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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
 

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