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Post# 119020   3/31/2006 at 08:44 (6,599 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

Here's the model # and serial # for Helen's fabulous Whirlpool.

Model # LA5580XKW1
Serial # C13912502

Any ideas on the date?





Post# 119025 , Reply# 1   3/31/2006 at 09:20 (6,599 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

"K" series was 1982

Post# 119031 , Reply# 2   3/31/2006 at 09:42 (6,599 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
YAY thanks

And now, what's the best stuff to use to get the grime off of the top of the machine? And also, under the hood on the tub ring? I'm gonna clean it up when I go over there in 2 weeks.

Post# 119058 , Reply# 3   3/31/2006 at 12:37 (6,599 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

Any spray cleaner like Fantastik will do the job. I spray it all down, then use a clean paint brush to get in the corners of the lid where the hinges are and behind the lid as well. Then I pour water all around the back of the lid and hinges to rinse, then clean the tub ring. Spray fantastik and let it sit awhile, if dirt is caked, then wipe and rinse. Should be good to go! Hope this helps!

Post# 119082 , Reply# 4   3/31/2006 at 14:47 (6,598 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I try to scrape as much goop off the top of the tub that I can,using a putty knife or similar. Then any good household cleaner usually gets the rest.

kennyGF


Post# 119090 , Reply# 5   3/31/2006 at 15:38 (6,598 days old) by magic clean ()        

Jason, the C139=the 39th week of 1981. C indicates the factory location in Ohio.

Leslie


Post# 119134 , Reply# 6   3/31/2006 at 19:23 (6,598 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        
Best cleaning------

IMO Clorox "Clean-Up". (Just be careful of your clothes as it will bleach!) Unmatched in its ability to clean those filthy "finds" AND it DISENFECTS!

Post# 119137 , Reply# 7   3/31/2006 at 19:42 (6,598 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Jason I always used one of those green pot and pan cleaning pads,and lots of "elbow grease" on the tub ring and other (non painted) parts. Those do not scratch,but are aggressive enough to remove all the years of crud.

Post# 119277 , Reply# 8   4/1/2006 at 07:39 (6,598 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

Thanks for the suggestions. Scotchbrite, Fantastik, and elbow grease.

So the washer was born Sept. 1981. Maybe not VINTAGE but very classic. Definitely belongs here in the Imperial forum.



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