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Thread Number: 95551
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Scored a 1996 Kenmore DD |
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| Post# 1202120 3/22/2024 at 20:29 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
Ultra Fabric Care 90 series, fully loaded Direct Drive. I am very pleased. I couldn't be happier. I got the machine for $100 off FB marketplace and the guy even delivered it. I told him he didn't know what he had. The machine is in very good condition. I cleaned about 85% of it. I have already decided not to replace perfectly functioning parts. It also appears to neutral drain.
Brand KENMORE Serial # CF1348209 Model # 11092597200 Based on the serial number provided, this KENMORE product was manufactured March 1996. Btw, I wish there was a way to upload higher resolution photos on here. | ||
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| Post# 1202135 , Reply# 1 3/23/2024 at 01:53 by Stan (Napa CA) | ||
Thats a very nice machine 
I have a friend that has a 1996 DD 70 series Kenmore that I’ve worked on.
I replaced a few things on it over 8 years ago and it’s been running fine ever since. Very similar control panel. IIRC It had the warm rinse option if dial was set on a certain cycle. I’ll have to look for a pic of control panel to compare 70 series to your 90 Enjoy it Mathew | ||
| Post# 1202139 , Reply# 2 3/23/2024 at 06:41 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Control Panel
I believe it was the 80 and 90 series that had the special “ultra fabric care” branding on them which signified TOL.
I’m going to swap out the wash basket as it’s got a lot of chipping going and rust, but that’s probably it. My goal is to try to keep everything as original as possible. After opening it up yesterday just to clean it I could tell the cabinets never been removed. Everything was super snug and a lot of the gunk came right off | ||
| Post# 1202243 , Reply# 3 3/25/2024 at 06:22 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Tub Support Seal
So unfortunately I damaged the seal in the tub support, possible the bearings too when trying to get the brake tube assembly out. The machine was leaking oily water. I didn't catch it until the rinse cycle.
Following this, I immediately unplugged the machine. Now it won't do anything but fill. I plan on replacing the tub support, but would like to keep the original transmission, as it neutral drains ok. I also plan to replace the tub seal. I don't think the issue was the tub seal because the water that leaked was mixed with penetrating oil I sprayed in the tub support shaft. | ||
| Post# 1202255 , Reply# 4 3/25/2024 at 13:56 by Stan (Napa CA) | ||
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If it “won’t do anything” | ||
| Post# 1202267 , Reply# 5 3/25/2024 at 19:34 by dominic20 (Souix falls) | ||
no agitator for it  | ||
| Post# 1202269 , Reply# 6 3/25/2024 at 20:01 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Coupler & Agitator
I did verify the machine has two different parts of a coupler installed. One looks original (the one on the transmission) the other on the motor looks newer. I'm not worried about that though. I'll pop a new one on there. I just hope the motor is good. Either way this is fun and therapeutic. I'm making short videos of the machine taken part which I am currently uploading on on my YT channel.
In regards to the agitator, I thank you, sir, but I have plenty agitators already. I really seem to prefer the dual action Kenmore style. | ||
Post# 1202270 , Reply# 7 3/25/2024 at 20:39 by whirlykenmore78  (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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Nice | ||
| Post# 1202271 , Reply# 8 3/25/2024 at 21:08 by ron350 (Birmingham, AL.) | ||
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BlockEight88 how can i watch your video's? I ma just learning about Whirlpool direct drive washers and need more input. | ||
| Post# 1202272 , Reply# 9 3/25/2024 at 21:53 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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| Post# 1202316 , Reply# 10 3/26/2024 at 18:27 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Motor | ||
| Post# 1202332 , Reply# 11 3/26/2024 at 22:58 by ron350 (Birmingham, AL.) | ||
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Sory to hear about your bad luck with the motor and tub support. It makes me wonder why some support tubes have so much corrosion on the outside of the tube? | ||
| Post# 1202333 , Reply# 12 3/27/2024 at 05:50 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Motor | ||
| Post# 1202347 , Reply# 13 3/27/2024 at 09:44 by Stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Are you testing | ||
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Post# 1202349 , Reply# 14 3/27/2024 at 10:37 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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It could be a bad motor, but
There are several other areas to check a bad start capacitor for one, could be a wire loose in the start circuit etc
We often see him burned loose connections right at the motor disconnect plug. A smoking motor can also caused by a bad timer contact. It’s less likely that the motor itself will cause this, but certainly possible. John | ||
| Post# 1202406 , Reply# 15 3/28/2024 at 16:39 by dominic20 (Souix falls) | ||
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youre right | ||
| Post# 1202408 , Reply# 16 3/28/2024 at 18:38 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Motor | ||
| Post# 1202478 , Reply# 17 3/30/2024 at 08:52 by dominic20 (Souix falls) | ||
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question | ||
| Post# 1202496 , Reply# 18 3/30/2024 at 13:37 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Post# 1202500 , Reply# 19 3/30/2024 at 14:50 by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI) |
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| Post# 1202512 , Reply# 20 3/31/2024 at 06:41 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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