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The machine with the blue protective cover on had a sealed bag with instructions and warranty. Still had the shipping brackets in place.

Going to hook them up over weekend.
 
Shipping Brackets

I have removed the shipping brackets, a long yellow strip with pins, however, there is a plastic piece, photo shows this, do I have to remove this.

Thanks.

Paul

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NO....don't remove that, it keeps the back secured to the base for if you ever take off the body for service....

just make sure as you pulled out that strip, that 3 clips came with it, if not, one is still stuck inside......I usually tilt the machine and pull the plastic holders and those slugs, just reduces the chance of vibrations from them....some fall out as you pull that strap out...

these machines are colorful, yet are sort of "washing for dummies", matching the water temps to the wash cycle....dryer is the same.....

still, very rugged machines.....
 
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Hi Martin.

Thanks for your advice. I have removed the strip and the 3 clips. The machine came from a house clearance and don't think it has been used.

As for the other machine. Will keep that for spares. I have noticed the plastic part is missing on that machine.

I don't know much about American top loaders. The only thing I do know they are very quick at completing a load of washing.

Can't wait to plumb it in over the weekend.

Thanks once again.

Paul
 
I sold hundreds of these at Incredible Universe. Very popular design.very user friendly. I personally prefer the front loaders because of the incredible "cruel action agrivators" and short strokes it has that shreds the fabrics. Otherwise, great features. Congats.bb on your score!
 
Yes, those Ultimate care are very popular machines, I see lots of them popping out here as well....
Me I'm not a fan of those agitators lay outs nor the short fast strokes these (like pretty much all "modern" BD and DD) machines features, if I had to go with short fast strokes at least I'd get the whirlpool straight vane which seems looot more effective....
I don't see these machines doing a good job *by themselves*...they need help.
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I had the model before this one I think (bought in 1993/4). Was not impressed with it's cleaning ability and given the capacity of FL machines now I would not opt for one of these now. I remember re-dialling the programmer sometimes two or three times back to the beginning of the wash part of the cycle to get the clothes clean. IIRC the last stages of the wash cycle is quite gentle with virtually no turnover, a spray rinse during the spin after the wash and one deep rinse. Incidentally, should you have a gravity fed hot water supply you will end up with long cycles as it will take an age to fill.
 
for the original poster

congratulation on your find but please note that these washers are hot and cold fill but they are good if you need to soak something all night you can always keep it use it if you have stuff you need to soak all night in a hot water bleach solution and then wash as usal in your regular washer but top loads washers are good cleaner when you know how to load it properly
 
"Re dialling the programmer sometimes two or three times to the beginning of the wash cycle" Either your clothes over there are made far better than ours, or you are extremely lucky to have any clothes left after doing that! Those washers are extremely rough on clothes, I rarely set more than a 10 minute wash on our Direct drive- Usually on the lower speed. If yours had the 14 minute heavy wash, that means 28-42 minutes washing, or with the 10 minute heavy wash would be 20-30. I can't even imagine what torture it would do on clothes with the 18 minute "Super Wash" option... x3...!! I've never had any real trouble getting clean clothes, but I guess it's what we are used to.
 
@kenmoreguy89

Not sure where you are coming from but those WP machines have one of THE BEST AGITATORS EVER! That Xtra roll action plus will turn over a load 3X faster than any str8 vane. Not sure what help you think the best TL design EVER needs but you are mistaken.
Don't mean to be a jackass but these machines DO NOT need help.
WK78
 
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Thank you for your comments guys.

Our clothes are never really dirty, and we always have an ample supply of hot water. I have seen a few older whirlpool machines on YouTube and always wanted one of these machines.

I will be sorting out the garage at the weekend and plumbing in the machine. I was more impressed that the machine has never been used. Will keep you posted after I have had chance to use the machine.

Paul
 
try out a few loads, cycles.....and JUDGE for yourself....likes/dislikes....and maybe get a chance to swap out for a few different types of agitators for different wash actions.....

I have a KitchenAid large base in mine, at FULL speed...yet to see fabric damage

your mileage will vary from others.....who knows, you may find it to be one of the better machines you have used in a while.....if its a machine you like, who cares what others think...

my best advice for any machine, talk to a service tech/mechanic...THEY know the good and bad of any given machine/appliance....

a great majority of appliance displeasure usually stems from user error, always easier to blame the machine....

ie: clothing damage from bleach used on a dark load.....I'd pay to see a machine that could pick up that bleach and chug the whole bottle!...but its the machines fault, RIGHT?

keep us posted
 
Yogitunes

Hi Yogitunes.

I will take your comments on board. As I said previous our clothes are never dirty, they just washed to freshen up. Here in the UK we can buy twin tub powder. I just bought a packet of Persil twin tub powder with biological action.

I will keep you posted on how I get on with the machine.

Thanks for advice

Paul
 
In many counties in europe you can find High sudsing powders sold as handwash powders, in the UK twin tubs were (and still are to some extent) more popular and lasted longer on the market and you can still find powders who state being for twin tubs also...
Over here Ariel like others just state "handwash" as twin tubs were and unfortunately are not much popular, but it's the exact same thing.
I like how handwash/high sudsing perform, and I love sudsy washes and suds (even though some says it doesnt make a difference I usually find high sudsing stuff to clean slightly better in a toploader/agitator machine...go figure..).. handwash powders while they froth much they also often rinse faster... I mean rinse water clears faster rinse vs many "automatic" low suds powders....
 
For a machine like this, and for any top-loading agitator washer, old or new, my best piece of advice is to let the machine start washing for a few minutes, then pause the machine and allow it to soak for 20-30 minutes, then resume the cycle, when you have time to do so of course. I always set a timer on my phone or on the microwave. My WTW4800 has longer main wash time than typical full fill agitator machines, but I still see a night and day difference between just a standard wash and when I can add a soak period in. With modern detergents, it's best to allow them time to break the soils loose just as an HE machine does.
 
First Wash

Hi guys.

Well today I tried out the machine. Towels and bedding. I used it on the medium load size and selected hot wash. I used a cup and a half of Persil twin tub powder and a placed the fabric softener in dispenser.

The water was nice and hot even though it uses a lot of water and the tub was nice and soapy, the machine has high agitation for so many minutes and then goes into low agitation. I also selected extra rinse. I was so amazed how quick the machine completes a wash cycle .

Then to finish off I spun them in my separate spin dryer which cuts down the cost in the dryer and time.

I am quite impressed with the machine and seems to perform well. Before I bought my lg steam washer I nearly bought a speed queen top loader. I found a site in the UK which sells them.

As I said in a previous thread the machine is brand new, still had shipping bracket on. The other top loader I shall keep for spares just in case this one breaks down.

Paul
 
Glad your finding some interesting results.....keep exploring.....

side tracks when we forget that the Whirlpool versions do this 'step down' agitation for a Normal/Regular cycle, some offer a 'heavy duty' in which its high speed the whole time....just a variable of cycle options and how it handles things for different models...its mainly designed for fast agitation at the start to flex the clothes, and then the gentle to allow the detergent to work on the stains and hold in suspension until the drain....odd, but effective

seen some with the SuperWash, wash for about 6 minutes, do a soak and partial drain, refill and continue into the normal cycle.......others just do a Soak and continue on, seems like no two are alike...as you go on, you will discover what each cycle of your model actually does...

curious if the other machine operates the same way.....what exactly is missing from that one, I know your considering it for a spare parts machine, but at the same time, could be a full spare, ready for service, just a thought.....

dryer seemed a bit higher on the line compared to the washer....expected the same amount of buttons, or what I call a one dial wonder, the timer has the temps and push to start built in.....if anything, just give it a good cleanout inside, and some lube on the rollers, and you should be good to go....

I think you did good with this set.....I like using the spinners as well, just to see how much more water can be extracted....
 
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Hi Yogitunes

Both machines came from house clearance. The other machines just dusty and needs cleaning. I had a look underneath and looks like new. I have not got the space to plumb that machine in. My partner had to cut the worktop to make space for top loader.

I thought the wash performance would of been poor as no internal heater but was very surprised how clean the clothes washed. The Persil twin tub powder is now biological and works at low temperatures.

The tumble dryer I have is a Miele vented one. It's a great dryer and I alway spin them in my spin dryer which spins at 2800rpm. Clothes come out very dry and speeds up the drying time.

@mark wpduet, yes very pleased with wash action. So impressed on how much washing they can wash and how quick.

Washing done now and just about to iron.
 

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