Calypso!!!!!!!!! questions and pics
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Still running trials on the machine. It runs fine on cycles with a med or slow spin. It makes a mild knocking noise. On fast spin cycles, it will attempt to get to full speed and give an Out of balance error. I watched it run with the lid off, the tub appears to move around a lot. The knocking is the funnel for the detergent dispensor hitting the side. It does agitate (or the Calypso version of agitate) smoothly with no knocking or other noises.
I have misplaced the usb cable for my video camera. As soon as I find it, or get another one, I will post video.
I'm going out of town this weekend, so it will probably be next week before I get to dig into more.
I have misplaced the usb cable for my video camera. As soon as I find it, or get another one, I will post video.
I'm going out of town this weekend, so it will probably be next week before I get to dig into more.
andrewinorlando
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Could be a broken mounting strut or strut mount. Easy fix if it's a front one, a little harder if it's a rear one.
OK, I'm trying to get the front off. There are hex screws. I have tried 4 different sets of hex screw drivers that I have and none of them work, what is the secret?
There is a Sears service center near my office, I'm going to got here today and price some parts.
There is a Sears service center near my office, I'm going to got here today and price some parts.
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There should be 2 or 4 screws at the top of the machine, once you pry open the clips that hold the top to the front and lift the top of the machine, separating it from the front cover. They are located on top of the front panel at each end. I believe they are philips head screws.
There are 4 indented hex screws. According to the Sears parts list they are "8-18 x 1/2". I have tried 2 sets of wrenches (one english, one metric) and three sets of allen wrenchs. They appear to be between sizes.
I called Sears Repair center, I might as well been talking to my cat. Well, talking to my cat is better, at least he looks like he is interested. These were the rudest, most unhelpful people I have ever talked to. I asked to speak to the manager, and we the rudest of them all.
I called Sears Repair center, I might as well been talking to my cat. Well, talking to my cat is better, at least he looks like he is interested. These were the rudest, most unhelpful people I have ever talked to. I asked to speak to the manager, and we the rudest of them all.
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Jax-
THere's no real way to tell until you get the front panel off. I remembered that mine uses phillips head screws at the panel top because I used my electric screwdriver to get them off. Don't know what size you need, but if you have a parts center nearby, they sure should. Also, look on www.repairclinic.com. THey have many many diagrams of every machine. Put in your model number and start searching. They will have exploded views of just about every part of the machine that they sell. The panel view should tell you the size of the screws. That might help.
THere's no real way to tell until you get the front panel off. I remembered that mine uses phillips head screws at the panel top because I used my electric screwdriver to get them off. Don't know what size you need, but if you have a parts center nearby, they sure should. Also, look on www.repairclinic.com. THey have many many diagrams of every machine. Put in your model number and start searching. They will have exploded views of just about every part of the machine that they sell. The panel view should tell you the size of the screws. That might help.
Repair clinic had the screw listed. They also have the tool needed to remove it in stock. I ordered the tool, should be here in a couple of days.
Just as well, I'm going out of town this weekend and I will not be able to work on it anyway.
Thank you so much.
Just as well, I'm going out of town this weekend and I will not be able to work on it anyway.
Thank you so much.
Jackson, are the front panel screws on your Kenmore perhaps Torx or square-drive?? My Whirly has four Philips screws as Andrew describes.
I'm thinking the tool you ordered from RepairClinic is for the basket spanner nut, not the front panel.
Another place to look for parts is Sears Parts Online. They have diagrams for most brands/models.
I'm thinking the tool you ordered from RepairClinic is for the basket spanner nut, not the front panel.
Another place to look for parts is Sears Parts Online. They have diagrams for most brands/models.
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Glenn -
Since he described the screws as "there are 4 indented hex screws. According to the Sears parts list they are "8-18 x 1/2"", I don't think it's the spanning nut. But I also remember that my machine has only 2 phillips screws that hold the front panel on. I'm guessing they changed the design slightly in future releases. Mine is the original Calypso, first model year.
Since he described the screws as "there are 4 indented hex screws. According to the Sears parts list they are "8-18 x 1/2"", I don't think it's the spanning nut. But I also remember that my machine has only 2 phillips screws that hold the front panel on. I'm guessing they changed the design slightly in future releases. Mine is the original Calypso, first model year.
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If Pictures are Worth Thousands of Words...
My cravings for Calypso videos would increase all the more. Any wonder I am having fun killing bordom this fine Saturday evening? Many thanks.--Laundry Shark
My cravings for Calypso videos would increase all the more. Any wonder I am having fun killing bordom this fine Saturday evening? Many thanks.--Laundry Shark
The Plug-Queen at play!
*WOW* (Faint)
Storage-type hot water heater=>
Plug and [flex] cord connected?
These don't require a neutral (as there are no 110v components) so at least the ground [earth] and neutral don't have to share a conductor, even if this dryer plug has only three prongs/conductors.
We now return to our regularly scheduled program...........
*WOW* (Faint)
Storage-type hot water heater=>
Plug and [flex] cord connected?
These don't require a neutral (as there are no 110v components) so at least the ground [earth] and neutral don't have to share a conductor, even if this dryer plug has only three prongs/conductors.
We now return to our regularly scheduled program...........
Back from parental visit....
The tool looks like a screw driver. I am using the machine on slow spin cycles, I have been amazed at how well it cleans.
Laundryshark, I plan to video my first washer repair and a full cycle after it is done, so stay tuned.
Toggleswitch, If your referencing the water heater. It is new and was installed a week ago tomorrow. It replaced the 1968 original to the house cabinet type water heater. I didn't even know the plug was back there until the new one was installed. My dryer uses the same 3 prong plug.
The tool looks like a screw driver. I am using the machine on slow spin cycles, I have been amazed at how well it cleans.
Laundryshark, I plan to video my first washer repair and a full cycle after it is done, so stay tuned.
Toggleswitch, If your referencing the water heater. It is new and was installed a week ago tomorrow. It replaced the 1968 original to the house cabinet type water heater. I didn't even know the plug was back there until the new one was installed. My dryer uses the same 3 prong plug.
andrewinorlando
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Jax -
How does it clean compared to the old Kenmore DD? Any idea yet?
How does it clean compared to the old Kenmore DD? Any idea yet?
mayken4now
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Andrew and Glenn, and Jax too:
Was wondering if you all can shed some light as to when the last of the Calypso's were made? I cannot remember. A friend of ours just bought a "New" one at REX appliance center and I was shocked?????????????????
Steve
Was wondering if you all can shed some light as to when the last of the Calypso's were made? I cannot remember. A friend of ours just bought a "New" one at REX appliance center and I was shocked?????????????????
Steve
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Steve -
They were discontinued in early 2006, so there are still some "new" ones around. The last year of manufacture saw a re-design of the control panel (and some of the cycle times, too) for both the washer and dryer. Every once in a while, one or two turn up at the Sears Outlet store...always new, with cosmetic damage, or new/returned for around $600.
Andrew
They were discontinued in early 2006, so there are still some "new" ones around. The last year of manufacture saw a re-design of the control panel (and some of the cycle times, too) for both the washer and dryer. Every once in a while, one or two turn up at the Sears Outlet store...always new, with cosmetic damage, or new/returned for around $600.
Andrew
First Washday results
I just finished my first all Calypso wash day. After sorting the laundry, it would have been a light week for the DD (about 9 loads). The Calypso did it in 6. I am very, very impressed with the cleaning. Especially the whites.
How I compensated for the cycles, If I would normally use a cycle that I can't use right now, I would press it's button, see what the options and settings were, then set "Bulky Items" to match it.
My only complaint was drying times. But, that will resolve itself when I am no longer limited to slow/med spin.
Overall, I love this machine. I can't wait to get it 100% operational.
I just finished my first all Calypso wash day. After sorting the laundry, it would have been a light week for the DD (about 9 loads). The Calypso did it in 6. I am very, very impressed with the cleaning. Especially the whites.
How I compensated for the cycles, If I would normally use a cycle that I can't use right now, I would press it's button, see what the options and settings were, then set "Bulky Items" to match it.
My only complaint was drying times. But, that will resolve itself when I am no longer limited to slow/med spin.
Overall, I love this machine. I can't wait to get it 100% operational.
