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    Kenmore DD Mfg Date

    I got a great deal on a Kenmore 80 series direct drive. Model & S/N below, can someone decode this information and give me an idea of how old this machine is? It is excellent condition, and doesn't look all that old, kind of like near the end of the end of the WP direct drive era. Model...
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    DD Washer Clutch

    Does anyone know if the heavy duty 6 pad clutch can be used on the 3.2 cu. ft. direct drive washers? If so, which spring would I use? This clutch comes with a green clutch, but the 3 pad clutches come with a blue spring for the 3.2 machines.
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    WP Direct Drive Clicking/tapping

    I have a WP direct drive washer that I did alot of work on after buying it used about 2 years ago. I've replaced the following: Pump, motor coupler, clutch assembly, neutral drain assembly in gearcase, water level switch, water temp switch (w/auto water temp sensing), 3 suspension springs, 3...
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    WP Direct Drive Burning Smell

    I have a Whirlpool Gold Direct Drive washer w/ 3-speed motor. (Model #: GSW9800PW2) When I run a wash load on the Fast/Fast speed, I start smelling a burning smell that smells somewhat like burning oil. If I run the cycle on Low/High, I don't smell anything. The machine is NEVER overloaded...
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    Excessive Drying Time

    I have a Whirlpool Direct Drive washer (Model GSW9800PW2) mfg approx 2005, and a Maytag 7.0 cu. ft. electric dryer that's about 15 months old (Model MEDX655DW1). I don't know what the exact spin speed is on the direct drive models, but I know that it's significantly slower than modern machines...
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    WP Direct Drive Agitator Issues (GSW9800PW2)

    I have a Whirlpool Gold Ultimate Care II, and am having an issue with the agitator. I have bypassed the lid switch until I get this issue figured out. When the washer is spinning the upper part of the agitator has a vibration/wobble to it, making the softener dispenser useless because by the...
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    WP Dryer Motor Mfg Date

    Can someone please point me in the right direction to date WP made washer/dryer motors. I'm looking for a used motor for my WP dryer, as the bearings are starting to go. One that I'm looking at has a MFG Date of: 240AF (see image)
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    Maytag agitator in a WP DD washer?

    I've been looking at different agitator designs that will fit my WP direct drive. Does anyone know if this one will fit? Model# GSW9800PW2 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401700236448
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    Direct drive transmission oil -- wrong weight?

    I posted the text below in my previous thread, but decided to create a new thread, as this is off topic, and I need opinions on this kind of quickly ------ I feel like an idiot at the moment... I was just finishing some cleanup from replacing the neutral drain pack yesterday, and realized I...
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    Direct Drive 6 pad Heavy Duty Clutch

    I have a Whirlpool Direct Drive (GSW9800PW2) and I currently have a 3 pad clutch installed. Can the 6 pad clutch be used on my machine, as well as all other DD machines? (Part# 8299642) I have read in a few places that the 6 pad clutch can only be used on certain DD models...
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    Direct Drive agitator

    Could someone tell me if this agitator will fit in a Whirlpool direct drive washer? Model GSW9800PW2. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232281901412
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    Whirlpool Direct Drive compatible alternate agitators

    I have a Whirlpool Direct Drive (GSW9800PW2) with the dual action agitator. I'm thinking of trying an agitator with vanes, if I can find one that will fit, instead of the dual action. Can someone give me some part #'s or point me in the right direction on what options are available other than...
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    Whirlpool Direct Drive (GSW9800PW2) Pausing During 1st Spin

    I recently aquired a Whirlpool Gold Ultimate Care II Direct Drive washer in very good shape. Appears to be from approx. 2003-2006. All works well except one small, but very annoying issue. Sometimes the washer pauses during the first spin as if someone pushed in the timer knob for about 5...
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