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Front panel has a scratch and the control panel is already looking aged, but it's new. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1116190120453800/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A4ca1d427-7e8f-4af0-8546-66af9e11013d

Sorry for the delay, I moved things around and it took a while to locate them. I'll scan them tomorrow.

Perfect candidate for a restoration. Here's a cheap constant rinse. Might have to work with the seller to ship out of the country. https://www.ebay.com/itm/404491456186

Gear oil, 80 or 90 weight. Originally, Maytag transmission oil was used to lubricate it but the genuine stuff is hard to find now and expensive.

Yes They are noisy but you can tone it down by adding insulation. I use this this stuff and staple is to the roof, sides, and back of the dishwasher cabinet opening. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-24-in-x-25-ft-Double-Reflective-Insulation-Radiant-Barrier-Staple-Tab-24x25RI-SE/315103185...

When I live the SF Bay Area, I had 8 fans strategically placed all over the house to bring in cooler air every single night from late May/early June through mid October, with some running 24/7. Outside temps averaged 55F-61F 95% of the time during the summer nights. They got a heck of workout...

Normal to have that dust burning scent on the first go around. Still, not a bad idea to check the filter. I check the filters on a monthly basis.

Sooooooooooo..... Back on topic, someone here will definitely want that machine to restore, don't let it get crushed! You can probably find a member to restore it depending on how much money you want to spend plus shipping both ways. You'll need find a washer to hold you over until it's...

Not sure but I think it does. Are they sounding noisy? https://www.appliancepartspros.com/parts-for-whirlpool-kds18.html On the "Normal/Sani" cycle, the first 2 fills are 2 gallons. The Pre Wash, Main Wash, First Rinse, and Second Rinse are all 3 gallon fills. The Final Rinse/Sani (if...

It's a KDS-18. The "C" at the end probably designates Canada.

Prices seem very reasonable for the time. Blackstone washers and dryers were slightly heavier than Maytags. I don't think any residential dryer tops the weight of pre 1968 Norge dryers. When did Blackstone quit making washers and dryers?

Honestly, it's probably the brake spring being too weak to the hold the tub in place anymore. If the shim kit doesn't work, here's the spring. https://www.ebay.com/itm/387043786845

Take it apart down to the drain impeller, there's probably just an item caught in that area making a racket.

No need for a press, here's a trick to opening it up without the use of special tools: Replace every other brake drum retaining screw...one at a time... with 1 ½” long 8-32 machine screw and snug them against the drake drum. Remove the four remaining brake drum screws and then alternately the...

More then that. $3K for a BOL model, at least.