Iii^xmr ^Kitchen. AVERY LIBRARY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2020 with funding from Columbia University Libraries https://archive.org/details/modernkitchensdeOOwalk ^Modern Kitchens ‘Designed with New o Appreciation of '^Mechanical ‘Dishwashing with the W A L K E R. Electric Dishwasher Sink, Manufactured by WALKER DISHWASHER CORPORATION SYRACUSE, N. Y. Copyright 1928 Walker Dishwasher Corporation Where Housework 'Begins G' CHRISTOPHER MORLEY in his ‘Songs for a Little House’ makes a joyous task of dishwashing.” In Good Housekeep¬ ing Magazine recently, Katharine A. Fisher, Director of Good Housekeeping Institute, says that it would indeed be a poetic genius who could ever think of dishwashing as a joyous task. Dishwashing, she points out, has always been the Cinderella of housework. Her article is of interest to every thoughtful housewife. It is a most comprehensive and practical discussion of kitchen problems and the wonderful new methods of solving them. On a later page, mention is made of Good Housekeeping Institute test and approval of the. Walker Electric Dishwasher under the direc¬ tion of Katharine A. Fisher. Our space limits reference to the many other constructive articles which have appeared in current publications during the past year about kitchen planning and the success of mechanical dishwashing. The Walker Electric Dishwasher- Sink has been tested and approved not only by Good Elousekeeping Institute, Modern Pris¬ cilla Proving Plant, and the Delineator Home Institute, but by nearly all the leading domestic science departments of schools and institutions. We take this opportunity to express our appreci¬ ation of the many valuable suggestions received as a result of these tests and of the unqualified approval of so many leading authorities. 8very JS[eiv c Appliance -yVlust Win c ,Acceptance INCE the Great War we are realizing new ways of living—more ways to use our money. The automobile with its maintenance expense—the private school and summer camp for our children —the positive demands of vacations and recreation that our fore¬ fathers never knew—all compete against everything but actual necessities in a growing number of homes today. In business, man does not delay bringing his equipment and machine operation to the highest point of efficiency. He does not hesitate to invest money for new ideas and new machinery that he realizes are absolutely necessary for him to continue to live in compe¬ tition. Nor does the modern housewife put off the adoption of electrical equipment in her housework: she recognizes that of all the time-consuming, unsanitary methods of doing things, hand dish¬ washing is the greatest offender. In the business of housework, the saving of time, the saving of hands for other work, the saving of temper, and the saving of dishes demands a Walker Electric Dishwasher-Sink. A Mo.'crn Colorful Kitchen with the Walker Tiled-in Electric Dishwasher-Sink Page Three Dishwashing and Sanitation / <7\UBLIC health authorities the countryoverare urging, and in some localities compelling, the use of dishwashing machines in all public eating places. Germs are not killed in lukewarm water. Yet no woman can put her hands into scald¬ ing water. The answer is a dishwashing machine in which boiling water may be used. It is un¬ necessary to add that the dishrag, unpleasant to handle, is also primarily a breeding place for germs. In a test recently made by medical authorities in six various types of eating places, their report showed that machine-washed dishes contained only 1/80 to 1/90 of the bacterial count on hand-washed dishes. Coffee Mugs Water Glasses Spoons Knives Forks BACTERIAL COUNT The following extract from a letter of an executive in one of the greatest life insurance companies warns us of the danger of hand¬ dishwashing: “31,411 men and women employed in hotels and restaurants and in nine department stores, where all or a part of the meals are provided, were divided according to whether they ate from machine-washed or hand-washed dishes. In the group eating from machine-washed dishes the influenza rate was 108 per 1000, while in the group eating from hand-washed dishes the rate was 324 per 1000.” The head of one of the largest life insurance companies in the world says that hand-dishwashing has a direct bearing on our death- rate. Scientific investigation has proved that the death-rate is higher among women who labor under the drudgery of housework than it is with women who have studied domestic science and have found ways and means for necessary recreation and freedom from drudgery. Physicians are the first and largest buyers of dishwashers. Three to One! Page Four Cost of 'Dishwashing C\C OU are paving for a Walker Electric Dishwasher every day that C/ you are continuing to wash dishes by hand—in extra work— in extra wear and breakage of dishes. A recent article in “Electrical Housekeeping” shows the comparative annual costs of four different methods of dishwashing for a family of four people. When the housewife washes dishes 3 times a day by hand, it costs in a year $282.59. When she does it electrically, the cost is $141.39, a saving of $141.20 or 50 %. This loss every year means that you are paying an extra cost every month you put off buying a Walker Electric Dishwasher-Sink, not even taking into consideration the value of the time saved for performing more constructive tasks. A further comparison as to the net dollars and cents saving of various household appliances produced the following figures. Study these carefully. They were compiled by disinterested parties and appeared in "Electrical Retailing.” Note that the DISH¬ WASHER shows the greatest net savings of all the appliances. Yearly Cost of Using Electrical Appliances Appliance Economies Clotheswasher $ 71.05 Ironer 83.62 DISHWASHER 210.00 Cleaner 93.60 Range 325.00 Sewing Machine 151.20 Costs F[et Savings Resulting $ 48.28 $ 22.77 34.22 49.40 45.78 164.22 7173 21.87 316.20 8.80 90.04 61.16 Total $328.22 A Modern Kitchen with Walker Electric Dishwasher-Sink Page Five Ten Reasons Why You Should Have a ^Dishwasher 1. In a questionnaire mailed to a thousand housewives asking their opinion as to the most disagreeable and monotonous task in housework, over 920 mentioned “dishwashing.” 2. Dishwashing is a task that must be faced three times every day, seven days a week, 1095 times a year. No other task in housework consumes the time required in this one operation. 3. The Walker Dishwasher actually saves you forty working days of eight hours each out of every year. Think of it—over amonth’s vacation every year for the pursuit of more pleasant tasks—for thedevelopment of that pet hobby so long neglected. 4. No other household appliance is such an important factor in safeguarding the health of your family. See page 4. 5. Your hands need no longer be immersed in hot, soapy, greasy dishwater. Mechanical dishwashing is done at the simple turn of a valve and pressure of a switch. 6. The element of expensive yearly breakage is completely eliminated as the trays in the Walker do not move. 7. If you have a maid, it will give her more time for more con¬ structive work and insure uniformly clean dishes. 8. Its operating cost is negligible—consuming less than five cents a week in electricity in the average home. Women are learning to do no work by hand that a little motor will perform for less than three and one-half cents an hour. 9. The Walker has the endorsement of Good Housekeeping Institute, Delineator Home Institute, Modern Priscilla Proving Plant and practically every home economics college and domestic science expert of note in the country. 10. Lastly, you owe it to yourself to investigate any method or procedure for the efficient management of your home which promises relief from nerve - racking, time - consuming, charm - dispelling drudgery. The Walker offers such a Utopia. In the words of one of our users—“It’s mv dream come true.” Page Six & 1913 History of the Walker ‘TAishwasher 1916 1919 1924 "Any salesmanship that falls short of satisfying the ultimate consumer is faulty; is the result of slipshod methods and will in the end prove disastrous above quotation symbolizes the ideals that v£/ have permeated the Walker organization since its early inception. In 1896 the Walker brothers first became inter¬ ested in the possibility of mechanical dishwashing. Several experiments were made at that time but no effort was made to perfect a commercially practical product. For a number of years, however, the com¬ pany, then engaged in general pattern making and jobbing business, conducted further experiments and tests and eventually all this wealth of early experience served as a guide in the development of the Walker Electric Dishwasher. As a result of these experiments, the Walker principle of agitating water in a dishwasher was developed and a few hun¬ dred machines were placed on the market. Not until 1918, however, was the first serious attempt to merchandise the Walker Electric Dishwasher undertaken. Cautiously and con¬ servatively the business was developed and expanded bv secur¬ ing the comments and criticisms of hundreds of practical housewives. Subsequent refinements and improvements in appearance and mechanical action devel¬ oped rapidly. The faith and enthusiasm of these early pioneers in the business would not be denied, and in the face of general skepticism the Walker name gradually be¬ came better known around the world, until the present product, represented by the new models displayed in this book, are mute witnesses to the success which this pains¬ taking development warranted. The ma¬ chine is so simple that leading domestic, science engineers the country over declare it to be the most mechanically perfect house¬ hold appliance ever developed. The Walker Dishwasher Corporation is proud to give credit for its increasing success to the hundreds of housewives who labored with us to make the present Walker ma¬ chines possible. 1926 Page Seven ^Mechanically "Perfect in "Design N purchasing a dishwasher there are certain requirements you should investigate. Is the mechanical principle sound and free from the liability of annoying service? Are there complicated spray valves, perforated tubes or other surfaces not self-cleansing and unsani¬ tary? Is the entire operation performed by the machine? Is any hand operation necessary? Are the electrical units, particularly the switch, etc., guarded against the danger of any contact with water? Can the machine be loaded without the bother of removing trays during the operation? Is the amount of water consumed economical? Is the water action thorough on the backs as well as the fronts of the dishes? The foregoing are a few of the more important questions raised in dishwashing tests and we consequently repeat them here to sim¬ plify your investigation. A dishwasher, to be thoroughly efficient, must provide for easy stacking and handling of the dishes in and out of the machine. The trays, therefore, comprise a most important feature in the success of the dishwasher. If they do not readily adapt themselves to all the various shapes and sizes of dishes and do not have sufficient capacity to handle dishes for a family of six or more people, the dishwasher is a failure, regardless of the water action or principle involved. Years of careful improvement in Walker design have been devoted to meet¬ ing these exacting requirements. The Walker top tray holds glassware, cups, bowls, etc., at the proper angle to take advantage of the swirling, cleansing water propelled from below. The shallow convex bottoms drain readily because of this angle. Opening permits ready access to lower tray without bothersome removal of top tray. The Walker china tray is a marvel of simplicity de' veloped after years of careful study. Holds all sizes and shapes of dishes with greater capacity than any other tray ever developed of equal size. Illustration shows tray only partially loaded with china and silver in order to show simple construction and mesh bottom, the latter preventing any interference with mechanism. 1 Ei l ht Simple and ‘Proven Construction Walker mechanical principle of agitating vf/ water has long been considered by engineers as the most positive and efficient ever developed. The fact that it is the only principle that has survived the test of time should further strengthen confidence in the Walker. This dasher or propeller principle of throwing the hot, cleansing water over the surface of every piece of china, glassware or silver in the machine has been refined and improved dur¬ ing the past seven years until it can honestly be said that the present unit, shown in the photograph, is as simple as any piece of mechanical household equip¬ ment ever built. The water inlet directly into the machine, the patented, non-leakable dasher assembly and the positive overflow valve are representative of only a few conveniences out of many. Only 3^2 quarts of water are used in the washing operation. The dasher action is so designed that an equivalent of over 500 gallons of water is circulated over the dishes every minute. Direct water action against fronts and backs of dishes Motor and propeller give con¬ stant and positive water action Bird’s-eye view looking down into dishwasher compartment partially loaded. Everything about the Walker is trim and sanitary Page Nine Model 112-L Walker Slectric ‘Dish washer-Sink BEAUTIFULenameled, built-in fixture combiningdish- washer and spacious drainboard sink. Length, 61^"; wall to front, 24". Furnished complete for plumbing instal¬ lation with the exception of trap and swinging spout faucet. A unit for better class homes and apartments. Supplied with dishwasher on right or left hand. Sink design follows most recent trend with deep sink and low back, permitting deeper windows. The drainboard is a conven¬ ient work table. The flat top of dishwasher compartment is also a practical work place. Page Ten Model 114-R Walker Electric “Dishwasher-Sink BEAUTIFUL Walker model comprising deep, commo¬ dious sink and dishwasher of the same size as Model 112 R or L. Length, 43^"; wall to front, 24". Furnished complete for plumbing installation with exception of trap and swinging spout faucet. A most attractive unit where requirements will not per¬ mit of greater overall length. It is used in many installations where built-in cupboards or cabinets provide working surfaces to take the place of drainboard on the large model. All models can be set at any desired height. Page Eleven Individual Model 106 Walker Slectric 'Dishwasher HIS model, an individual machine, embodies all the features found in the dishwashing compartments of other models and is furnished complete for plumbing instal¬ lation less trap. Length, 24"; from wall to front, 24". In a great many homes it is sometimes a better plan to use an individual dishwasher in some convenient space in the pan¬ try or kitchen remote from the sink itself. In butler’s pantry, this unit can be installed with built-in cup¬ boards or cabinets with drainboard or work table surfaces. For tile and plastic settings with an individual machine see Model 107. Page Twelve Model 108 Flat %im Slectric ‘Dishwashers CfZ HESE are two models of the Walker with flat rims, one a combination of sink and dishwasher (Model 108); the other a separate dishwasher unit without sink (Model 107). They are designed to be built-in flush with drainboards of glazed tile, ash, plastic cement or rubber tile. Especially suitable in homes and apartments where requirements of modern kitchen planning are for built-in equipment. Complete speci¬ fication data is available on request. Model 108. Combination flat-rim dishwasher and sink. Length, 46)^"; wall to front, 24". The plumbing is exposed just as in the usual one-piece enamel sink. The advantage in this flat-rim installation lies in its adaptability to almost any plan for setting. One or two drainboards may be used and they may be of any size permitted by the space requirements. Furnished complete for plumbing installation less trap and swinging spout faucet. (See color illustrations on p. 3 and 22.) Model 107. There are many possible ways to install this individual flat-rim dishwasher. It can be alongside a separate flat-rim sink, achieving the same effect as in the Model 108. Architects are especially enthusiastic for its use in butlers’ pantries with German silver or Monel Metal drainboards. It is also specified in built-in cabinet units so popular in small apartments. Furnished complete for plumbing installation less trap. Length, HyZ "from wall to front, 22". “Can You Yell 0 * Institute ^ 9 l ' s ^°^SEKEEPlNG The test of the Walker Dishwasher in Good Housekeeping Institute consumed several weeks of actual operating experience under varying conditions of food soil, and it gained the unqualified endorsement of Institute authorities. Various tests on dishwashing equipment in the Institute led to a special article by Mrs. Katharine A. Fisher, Director of the Institute, which appeared in the Good Housekeeping Magazine for April, 1927. As there were some very interesting suggestions as to present day kitchen procedure, we suggest it would be well worth while for you to obtain a copy of this issue for reference purposes. Mildred Maddocks Bentley of the Delineator Home Institute has published several articles regarding machine dishwashing. Her report following the test of the Walker says in part: “Walker Electric Dishwasher used in our pantry from Oct. 2, 1926, to July 2, 1927, is well constructed and made of good materials. Practical results obtained in dishwashing over this period prove that it is well designed to meet its purpose. In the interest of simple, practical routine in household methods, and because our practical experience has taught us the true value of the mechanical dishwasher, we are glad to add the Walker Electric Dishwasher to our list of tested and endorsed home equipment.” The Modern Priscilla Proving Plant is a practical housekeeping home at Newton Center, Massachusetts, under the direction of Mrs. Della T. Lutes. Mrs. Della T. Lutes’ report on the test of the Walker, says in part: “We leave our dishes in the dish' washer. We like to show the daily callers the way we pack our dishwasher and the cleanliness of the untouched dishes which have been so washed. To use this dishwasher there is so little electricity required that the item of operating need not be considered. There is absolutely no danger of nicked or broken dishes when using this dishwasher. We are very glad indeed to add the new Walker Dishwasher-Sink to our list of tested and approved kitchen equipment.” Page Twenty To Rearrange Kitchens plan herewith is \D representative of the present-day tendency in kitchen development. As far as possible, the equipment such as the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet and range, should be built-in flush with the wall. This leaves the floor space unobstructed with every avail¬ able inch of wall space in use. Space in adjoining rooms can be used for convenient closets, bookcases, possibly the fireplace, etc. The equipment is so placed that the work proceeds in proper routine from the refrigerator to the kitchen cabinet or table, where the food is prepared; to the range where it is cooked; to a convenient serving table or cupboard; and thence to the dining room whence it returns for the cleaning-up or dishwashing process. Thus the circulation is maintained without criss-crossing of steps, as is indicated by the dotted line. Kitchens in old homes may be rearranged to meet these specifications at surprisingly low cost. Views show both ends and sides of a Model Kitchen u v i n a ROOM Floor Plan of Model Kitchen above The Walker Kitchen Planning Department is rendering a valu¬ able service to archi¬ tects, builders and home owners, both foroldandnew homes in suggesting proper layouts. This service is gratis and a letter will bring full details without obligating yourself in any way. Page Twenty-one Colorful Kitchens with Modern Equipment mean contented servants -^Modern Kitchen ‘Planning HERE has been a tremendously fast growing interest among housewives, architects and builders during the past year in the planning of kitchens. This most important room in the house has received far less attention than its importance justifies. No longer are women content to work in dismal, illy planned work¬ shops; they are demanding modern laboratories of efficiency, well equipped with modern iabor-saving devices that the business routine of the household may be carried on as efficiently as the work in modern office and factory. Attention is being given to the proper placing of this equipment to save needless crisscrossing of thousands of steps in the simple preparation of a meal. To this element of efficiency is added a simple touch of delightful charm and color demanded by the cultured woman for her home. There is new appre¬ ciation of bright, colorful kitchens in which work becomes a pleasure and monotonous drudgery is entirely banished. Pagy Twenty-two When Will Houseworkers Qo On Strike e ,Against “Dishwashing? CV'OU know the difficulty today of getting anyone to wash clothes except with a c/ machine. How long must it be before those who do housework will flatly refuse to wash dishes by hand, not only because of the drudgery, but because it is so unsanitary? As far back as 1923, Senators in Washington were amused, if not amazed, to receive a petition from the "Association of Overworked, Underpaid, Dishwashing Housewives." The petition stated the Association headquarters were by the cookstovc and the cradle , with the wash-tub nearby. To bring the Association up to date, it would undoubtedly be located in a modern color¬ ful kitchen in a home where there is a gas or electrical range, electric refrigeration, electric vacuum-cleaner, electric clotheswasher, an electric ironer and an Electric Dishwasher. Here is the striking claim in that petition years ago: "We believe Congress should legislate less and less for industrial workers and more and more for the relief of overworked, underpaid, dishwashing housewives. It is time for each housewife to be her own Senator and to petition her chief executive as follows: "We believe that the pursuit of health and happiness in our own life begins in the kitchen. It is our conviction that our budget savings for automobile, theatre, and recreation should also cover aWalker Electric Dishwasher-Sink. We will now go into executive session and provide wavs and means for the immediate purchase of a Walker. We hereby pronounce that there will be no more serving of meals in this household until we can wash our dishes bv machine." Your Kitchen is Where Home Building Begins Page Twenty-three See Your ‘Tlumber r/")EADiNG plumbers who have installed Walkers are very enthusiastically en¬ dorsing them, and it is possible your pre¬ ferred plumber has a machine on his floor or can secure complete data for you very readily. In the meantime, wewould be glad to answer directly from the factory any questions not covered to your complete satisfaction in this booklet, and give you the name of our nearest distributor who maintains an adequatedisplayandtowhose showroom the plumber can take you. WALKER DISHWASHER CORP. Syracuse, N. Y. t