Harmonizing Wash Day
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Wow, Congratulations on your find! Can't wait to watch and see this evolve. Take lots of pictures for us!
How exciting Greg! CONGRATS on such an incredible find!
Kevin
Gasp !!
double Gasp!!
double Gasp!!
RE: Balance system
It evolved as a cheaper alternative to a solid metal plate because the heavy stabilizer ring at the top of the tub was filled with steel filings which were essentially factory waste while the early harmonizer was a cast piece of metal.
In 2001 John and I transported a tub for a WO-65. We put it in the van on its side. BIG NO-NO. The filings shifted and the first time Robert went to use it, the unbalanced dynamic forces almost took out half of Minneapolis.
It evolved as a cheaper alternative to a solid metal plate because the heavy stabilizer ring at the top of the tub was filled with steel filings which were essentially factory waste while the early harmonizer was a cast piece of metal.
In 2001 John and I transported a tub for a WO-65. We put it in the van on its side. BIG NO-NO. The filings shifted and the first time Robert went to use it, the unbalanced dynamic forces almost took out half of Minneapolis.
Tom, it does still have the flip-down wire support for drying out the machine, one of my favorite details about these. These flat-top machines were always wet around the edges of the top under the lid, despite the drain holes (blow holes during spin) little puddles always remained, especially if the machine wasn't level.
I have a couple of projects ahead of this, a Hotpoint and WP/KM but this guy will wait patiently for his turn. He's already been waiting for 44 years, a little longer won't hurt anything. I have not plugged it in to try it, I already saw the motor fan was loose and with the scarcity of parts for Unimatics what it is, there's no reason to risk wasting any for curiosity's sake.
I have a couple of projects ahead of this, a Hotpoint and WP/KM but this guy will wait patiently for his turn. He's already been waiting for 44 years, a little longer won't hurt anything. I have not plugged it in to try it, I already saw the motor fan was loose and with the scarcity of parts for Unimatics what it is, there's no reason to risk wasting any for curiosity's sake.
philr
Well-known member
Congratulations Greg!
That's a very interesting find! The cabinet looks very clean, no visible chips!
I like that Whirlpool too!
That's a very interesting find! The cabinet looks very clean, no visible chips!
I like that Whirlpool too!
I'm really going to enjoy your Wash-In.
Yes
Ken is right !! We will enjoy it together .
Hate to say it but LOVE That WP !!
Ken is right !! We will enjoy it together .
Hate to say it but LOVE That WP !!
I certainly wish they would have kept this balance system instead of going to those metal shavings. I've had two bad tubs as a result of the plug leaking and moisture getting in the balance ring. Now, every time I get one of these I seal that plug!
Congratulations on a wonderful find! Hope it doesn't need much work and you have it back to its former glory in no time!
mielerod69
Well-known member
Control panel on the Whirlpool
Hi Gansky1,
Would you mind taking an up close photo of the control panel please?
Cheers
Hi Gansky1,
Would you mind taking an up close photo of the control panel please?
Cheers
miele_ge
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Mielerod, love your profile photo
Are you a Miele employee or were you visiting?
Regards
Alan
Are you a Miele employee or were you visiting?
Regards
Alan
mielerod69
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Photo
Yes that's an old photo when I first visited Miele as a sales representative for appliance company I used to work for. Then I went to work for Miele and had the opportunity to go to Germany every year to visit the Miele Headquarters.
Yes that's an old photo when I first visited Miele as a sales representative for appliance company I used to work for. Then I went to work for Miele and had the opportunity to go to Germany every year to visit the Miele Headquarters.
Good deal!
