Well I decided to clean out my shed today...

[supremewhirlpol]

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Whirlpool coming out of the shed for some fresh air

 

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The Shed machines

 

[supremewhirlpol]

The Whirlpool regal unfortunatly doees not have the original Super Capacity tub. I had to swap out the system with another machine because it was too far gone to repair the tub, and I added the lint filter.

If anyone has any knowledge of these machines please tell me all about them. These set of machines reside in my shed until I get my own house to set up my museum.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Shame!

You neglected to introduce us to that Maytag dryer (looks like a 208 or 308) in the back row... How rude!

RCD

 

[supremewhirlpol]

The Maytag is a DE608. It does not belong to me any more. I gave it to Dave. It has to go because the family does not like it any more and I think that Dave would appreciate a lot more than my family would. I also need to make room for a Whirlpool that Kenmoreguy64 (Gordon) is holding for me.

 

[70series]

I'm not sure how much you know or don't know already

Well, I'll give it a try, at least with the Whirlpools/Kenmores.

Front row of the "Shed Machines" photo from left to right.

Whirlpool (Wssher #1): This is one of the first 27 inch Direct Drive model which probably was issued in 1986 and 87. It has the clothes guard ring, and is one of very few DD model Whirpools with the plastic lid handle. It was 1988 when Whirlpools started cutting out a notch in the lid well similar to that of a Maytag. The agitator is a Surgilator, although it looks almost nothing like it's Belt Drive predecessors.

Kenmore (Washer #2): This is a 90 series Direct Drive Kenmore. This may be the 2nd model down from the TOL models which had electronic controls, but I am thinking this could be the 3rd. I do not see the Lady brand on the console, but I have low vision, so I could be missing it. The basket appears to be speckled, and that is throwing me; as Ladies and at least the models right after them have white baskets. This washer was issued somewhere in the 1987 to mid 1988 time frame. Notice in both this washer and the Whirlpool I just detailed, the tubs have perforations only in the lower 2/3rds. The top 3rd is solid, and it was around the fall of 1988 that models with fully perforated tubs made their debut. The Dual Action agitator looks like those of the Belt Drive Kenmores, except the shaft is shorter, and the base vanes do not look as long.

Whirlpool Convertible (Washer #3): Unfortunately I cannot tell you too much about this washer, but I am guessing this was a mid 80s machine.

Whirlpool Ultimate Care (Washer #4): Direct Drive model from the 1999 to 2003 time frame. It was around 1999 when the hole pattern changed, virtually eliminating 50% of the perforations in the tub. The Dual Action agitator has a slight difference in the spiraling shaft vane, and is equipped with a sensor that enables it to rise above its stationary height in order to enable rollover of large loads.

Back Row left to right:

Whirlpool (Washer 1): 1981/82 model with the famous and equally effective Double Duty Winged Surgilator. This was given the name because of the three giant petals protruding from the agitator skirt. This model has the agitator mounted softener dispenser, which if I am correct served as the agitator cap. One thing I find interesting is that this model appears to have a manual cleaning filter, yet the model describes the filter as being a Magic Clean, which I always understood to be a self cleaning version.

Whirlpool (Washer 2): The LDA5800Y1 is from the year 1976, and is a true classic with the traditional Super Surgilator. This has the manual cleaning bed of nails type filter, and the largest capacity of the Whirlpool/Kenmore lines. The tub in this washer is actually larger than the BD Whirly I just discussed, but only by very little.

Electronic Control Kenmore (Washer 3): TOL model from the early 1990s I assume. It does not bear the Lady Kenmore name, which is telltale. I am not entirely sure when the Lady name was last branded, but it had to be no later than 1990. This model does have the fully perforated tub.

Whirlpool Calypso (Washer #4): A new and unconventional, and innovative washer design and wash method where clothes were bounced and spun onder a continuous cascading waterfall. These did not last long on the market. Consumer reports once described the agitator-like object in the tub as that which "resembles a giant juicer". They were right. We had a juicer that looked just like that, but the vanes were straight, whereas the ones in this washer are swirled

Maytag Dryer: Mid to late 1970s 06, 07, or 08 series model with the larger door. Couldn't tell you a lot more.

I am sure others on the site will provide more info on these. You do have a nice collection.

Have a good one,
James

 

[volvoguy87]

The Center Dial dryer.

If anyone wants the DE608, please claim it. I was planning on taking it, but I need a dryer like a hole in the head. I can't bear to see a good Center Dial go unloved, but if someone else could use it, please be my guest. I'll have other projects from this shed cleaning but will post about them once I go retrieve them.

G'nite,
Dave

 

[supremewhirlpol]

update...

Dave stopped by and picked up the DE608, and the Lady Kenmore Electronic BD set that I had. The 1976 Whirlpool I found on City Clean Up Day a few blocks from where I live. When I saw it next to the side walk, it was on its side and it looked like it was dragged on the side walk. I asked the owners if I could have it and they said yes. Since the collection truck was a street over the owners allowed me to put it in their yard, while I went to get my dolley. After I walked it home, I discovered that the belt had went bad and it needed to be cleaned up. I put another belt on it and ran it for a test drive and it worked very well. That machine is one of the fewest older Whirlpools that I have ran into in that good of shape. (no rust on the tub chassis) I decided to keep it because the console looks very unique. I did run into a Whirlpool imperial 80 that had a similar looking console but the console sides were metal. The issue with it was that the seal above the pump container had a very bad leak and caused the area where the chassis support was to rust out. And from what my cousin told me the tub literally fell into the machine while it was on and full of water. When I saw this, there was nothing I could do for it. I have to say the that 1976 Whirlpool does indeed weigh more than the Regal that I have.

 

[davek]

You know what?

You've got the stuff there to do what I had thought of ever since I brought my portable home (but can't try because I need it to work). People talk about Frankenmores, but you could build the ultimate portable. You've got a portable that appears to be semi-complete but with a good tub. You also have several fancier machines. You could take the controls, wiring, sensors, and motor from a fancier Lady Kenmore or the like and put it in your portable. I would've already tried it, but I only own 2 washers and I don't want to mess up either.

A convertible with that cool electronic control panel, adjustable speeds, Accutemp, and extra rinses would be...worth about $75 to the right person. Oh well.

It would still be cool if it would work.

 

[everythingold]

The portable direct drive pictured is interesting. I have only come across a couple. It has a beefed up suspension system (kinda like a GE) and terrific spin speed.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Excellent idea

I had not thought of that. Yes, I do have another black Kenmore DD that has the electronic console and temperature sensor that I need to get rid of to make room for experimentation with commercial machines. The shed collection of machines that I have are a "work of art" to me. I really don't want to do that to the Whirlpool because that is the only portable machine made by them that I have. The other portable that I have is a Sanyo and it is in the basement. If I do happen to find another Whirlpool DD portable I will seriously consider the "Transplant". Davek that is a very good idea though, Thank You.

 

[davek]

Porable Rarity

It seems from these discussions that portables are quite rare. I guess the pricing issues that I've mentioned before figures into that.

It makes me feel lucky to have found the one that I did for the price that I did.

I'll have to start examining the "discard pile" at some of the places around here to get parts for my eventual Frankenmore. To be perfectly honest, if I knew for sure that the 3 speed motor would bolt up to and fit inside mine, I probably would do that.