Saw this on Craigslist.
Can anyone tell me about it?
Can anyone tell me about it?
Whirlpool Washer
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Whirlpool washer for sale! Good condition for an older model. Super Capacity 18 series, 2-speed 4-cycle. Hoses included. Could use a tidy up on the inside of unit.
Whirlpool washer for sale! Good condition for an older model. Super Capacity 18 series, 2-speed 4-cycle. Hoses included. Could use a tidy up on the inside of unit.
Looks like a 1970's model, judging by the knobs; may also have the tall centerpost with the 18lb tub.
Interior shot
Rusted on the bottom
Can this be saved?
Rusted on the bottom
Can this be saved?
toggleswitch2
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I see myself cleaning and tweaking a Whirpool with a wig-wag in my immediate future!
*LOL*
*LOL*
To me that looks like very common build-up from debris that settled in the tub. I would not worry about it. It may need a scrubbing to get off, but unless the porcelain finish is compromised, the rust should not be permanent.
That looks very much like a tall centerpost (there were three centerpost heights in 18lb. machines over the years). That is the second generation agitator, which was "shrunken" to lessen wear on the gearcase.
I'd grab it!
That looks very much like a tall centerpost (there were three centerpost heights in 18lb. machines over the years). That is the second generation agitator, which was "shrunken" to lessen wear on the gearcase.
I'd grab it!
Gordon
Did this model have the waterfall lint filter on the right hand side? Can't tell by the picture.
Did this model have the waterfall lint filter on the right hand side? Can't tell by the picture.
Gary -
I think we'd see it in the lower right of the picture. They protrude pretty far forward. I'd say it had a magic-clean filter.
Gordon
I think we'd see it in the lower right of the picture. They protrude pretty far forward. I'd say it had a magic-clean filter.
Gordon
Centerpost
This would be a 1971-72 LXA model It would have the tallest center post it does have the 2nd generation agitator with less lower finn area to protect the transmisson from to much stress
This would be a 1971-72 LXA model It would have the tallest center post it does have the 2nd generation agitator with less lower finn area to protect the transmisson from to much stress
Hi John L, Bob
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The Gadget is looking at this one today....and it's probably getting moved on Saturday.
Control panel
Worn
Worn
Panel
Left side
Left side
Panel
Right Side
Right Side
Interior Shot
Seems like rust in the tub
Seems like rust in the tub
Looks like it has seen better days
Maybe I should pass this one up.....
What do you think?
Maybe I should pass this one up.....
What do you think?
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Also looks like there is dirt or residue on the agitator. Possibly water was left in the tub for a while?
The dirt/residue and the moderate wear on the control panel lead me to believe the machine has been outside. HOWEVER, I would NOT pass this machine up if you want something a bit different. The tall centerpost machines are RARE, so you'd have something different to talk about. The orange stains in the tub are very unlikely to be rust spots. They and the agitator will come clean.
If you get a machine like this that needs a little TLC, you'll have the satisfaction of having cleaned it up yourself.
If you get a machine like this that needs a little TLC, you'll have the satisfaction of having cleaned it up yourself.
The moderate wear on the control panel
Maybe the damage from Spray 'n Wash
So it is a decent machine?
Maybe the damage from Spray 'n Wash
So it is a decent machine?
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It's a wig-wag and that is fun enough for me!
the super cap version of my machine
Remember the machine that gansky saved for me in Omaha? I think this is the super capacity version of that machine, my machine is a 72 with the same dials but its only a standard cap. It looks like the standard caps got the knob for the 5 black buttons for the temp control but the super gets the knob. I love mine, but thats just because its the avacado version of my grandmothers!
Best of luck!
Steven
Remember the machine that gansky saved for me in Omaha? I think this is the super capacity version of that machine, my machine is a 72 with the same dials but its only a standard cap. It looks like the standard caps got the knob for the 5 black buttons for the temp control but the super gets the knob. I love mine, but thats just because its the avacado version of my grandmothers!
Best of luck!
Steven
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Is the tub ring metal? I don't believe I have ever seen a metal tub ring that looks quite like this. On first glance I thought it was the plastic, but it has a shine. Nice washer which just needs some TLC.
Have a good one,
James
Have a good one,
James
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It is my belief that all rinses (as mandated by the timer) on the PP cycle are cold.
We shall see. The gadget has never seen the guts of a WhirlMore machine. Can't wait to see his shock.... he is used to Maytags!
We shall see. The gadget has never seen the guts of a WhirlMore machine. Can't wait to see his shock.... he is used to Maytags!
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Yep, metal splash guard. Does anyone know the year and model when metal splash guards were discontinued and plastic ones were used instead? That is a nice machine. I have never seen one of those around in my area. Probably just needs a scrub-down and maintenance.
It is my belief that all rinses (as mandated by the timer) o
Toggles, nope, not on Whirlys and Kenmores of this vintage. You could get a warm rinse no PP cycle, could do so on our Kenmore 800, imagine the cool down with agitation on the 800 with warm rinse lol. This whirly has the stepped down to gentle agitation on PP cycle at 4 or 6 minutes and gentel agitation for rinse.
Toggles, nope, not on Whirlys and Kenmores of this vintage. You could get a warm rinse no PP cycle, could do so on our Kenmore 800, imagine the cool down with agitation on the 800 with warm rinse lol. This whirly has the stepped down to gentle agitation on PP cycle at 4 or 6 minutes and gentel agitation for rinse.
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Instructions
Instructions
The metal tub rings gave way to the injection molded plastic ones during 1973, gradually. Current models that were introduced with metal rings were updated with slight model number revisions to accomodate the part number change (the plastic rings had a different part number than the metal).
Oddly, my early Feb. 1973 build Lady K has a plastic ring. My mid-Feb built Kenmore 60 (it's only two weeks newer) got a metal one.
They seem to have been all plastic by that summer.
Gordon
Oddly, my early Feb. 1973 build Lady K has a plastic ring. My mid-Feb built Kenmore 60 (it's only two weeks newer) got a metal one.
They seem to have been all plastic by that summer.
Gordon
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