Trying to identify an older Whirlpool washer

[brianl]

Finally washing away after some cleanup. Had to clean the washer before the washer could clean the clothes!

 

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Inside washer lid.

 

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Console right.

 

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Console middle.

 

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Console middle & left. How to fix that console with all that pitting.

 

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Sticker still on lid from 1982. Gotta take a better one.

 

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And lastly, the energy guide sticker still on the machine from 1982.

 

[brianl]

Just to be clear here, this is the one (K2) from Dover on Saturday, that was in this nice old ladies house in her basement. The one from Saugerties, NY (M0) looks initially cleaner, but hides a lot of other secrets unfortunately due to its previous owners' abuse.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Brian -

Cool pics! The dirt on the machine is pretty common, at least in my experience. Some can get really nasty. I have always periodically wiped down the tub rings of my mother's and my machines to prevent this, as they build-up dust, splash debris and the occasional over-zealous detergent scoop. I usually take the tub rings out in the back yard and hose them down top and bottom with a hose and pressure nozzle.

The machine looks to be in good shape though - the corner gussets look really good - little rust in there for a machine in a basement on the east coast.

Oh, by the way - which machine is leaking, the K or the M?

Gordon

 

[brianl]

The "M" machine

It was left for "dead" outside in freezing temps. Tub looks like it may be rusting around the bottom holes, but may be just rust stain that would wipe off. There was tons of rust and gunk in the sump. Did not break it down at all yet to see what all the damage would be.