Whirlpool Convertible 2 Speed, 6 Cycle Washer
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Base plate is dirty as expected, some light rust.
Now, I know nothing about these machines, but this ring, seems to have been held together at one time, the other 2 are in the same condition.
OOOHHH! You found one 
Yup, it always amazed me how they fit that fullsize DD under there. Those DD could go for ever with the small tub, and if Im not mistaken the spin speed is higher?
Looks like all is needed is an outer tub scrub and a cord.
Yup, it always amazed me how they fit that fullsize DD under there. Those DD could go for ever with the small tub, and if Im not mistaken the spin speed is higher?
Looks like all is needed is an outer tub scrub and a cord.
Suspension rods
The rods, at least 2 of them look defunct.
The good news is that the designs on those are very, very similar to the thin twin stackables sold for decades. The suspension rods are still available for the thin twins and Im mostly sure they will fit your compact portable:
http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDet...468985?replacedManufacturerPartNumber=3406201
The rods, at least 2 of them look defunct.
The good news is that the designs on those are very, very similar to the thin twin stackables sold for decades. The suspension rods are still available for the thin twins and Im mostly sure they will fit your compact portable:
http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDet...468985?replacedManufacturerPartNumber=3406201
Yeah I sure did Robert...
I was afraid about the suspension rods, but they are affordable, thanks for the link. Well I put a temp cord on it and tried a dry run. Nothing but a humming noise. Hmmm. Either it won't engage without any water or maybe the water pump is jammed. It hummed with all cycles. Anyone have any ideas? I opened up the lint filter and it was clogged, the fabric softener dispenser had a thick covering of gunk. The tub and agitator are quite clean though. Stay tuned.
I was afraid about the suspension rods, but they are affordable, thanks for the link. Well I put a temp cord on it and tried a dry run. Nothing but a humming noise. Hmmm. Either it won't engage without any water or maybe the water pump is jammed. It hummed with all cycles. Anyone have any ideas? I opened up the lint filter and it was clogged, the fabric softener dispenser had a thick covering of gunk. The tub and agitator are quite clean though. Stay tuned.
So I told hubby I got a nifty, new table for the clock...now he's not speaking to me.
[this post was last edited: 5/17/2013-03:22]
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Huming...
Obviously the motor or part of it is getting power, but no rotation for some reason. Several things could be doing this, and the only way to check is with some dismantling.
Pull the pump off and see if the impeller can be rotated and nothing is blocking it. At this point with the pump off you could try running the motor again. If still nothing take the motor off check that it spins freely along with the transmission. The transmission should turn with great ease counter clockwise (agitation)and some minor hesitation/resistance at first in clockwise(spin).
If all rotates freely by hand without stalling run the motor by itself off of the transmission and pump. If it hums than the problem is electrical or with the motor itself.
At this point a known working DD motor might help, and a volt/ohm meter will come to the rescue more than anything else.
Hope its a quick fix, best of luck here!
Obviously the motor or part of it is getting power, but no rotation for some reason. Several things could be doing this, and the only way to check is with some dismantling.
Pull the pump off and see if the impeller can be rotated and nothing is blocking it. At this point with the pump off you could try running the motor again. If still nothing take the motor off check that it spins freely along with the transmission. The transmission should turn with great ease counter clockwise (agitation)and some minor hesitation/resistance at first in clockwise(spin).
If all rotates freely by hand without stalling run the motor by itself off of the transmission and pump. If it hums than the problem is electrical or with the motor itself.
At this point a known working DD motor might help, and a volt/ohm meter will come to the rescue more than anything else.
Hope its a quick fix, best of luck here!
Nice find!
Unfortunately, the DD version of the compact washer did not have the fast spin of the BD portables.
Those slits at the top of the tub do something really neat. This design fills into the outer tub, but during the spin, those slits grab the fill spray and sort of scoop it in to the tub.
I hope that you can get it working and keep it. It's such a small toy.
Unfortunately, the DD version of the compact washer did not have the fast spin of the BD portables.
Those slits at the top of the tub do something really neat. This design fills into the outer tub, but during the spin, those slits grab the fill spray and sort of scoop it in to the tub.
I hope that you can get it working and keep it. It's such a small toy.
<span style="font-size: medium;">I think (and hope) it's the pump too Robert. I got a new cord, plug and washer for it. Will try it again later tonight. </span>
Some more pic's...
Water softener dispenser after a quickie rinse...
Agitator without lint filter and softener dispenser
<span style="font-size: medium;">Reminds me of a Power Fin. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Reminds me of a Power Fin. </span>
Lint Filter, not particularly easy to clean.
Does anyone know what may be missing here?
Plastic outer tub lets the light shine through...kinda cool.
<span style="font-size: medium;">I should rig some lights inside the cabinet. One on each corner...yeah...that does sound hot. I can just hear hubby: "Louie, you have some s'planing to do!"</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">I should rig some lights inside the cabinet. One on each corner...yeah...that does sound hot. I can just hear hubby: "Louie, you have some s'planing to do!"</span>
Another question...
<span style="font-size: medium;">Can this washer do a "dry" run? Would it agitate without water?</span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Can this washer do a "dry" run? Would it agitate without water?</span>
It spins!
<span style="font-size: medium;">It seems that it will not agitate unless it has water, but it does spin. Funny, I thought it had no water, but I guess some was still left, a few cups of sudsy water came out of the drain hose. </span>
<span style="font-size: medium;">It seems that it will not agitate unless it has water, but it does spin. Funny, I thought it had no water, but I guess some was still left, a few cups of sudsy water came out of the drain hose. </span>
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