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Thread Number: 83277
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
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Post# 1075897 6/5/2020 at 14:56 (1,414 days old) by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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I'm revealing more of my appliance disorder little by little.
I'm "coming clean" to some family members. This Whirlpool pair belongs to a family member. They came with their condo, so I don't even know what year they are. Can you tell anything about them from this picture, or would you need model/serial numbers? I'm not opposed to asking them for that information as well. I'm just curious about how you would rate them. And, I know that's subjective, and opinions vary. Like I said; I'm just wondering what some of y'all think about these, since they were just shared with me. Thanks! Barry
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Post# 1075919 , Reply# 1 6/5/2020 at 17:25 (1,414 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1075920 , Reply# 2 6/5/2020 at 17:48 (1,414 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 1075921 , Reply# 3 6/5/2020 at 17:53 (1,414 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1075986 , Reply# 4 6/6/2020 at 08:15 (1,414 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Very Good Machines | ||
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Post# 1075992 , Reply# 5 6/6/2020 at 09:22 (1,414 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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John,
Thanks.
I'll tell them about the blue film. However, they've already lived in this condo for a few years, and the machines were already there. Might it already be too late to remove it? I don't want to be responsible for damaging the panels. Like I said, this picture is the first glimpse I've gotten of the machines, and I'm sure they have no idea. I guarantee, they just think the machines have blue control panels. Barry | ||
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Post# 1076055 , Reply# 6 6/6/2020 at 14:29 (1,413 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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coming out of the closet Barry, you've cautiously thrown open the closet door it appears. Let the sunlight shine on your appliance infection. Let the air help to heal the appliance scar that has afflicted this special group.
These are from around 2002 and I like that console shape with the tapered ends.
I agree that the "blue shipping-protective film hasn't been peeled off the consoles" in the nearly 20 years that these have co-existed with us on earth, along with COUNTLESS other appliances running as programmed out in the wild, that still adorn their light blue, beige, and clear shipping film.
And while at one point in my life I would have been a strict "TEAR IT OFF BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS" kind of person, I will humbly beg the attention of fellow AW members who appreciate the retro colors of the past.
Does this blue not resemble the early 60s pastel blue? And the appliances that have the beige film, does it not resemble the beige they had in 60s and early 70s? Perhaps even almond or bisque?
Can we appreciate that is has survived nearly 20 years and not destroyed the machine or the lives of the machines owners? With all the turmoil in the world, can we just let this issue be?
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Post# 1076060 , Reply# 7 6/6/2020 at 15:06 (1,413 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thanks Keith,
Cautiously opening the closet door. 😄
Just me and the skeletons. I'm surprised. I would have thought these machines were a lot newer than that. Armed with that information, I wonder if it would be better to just leave the blue film alone at this point, rather than risk damaging the panels by trying to remove it. I agree that it doesn't look bad. I'll see if I can get numbers off of them, to even better hone in on when they were made. Barry | ||
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Post# 1076063 , Reply# 8 6/6/2020 at 15:34 (1,413 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I was given a Kenmore Calypso console a few years ago that has it on the touch panel area with a paper label "Remove Protective Film." I've tried peeling it off, not so much luck. Maybe a hair dryer to soften the adhesive would be helpful. I've seen years-old machines for sale on CraigsList and Facebook Marketplace with the blue film, that has an advisory "Remove Protective Film" or words to that effect ink-jet printed on it. The blue color is a bit catchy but the labeling is not a nice appearance, LOL. | ||
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Post# 1076069 , Reply# 9 6/6/2020 at 16:12 (1,413 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Removing The Blue Film | ||
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Post# 1076071 , Reply# 10 6/6/2020 at 16:43 (1,413 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1076105 , Reply# 11 6/6/2020 at 21:35 (1,413 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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These models were near the end of the white-on-white, black-on-black, bisque-on-bisque trend of the 90s and early 2000's .
It was around 2003-2004 and I went to Best Buy to look at appliances as one often does. I was just looking and found the white on white MOL whirlypool set. I didn't buy then.
A few months later I wanted to buy and went back to BB to buy and was shocked and horrified as they no longer had the W-o-W machines and nearly everything was being switched over to ......... UGHHH, ...stainless steel ! or even worse.... faux S.S (gray plastic, lol)..... which the laugh at how pathetic and desperate one had to be to create, helped to take the edge off. LOL
Plus the new models had the grossly over sized knobs that...... just no.
Obviously, I didn't buy anything. Frankly, I don't think I've bought any appliances from BB since. Not that I intended for that. I've bought a few other things. Just not appliances.
So, yeah, I remember.
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Keep us up to date on your coming out experiences. We're here for you. We understand the harsh uncaring people in the world.
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Post# 1076107 , Reply# 12 6/6/2020 at 21:41 (1,413 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Post# 1076304 , Reply# 13 6/8/2020 at 07:43 (1,412 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Info for the dryer. Don't have washer info yet, but I'm sure they're of very similar vintage.
Barry
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Post# 1076309 , Reply# 14 6/8/2020 at 08:39 (1,412 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1076340 , Reply# 15 6/8/2020 at 12:25 (1,411 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1076375 , Reply# 16 6/8/2020 at 15:52 (1,411 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 1076951 , Reply# 17 6/13/2020 at 10:13 (1,407 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Ironically, I just got a text yesterday from the owner of these machines.
The dryer just stopped working. Specifically, won't start. They have a repairman coming. Any ideas in the meantime? Not that I can do anything for them. Just curious, so we can compare notes when I find out what the tech finds. Maybe it's the blue film! 😉 Barry | ||
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Post# 1076987 , Reply# 18 6/13/2020 at 18:12 (1,406 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Dead dryer Yes they should have removed the blue film, LOL
Most likely things that make a dryer go suddenly dead are bad door switch, open thermal fuse, burned connection at the terminal block due to poor installation [ we know that it was a quick and shoddy installation because the blue film was left on, we never leave tape and films on new appliances we install ]
Be sure they have checked the circuit breaker and be sure the plug is pushed all the way in the receptacle.
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Post# 1077051 , Reply# 19 6/14/2020 at 08:45 (1,406 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thanks John,
Out of those possibilities, we've only been able to eliminate the circuit breaker and the plug. Those are good.
They're calling the tech tomorrow. (Monday) I had hoped they would call him right away when it quit, and at least get on his list. Maybe he could have given them an appointment for Monday. Oh well. Barry | ||
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Post# 1077536 , Reply# 20 6/17/2020 at 14:00 (1,402 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Problem solved
The service tech came today.
John; your first possible problem was the one. Door switch. He also told them that they have an excellent washer, and showed them how to remove and clean the fabric softener dispenser. So, if I ever get to see these machines in person, there should be no excuse for there being a bunch of blue crud in there! 👍 Barry | ||
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Post# 1077541 , Reply# 21 6/17/2020 at 14:12 (1,402 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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