yugi
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I think the dogs are fine. How do you tell?
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The upper auger should turn clockwise during agitation with each clockwise stroke of the transmission - - completing continuous 360 degree rotations while the lower (main) agitator makes its back and forth strokes . Shot dogs will result in the auger remaining stationary or moving inconsistently (perhaps skipping a clockwise stroke). With good dogs, you can only spin the auger in one direction when the agitator is stopped.
The upper auger should turn clockwise during agitation with each clockwise stroke of the transmission - - completing continuous 360 degree rotations while the lower (main) agitator makes its back and forth strokes . Shot dogs will result in the auger remaining stationary or moving inconsistently (perhaps skipping a clockwise stroke). With good dogs, you can only spin the auger in one direction when the agitator is stopped.
yugi
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The dogs are good then.
What about gas dryer recommendation? Any advise on that?
What about gas dryer recommendation? Any advise on that?
pierreandreply4
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yugi if you do not mind owning mismatch sets i would reccomend this maytag gas dryer 7.4 capacity
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ma...load-commercial-gas-dryer-in-white/1001204437
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ma...load-commercial-gas-dryer-in-white/1001204437
yugi
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Pierreandreply4,
I have electric version of this dryer, and it's great. Got it pretty cheap, at $490 via price match on credit card. However the gas one seems to be hard to find and also expensive, the cheapest I found is around $730 right now. I don't want to pay that much for the dryer.
Meanwhile I found Kenmore gas dryer for $50 on Facebook:
What do you think?
I have electric version of this dryer, and it's great. Got it pretty cheap, at $490 via price match on credit card. However the gas one seems to be hard to find and also expensive, the cheapest I found is around $730 right now. I don't want to pay that much for the dryer.
Meanwhile I found Kenmore gas dryer for $50 on Facebook:
What do you think?
stricklybojack
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Show pic of $50 Kenmore, probably a good buy depending.
Show pic of $50 Kenmore, probably a good buy depending.
any Kenmore/Whirlpool dryer will function best for anyones needs.....one of the best programs for the most wrinkle free results clothing every time...
lint filter on top....both machines depends on what space you have available....as this model usually only comes in 29 inch cabinet...less maintenance from build up of lint....
lint filter up front behind door......tends to build up lint inside a lot, requiring frequent cleaning.....usually a 27 inch cabinet
I prefer a drop down door....really helps loading the machine.....others prefer a side swing door....pick what works best for you.....
adding a pedestal or building a platform to raise the dryer will really help a lot....
gas dryers are always a bit more expensive than electric counterparts.....but the small price increase most times will be made up in the savings of using Gas
I usually prefer matched sets....if available.....but search again to all your local used appliance shops.....you may find a match to your washer......
no matter what you choose....underneath their all Whirlpool/Kenmore/KitchenAid
its as simple as that!
this was the Kitchen Aid set I had.....loved the glass door of the dryer with internal lighting...
lint filter on top....both machines depends on what space you have available....as this model usually only comes in 29 inch cabinet...less maintenance from build up of lint....
lint filter up front behind door......tends to build up lint inside a lot, requiring frequent cleaning.....usually a 27 inch cabinet
I prefer a drop down door....really helps loading the machine.....others prefer a side swing door....pick what works best for you.....
adding a pedestal or building a platform to raise the dryer will really help a lot....
gas dryers are always a bit more expensive than electric counterparts.....but the small price increase most times will be made up in the savings of using Gas
I usually prefer matched sets....if available.....but search again to all your local used appliance shops.....you may find a match to your washer......
no matter what you choose....underneath their all Whirlpool/Kenmore/KitchenAid
its as simple as that!
this was the Kitchen Aid set I had.....loved the glass door of the dryer with internal lighting...
yugi
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stricklybojack,
The one in my previous message is $50 Kenmore gas dryer.
The one in my previous message is $50 Kenmore gas dryer.
stricklybojack
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get that $50 dryer. good era, and it's the simpler top-filter design.
very fair price, and very easy to clean out the crud that no doubt lurks.
get that $50 dryer. good era, and it's the simpler top-filter design.
very fair price, and very easy to clean out the crud that no doubt lurks.
yugi
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Bought it for $50, the guy replaced the roller, since it was not concentric anymore. Was pretty dirty inside, a lot of lint and dust, cleaned it inside and out. Electric part works, igniter lights up, but I don't have a gas line yet, ordered from Home Depot. It's was produced in October 2000 in Marion, OH, according to appliance411.com
repairguy
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Congrats! You now have an excellent performing laundry pair that will last for many more years in my opinion. Should they need repair, most are relatively simple on these machines and I believe parts will be available for a long time yet due to the long production spans of these machines. Enjoy!
Washer design approximately 1981-2009
Dryer design approximately 1965-present
Washer design approximately 1981-2009
Dryer design approximately 1965-present
yugi
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Here is my "new" laundry pair.
I connected the dryer to gas line, but it didn't ignite. It needed new coils, so ordered new coils from Amazon for $5, also replaced lint screen housing foam seal ($3 from Walmart), and on the washer I replaced agitator cap o-ring, which was $5 from Amazon, including cap. For the lid seal, I used weather strip (pictured) from Walmart ($3).
This washer is much better than Maytag MVWP575GW, which I also have, since you can control water level, agitation, and temperature, and allows warm rinse, though the temperature of the warm water was not that warm, but it still too primitive when compared to my Miele W1926, although the cycles are much faster. Dryer is good too, dries fast, and cheaper to have compared to my electric Maytag MEDP575GW.
Overall, I'm pretty happy. Though I don't understand what "Extra Rinse" option gives, I didn't see much difference. Also what is "Reset" position on the water level switch? How to use it?
I connected the dryer to gas line, but it didn't ignite. It needed new coils, so ordered new coils from Amazon for $5, also replaced lint screen housing foam seal ($3 from Walmart), and on the washer I replaced agitator cap o-ring, which was $5 from Amazon, including cap. For the lid seal, I used weather strip (pictured) from Walmart ($3).
This washer is much better than Maytag MVWP575GW, which I also have, since you can control water level, agitation, and temperature, and allows warm rinse, though the temperature of the warm water was not that warm, but it still too primitive when compared to my Miele W1926, although the cycles are much faster. Dryer is good too, dries fast, and cheaper to have compared to my electric Maytag MEDP575GW.
Overall, I'm pretty happy. Though I don't understand what "Extra Rinse" option gives, I didn't see much difference. Also what is "Reset" position on the water level switch? How to use it?
Extra Rinse adds a 2nd deep fill & agitated rinse but it's probably functional only on the Normal cycle (can't see the timer details clearly on your picture). There may be a brief pause while the timer advances through what is otherwise an Off position until the machine begins filling.
Reset is to change the fill to a higher level after the machine has started agitating. If you check the machine after agitation starts and see that there isn't enough water, or you just want more, turn the knob to Reset until the motor stops and fill begins, then immediately turn it back toward the desired higher level. It is not necessary to turn the knob to Reset when initially selecting a level for the load before starting.
Your water level is fully variable between the lowest and highest fill levels ... you can set at any position, it doesn't have to specifically be at one of the five marked load sizes.
yugi
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Oh, I see, so it will advance to Extra Rinse. Will it also advance from Soak/Prewash to Normal?
Thanks for the explanation of Reset position.
Here is a picture of the timer.
Thanks for the explanation of Reset position.
Here is a picture of the timer.
It will automatically advance to the 2nd rinse as long as the 2nd rinse knob is set to "on" No, it will not automatically advanced from soak/prewash to Normal. You will have to do that yourself. That's a feature on a higher-up model.
yugi
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Isn't it a TOL model already?
Seems it was the TOL for that model-year. Not all TOL or near-TOL models have automatic soak-to-wash. Part of the reason may be so the user can select a cycle (Perm Press) other than Normal for the full wash after the soak.
pierreandreply4
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just from the timer and dial pic looks like a 3 cycle model
looks like a 3 cycle model since you can slect wash spin speed normal perment press and soak at least from my observation
looks like a 3 cycle model since you can slect wash spin speed normal perment press and soak at least from my observation
yugi
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Normal, Perm Press, and what is the third cycle?
Soak Cycle/PreWash is the 3rd cycle.
Normal, Permanent Press and Soak.....
yeah, what were those three cycles again?
in Kenmore terms, wouldn't it be a 9+ cycle machine?.....times 5 speed selections, would that be 45?.....
and who said 'Normal' was just a cycle on a washing machine?
yeah, what were those three cycles again?
in Kenmore terms, wouldn't it be a 9+ cycle machine?.....times 5 speed selections, would that be 45?.....
and who said 'Normal' was just a cycle on a washing machine?
yugi
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What's the difference between Normal and Perm Press?
Perm Press has a cool down sequence. Partial drain (until the water level pressure switch resets), then pause for the rest of that 2-min timer increment. Refill (always use a cold rinse for PP) and agitate two mins, then proceed with the rest of the cycle (drain, spin, rinse, spin). The final spin speed may (or may not) override the speed switch selection with 2 mins of low speed and 2 mins of high, or maybe 4 mins of low ... depends on the "programming" of it.
True Perm Press items need a warm (or even hot) wash to relax the fabric and shed wrinkles but shouldn't be spun while warm to avoid resetting wrinkles ... the cool down helps take care of that.
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