Calypso Number Two

[DADoES]

Picked up a white Calypso *pair* Thursday night. Owner/seller says they're about three years old, which corresponds to the washer's serial number indicating March 2004 manufacture date (if I'm interpreting it correctly). They were used 'til March, when she got a frontloader pair (she says an HE3t, but I didn't see them). She had been wanting a frontloader but the hubby said no since the Calypsos were still "new" .. however, their daughter is heading to college so they got a new set (maybe on sale? LOL) and saved the Calypsos for her ... but turns out the apt she's headed to already has machines. No trouble with the washer, but the dryer's board got zapped and was replaced (under a service contract).

Picture coming soon, maybe tomorrow. I've got the washer torn down a bit for clean-up -- dispensers, tub ring, balance ring, and lid (eeeek, hope I can get the hinges back together). There's a layer of smutz flaking off everything and the softener/bleach dispenser was mungy, they appear to be heavy softener users. All the dispenser hose clamps are already rusted, and there are twinges of rust creeping around the dispenser cutouts and one area of the lid. Much less rust on the cabinet frame compared to my first Calypso, tho. I haven't yet pulled the front or bottom panels. Noticed it has only the OPR water level switch, no FLD switch, minor engineering change on later models. Rear leveling feet are missing, another order from Sears Parts.

Haven't yet looked closely at the dryer. Appears to be gum or something streaked on the rear bulkhead. Hopefully it just needs some cleaning (and a cord).

 

[toggleswitch]

I'll bet mom knew the DNA replication's apt came wit

Enjoy in good health.

May we request pictures at your convenience?

 

[foraloysius]

Somebody is working on a collection here...

Congratulations on another machine! It would be fun if you could get hold on one of those demonstration lids with a window. But bypassing the lidswitch is OK too ofcourse. BTW, is this a Kenmore or a Whirlpool? I agree with Toggle about the pictures!

 

[DADoES]

Pair.

 

[DADoES]

Washer clean-up in progress.

 

[DADoES]

Grungy basket & tub.

 

[bobbyd32l]

Wow... that looks pretty nasty for only being 3 years old!

Hope that she cleans up well and look forward to more pics and video!

 

[DADoES]

Abby (dalmatian) & Chance (supposedly an Australian Shepherd mix, he's deaf) at the alert next door.

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Glen,
Cool Find.
Amazing that the washer is so yucky!
With your knowing about these washers, do you think that the owners were just yucky, and did not know how to use them?
I think these are very interesting machines, and when used correct, are very good washers.
Glad that you found a pair!!!
Also, love the pups!
Thanks for the pictures.
Brent

 

[andrewinorlando]

Glenn - I used CLR in my Calypso to clean up all the "soap scum" on the outer tank. It worked very, very well...got almost all of it off, about 6 years of buildup.

Best of luck with the newest additions to the family!!

 

[appnut]

Very nice indeed, particuylarly after all the labor of love to clean them up. Nice ya have a pair now. Thaks for the pics of Abby & Chance.

 

[bpetersxx]

Thread# 12283 More Calypso Pictures
Originally Posted: 6/14/2007-20:49 by bpetersxx
Number of Replies: 18 -- Last Reply by bpetersxx, at 8/6/2007-04:24

check out what I got the club

 

[foraloysius]

That's a smart looking Calypso set, but it sure needs some cleaning. Hope you get the set up and running soon, I'm a sucker for matching sets.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations Glenn! The newer model has a different rinsing sequence than the early model. You might like the older rinse sequence better.

I hope that you enjoy the pair. They sure are nice looking. I am glad that you were able to rescue them from that woman's laundry habits. She is probably going to be complaining about WO (washer odor) sooner rather than later with the front loaders. Tom

 

[DADoES]

Tom, I had the exact same thought in regards to her new FL. I don't know what she was doing, but I'd sure like to have some stake-out/observation time in her laundry room. When I asked what kind of FL they had gotten, she couldn't say for sure except it's from Sears so must be a Kenmore, and she doesn't need all that fancy stuff like heaters. I mentioned HE-this and that. She said HE3 and it has a t. I laughed internally, and told her the t means it has a water heater, which is particularly helpful with the new FLs that use so little water, water heater distance, etc. She responded that she only washes in warm anyway and the water heater is very close. Seems an occasional wash in HOT water with LCB may be indicated!

She did specifically say that she always used HE detergent, altho I suppose she could be under- or over-dosing. She also likely is a softener junkie. The Calypso lid liner had a circular splotch of softener residue over the dispenser. All that munge has a strong musty odor, particularly when dampened or wet. The rubber ends of the recirculation tube are stained & sticky and there's no way to scrub inside the duckbill end, so I'm replacing it. The rest of it is cleaning up nicely.

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Glen,
She is just a simple house wife. You know the type.
It is great that you were able to get this set from her.
You know, she is laughing also that some guy bought this filthy set from her. Same as you are lauging at her.
I am sure that you will have this nasty caked up mess cleaned up in no time to wash your dirty jeans and such. Just wear gloves and use lot's of bleach!
Can't wait to see your photo's of your first Texas style dirty jeans load.
I know you will do Whirlpool proud to keep on this tried but ture design going in your garage. That is what it is all about.
Thanks for your photo's and such.
Brent

 

[DADoES]

Hey, Brent.

I don't think she was trying to do anything dishonest with the sale ... although one can never know for sure. Her husband runs a fairly well-known business in town, not that that necessarily means anything. The grungy basket/tub wasn't apparent until I pulled the tub ring and balance ring, I'm sure she'd be embarrassed if she knew! Anyway, it's just interesting to see how use of and resulting condition there-of sometimes goes with people's appliances. We all on this group, of course, value and baby our machines for the fabulous mechanisms they are!

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Glen,
I agree with you that I am sure that she did not know about the grunge.
I can say for myself that I have been shocked when taking apart my own appliances and such at the grunge that just happens with use.
I think it is great that you are finding these Calypso's in such great shape! The ones that I come across here in Atlanta, and I have seen many, are trashed! I think it is a very interesting, and fun washer!
Brent

 

[funguy10]

Why did you get a second one? What was wrong with the first? Why did you even get a Crapypso when you have a trusty Fisher & Paykel Aquasmart/Aerosmart pair.

 

[DADoES]

Howdy, FunGuy!

Nothing is wrong with the first one, I used it a couple weeks ago. Probably will use it again in the next few days. I got the 2nd because the opportunity came by, it's a matched pair, it's cosmetically in better condition, and I think Calypsos are kewl. I have an IWL12 and DEGX1, not an AquaSmart/AeroSmart. I like them perfectly fine and they're not going away anywhere ... except *maybe* to the garage for a while *if* I decide to bring the Calypso pair in for a change of scenery.

 

[appnut]

to the garage for a while

The IWL12 and DEGX1 would most likely prefer to gaze upon scenery from my laundry room insted of your garage for a while!!!

 

[DADoES]

 

[frigilux]

Glenn, I say keep collecting the Calypsos. They (and the Maytag TL Neptune with the wash discs) will eventually be much-coveted by collectors. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say the Maytag TL Neptune will be the Apex of the future. Nothing else quite like it and it was only made for a couple of years, so there aren't many out there.

Never gave the Calypso much thought until I saw your videos. They really are interesting to watch.

 

[funguy10]

How about the Dyson Contrarotators? They are rare since they are currently not in production. And to Mr. DADoeS, I saw the videos of your first Calypso that bpetersxx posted on Youtube and they are interesting to watch because of how the Calypso washes differently. And I know th Fisher & Paykel IWL12 is the Intuitive Eco model but what about the DEGX1? is it the matching dryer?

 

[DADoES]

Hmmmm. You said in another thread that you know a lot about F&P, but you don't know what is a DEGX1?

DEGX1 (electric) is the first U.S. release model of the topload dryer. DGGX1 was the gas version. It was a better pairing at the time with the GWL11 washer, the control panels are matched. It does not match the IWL12 control panel, but it was the only choice for topload dryer at that time, three years ago.

 

[funguy10]

Sorry, my bad. The intuitive dryer is model number DEIX2(electric)and DGIX2(gas). But you could get that and upgrade the washer to the newer IWL16. Also what you you know about the DEGX2/DGGX2? And why do electric dryers always have "E" in thier model numbers and gas ones have "G"?

 

[DADoES]

I suppose "E" means electric and "G" indicates gas. ;-)

No need to update at this time. The difference between my SmartLoad dryer and the Intuitive DEIX2 version is the Intuitive-style control panel and programmed LifeCycles. The mechanics are the same.

DEGX2/DGGX2 vs. DEGX1/DGGX1, cosmetic changes to the control panel, gray background instead of light blue. Same for the IWL16 washer vs. IWL12. It has a slightly better EnergyStar rating, probably due to minor default programming changes, and there are cosmetic changes to the control panel. Not a big deal.

 

[funguy10]

Thanks! And I love that sign that says "Laundry room, drop your pants here." Now I will step out of the way and let people get back to talking about hmm...what was it? Oh yeah, the Calypso.

 

[gansky1]

Nice pair, Glenn. You'll like that dryer, except for crawling up onto the door to reach socks at the back of the drum ;-)

I emailed on a Calypso on Craigslist today that supposedly needs a new pump "and that's all" - ha! I'll bet it needs a good scrubbing like your new baby - if it isn't already gone. I need to pay more attention to the "FREE" section...

 

[funguy10]

That's why you should stay away from:

1: Front loading Fisher & Paykel front-loading dryers as they are just rebranded GE dryers and GE washers and dryers are crap.

2: The Whirlpool/Kenmore Calypso. They have to recall the washer and improve it.