Whirlpool Washer

[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.