Whirlpool Calypso set!

[DADoES]

By removing the pump hose(s) and going through the hose port(s), that's the only other way. The sump does not open. Would have solved a heap of maintenance issues if it did, but the engineers probably decided not to do that to avoid more gaskets and seals and another potential leak source.

 

[DADoES]

Jamie, I decided not to cut the lid switch wires on mine. I added a toggle switch mounted in the console end cap by simply pushing spade terminals into the top of the harness plug. Toggle switch on, lid switch bypassed. Toggle switch off, lid switch normal.

 

[pulsator]

Well, It looks like I'm gonna have to take the wash plate and inner tub out... This really sucks!

 

[pulsator]

Here is where I'm at, aren't there supposed to be rubber grommets under those screws? they appear to be against only the plastic of the wash plate...

 

[DADoES]

The rubber grommets are atop the u-joint, under the inner brown dome.

 

[pulsator]

So I can take the wash plate out without disturbing those rubber grommets?

 

[DADoES]

Carefully, yes, if you hold down the inner dome so as to disturb it as little as possible. But to remove the basket, the inner dome has to come off, you need a spanner wrench, and the u-joint has to come off.

You haven't yet read through the service manual, right?

 

[pulsator]

Haha, nope, I'm too impatient! Besides, I might be able to unclog the sump with just the wash plate out, IIRC, there are somewhat large holes in the inner tub underneath the wash plate? I might be able to get at the problems with a long skinny pair of needle-nose pliers?

 

[DADoES]

Correct, there are holes around the bottom of the basket. If something is in the outer tub, like a sock or sash, you may be able to grab it that way. Maybe make a hook from a coat hanger if you need to reach toward the sump in back.

When reassembling the wash plate, the bolts are supposed to be tightened in a specific sequence. There should be numbers embossed on the inner dome. An arrow for #1, then 2 through 6 for the rest. They're supposed to be tightened to a specific torque, seems like 110 or 120 inch-lbs IIRC (not at home to check the details right now). That basically means thoroughly snug, but not tight as hell.

 

[DADoES]

With the wash plate out, you should be able to feel around on the u-joint boot to check if it's ripped. Your decision whether to go ahead and remove the inner dome for a direct view of the u-joint to confirm it hasn't been leaking.

 

[pulsator]

I didn't look super closely at the boot, but from what I saw, it looked great! My theory worked, there was a bra underwire lodged in the sump with a whole bunch of lint wrapped around it!

 

[DADoES]

Super! Just hope it didn't puncture the boot during its travels ...

 

[andrewinorlando]

Never understood why women and drag queens don't wash their undies such as bras and nylons in a garment bag to prevent just this thing from happening!!!

 

[mr63]

Whirlpool Calypso Dryer

Hi Does anyone have a (working)Electric Whirlpool Calypso Dryer for sale in White? I need one to match my Calypso Washer! Im in CT Please let me know [email protected]
Thanks Mike

 

[whirlcool]

Pulsator, did you ever finish with this Calypso and get it running properly?

 

[pulsator]

I fixed the Calypso fairly easily. All I ended up needing to do was pull a bra wire out of the pump. It then worked flawlessly for 2 years or so until the u-joint seized and the belt shredded. I still have the dryer but the washer went away long ago. I very much would like to find another Calypso washer!!!

Fun fact: The name of the Calypso platform is Vanguard.

 

[whirlcool]

Thanks for the update, I apreciate it. I guess Calypso machines are getting rather scarce these days.