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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst – Mixed Load “Normal Cycle”
This one's for you, Pat.
0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:53 SETTING THE MACHINE
1:57 CATALYST
6:28 WASH FILL
11:54 FAST AGITATION
15:53 SHIFT TO LOW AGITATION / BLEACH DISPENSE
21:57 NEAUTRAL DRAIN
24:03 HIGH SPIN
26:03 RINSE FILL
31:40 FAST AGITATION
31:55 SOFTENER DISPENSE
32:40 SHIFT TO LOW AGITATION / SOFTENER DISPENSE
35:44 NEUTRAL DRAIN
37:54 SPRAY RINSE / FAST SPIN
38:34 SPRAY RINSE
38:53 HIGH SPIN
43:55 CYCLE COMPLETE
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Відео

KitchenPool washing towels
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KitchenPool washing towels
Return of the Whirlpool Gold Catalyst
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It's back (for a little while at least) Model: GSX9885JQO Serial: CM0438370 Perm Press cycle w/ Catalyst spray
Washing a heavy throw blanket
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Kenmore 90 Series Ultra Fabric Care (1996) Model: 11092597200 Featuring the Whirlpool dual action agitator
KitchenMore Direct Drive | Sheets | Permanent Press
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With the best neutral drain sound EVER. :)
Beating up some new jeans
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Beating up some new jeans
Kenmore 90 Series | 2 Queen Size Blankets | Heavy Duty
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*Recorded on 6.21.24 *Put back the cool old style pump Large Load, Warm/Cold, One Rinse, 10 min wash 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Setting the Machine 1:25 Adding Detergent 2:06 Adding Softener 5:28 Wash 16:19 Neutral Drain 18:20 High Spin 20:15 Rinse Fill 26:32 Rinse Agitation 30:32 Neutral Drain 32:33 Spray Rinse 1 33:14 Spray Rinse 2 33:35 High Spin 38:30 Cycle Complete
Reinforced Floor... did it fix things?
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Reinforced Floor... did it fix things?
Flooring issues coming to an end?
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Flooring issues coming to an end?
KitchenMore Direct Drive - Extra Slow Agitation
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KitchenMore Direct Drive - Extra Slow Agitation
KitchenMore Direct Drive | Heavy Duty (Medium Agitation)
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1996 Kenmore featuring my new turquoise Kitchen Aid agitator.
Unboxing New KitchenAid Auger (3349582)
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Unboxing New KitchenAid Auger (3349582)
Request for Dom | Featuring the KitchenAid DAA
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@dom@domthewasherguy I thank you for this wonderful gift. :)
Kenmore 90 Series | Full Load of Towels | Direct Drive (1996)
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With 2nd Rinse Option Recorded on 6/9/24 0:00 Introduction 2:04 Fill 8:27 Start of Wash 20:41 Neutral Drain 22:41 Spin 24:36 Warm Rinse 28:07 Rinse Agitation 32:07 Neutral Drain 34:07 Spray Rinse #1 34:48 Spray Rinse #2 35:06 High Spin 40:05 Second Rinse Fill 43:38 Second Rinse Agitation 47:39 Neutral Drain 49:38 Final Spin
Whirlpool Catalyst - Whitest Whites + BLEACH
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Requested by Adam_YT6666 Recorded on 6.01.24
Small load of microfiber towels (Pony's Request)
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Small load of microfiber towels (Pony's Request)
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst | Queen Sheets 3x/6x Pillow Cases
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst | Queen Sheets 3x/6x Pillow Cases
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst | Extra Large Load of Towels | Extended Spin
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst | Extra Large Load of Towels | Extended Spin
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - Normal Cycle + 2nd Rinse + Extended Spin
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - Normal Cycle 2nd Rinse Extended Spin
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - "Extra Delicate" + Soak
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - "Extra Delicate" Soak
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - Medium Load "Heavy Duty" w/ Extended Spin
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - Medium Load "Heavy Duty" w/ Extended Spin
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - "Whitest Whites" w/ Extra Rinse
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - "Whitest Whites" w/ Extra Rinse
Whirlpool Gold Direct Drive - Tweaked water pressure switch
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Whirlpool Gold Direct Drive - Tweaked water pressure switch
Taking a look inside / replacing the detergent dispenser
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Taking a look inside / replacing the detergent dispenser
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - "Perm. Press/Casual" Cycle
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst - "Perm. Press/Casual" Cycle
Updates...
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Updates...
Whirlpool Gold Catalyst Direct Drive (GSX9885JQO)
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Whirlpool Gold Catalyst Direct Drive (GSX9885JQO)
Look what's coming...
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Look what's coming...
1996 Kenmore UFC - Full Load "Hang Dry" cycle
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1996 Kenmore UFC - Full Load "Hang Dry" cycle
Ultra Low Water Level (hack)
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Ultra Low Water Level (hack)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @alishalstn74
    @alishalstn74 20 годин тому

    Was the Kenmore elite washer that you have on UA-cam made in the year 2000 exactly

  • @alishalstn74
    @alishalstn74 20 годин тому

    Was the Kenmore elite washer that you have on UA-cam made in the year 2000 exactly

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 20 годин тому

      This one was. Every time I put a year in the title, it's the exact year the machine was made.

  • @fatboyyy1036
    @fatboyyy1036 2 дні тому

    (Sigh) that's one of my favourite machines.

  • @fatboyyy1036
    @fatboyyy1036 2 дні тому

    I don't have to ignore the dryer. I like it. It makes a good combo

  • @fatboyyy1036
    @fatboyyy1036 2 дні тому

    I learned how to use my washing machine as a musical instrument. The agitation makes me want to sing along. Sometimes your machines make me want to sing along.

  • @fatboyyy1036
    @fatboyyy1036 2 дні тому

    Hmmm interesting

  • @fatboyyy1036
    @fatboyyy1036 2 дні тому

    A washer in your bedroom? I wish I had a washer in my bedroom. I'd use it to fall asleep.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 дні тому

      No it was just being stored in there while I refurbished it

  • @fatboyyy1036
    @fatboyyy1036 2 дні тому

    This machine is tranquil

  • @JohnAK72
    @JohnAK72 6 днів тому

    Oh I miss my DD, all those loud clunks, fabric softener gets wasted due to lifting the lid at the wrong time, tons of lint, but hey it was a cool machine. Heavily built for 20 years of service

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 6 днів тому

      @@JohnAK72 Well yeah if you open the lid during neutral drain, it will spin and dispense the softener. That’s why you don’t do that 😀 All of my machines had the longer filters removed as they contribute to rust and mold

    • @JohnAK72
      @JohnAK72 6 днів тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv what’s the long filter?

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 6 днів тому

      @@JohnAK72 there is a lint disc filter attached to the bottom of the wash basket. You only can see it if you remove the wash basket

    • @JohnAK72
      @JohnAK72 6 днів тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv I see man, never opened it up. Got videos about it?

  • @dmana3172
    @dmana3172 8 днів тому

    I'm glad I kept the kemore elite model. It has the fabric softener dispenser separately. I really enjoyed that washing machine. It cleaned my clothes so good I can smell all of them fresh. I hope they will remake them in the future. Will they?

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 8 днів тому

      @@dmana3172 No. Not with current regulations. If by a middle they did, they wouldn’t be like those older machines. Expect to pay a pretty penny for one

  • @starcherry6814
    @starcherry6814 14 днів тому

    This was great cleaning! On pare w/ a commercial washer!

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 14 днів тому

      Better than a commercial washer. Nothing on the market today can touch this.

  • @Ynot-e3e
    @Ynot-e3e 15 днів тому

    If anything ever goes wrong on this washer, get it fixed. DO NOT throw it away! You'll NEVER find another washer as good as this again.

  • @ib3289
    @ib3289 16 днів тому

    I have the same one, but it keeps breaking down. I’m looking for a new one. Any idea where I can buy one maybe a refurbished one?

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 16 днів тому

      @@ib3289 second hand appliance shop? Only problem you may encounter is some may do nothing and charge an arm and a leg and others may only replace the agitator dogs or something minor. Pretty much at this point all of these machines need to have the agitator dogs the clutch, motor coupler and of course neutral drain packs replaced

  • @isfeldt34
    @isfeldt34 17 днів тому

    We had one of these for 26 years, and the only thing to fail on it in that time. I believe was a hose needed replacement. That good old nostalgia, sounding drain and pump and that transmission clunk. What a beautiful machine. Not like my 5 1/2 ft.³ LG that plays a tone which I don’t mind, but it doesn’t sound near as nice assisted mechanical Kenmore.

  • @francescocalabrese36
    @francescocalabrese36 25 днів тому

    THIS IS MAD & CRAZY WASHING MACHINE DEVIL

  • @TChannelowashmachines
    @TChannelowashmachines Місяць тому

    How did you put that agitator in it?

  • @xxxpensive1415
    @xxxpensive1415 Місяць тому

    I remember seeing this unit at a circuit city retailer back i ln 1995 , and it was a new thing back in those years.

  • @mwj9080
    @mwj9080 Місяць тому

    My mom still has her 1996 Kenmore 70 series that's going strong. These machines didn't play around! I really wish they still made them like this 😔

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 8 днів тому

      Sadly, there are some people that complained about these machines being "Shredmores" because they didn't know how to properly use them. I doubt, given the way the world is these days, we'll ever see these machines made again.

    • @mwj9080
      @mwj9080 8 днів тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv very sad and unfortunate indeed smh.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 8 днів тому

      @@mwj9080 I know. That’s why I’ll never get rid of the machines I have. Especially since they’re all like new

    • @mwj9080
      @mwj9080 8 днів тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv if I was in a position to get one I'd do it in a heartbeat. I also like the old Frigidaire Unimatic Washers of the 50s- late 70s as well as the Westinghouse washers of the 60s and 70s. Those were absolute BEASTS!

  • @Nrich_107
    @Nrich_107 Місяць тому

    I love these system when I was a kid it would be great to have one in excellent condition

  • @joshuajhagroo9096
    @joshuajhagroo9096 Місяць тому

    It’s okay if no, but are you able to do a Heavy Duty load on More soil, Super Plus, Warm/Warm with Accu wash on with extended spin, and extra rinse? All good if no. Also, turn on Catalyst Please (whatever that does) Thanks!

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv Місяць тому

      @@joshuajhagroo9096 yeah I can do that. That would be an excellent cycle choice for a large load of towels

    • @joshuajhagroo9096
      @joshuajhagroo9096 Місяць тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv Sounds great! Can’t wait. I don’t care if you tag my name or not. A shoutout will be nice. Thanks again! I’m so excited!

    • @joshuajhagroo9096
      @joshuajhagroo9096 Місяць тому

      Do you know what Catalyst does? I’m not sure

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv Місяць тому

      @@joshuajhagroo9096 it’s a marketing term they used. It’s breeze a mixture of detergent through your clothes to aid in stain removal

    • @joshuajhagroo9096
      @joshuajhagroo9096 Місяць тому

      Cool. Thanks!

  • @ItsAmandaLord333
    @ItsAmandaLord333 Місяць тому

    How do you check the spin belt on this? I have the same washing machine and it's working but not spinning. I'm pretty sure the belt popped

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv Місяць тому

      @@ItsAmandaLord333 This is a direct drive which means it doesn’t have a belt. If your Ms home looks like this and is not spinning, you need to replace the spin clutch (a very easy job to do). UA-cam has multiple videos showing you how to do it. Good luck.

  • @nbk57ra
    @nbk57ra Місяць тому

    My parents purchased that Kenmore set when I was in about 3-4th grade they went to sears. I still think I haven’t forgave them for leaving me out of the process. Was an amazing machine they lasted us a long long time.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv Місяць тому

      Why did they get rid of it?

    • @nbk57ra
      @nbk57ra Місяць тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv it was having agitator issues it had a dual action agitator it was probably an easy fix but I was a kid

  • @Madhav_GTR
    @Madhav_GTR 2 місяці тому

    WTF

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      @@Madhav_GTR ?

    • @DylBuilder1
      @DylBuilder1 Місяць тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv He's questioning why TF the wash action is so good compared to today's HE machines

  • @biggysmoovemusic7777
    @biggysmoovemusic7777 2 місяці тому

    Do you still have the Kenmore triple action agitator? I want to see that in this machine if thats ok.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 8 днів тому

      Yes, I still have it. It's in my 2002 Kenmore Elite washer.

  • @cammycamdemos9799
    @cammycamdemos9799 2 місяці тому

    I wonder what would happen if you put this machine on fast agitation with this agitator. 🤔

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      @@cammycamdemos9799 you’d strain the transmission, possibly permanently damage it depending on the load size. I would never even risk that.

    • @cammycamdemos9799
      @cammycamdemos9799 Місяць тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv I see! I see why that this agitator is so powerful and it really is amazing!

  • @Washiz
    @Washiz 2 місяці тому

    NICE LOAD AND i got a free ROPER 3 speed XXL (800) rpm and they said it overflows but all i had to do was plug in the hose and it worked

  • @patcola7335
    @patcola7335 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the shout-out Matt ! One thing I noticed after years of using direct drives and now having an older belt drive is the splash fest that Surgilator makes. The direct drives are much "neater"... Keeping the water in the tub..lol.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      I've noticed that. A little splash (or a lot) is always a good thing haha. 👍

  • @Dr.HouseMD
    @Dr.HouseMD 2 місяці тому

    Nice. Had the same system in 3rd grade. The “phones” output is for headphones.

  • @shanejason1016
    @shanejason1016 2 місяці тому

    13:58, nice

  • @lon_dawg
    @lon_dawg 2 місяці тому

    👍Are the whirlpool/Kenmore agitators interchangeable? I have an early 80s Kenmore Series 70 with agitator with a rounded cap.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 8 днів тому

      They are. I don't think you can interchange the older agitators that were used in the belt drives with direct drive.

    • @lon_dawg
      @lon_dawg 8 днів тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv okay thanks! It's an old belt drive for sure. The old Kenmore washer and dryer still have the factory stickers on the lid😂

  • @JohnAK72
    @JohnAK72 2 місяці тому

    How does that electronic temperature sensor work?? This one has got one for sure

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      ATC: Warm/Cold regulates the water temp to 100F, warm/warm (100/75), Cold/Cold (70)

  • @cammycamdemos9799
    @cammycamdemos9799 2 місяці тому

    Glad you are doing well! We miss you!

  • @WinPC99
    @WinPC99 2 місяці тому

    Update on mine…I don’t think it indexes anymore. I guess using it pretty heavily and loading it down with some large loads sped up the break in process!

  • @ricardov.126
    @ricardov.126 2 місяці тому

    What year is this machine?

  • @domthewasherguy
    @domthewasherguy 2 місяці тому

    where is my wide base agitator iv been searching for years

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      STOP. You don't demand things from people.

    • @domthewasherguy
      @domthewasherguy Місяць тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv i ment to say did you find a box for it yet

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv Місяць тому

      @@domthewasherguy No you didn’t. You rubbed me the wrong way with your demands so therefore, I’m done

  • @JohnAK72
    @JohnAK72 2 місяці тому

    Hey man what’s up? What’s the science behind that catalyst thing? And how it would recirculate the water during catalyst phase cause DDs can only do that during neutral drain/spin Cheers

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 8 днів тому

      I have no idea. It works very well though. Its sad this technology didn't evolve more.

    • @JohnAK72
      @JohnAK72 8 днів тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv had a DD a while ago, had major lint problem with it! Major! Load after load

  • @biggysmoovemusic7777
    @biggysmoovemusic7777 2 місяці тому

    So satisfying 😊

  • @biggysmoovemusic7777
    @biggysmoovemusic7777 2 місяці тому

    I love how the timer is straight forward. No waiting 45 seconds NO WE’RE GOING STRAIGHT TO THE NEXT CYCLE hehe

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      @@biggysmoovemusic7777 I know. Not sure why later models had such long pauses.

    • @biggysmoovemusic7777
      @biggysmoovemusic7777 2 місяці тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv I have always been so curious about that too

  • @erg844
    @erg844 2 місяці тому

    My favorite agitator

  • @gabriel.954
    @gabriel.954 2 місяці тому

    Excellent washer! I love that era Kenmore, and that Series 90 is the Top of the Line. Thanks for posting! Washes almost as good as my Speed Queen LOL :)

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      @@gabriel.954 If your Speed Queen has surpassed 28 years of use and operation, I would agree with you.

  • @pony7124
    @pony7124 2 місяці тому

    By the way, catalyst was off, quick wash cycles always do a short automatic catalyst treatment for some reason. I’ve even seen drummerboy’s kenmore catalyst do the same thing on the express wash cycle.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      Yeah I figured that afterwards. I really have yet to use it without catalyst.

    • @pony7124
      @pony7124 2 місяці тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv if you select catalyst, it just makes the treatment longer.

    • @MatthewJames-st5wv
      @MatthewJames-st5wv 2 місяці тому

      @@pony7124 Didn’t know that. Ty

    • @pony7124
      @pony7124 2 місяці тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv you’re welcome, I think I might be wrong. I am probably most likely not wrong because I’ve noticed that on other cycles like the hand wash cycles on drummerboy’s catalyst. Try the quick wash again but with the catalyst on to see if I am correct. Edit: just do a small load and use default settings with the accuwash.

    • @DADoESofTX
      @DADoESofTX 2 місяці тому

      @@MatthewJames-st5wv The cycle chart I wrote up says Catalyst always runs on Quick Wash and Hand Wash. The KA agitator won't destroy the transmission. It may put a bit of *electrical* strain on the motor if fully loaded for a given water level ... but probably not in this instance being that the load was very small for the level you selected.

  • @JaydenTheGoodKid42
    @JaydenTheGoodKid42 2 місяці тому

    Very nice

  • @NathanJones-pd1pt
    @NathanJones-pd1pt 2 місяці тому

    Is this washer a kenmore?

  • @patcola7335
    @patcola7335 2 місяці тому

    What can one say that hasn't already been said? These direct drive whirlpools have earned their place as classics alongside their older brothers the belt drives.

  • @petermaz701
    @petermaz701 2 місяці тому

    Matt, does that use a separate pump for the catalyst feature?

  • @cammycamdemos9799
    @cammycamdemos9799 2 місяці тому

    Glad to hear! I say that this machine is a winner Matthew! Definitely the best direct drive washing machine!

  • @erg844
    @erg844 2 місяці тому

    My favorite feature from that washer, the extended spin.

  • @BillyLee25
    @BillyLee25 2 місяці тому

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐