Thomas and I picked up this Kenmore Calypso for Thomas yesterday (cheap) and in spite of the sellers description, it seems to do everything it's supposed to.... so far.

This afternoon while tinkering with it, I noticed there is a gap between the wash plate seal and the tub.  It's not big enough to get my finger into, but it is big enough for coins, paperclips (etc) to slip past it with ease.  Based on the noises I hear when the tub comes to a stop after spinning, sounds like a couple things have slipped by.

So the question of the hour is, will it still be OK to do normal laundry in, or is there a chance of fabric damage, or items getting stuck or.....?

I've seen it posted here that Calypso parts have been NLA a while now, but the question is: what to do next?

Thanks!
Kevin

Thanks for the info Bill, very much appreciated!

That is the same model! I must say I like the KM control panel MUCH better than the 2004 WP version I have! This almond KM Calypso will be going into Thomas's "Six Flags" as he calls it, once he's able to make room for it.

My Calypso, except for the piles of rust  it leaves on the ground every time I move it , still works great! Fortunately the wash plate seal, still seals against the tub as it's supposed to! I have washed towels (and all other regular laundry) in mine and not had any issues with damage, excess ware, etc on the textiles.

Kevin