Portable Whirlpool "World Washer"....uh oh...?

[norfolksouthern]

Correction:

"I spoke with John over the phone concerning this machine"

When mentioning John in the sentence above, I was actually referring to combo52, the Whirlpool service tech. I will add that Combo52 gave some good points about adding enough detergent to the machine, to prevent excessive scale and mineral buildup.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[jdinstl]

Ah...

Well, as far as the world washer goes...it's dumpsterville. I can't have a leak, but for $300+ I can buy something else used.

Thanks for the input guys.

John

 

[norfolksouthern]

If you can find another machine for less than it would cost for the part, then you would probably be better off I'll admit. Do you have a regular hookup, or did you use this as a portable?

NorfolkSouthern

 

[jdinstl]

I used this as a portable..

...and I'm done talking about it. Pretty disgusted right now.

John

 

[launderess]

Pouring John Four Fingers of Bourbon

Don't take it too much to heart my lad. Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you.

For what it is worth, these units pop up often enough, so am sure another will come your way at a good price. They are certianly more common than the older units, so keep your chin up. *Smile*

L.

 

[jdinstl]

Four fingers of Bourbon...

...would suit me right down to the ground. Launderess, I see why you are held in such esteem around here! You appear at the right time with the right "recipe!"

Well...an update...my laundry is going to get boring. I bought a new Kenmore portable, to be delivered tomorrow. (Delivery on Sunday, whodda thunk?) I got it at a very nice discount -- I think Sears is going to bail out of this particular mall, so is discounting everything. Like NorfolkSouthern said, it's not as versatile as the World Washer, but it will suit my purposes nicely.

I admit, I had a laugh to see the very same agitator! Some things never change.

John

 

[goatfarmer]

Mine is still on the truck, haven't had a chance to see what's what with it.

 

[jdinstl]

Ok, I lied...

I said I was done talking about it, but after Launderess loosened my lips with Bourbon...well, you know it goes...even cyber Bourbon is potent -- and I'm a cheap drunk.

Well, the new Kenmore is here.

Pros:

1. Does a good job from what I can tell.
2. Loooooong spin out, but clothes come out just as from the World Washer. Dress shirts can go straight to the ironing board or press, and with a bit of starch will cut the dry cleaning bill.
3. Built by Whirlpool.

Cons:

1. Lack of versatility. Selections are very basic, 4 wash modes, two water levels ( High = lots of water, Medium = barely enough for a handkerchief.)
2. It cost far more than the $30 I paid for the WW.

Another poster put a money shot of this particular model on a different thread, but I'll add mine as well -- with Detergent Dispenser drawer open. I kinda like that little drawer It's not Norge Dispense-O-Mat, but hey, it's still fun!

Lower left, bleach dispenser. Center of agitator is the fabric softener dispenser, and of course the lint filter underneath. And no, the basket is not an accordian...it's the flash from my camera reflecting.

 

[jdinstl]

Now, pour up some strong coffee...

The boring control panel. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

One other "con" is that for portable operation, you of course use a faucet connector running to the cold water inlet of the machine. But the control panel does not "remember" settings, but powers up for Normal Wash, High Water Level, and Warm temperature. So you have to hit the button twice to select "Cold." And I just know over time that mylar is going to wear through.

And the LED's are all red. No pretty colors.

 

[jdinstl]

And lest I forget...

Norfolk, email me your info again, would you? I messed up cleaning out my mailbox and zapped you.

Kenny, keep me posted on your Kenmore. If the pump is shot, let me know. I broke down what I could of my WW. The motor and control board are spoken for, and possibly the agitator. But there's other bits including the pump, unless you'd rather go new.

John

 

[goatfarmer]

Will do!

 

[autowasherfreak]

When I had my portable Whirlpool the plastic wore through on the start button so I cut a piece of clear plastic just a little larger than the button and super glued it in place.

 

[norfolksouthern]

The issue with the plastic button appears to be very common with these machines, and it's also happened to mine. jdinstl: I sent you an email.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[jdinstl]

Oh jeeze...

...I never could get the inner tub out of the WW. No amount of heat or hammering would do it.

Below is a link of the proper way to do it according to Repairclinic.com.

I think where I messed up is that I removed the saddle block screw completely. That was wrong. I should have loosened the screw, tapped out the saddle block, then tried. I didn't do enough research.

However, I would imagine the techs that have spoken in this thread would have pointed that out -- so I'm going to take relief in standing by their advice. If I had the experience working on washers as many of you have, and this information, I would have tried. But then I could have possibly run into other issues.

Anyway, here's the link.

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www.repairclinic.com

 

[gotwasher]

hi from got washer thats a nice washer i have good buddy that sells them and he tells me that model is built in brazil

 

[gotwasher]

hi from got washer thats a nice washer i have good buddy that sells them at sears and he tells me that model is built in brazil

 

[jdinstl]

Hey there, gotwasher...

...I noticed that it was made in Brazil. On another thread, it was mentioned, I believe, that in Brazil this machine is known as Consul.

Even though it does not have as much functionality as my previous washer, I really do like this one and am very happy with it so far.

John