cycla-fabric
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Whirlpool Dryer Instructions
Here is the Whirlpool dryer instruction link
Doug
Here is the Whirlpool dryer instruction link
Doug
Washer & Dryer Saved From Scrap In NJ
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toploader55
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Hey Brian
Nice score. And better than that... Free.
Your basement must be getting "tight". ???
Maybe I'll be down to NJ soon. Eddie
Nice score. And better than that... Free.
Your basement must be getting "tight". ???
Maybe I'll be down to NJ soon. Eddie
ALMOND DD PAIR
Congratulations on saving these very capable machines. Brain you now own the most produced automatic washer and dryer models in all of human history. The washer was made the 3rd week of 2000 and the dryer the 5th week of 2000, so they are having their 22nd birthday, Oh how I love 22 year olds LOL.
The asterisk in the long off period is the Suds return position, you had to buy the optional suds-saver attachment to use this feature. However you can set the timer in this position and the machine will dry agitate and if you take the drain hose and put it in a laundry sink full of water it will suck it back into the washer. The Gentle wash speed slow own was a great idea to minimize over washing of the clothes while still allowing the clothes to remain in the wash water for the full wash period.
The WP gas dryer is the fastest most durable and economical dryer ever made in the last 30 years. The temperature control is actually not infinite as it has only 36 different positions on the dial LOL.
Congratulations on saving these very capable machines. Brain you now own the most produced automatic washer and dryer models in all of human history. The washer was made the 3rd week of 2000 and the dryer the 5th week of 2000, so they are having their 22nd birthday, Oh how I love 22 year olds LOL.
The asterisk in the long off period is the Suds return position, you had to buy the optional suds-saver attachment to use this feature. However you can set the timer in this position and the machine will dry agitate and if you take the drain hose and put it in a laundry sink full of water it will suck it back into the washer. The Gentle wash speed slow own was a great idea to minimize over washing of the clothes while still allowing the clothes to remain in the wash water for the full wash period.
The WP gas dryer is the fastest most durable and economical dryer ever made in the last 30 years. The temperature control is actually not infinite as it has only 36 different positions on the dial LOL.
brianl
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Thank you very much for the info Doug!
What made your dryer a one up over mine? Any special features or extra cycles?
What made your dryer a one up over mine? Any special features or extra cycles?
For the most part GentleWash is based on, first high speed agitation for scrubbing, and then the step down to give the detergent/chemical time to work....you would think it would be the other way around.....Soak and then Scrub....
but yeah....I think these machines were calling you.....mainly the GAS dryer with variable temps.....good thing you have those extra ports...we should add 2 ports to the left as what was done on the right side......and for the window, cut a board to fit, and cut 4 ports for vents......
you need one more gas dryer.....lol
we have a plan......nothing we can't do or handle!......
4inch plastic pipe makes great venting....inexpensive....minimal lint buildup....easy to clean........
I need to get you to my house to see the new setups....for the washers and dryers, plumbing and venting.......
but yeah....I think these machines were calling you.....mainly the GAS dryer with variable temps.....good thing you have those extra ports...we should add 2 ports to the left as what was done on the right side......and for the window, cut a board to fit, and cut 4 ports for vents......
you need one more gas dryer.....lol
we have a plan......nothing we can't do or handle!......
4inch plastic pipe makes great venting....inexpensive....minimal lint buildup....easy to clean........
I need to get you to my house to see the new setups....for the washers and dryers, plumbing and venting.......
Nice save Brian!! These machines are far too nice to wind up in landfill somewhere. Have fun with them!!
Nice catch Brian and Matt
Enjoy your new toys!
Enjoy your new toys!
brianl
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone! Hey Martin, the window is already covered. I bought a piece of plexi and installed it. Fits very snug and is sealed from moisture. The only thing I need to do now is secure the vents to the window. I may stick with two for now lol. I have to get rid of a few machines, as my space priorities have changed a little bit. We can discuss more on setups, I'm curious to hear your ideas.
The dryer is what set me off to grab the two, so the dryer was the first to be saved. I've been going nuts have only a two temp dryer lol.
The low speed action should have been limited to only the last 2 minutes if anything. The manual claims this system is for better fabric care. Sure it is -cough-. They also say the last few minutes but 6 isn't a few, it's a lot.
Funny enough these are the exact 2 that are in my mother's house. They were bought in 1991 when we bought the house in August and needed machines. The dogs on the agitator went once or twice and the timer knob on the dryer is picky, but otherwise they still work.
The dryer is what set me off to grab the two, so the dryer was the first to be saved. I've been going nuts have only a two temp dryer lol.
The low speed action should have been limited to only the last 2 minutes if anything. The manual claims this system is for better fabric care. Sure it is -cough-. They also say the last few minutes but 6 isn't a few, it's a lot.
Funny enough these are the exact 2 that are in my mother's house. They were bought in 1991 when we bought the house in August and needed machines. The dogs on the agitator went once or twice and the timer knob on the dryer is picky, but otherwise they still work.
yes....that 6 minutes is an eternity......and a waste.....I could go with 2 myself for these, but not 6......once you hit that step down, all action/rollover STOPS!.....I used to limit it to only loading half full of clothes---basically your washing on a Gentle cycle.....I think the only fix/modification for these is to install the large base KA agitator...
I can take a few pics of my basement for you......but actually would rather have you guys come down for a visit to play, since most everything is hooked up and running..........bring laundry!......theres 8 washers and 5 dryers, plus 2 TwinTubs, so far!
pick a day......
I can take a few pics of my basement for you......but actually would rather have you guys come down for a visit to play, since most everything is hooked up and running..........bring laundry!......theres 8 washers and 5 dryers, plus 2 TwinTubs, so far!
pick a day......
cycla-fabric
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Brain - my dryer has the press guard feature on the PP cycle, so when the drying is done it does a brief tumble every 5 minutes, up to 45 minutes after the drying is done.
Doug
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This set looks exactly like mine....awesome....they are workhorses for sure ....mine are from 1987!
brianl
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That's right, I remember your thread about them. They are nice machines. Last of the nice ones I feel.
dnastrau
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1990 Whirlpool set
My aunt and uncle had the same 1990 set (I think Combo52 meant 1990) until a few years ago. They performed well and never required any repairs. They were stored in a damp basement and rust eventually killed the washer. They replaced them with a new DD set (2007?)
My aunt and uncle had the same 1990 set (I think Combo52 meant 1990) until a few years ago. They performed well and never required any repairs. They were stored in a damp basement and rust eventually killed the washer. They replaced them with a new DD set (2007?)
I have that exact dryer model
also in gas. It came with the house I purchased. It's only needed one repair. (The felt around the drum bunched up, belt burnt up of course). It's a great dryer. You'll love it.
also in gas. It came with the house I purchased. It's only needed one repair. (The felt around the drum bunched up, belt burnt up of course). It's a great dryer. You'll love it.
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Excellent pick up!
Glad those machines had a sudden change of planned location
As for that slowdown in the wash, I usually just set the timer to Heavy all the time in the regular cycle, and I guess why it doesn't bother me too much is that by the point it slows, I'm sure most of the dirt and other things have already been removed by that point.
Glad those machines had a sudden change of planned location
As for that slowdown in the wash, I usually just set the timer to Heavy all the time in the regular cycle, and I guess why it doesn't bother me too much is that by the point it slows, I'm sure most of the dirt and other things have already been removed by that point.
My Whirlpool set
I bought a Whirlpool washer and dryer matching set in 2002 that is probably the same inside as this set. I have not repaired anything on either machine. The only thing I have done is when I moved to a house that did not have gas piped to it, I converted the dryer to propane and I'm running it on 5 gallon tanks. I am hoping the neutral drain parts in the transmission last at least until most of the projects around the house are done. OOPS! I just remembered a repair. I replaced the dogs in the agitator. The top part would not turn when clothes were in it. You got an excellent find. By the way, I have hauled appliances in my '84 Chevy Citation hatch back, including a 30" wide stove.
I bought a Whirlpool washer and dryer matching set in 2002 that is probably the same inside as this set. I have not repaired anything on either machine. The only thing I have done is when I moved to a house that did not have gas piped to it, I converted the dryer to propane and I'm running it on 5 gallon tanks. I am hoping the neutral drain parts in the transmission last at least until most of the projects around the house are done. OOPS! I just remembered a repair. I replaced the dogs in the agitator. The top part would not turn when clothes were in it. You got an excellent find. By the way, I have hauled appliances in my '84 Chevy Citation hatch back, including a 30" wide stove.
aldspinboy
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Bo-Caa Bo-caa Bo-caa ....
Brian Congrats on the pair DD are the new vintage.
Hope to see them up and running soon.
Nice !
Darren k
Brian Congrats on the pair DD are the new vintage.
Hope to see them up and running soon.
Nice !
Darren k
brianl
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Hey Garyl, at least I don't feel so bad now. How the heck you fit that stuff in there I will never know lol.
John - 36 positions is infinite enough to me lol. Why were these the most produced? Popular with consumers?
Hey Martin, if you wouldn't mind, a few pics might tide me over till I come down and see for real.
Darren-Thank you, I hope to get them downstairs tonight after I'm finished arranging, and then give them a good run.
John - 36 positions is infinite enough to me lol. Why were these the most produced? Popular with consumers?
Hey Martin, if you wouldn't mind, a few pics might tide me over till I come down and see for real.
Darren-Thank you, I hope to get them downstairs tonight after I'm finished arranging, and then give them a good run.
Hi
Nice looking Whirlpool set. My Grandma had a set very similar to this except that it was a little higher up the line. Can anyone help me identify the model? It had a bunch of push buttons in the middle for the temp selection and it had an "infinite" water level selector. It also had a tan tub
Nice looking Whirlpool set. My Grandma had a set very similar to this except that it was a little higher up the line. Can anyone help me identify the model? It had a bunch of push buttons in the middle for the temp selection and it had an "infinite" water level selector. It also had a tan tub
brianl
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That almost sounds like my Whirpool Supreme from the 80's. It has 4 rectangular buttons in the middle, and my water level selector is infinite. Does it have a salmon pink color around the timer dial that you recall? Not sure about that tan tub though.
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