Kenmore oasis pair

[douglasdc6]

I bought these new around 3 years ago & thought I would start using them .

My question is What do I need to do to bypass the door lock?

I would prefer to use the washer with the door open so moisture will not collect in the upper part of the machine & cause rust or premature board failure.

The door switch seams to be activated by a magnetic feild in the door - I do have some magnets I just need help on tricking the machine. I love these machines in spite of all the bad publicity.

Any help would greatly be appreciated.

 

[norfolksouthern]

Follow the link, let us know how it works!

NorfolkSouthern

 

[douglasdc6]

@norfolksouthern,

Thanks for the quick response - It worked great !!!!

I love this site !!!! You guys are Awesome !!!!!!!!

Thanks !!!!

 

[norfolksouthern]

The next Neptune?

"I would prefer to use the washer with the door open so moisture will not collect in the upper part of the machine & cause rust or premature board failure."

I have to wonder about these machines, and the way the lids seal and lock during use. It is indeed a trap for moisture and corrosion, and some of these machines have already experienced board failures that result in expensive repairs. General Electric has a new clone of the Oasis/Bravos/Cabrio models. It does not have the latch mechanism, and I would assume that's so any moisture can escape before it has a chance to go after the electronics.

I am fairly certain that Whirlpool did the locks due to liability issues. It is well beyond my understanding why people cannot be responsible for themselves. Playgrounds were of metal well before I reached the age of majority, not plastic. And I never saw anybody get hurt on a set of monkey bars. Kids were taught to respect and care for machinery, and this knowledge is sorely needed for us to function in the real world. We learned from a very early age to not put our hands on a hot burner when using the stove! More people get killed in car accidents than by any un-safetied washing machine. What in the world is wrong with the population these days?

NorfolkSouthern

 

[funguy10]

So that's it. My Kenmore Oasis Agi is giving us priblems about 2 years after we bought it. Sometimes when we hit power the machine fails to come to life at all. When unplugged and plugged back in it comes to life breifly at which point we can hit Power to turn it on. The guy who came to look at it indeed said the control board was bad.

 

[douglasdc6]

I`m old school & believe in taking good care of things,
Sears had to take several of these back because I noticed scratches & imperfections on the 1st ones they delivered right out of the box.

I told them I wanted perfect if I`m going to spend this kind of money - They finally delivered this flawless pair.

I have an early 1970`s baby general electric washer that has this same hidden impeller feature whitch spins to the left & to the right so I`m pretty much familier with the wash operation .

I`n order to get the water level up 3/4 of the way on this machine you have to set the dial for bulky bedding or the wash load will not be submerged - So, I use the bulky bedding feature everytime.

I`m not 100 percent happy with this machine & certainly would not recommend it- but I do love the design & they are keepers in my collection.

Also friends are telling me I need to start stocking up on parts for these such as boards etc LOL.

For the real dirty stuff I use my faithful 10 year old maytag washer & dryer.

I know this sounds crazy but I bought this oasis pair mostly for the looks - I was very much aware at the time of purchase these machines were not built to last & that repair issues were on the horizon - When they die I plan to keep them in my collection.

 

[norfolksouthern]

So you're gonna have a couple "hangar queens" there one of these days, Doug? In the R/C hobby, the guys at the field like to remind the newbies that if you can't afford to lose a couple grand in a few seconds, then don't fly turbines! This hobby is no exception, and these HE toploaders appear to be very demading both in their use and maintenance. Luckily, a control board for your machine is only $200.00, about half the cost of a good Saito Four-Stroke. The real question is, how many are you going to need to buy?

So, kiddies. An Oasis or Cabrio is NOT a beginner's machine! Remember that a Maytag or Shredmore may not look as pretty or have as many buttons, but it it'll surely last a lot longer and take less money and skill to fix.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[mark_wpduet]

I've heard power surges can cause the boards to go bad on these modern machines. I keep mine plugged into a surge protector just in case.

 

[douglasdc6]

2 spare boards are my limit, The machines are in climate control & I`ve even pulled the rear covers off to allow for extra ventilation , Also unplug machines when not in use .

Bottom line is if anything goes wrong I`ve done my best

 

[yogitunes]

i've had a few issue with my calypso....to fix it was best to leave unplugged when not in use...they build up a static charge...you must unplug for about 48 hours then machine works fine...so i just unplug when not in use and it always ready to go....as per whirlpool

 

[jdinstl]

Moisture, Modern, and Morons...

Yah know that dank odor you get from a cars air conditioning system in humid environments? That's caused by moisture in the ductwork when the vehicle is shut off.

I had a Buick that would the fan at very low speed for a few minutes after the vehicle was shut off, to clear that kind of moisture. I'm surprised the appliance engineers haven't adopted such for moisture control in the instrumentation area and basket. These things cost a fortune as it is, what's another $50? Replacing controller boards is not going to build customer loyalty, unless someone is having an affair with the repair technician.

Norfolk, don't get me started on people being responsible. Just don't go there.

Too late, you did. The problem is the Product Liability Lawyers fighting Darwinian law. We'd probably be paying half of what we do now for things if people would just let Darwinism cull the herd naturally. But parents don't want to raise their children anymore, they "outsource" that to the schools, where the teachers already have their hands full.

Then those kids grow into adults who spill McDonald's coffee between their legs and get 1.5 million.

And Doug, I'm with you on the care of things. If I buy something, it better be perfect when I get it. Or back it goes. If I wanted scratch and dent, I would have gone to the scratch and dent section, and paid less. But I paid full price, I expect full service and the quality to match.

John

 

[yogitunes]

I agree about getting what you paid for...Sears had to bring me 7 sets until I got one that wasn't scratched or at least worked when they hooked it up...the final set they tested them before they came to my house...as if it was my fault they had to keep bringing me new sets...like you said for the price you paid...I was offended when they said this I called Chicago Sears Headquarters and complained...told them to take the set and shove it....their appology in words didn't mean a damn thing to me...so I got them for 50 percent off...that was worth all the aggravation...sometimes it works to stand up against them...I could buy a washer anywhere!

And as for parents who think their "brain child" is so smart, let me tell you, I've seen some of the most idiotic things children and teens do that blows my mind...whee the hll is their common sense.....like the 9 year old girl who lost her arm while putting clothes into a washer while it was spinning...and the mother sued and got millions, because the mother couldn't READ the instructions about not letting children play with the machine nor did the child have any sense not to put her hand into a machine while it was in operation..IT'S WRITTEN ON THE LID INSTRUCIONS--IDIOT!
I wasn't in kindergarten when I was at home with my grandmother helping her doing the laundry because she did not read english very well and was used to a wringer machine...and I just knew not to put your hand in the machine while it was on... just sat there for hours watching it wash and then had to put the lid down so it would spin...I must have been SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER at age 4...people need to take responsibility for themselves before blaming it on someone else...In all my travels, it seem most all "STUPID" people in the world are COLLEGE GRADUATES!...My own nephew has been to prep school and college and has taken numerous courses and yet CAN'T OPERATE A WASHER, he brings his clothes home for his mother to do them...I did them one time...wish I was smart enough not to put BLEACH in with darks...stupid me! lol

 

[andrewinorlando]

"My own nephew has been to prep school and college and has taken numerous courses and yet CAN'T OPERATE A WASHER, he brings his clothes home for his mother to do them...I did them one time...wish I was smart enough not to put BLEACH in with darks...stupid me!"

OK, now that's a load of dookie!! He doesn't know how, because no one has ever told him that he has to do his own laundry so he has no interest in learning. None of us knew how many moons ago, but we learned because we had to. If mom keeps doing for us, we never do for ourselves. As my mother used to say, "I'm not your *&^%$#@! maid, do it yourself!" He'll learn, whem mom starts saying no. He's lazy/unmotivated, not stupid, as many of his generation appear to be these days.

 

[yogitunes]

Lazy...you're probably right...even I tried to show him...just to help his mother when he was younger...actually when I think about it, I think he screwed it up on purpose just so he wouldn't have to do it...

but it does get me while watching someone do laundry and mixes colors with whites or adds bleach to darks in hot water...dumb a$$!

 

[autowasherfreak]

I watched my mother do laundry when I was five years old, learned how to sort colors, what temperatures to use, and she was still using a wringer washer at the time. I did put my arm in the wringer once, and only once after that I used an old wooden spoon until I got more familiar with the wringer. Then in 1972, 73 we got a Whirlpool automatic, and I have been doing laundry ever since then without any injury. I respect the machines, and take care of the machines to the best of my ability. I guess I was taught the right way. I was even cooking at the age 8 never set the house on fire, never got severely burnt. I'm glad my mom took the time to teach me the right way to do things.