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Thread Number: 36734
Portable Lady K for sale......... |
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Post# 546580 9/30/2011 at 07:26 (4,589 days old) by yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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a rare gem, seems in nice condition..........only thing that sticks out is the splash shield is from a Whirlpool portable, different filter!...but will still function as normal....
convertible version......for 150.00 CLICK HERE TO GO TO yogitunes's LINK on Philadelphia Craigslist | ||
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| Post# 546613 , Reply# 1 9/30/2011 at 11:17 (4,589 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
Tub Guard
Martin, the Kenmore's went to this in the later BD portables. It is the same as the WP, but it's stock that way. My 81 had the older style, but now it has been converted to the new style. I think it makes loading a little easier. I think this is one of the last ones, I think Eric has one of these with this trim, also notice that it does not have the porcelained inner-lid. The Surgilator in the WP versions however is a much better agitator I can attest to from experience.
-Tim | ||
| Post# 546638 , Reply# 2 9/30/2011 at 13:31 (4,588 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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Post# 546645 , Reply# 3 9/30/2011 at 14:21 (4,588 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 546701 , Reply# 4 9/30/2011 at 21:10 (4,588 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC) | ||
Damn | ||
| Post# 546760 , Reply# 6 10/1/2011 at 10:27 (4,588 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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24"BDs i have two 24"BDs;a '77 portable version with rollers,single inlet valve,solid metal lid.And an'80 with dual valve,plastic bifold lid,and no rollers.Both washers have signs of heavy rubbing along the lower edge of the tub guard,so looks like people have a tendency to badly overstuff these little BDs... | ||
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Post# 546794 , Reply# 7 10/1/2011 at 15:08 (4,587 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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On some of the Whirlpool versions of these compact washers was a rather fast >700rpms to help with extraction for faster drying times. As one does have a compact Whirlpool dryer am here to tell you a good sized load spun at 900 rpms in the Miele will dry in about 45 mins. A load from the Whirlpool which is smaller takes about an hour.
In all cases usually bung things into the spin dryer/extractor for 3-5 minutes to wring out as much excess moisture as possible. In such cases drying time is shortened by 10% to 15%, even in the case of thick and thirsty towels. Older Whirlpool compact dryers had 1350watts of heating power. Not much (one has blow dryers that run hotter), but better than the 1200 watts or less found today. Am sure some clever person could jig up higher heating elements but that would also mean changing thermostats and other things, no? | ||
| Post# 546806 , Reply# 8 10/1/2011 at 16:41 (4,587 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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As one does have a compact Whirlpool dryer am here to tell you...
**************************************************** So am I. The dry times on my LK compact are not excessive. It is the older, higher wattage though. 1984. I prefer the lower heat. Full heat tends to scorch the scent agents in detergents, making them smell obviously burnt. | ||
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Post# 546808 , Reply# 9 10/1/2011 at 17:45 (4,587 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Really?
Haven't found that to be the case at all. Even when using French Ariel "Alpine Fresh" detergent (a fairly pungent scented laundry product if ever there was one), laundry comes out the dryer smelling fresh but lightly perfumed.
OTHO aside from several European laundry products tend to prefer unscented detergents so that's me for you. | ||
| Post# 546833 , Reply# 10 10/1/2011 at 21:42 (4,587 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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Really
I had to throttle the gas valve back in my previous Kenmore to keep it from making everything smell scorched. Most egregious with sheets.
For clarity, the KM was a late 80s. I had both at the same time but the LK-compact sat largely unused for 18 years as the KM-gas came with the house I eventually bought. (The LK might not be in as good condition had I used it the whole time.) For further clarity, typical cycle times on the LK-C are 30-40min. BUT, it also takes 2 dryer runs to do a Frigiwhite Gallery FL load. Doesn't bother me, I'd as soon separate the easy-drys from the towels anyhow. | ||
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Post# 546847 , Reply# 11 10/1/2011 at 23:17 (4,587 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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WP COMPACT 120 VOLT DRYERS | ||
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Post# 546862 , Reply# 12 10/2/2011 at 00:48 (4,587 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Knew There Was A "5" In There Some Place | ||
| Post# 546865 , Reply# 13 10/2/2011 at 01:42 (4,587 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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