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Whirlpool Calypso GVW9959K Top Load Washer

Whirlpool Calypso Washing Machine (by 3 users)


posted by Oliver on Oct 04, 2006


The washing machine has a grinding / squeeking sound during the wash cycle? One time the machine stoped during the wash cycle and we got an F5 error code. We just started it over and from then on the clothes are coming out clean and all cycles complete, but I am afraid the sound may progress into something more serious. should I take some steps to fix the grinding / squeeking sound?
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Comment by parikhly, posted on Sep 28, 2008

My washer was working fine today. All of a sudden on my third load, it started making a grinding noise, similar to that of a key being made at the hardware store. I canceled the cycle and tried other cycles, but it makes the grinding sound no matter what I do. The machine still appears to be agitating. What could be wrong with it???

Comment by Guest, posted on Jun 14, 2008

i bought whirlpool washing machine last august.since then it is troubling with heavy sound and vibration thru out the washing time. servive people has changed the motor and still the problem persist. i bought it in M/s BAJAJ ELECTRONICS, HYDERABAD A.P. INDIA. kindly help me

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posted on Oct 05, 2006
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Rotu

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How old is this product? I have a friend who is an authorized whirlpool servicer, and they won't even work on them. Supposedly they are a bear to take apart, and have a very bad tendancy to flood. Check into it, but he tells me there is a class action lawsuit against whirlpool for these. This is 3rd hand information, so you will need to verify if this is true or not.
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posted on Aug 21, 2008
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the washer just stopped in the middel of the rinse and won't start or nothing just like it was unpluged
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posted on Oct 05, 2006
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The closest I can get to an F5 error code is a FL or SL code. There is no F5 error code in the manual. FL meaning the pressure switch tripped too soon and SL is suds lock, meaning too much detergent. The sqeaking sounds is probabley the U-joint which sits under the wash-plate. They have revised this U-joint with a new kit. They also updated the software in the control board to eliminate the 30 second fluff at the end of the wash. Complaints were grey marks on the clothes caused by this fluffing. Depending on the age of your washer, these upgrades may be covered by the manufacturer. You would need to call Whirlpool. Catriver..post back.
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posted on Mar 31, 2008
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the water don't draing
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posted on Sep 11, 2008
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I have the same washer!!!! Our repairman says they are the worst machines they ever made. Have all sorts of errors, codes...all the time. I will use it until it blows up, and then call my repair guy, and ASK him what kind of washing machine he has. This is a real piece of garbage. Very dissappointed in this washer. (the matching dryer had to have a heating element replaced right after the warranty expired.) They sure don't make em like they used to. *sigh
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posted on Aug 15, 2008
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I have a whirlpool calypso washing machine. It has been sooo
sorry. It has eaten my towels and other things. When I say eaten...it has pulled the threads out into the little holes which are in the bottom of machine. Also my clothes do not come out smelling fresh. This machine should be recalled and money given back..If there is a law suit I sure as heck want in on it..

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