aldspinboy
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Thanks Andrew i can take pictures later this week yes something is definitely wrong.
Darren k.
Darren k.
Calypso vs. Cabrio
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Help Support :
Along with the suspension struts hanging from the four corners, there are two shocks that stabilize the mechanism (connected from the lower thrust plate to the front rail of the base). The shocks are more likely to be involved in a rear impact. Remove your front panel, check if they're OK.
aldspinboy
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Thanks DADoES i will look back there and report later Thanks again for your help.
Darren k.
Darren k.
jasonl
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Darren
Love the window lid on that Calypso. That must have been a demo machine.
Love the window lid on that Calypso. That must have been a demo machine.
Darren's window is pretty interesting. I wonder how much louder the demo machines are than the standard production models?
I've been using the Calypso for the last week now and I must say - I have a completely different outlook on these washers now. Correct amount detergent with proper loading can yield some great results. If I ever get around to it, I'll shoot a video. I'm needing to upgrade the video software so it may or may not be in HD.
Ben
I've been using the Calypso for the last week now and I must say - I have a completely different outlook on these washers now. Correct amount detergent with proper loading can yield some great results. If I ever get around to it, I'll shoot a video. I'm needing to upgrade the video software so it may or may not be in HD.
Ben
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They're terrific washers, once you really learn how to use them. I'm still not sure it's a washer for the masses...just too different, easy to oversuds and overload, with poor results. Unfortunately, the machine usually doesn't tell you it's overloaded or oversudsed, you just see poor results.
But I've had mine for 10 years now, and I have no complaints. The machine is a workhorse...like the Energizer bunny...it keeps going and going and going. I have mine connected to a surge suppressor, along with the dryer, since we are the lightning capital of the world here, and so far, no electronic problems either.
The other great thing about the Calypso is that it has no balance problems - it can spin with the most unbalanced load at top speed. No wasted time trying to balance itself. Gets a little noisy when that happens, but I can live with that.
But I've had mine for 10 years now, and I have no complaints. The machine is a workhorse...like the Energizer bunny...it keeps going and going and going. I have mine connected to a surge suppressor, along with the dryer, since we are the lightning capital of the world here, and so far, no electronic problems either.
The other great thing about the Calypso is that it has no balance problems - it can spin with the most unbalanced load at top speed. No wasted time trying to balance itself. Gets a little noisy when that happens, but I can live with that.
aldspinboy
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Ben & jason....Thanks for the compliment , I got the washer from a Whirlpool rep
seven years ago, for selling the machines and got a good deal on it 100 bucks yaa i take it, used once lol.
The Demo top came from him with those fluffy balls so u can see it wobble with them in it pretty silly , So Ben you can here much loader water sounds and much loader ! then the ( THE DOME OF SILENCE ) Top that i also have, that's what Whirlpool called it.
DADoES & Andrew, members ...Here is several pictures of the machine as you can see it is leaning in the back when i use it which i haven't in a year accept for spinning i can put it in position and it will wash a small to med load.
seven years ago, for selling the machines and got a good deal on it 100 bucks yaa i take it, used once lol.
The Demo top came from him with those fluffy balls so u can see it wobble with them in it pretty silly , So Ben you can here much loader water sounds and much loader ! then the ( THE DOME OF SILENCE ) Top that i also have, that's what Whirlpool called it.
DADoES & Andrew, members ...Here is several pictures of the machine as you can see it is leaning in the back when i use it which i haven't in a year accept for spinning i can put it in position and it will wash a small to med load.
aldspinboy
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Pic 2. Gap in the front.
And this is in a tight spot cant get to the front to open but well later.
I think it needs shocks like DADoES said.
And this is in a tight spot cant get to the front to open but well later.
I think it needs shocks like DADoES said.
aldspinboy
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Pic 2. In the back that's how it leans.
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Pic 4. Overhead shot you can see it goes to the back.
aldspinboy
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Pic 5. Well i did get to clean it this far.
So what do you thank guy's ?
Thanks.
Darren k.
So what do you thank guy's ?
Thanks.
Darren k.
aldspinboy
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Anyone...
Darren k.
Darren k.
andrewinorlando
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Darren, check your email. I sent you along the Calypso service manual and some instructions on what to check on your machine and where in the manual it can be found. Please let me know that you got it and if it helps or not.
aldspinboy
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Thanks Andrew i will in the morning that was very nice of you.
Darren k.
Darren k.
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Hey Darren, did the pictures in the manual make any sense to you as to what to look for on your machine? Just let us know here and we can at least try to point you in the right direction, though it should be pretty straightforward as there isn't all that much to it. Hopefully you can "see" the problem right away based on the pictures in the manual. I wish I knew more, but the only thing I've ever done with my machine is change out the u-joint/leveler and seals from the original to the upgraded part. Haven't worked on them otherwise.
Calypsos run multiple rinse sequences even without the Extra
Question for Dadoes: Just what exactly do you consider "a rinse"?
Above you stated the Calypso can have up to six or seven rinses. I'm sorry but I'm confused by that statement because I just don't see how you come to that number.
I consider a rinse to be... when the wash or rinse water is drained out and then replaced with fresh water >AND/OR< when water is sprayed in during a spin and pumped out and down the drain.
You also mentioned bleach dilution. The bleach dilution is part of the main wash... it pauses and adds a small amount of water (twice) to draw the LCB from the reservoir then continues. As the bleach is added to the existing wash water, I don't see how that’s a rinse.
Can you clarify this for me please?
Thanks!
Kevin
Question for Dadoes: Just what exactly do you consider "a rinse"?
Above you stated the Calypso can have up to six or seven rinses. I'm sorry but I'm confused by that statement because I just don't see how you come to that number.
I consider a rinse to be... when the wash or rinse water is drained out and then replaced with fresh water >AND/OR< when water is sprayed in during a spin and pumped out and down the drain.
You also mentioned bleach dilution. The bleach dilution is part of the main wash... it pauses and adds a small amount of water (twice) to draw the LCB from the reservoir then continues. As the bleach is added to the existing wash water, I don't see how that’s a rinse.
Can you clarify this for me please?
Thanks!
Kevin
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Kevin,
The Calypso dispenses bleach during the first rinse cycle, not during the main wash cycle. When you select the Whitest Whites cycle, the machine automatically adds a rinse cycle. So, after the machine drains the wash water, it refills and empties the bleach dispenser then recirculates that water over the load for about 3 or so minutes. It then drains and spins and continues rinsing.
In the Calypso, rinses take one of two forms. One is a spray rinse, where fresh water is sprayed over the clothes as the residual soapy water is pumped out. These only last for a couple of minutes or so, and are followed by a quick spin or brief periods of nutation to turn the load over for the next spray rinse. The number of rinses depends on the cycle. The final rinse in the Calypso sprays fresh water over the clothes as it empties the fabric softner dispenser and recirculates that water over the load for several minutes. It then drains and completes the final spin. It's a pretty effective rinser. Even gives a choice of a warm rinse option.
The Calypso dispenses bleach during the first rinse cycle, not during the main wash cycle. When you select the Whitest Whites cycle, the machine automatically adds a rinse cycle. So, after the machine drains the wash water, it refills and empties the bleach dispenser then recirculates that water over the load for about 3 or so minutes. It then drains and spins and continues rinsing.
In the Calypso, rinses take one of two forms. One is a spray rinse, where fresh water is sprayed over the clothes as the residual soapy water is pumped out. These only last for a couple of minutes or so, and are followed by a quick spin or brief periods of nutation to turn the load over for the next spray rinse. The number of rinses depends on the cycle. The final rinse in the Calypso sprays fresh water over the clothes as it empties the fabric softner dispenser and recirculates that water over the load for several minutes. It then drains and completes the final spin. It's a pretty effective rinser. Even gives a choice of a warm rinse option.
