dishes get clean. What more could you want?

...well, maybe robot arms to load and unload it for you.