Whirlpool Dryer Rescued from the Scrap Metal Yard.

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<span style="font-size: medium;">I recently acquired a Whirlpool portable dryer, 3 Cycle, Cool Down Care for No Iron Permanent Press Fabrics. Mod LAE 490 Serial # 9001M41602120. It works and in good shape, seems to be either a very dark Almond, or light Harvest Gold color. I suppose it's around 20-25 years old. It's going to need a few things, such as a cycle knob, a new lint screen insert and whatever else to cure a squeaking sound.  </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Haven't found any information on it so far on the net. </span> </span>

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">Can anyone tell me anything about this dryer?</span>

 

<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span>Pictures will follow. </span>

<span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks in advance! </span>

[this post was last edited: 4/3/2013-02:41]

 

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LAE is 1974-1975 model year.

M416 should be 16th week of 1974.

LAE4900 @ PartsTap.com

LAE4900 @ RepairClinic.com

 

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Wow, THANKS DADoES!!!

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">It's much older than I thought. The biggest issue will be finding the dial. It seems to be somewhat prevalent with these dryers. I wonder why so many are missing them. Poorly made? Anyway, thanks a million! </span>

 

[twintubber]

Well made little dryers.....

They dry very well and last if well cared for.
I have a modern version of that as my daily driver.

 

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Well, tore down the dryer completely...

 

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">The amount of lint, dust, crud was amazing. I guess it was never cleaned. Went through every inch. It's surprisingly rust free. So it now has a new filter, belt, idler assembly and drum rollers. The motor is fine, my dad looked it over. I'll be reassembling it tonight.</span>

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">The control knob/dial is proving to be elusive, but hope springs eternal. For those wondering what it looks like:</span>

 



 

<span style="font-size: medium;">Part ID # [COLOR=#333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15px]687638[/COLOR]</span>

 

[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15px; font-size: medium]If anyone knows where I can find one, drop me a line. I also would like to find the owners manual. [/COLOR]

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">@ Scott, I agree, they sure seem well built. Looking forward to using it! </span>

 

 

[revvinkevin]

Any photos?

 

 

Photos please?

 

Thanks!

 

[launderess]

Yours Sounds Similar To Mine

But maybe a later model:

What Is Harvest Gold & Is 100lbs of Fun?

Why a Whirlpool compact dryer (model LE4900XX)! Have been on the prowl for a good compact dryer mainly for fluffing woolens after laundering and other light drying duties, since most all my wash is line dried. Today's offerings by Whirlpool and it's rebadged cousin Kenmore seemed poorly built...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">It seems they are twins Mrs Bucket. Mine is Harvest Gold as well. 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Kevin, I am taking pictures and a video, stay tuned. </span>

 

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Newspaper Ad from April 29, 1974

<span style="font-size: medium;">I had no idea they were known as "Thin Twin". </span>

 

 

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Nice ad: One of my friends had that exact set growing up. The washer had the bristle brush Magic Mix type lint filter. I see on the ad that it says this washer model "automatically filters out lint", which would indicate this one self cleans, but then again it may not. At the very least then, it looks just like the one his mom had.

 

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Meant To Specify:

I was talking about the full size set of LAA/LAE5800s

 

[launderess]

Would Love To Find One Of Those Stands

As seen in the advert, but they must not have been very long lasting as never seem to turn up. Maytag amoung others that had portable/compact lines of the period offered them as well.

 

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The dryer is nearly finished

<span style="font-size: medium;">Just need the dial/knob. Took the pictures, made a short vid. Plus there is a surprise. I'll upload everything tonight. Stay tuned!</span>

 

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Whirlpool LAE 4900L1

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Paper cut out I made to see the cycles. New dial on it's way! Thanks John (Combo52)!</span>

 

 

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