angus
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OK, so here's the deal. Some time ago I posted that the boys at one of the local appliance stores pulled a 1-18 (model WIC-A)from an older person;s home and were holding it for me. It tested out fine and was in very decent cosmetic shape. The repair shop next to the appliance store did a few minor adjustments.
ANYWAY, since they were delivering my new microwave yesterday, I was finally able to get them to deliver the washers. Needless to say, I was thrilled to send the Whirlpool shredmaster to the garage(if I ever sell the house, that will be the machine that comes with it.) While they were installing the microwave, I gave the WCI-A a quick clean up so it could go into the laundry alcove (very tight space so the sides had to be wiped down before setting it in place). Then I set about getting it ready for its maiden voyage. Since it hadn't been used in at least 8 months, I put some hot water in and let it sit for a while. Then I did a more thorough clean up inside. The filter, agitator cap, bleach dispenser cup and the inside of the agitator cone all had some mildew. Also, the previous owner apparently was very fond of liquid fabric softener, so a good hot water and bleach scrubbing was in order. The filter was a big challenge - it was really kind of gross. Then I cleaned around the filter port and around the top of the outer tub as best as my access would allow. Finally finished filling the machine, added some Clorox, STPP and detergent, let it soak, then ran it through a cycle. It was amazing how much crap that flushed out - probably years of congealed fabric softener along with some dead earwigs. Then I did real laundry. Now you must remember that I have limited exposure to Frigidaires. I must say that it is one awesome machine. But then you all know that anyway - I have to laugh at myself - the sound when it shifts from fill to wash still makes me jump. Overall, I was incredibly impressed and I DO love the panel lamp. I will try to post some pics since later this week since the control panel choices are a bit complicated. I am not sure if that indicates that it was more of a top of the line model or not.
Now here's the question that shows how mechanically inept I really am. While the machine cleaned up well, there is still a musty/mildewy smell that I think requires me to lift the top and really clean the underside of the top and around the outer tub. OK, so how do I do this?
ANYWAY, since they were delivering my new microwave yesterday, I was finally able to get them to deliver the washers. Needless to say, I was thrilled to send the Whirlpool shredmaster to the garage(if I ever sell the house, that will be the machine that comes with it.) While they were installing the microwave, I gave the WCI-A a quick clean up so it could go into the laundry alcove (very tight space so the sides had to be wiped down before setting it in place). Then I set about getting it ready for its maiden voyage. Since it hadn't been used in at least 8 months, I put some hot water in and let it sit for a while. Then I did a more thorough clean up inside. The filter, agitator cap, bleach dispenser cup and the inside of the agitator cone all had some mildew. Also, the previous owner apparently was very fond of liquid fabric softener, so a good hot water and bleach scrubbing was in order. The filter was a big challenge - it was really kind of gross. Then I cleaned around the filter port and around the top of the outer tub as best as my access would allow. Finally finished filling the machine, added some Clorox, STPP and detergent, let it soak, then ran it through a cycle. It was amazing how much crap that flushed out - probably years of congealed fabric softener along with some dead earwigs. Then I did real laundry. Now you must remember that I have limited exposure to Frigidaires. I must say that it is one awesome machine. But then you all know that anyway - I have to laugh at myself - the sound when it shifts from fill to wash still makes me jump. Overall, I was incredibly impressed and I DO love the panel lamp. I will try to post some pics since later this week since the control panel choices are a bit complicated. I am not sure if that indicates that it was more of a top of the line model or not.
Now here's the question that shows how mechanically inept I really am. While the machine cleaned up well, there is still a musty/mildewy smell that I think requires me to lift the top and really clean the underside of the top and around the outer tub. OK, so how do I do this?
