Beautiful Job Rick!
Restored 1956 Whirlpool dryer
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Special thanks to Kenny! YAY!! I NEVER thought that the matching 56 WP Imperial dryer to my 56 WP Imperial washer would be right here in Indiana. It is a great example of what can happen with this fantastic network of friends we have here!
Rick
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westytoploader
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WOOHOO!!
That '56 looks FANTASTIC lit up in your basement, and that is the "most identical" pair I have seen!! You can certainly turn machines originally in sad shape into something spectacular...great job!! Can't wait to see how the pink 'Tags look when they're done!
That '56 looks FANTASTIC lit up in your basement, and that is the "most identical" pair I have seen!! You can certainly turn machines originally in sad shape into something spectacular...great job!! Can't wait to see how the pink 'Tags look when they're done!
Rick, I like the new agitator much better. On the dryer, what's the right side sliding lever for, can't quite make it out. Of course the left side one is for the temps. Bob
The right-side switch is labeled "Fabric Guide" with selections that look to be "Normal" and Delicate." Don't know what it does, awaiting clarification. It apparently isn't temperature control, as that's the other switch on the left. 
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Interesting...I wonder if the Normal/Delicate switch changes the tumble speed, or pauses with no tumbling and/or heat?
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Normal/Delicate switch
Looking at the mechanism, it's obvious the way the pulleys and belts are arranged that there's no way to change the tumble speed, BUT, there IS some kind of mechanism attached to the blower pulley. Willing to bet the blower has two speeds.
Looking at the mechanism, it's obvious the way the pulleys and belts are arranged that there's no way to change the tumble speed, BUT, there IS some kind of mechanism attached to the blower pulley. Willing to bet the blower has two speeds.
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Wow Rick,
This actually makes some real nice pair. Between the looks styling and quality you did some Great job. Best of Luck.
Peter
Wow Rick,
This actually makes some real nice pair. Between the looks styling and quality you did some Great job. Best of Luck.
Peter
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Great Job
Rick:
Really is a beautiful set. Very well done job on the dryer!
Steve
Rick:
Really is a beautiful set. Very well done job on the dryer!
Steve
Beautiful pair
Rick, congratulations on such a fantastic job.What a beautiful pair they are.
One thing i noticed with this style WP washer/dryer is that the back of the control panels have an overhang, like many other companies used for i guess hose clearances. Never saw that on other WP machines after.
Pat
Rick, congratulations on such a fantastic job.What a beautiful pair they are.
One thing i noticed with this style WP washer/dryer is that the back of the control panels have an overhang, like many other companies used for i guess hose clearances. Never saw that on other WP machines after.
Pat
Rick that is a wonderful restoration. Those are a GREAT pair for any collection and represent all that I so admire of the '50's washers and dryers.
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FABRIC SELECTOR
When it is set on delicate it works the heater on 110 volts.I worked on one years ago and thats how it was set up . Jerry
When it is set on delicate it works the heater on 110 volts.I worked on one years ago and thats how it was set up . Jerry
Great lookin set Rick - I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun!
Ben
Ben
Beautiful set Rick - excellent job on the dryer restore! I'll be they take your breath away every time you walk in the room!
The mechanism/switch on the blower is a heat relay switch, the heater will not energize unless the blower is running at full speed.
The mechanism/switch on the blower is a heat relay switch, the heater will not energize unless the blower is running at full speed.
golittlesport
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Beautiful set of twins
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Those are beautiful machines. They are the exact machines my Mom had when I was little. I remember them well. They were built up on some kind of platform in the basement, but I don't remember why. Anyway, the light on the washer developed some kind of short in it so when the washer would spin the light might flicker on and off. One day, the washer was spinning and a little off balance so it was wobbling a bit. The light was flickering on and off and the buzzer that notified you of the final spin was buzzing looudly. I was like 4 years old and thought the washer was a monster coming after me. I ran to the other side of the basement and locked myself in my Dad's workshop. My Mom was scared to death because of all the tools so she called my Dad at work. He had to hop the train and come home from the city (New York) to unlock the door and let me out.
I guess I was always getting in some kind of trouble when I was small. We had a Youngstown top load dishwasher at the time and my Dad had to put a shutoff switch high in one of the kitchen cabinets because I was always trying to play with it. My Mom was afraid I was going to fall in the thing and burn myself because it got so hot inside.
Those are beautiful machines. They are the exact machines my Mom had when I was little. I remember them well. They were built up on some kind of platform in the basement, but I don't remember why. Anyway, the light on the washer developed some kind of short in it so when the washer would spin the light might flicker on and off. One day, the washer was spinning and a little off balance so it was wobbling a bit. The light was flickering on and off and the buzzer that notified you of the final spin was buzzing looudly. I was like 4 years old and thought the washer was a monster coming after me. I ran to the other side of the basement and locked myself in my Dad's workshop. My Mom was scared to death because of all the tools so she called my Dad at work. He had to hop the train and come home from the city (New York) to unlock the door and let me out.
I guess I was always getting in some kind of trouble when I was small. We had a Youngstown top load dishwasher at the time and my Dad had to put a shutoff switch high in one of the kitchen cabinets because I was always trying to play with it. My Mom was afraid I was going to fall in the thing and burn myself because it got so hot inside.
veg-o-matic
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Yow! Nice job, Rick!
The best feature has to be the lighted buttons to open the door/lid. I mean, how cool is that?
veg
The best feature has to be the lighted buttons to open the door/lid. I mean, how cool is that?
veg
Hi Rick, wow they are just Beautiful, you must be very proud! Great pictures, and how fun is it find a brand new-old-stock original bakelite black surgilator!
Thank you for the nice comments about the 56 Whirlpool Imperial set. I am sure glad to have them! They are my favorites.
So when the delicate mode is selected, the heat element is on 110. Thank you for that information Jerry. I wondered how that worked. It sure has a wide choice of drying selections. No wonder it looks like a jukebox! LOL!
Thank you,
Rick
So when the delicate mode is selected, the heat element is on 110. Thank you for that information Jerry. I wondered how that worked. It sure has a wide choice of drying selections. No wonder it looks like a jukebox! LOL!
Thank you,
Rick
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