New To Me Kenmore Tabletop Washer

[launderess]

No, not yet.

Was going to take out motor several weeks ago in aid of taking it apart, cleaning contacts etc... but didn't have proper wrench for job.

Much as one hated to do it needed to buy yet another tool which will add to the rather large number one already has bought for a one off project. You know, things that are used the once then sit sitting ever since. Happily spied a Craftsman wrench set on fleaPay going for very little money so that's me for you.

 

[launderess]

Filed Under You Never Know What You Can Do Until You Try...

Am sort of person who just doesn't have word quit in them I suppose....

Launderess - 1

Washer - 0

Got her powered up and now can see motor and transmission are fine, well at least for now.

Next have to sort out tub drain funnel and hose then can get on with a maiden wash.

 

[launderess]

*Update*

Haven't done much with unit but as it has been sitting there haunting me decided bit by bit to dive in.

In end had to remove drain funnel/hose bit as it was simply too far gone for patching in situ. Using Krazy glue and Permatex silicone adhesive/sealant was able to patch, rebuild and otherwise put part back together. Thing was so far gone that it just leaked like a sieve and was worried about water getting to motor.

Original drain hose was totally past it. What wasn't cracked was split open; not worth bothering patching as would be like sticking fingers in a leaking dike.

Nabbed a dw hose off fleaPay with proper elbow connection and with aid of hose joiner and two clamps things are sorted.

Several days of water testing and finding leaks meant bit more work, but as of now old girl is water tight.

Am going to do a test load later this weekend to see what there is.

Will say this after moving this washer about several times a day for past week or so it isn't exactly light nor easily portable IMHO.

 

[DADoES]

 
Awaiting report of the test results.

 

[launderess]

Oh and power cord was shot as well.

Rubber covering was cracked or cracking in spots exposing insulation. Not good at all.

Inner part of cord (under tub) was wrapped in 3M electrical tape, then covered with silicone adhesive/sealant. Balance of cord was wrapped with same 3M tape so that was that.

Considered replacing cord but don't have another spare and am that tired of spending money on this washer. *LOL*

Had considered using liquid rubber/silicone to go over cord, but again am that tired of spending money. Have a job lot of 3M tape nabbed off fleaPay years ago that wants using up. There there is that tube of silicone adhesive/sealant that needs to be used as well. Was warned off buying a bottle of "liquid rubber" as most products don't store well. In a few months after opening what's left in container often turns hard. That bit of information put one off as have enough products or tools purchased for one off repairs that have sat sitting ever since.

Where one sees all three of these table top washers fitting into one's wash day use is when have small loads of a few things or just the one.

Miele washer is really only happy when loaded at or near full capacity. Small loads then to make her vibrate during spin and or drum go bang bang. Not good.

The two AEG washers cope better with small loads, but take ages to get things done and often one just doesn't have that kind of time.

 

[combo52]

Power cord for table, top washer

Hi laundress, I would be happy to send you a nice grounded cord for that machine. Tell me how long you would like it to be and send me a note as to where to send it

We recycle at least 20 or more cords a week, there’s never any reason to spend money on things like this,

John

 

[launderess]

@combo52

Thank you for kind and generous offer, will keep you in mind.

Like yourself have many power cords lying about spare from appliances that were rubbished. Then there is a supply of 12/3 cord, wire stripper, terminals and clamp device for securing same to wires. Oh yes plugs, lots of plugs. *LOL*

Had thought about replacing cord when unit arrived with what one assumed was dead motor. Figured while had it out would rewire with new grounded cord and be done. When finally got motor running those plans went on back burner.

Motor has its own cord leading to junction/switch box. Power cord to outlet is separate and wired into same. Thus (if one understands things correctly) for grounded cord to be of any use would mean going back to Plan A, removing motor to swap out cord and find something inside to attach ground, then rewire things at junction box again to accommodate ground. Idea of the thing just left one exhausted. *LOL*

Am fully aware this washer should be grounded and will take necessary precautions. But quite frankly want to see just how much use we give the thing before going through bother of taking out motor and so on.

 

[launderess]

First Wash!

Having not bothered with this Kenmore table top washer in weeks since last repair work thought it was time for a maiden wash.

This is neither a light nor exactly compact washer. Wouldn't fit on kitchen counter top so just put thing in bath tub.

First load was socks one wears around the house.

While filling washer with lukewarm water (pre-wash) noticed drips coming from underneath unit. Wasn't going to stop and figured things are what they are. Will have to tip thing upside down again later to check new hose connections or otherwise see what there is...

After several minutes stopped washer and put socks through wringer. This mangle doesn't adjust but left socks extracted enough they didn't drip water.

Drained pre-wash water and began filling with hot for main wash. Added a bit of detergent (vintage Persil 59), put socks back into machine, turned things on and set nearby timer for 12 minutes.

Wash action is what one would expect from a "Whirlpool" washer of period. That famous surging Whirlpool action created pretty good roll over. Water became progressively darker indicating dirt was being shifted out of socks.

Noticed that where machine had leaked before that now seemed to stop. Don't know if hot (ok, this time of year quite hot as boilers are firing for steam heat), water caused things to set or what, but that was a nice bonus. Will still have a look underneath to see if hose connections need sorting.

Long story short washed, wrung out, drained washer and filled with fresh cold water for rinse. After that was done wrung out socks for last time and must say results were pretty good. About what one would expect from a full sized Whirlpool washer.

Next up were several pillow slips (five seems about all this washer can handle) and again things went well. Though didn't bother using mangle this time. Just lifted things out of water, hand wrung and put in bucket. This was faster than folding things to fit width of small wringer.