Whirlpool Washer

[toggleswitch2]

Thanks for that Bob. So PP can be warm rinse. What a waste of water and energy. Especially if the clothes are going in the dryer.

 

[70series]

DaveK:

The knob turns only to the right. I think it began around 1976 or so when dryers began featuring timers that could be set by turning the dial clockwise or counter clockwise. It is important to note it is only the dryers given this flexibility. Washer cycles, at least on those washers of Whirlpool/Kenmore branding, and most others can only be set by turning the dial to the right.

Have a good one,
James

 

[davek]

Late model Whirlpools can be turned either way. My Ultimate Care II has a timer that can be turned either way and has convenient click stops an the normal setting points. Turns smoothly, too.

I noticed that the instructions for this machine say to turn the knob clockwise only, but the cycle scales seem to indicate that it will turn itself counterclockwise as it goes through a cycle. This is actually better than the normal turn right/cycle right as it makes it quicker to reset the current cycle. All most people ever do with one is run the same cycle every time. Also makes it easy to add a rinse or more wash time.

 

[70series]

I did not know that the recent Whirlpools turned either way. As for the vintage models like the one above, they only turned clockwise. The whole dial rotates, and the mark you see above the dial was a stationary pointer that marked where you needed to position the dial. Later models have the cycles printed on the console itself, and the pointer is on the knob, and rotates with it. If you look at both setups, the cycles do appear to read in reverse of each other. The one above if you look from left to right shows the end of the cycle first, so I can see why you may think this rotates counter clockwise. However since the whole dial rotates past the stationary pointer, you can see that it really does turn clockwise.

Yours must be a very recent model, because Whirlpools, Kenmores and other brands had timers that turned clockwise at least as late as 2005 on the conventional washers. I have no idea of how it works with models such as the Kenmore Oasis, Whirlpool Duet, or other washers apart from the agitator bearing top loaders.

Have a good one,
James

 

[toggleswitch2]

Speaking of timers, my aunt had the narrow (24" / 60cm) version of this machine.

She went through a few timers. Funny thing is she was very careful to turn the dial slowly and properly.

Does the "super wash" dump its water and refill for the normal cycle?

 

[peteski50]

Whirlpool!

I really like this washer, it represents the simplicity we have lost in todays machines.
Peter

 

[davek]

Ok, I thought that the cycles were on the panel, not a rotating ring. That changes it a bit.

My Whirlpool was bought in early 03, so it was probably built in late 2002.

 

[repair-man]

Whirlpool / Kenmore washers have had timers that turn in both directions for at least 10 years. But it was limited to certain models in the early years.

Super wash does dump the water before the regular wash. It may only be a partial amount. I can't remember.

I always thought it strange how the timers on belt drives were much less reliable than the DD models. In those days I used to change timers all the time. Even stock the common ones on my truck. Even though the motor contacts on direct drives are used a lot more per cycle (to pause the motor to reverse and to engage the transmission to spin)they hold up very well in comparison.

 

[gadgetgary]

Curious

What was the spin speed of these machines in comparison to the Maytags?

 

[volvoguy87]

Slower.

If I am remembering correctly, Maytags spin at 618 RPM and regular capacity WP/KM belt drives spin at 525. Of course, the diameter of the tub makes a difference in G-forces and length of the spin cycle will also affect extraction. Both numbers above are on regular speed settings, not slow.

Confused?
Dave

 

[gadgetgary]

Confused?

Not at all.

Thank you Dave.

 

[toggleswitch2]

She's in, and works well.....

 

[toggleswitch2]

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[toggleswitch2]

Console

 

[toggleswitch2]

Timer

 

[toggleswitch2]

Money shot.

She was still dirty at this point, but holds water! *YAY*

 

[toggleswitch2]

Agitator out for cleaning.

The Gadget thinks the finish was worn off. I say this is some type of scuzzy coating.

I will try to abrade it off.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Nekked drive post. Unlike a low-drive Maytag, this brand drives that agitator the top, just like a GE.

Notice those brown spots....

Can't tell if this is damage from (under)a missing glaze, or damage under some kind of crud/coating.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Under the hood.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Another view

 

[toggleswitch2]

Lid swtch.

Energizes and de-energizes solenoid that travls on oscilating wig-wag. Starts and tops spin (only) on this machine; will fill with water and agitate with lid open.

Low-tech solution to low-tech problem. Pencil with metal tip cut off (catered reception to follow the bris) and rubber-bands as motion-stops defeats lid switch.

Look ma! No wire cutting and splicing!

 

[dblrinz]

That is one SUPER Surgilator

I love that style of Whirlpool! The dials and the console are awesome...Once I am sufficiently full of 'Tags I want one of those...

Hope that isn't a rusted tub...Hope it is scum that will easily come off.

I can almost hear the surgilator slurp as it wig-wags away.

 

[toggleswitch2]

After a full fill and hot wash with bleach (to clean deodorize and disinfect),she is ready to wash her maiden load at this address.....

WHAT FUN and familiar sounds!

 

[toggleswitch2]

Spin speed is pitiful.

Will post some more (and add links)after adding videos of her to YouTube.

TTFN!

 

[toggleswitch2]

We have videos!






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOlKEYC1SQw&feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6758W1bvOCc

 

[70series]

Spin speed;

I know that standard capacity BD Whirlpools/Kenmores spin at 525 rpms, but I believe I read somewhere that large capacity models are even slower at 505 rpms. Is this accurate?

She looks awesome all cleaned up and washing. Congrats on getting her.

Have a good one,
James

 

[gadgetgary]

Who washed a boa in there?

When we got Maggie(her proper name) home, we kept finding feathers in the washbasket. At first, we were grossed-out as they kept pouring out of the Magic-clean filter(we just assumed that a bird or animal met its maker). We later had an AHA moment when we realized it was probably the remnants of a down comforter or pillow.

 

[gadgetgary]

James

As an experiment, we took the finished load out of Maggie (this Whirpool)and stuck it in The Mutt (one of my Maytags) and ended up with 2-1/2 cups of additional water removed.

(575ml @230ml per cup).

The tub diameter of the Whirlpool is only a bit bigger than that of the Maytag.

Even worse, what is the spin speed on Gentle cycle?

 

[toggleswitch2]

Strangely the rust-color is UNDER a coating of what I believe is lime scale

The Gadget says the next town over, where she lived, has very hard water.

Chipped it out with a utility knife.

 

[70series]

Gary:

Not exactly sure about the speed on Gentle, but I believe somewhere between 450 and 490 rpms.

Have a good one,
James