mayken4now
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Wonderful find and I second Westytoploader.
Steve
Steve
Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII
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jasonl
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Avocado and wood paneling on a belt drive whirlpool. Does it get any better?
Awesome machine.
What makes the "grind click clunk" when it starts spinning is the spin solenoid/wigwag device. That musical WOOWOOWOOOWOO that you hear is actually the sound of thousands of angels singing in harmony. Actually what makes that noise is a mystery.
Awesome machine.
What makes the "grind click clunk" when it starts spinning is the spin solenoid/wigwag device. That musical WOOWOOWOOOWOO that you hear is actually the sound of thousands of angels singing in harmony. Actually what makes that noise is a mystery.
toggleswitch
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It's all about the wig-wag.
Love the sound! I used to open and close the lid just to hear the solenoid engage and disengage the spinning tub!
Love the sound! I used to open and close the lid just to hear the solenoid engage and disengage the spinning tub!
jasonl
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Me too
I used to push the lid switch with my finger and if you timed it just right, you'd get a good "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRIND-click-clunk"
I used to push the lid switch with my finger and if you timed it just right, you'd get a good "GRRRRRRRRRRRRRIND-click-clunk"
Those base fins on this particular surgilator look HUGE. Can only imagine what kind of of turnover this agi. gives. KEEP THAT LID CLOSED! LOL. A true classic.
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I enjoy those sounds when the whirlpool is running also! My other reason for getting it was the build quality back then.
It has the tougher motor and the end frames are not welded to the stator like the newer ones. I like machines that can have individual assemblies rebuilt, not thrown away and replaced.
My next big must have is a Frigidaire top loader from the GM ownership era.
It has the tougher motor and the end frames are not welded to the stator like the newer ones. I like machines that can have individual assemblies rebuilt, not thrown away and replaced.
My next big must have is a Frigidaire top loader from the GM ownership era.
wash&where?
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LOOKS LIKE CAPTAINMOODY WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE PINK FRIGIDAIRE SET IN MINNESOTA.
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Well, after spending $16.29 for a replacement bulb I got the Whirlpool lit up again!
When the guy brought up the box he blew dust off it! Guess they don't sell many bulbs for those units...
After checking date codes on the timer, motor and other items, it looks like nothing is newer than May 1969. That was exactly the year I was looking for on this one, so it worked out pretty well.
Now the search is on for a nice 60's Frigidaire...
When the guy brought up the box he blew dust off it! Guess they don't sell many bulbs for those units...
After checking date codes on the timer, motor and other items, it looks like nothing is newer than May 1969. That was exactly the year I was looking for on this one, so it worked out pretty well.
Now the search is on for a nice 60's Frigidaire...
Yay!
Which Whirlpool is it
All,
My grandmother had a Supreme 80 set, it was a standard capacity machine. Had the whirlpool scripting on the left side. Then 5 brown push buttons for temperature, then some text (cool down care and magic clean filter) then the water level knob (knob was similar to machine above from 1969)
Does anyone know which year this machine was or have a pic of one from a catalog? I've got a standard capacity belt drive machine I'm saving for the one day when I find at least the console to the machine my grandmother had. That was the machine that first got me interested in washers and I would just love to see that machine again or at least know what year it was.
Thanks so much!
Steven
All,
My grandmother had a Supreme 80 set, it was a standard capacity machine. Had the whirlpool scripting on the left side. Then 5 brown push buttons for temperature, then some text (cool down care and magic clean filter) then the water level knob (knob was similar to machine above from 1969)
Does anyone know which year this machine was or have a pic of one from a catalog? I've got a standard capacity belt drive machine I'm saving for the one day when I find at least the console to the machine my grandmother had. That was the machine that first got me interested in washers and I would just love to see that machine again or at least know what year it was.
Thanks so much!
Steven
Hello Dwight I have my mom's Whirlpool Mark XII Gas Dry
Well I'm not sure if your model was their Top of the Line Your Year. Seems the push buttons were different than the model I have. I know Mine was the Top of the LIne when I purchased it for my mom. It was the only model that had the two way dryer door.
For one year they sold it but stopped due to patent infringments with the Ford Motor company. Seems it's design was the same as the Station Wagon back Doors that could open like a door or open like an oven door.
I myself liked how classy the Whirlpools looked compared to other manufacturers of the time. I will say however the Lady Kenmore counter parts ran much quieter and had a few nice additional features. That Dryer also had a Ultraviolet Germicidal light in it that stayed on the whole drying cycle. And the Electronic Sensor also was elegant compared to jus the two metal sensor strips on all others.
I don't have a picture of the dryer to upload but I can check. I know I have brochures of the time. Just have to find where I packed them away. When I find the info I'll scan and send it to you.
Not sure if I gave you any additional information about your washer. However That agitator does a might fine job. I still have my convertible Whirlpool washer that I still use from time to time when I'm in a hurry to get laundry done.
Happy New Year
Gerry
Well I'm not sure if your model was their Top of the Line Your Year. Seems the push buttons were different than the model I have. I know Mine was the Top of the LIne when I purchased it for my mom. It was the only model that had the two way dryer door.
For one year they sold it but stopped due to patent infringments with the Ford Motor company. Seems it's design was the same as the Station Wagon back Doors that could open like a door or open like an oven door.
I myself liked how classy the Whirlpools looked compared to other manufacturers of the time. I will say however the Lady Kenmore counter parts ran much quieter and had a few nice additional features. That Dryer also had a Ultraviolet Germicidal light in it that stayed on the whole drying cycle. And the Electronic Sensor also was elegant compared to jus the two metal sensor strips on all others.
I don't have a picture of the dryer to upload but I can check. I know I have brochures of the time. Just have to find where I packed them away. When I find the info I'll scan and send it to you.
Not sure if I gave you any additional information about your washer. However That agitator does a might fine job. I still have my convertible Whirlpool washer that I still use from time to time when I'm in a hurry to get laundry done.
Happy New Year
Gerry
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