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Post# 184843 , Reply# 3   1/21/2007 at 21:19 (6,275 days old) by sharples ()   |   | |
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I was routing for you since i met you at Burning Bridge Antique mall. Sorry i couldnt help. My collection consists of 15 dryers and 4 washers. haha Yay for dryer's. |
Post# 184844 , Reply# 4   1/21/2007 at 21:20 (6,275 days old) by sharples ()   |   | |
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Please post pictures of your vintage refrigerators and other dryers. It is awesome to see other peoples collections. |
Post# 184849 , Reply# 5   1/21/2007 at 21:36 (6,275 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 184850 , Reply# 6   1/21/2007 at 21:38 (6,275 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 184852 , Reply# 7   1/21/2007 at 21:59 (6,275 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Hey Mike, your 'new' Maytags sure look great - even in the great shade of Harvest! Typically, from what I've seen/used, if the operator needs to turn off the dryer manually on the '06/'07 series, one would simply just open the door. The door switch would then kill the dryer, then user could add/remove clothes if needed. You would be killing two birds with one stone if you took a look at the switch - I may have a spare. Slow agitation on the washer: I just brought in a spare 806 for my parents a few weeks ago. The machine had sat outside for quite sometime, and wouldn't agitate to save it's own life. After letting it warm up inside, I noticed that there were flat spots on the rollers, and the slipping grease, well, wasn't allowing the motor to travel on the track. A new set of belts, roller grease and rollers, and she was back in service, ready for a family of 4. Before servicing this issue, make sure that the underside of the washer isn't coated in transmission grease - a little bit is okay, a LOT would be a cause of concern. I also have some extra aqua washer panels, if needed. Just drop me a line. Ben |
Post# 184855 , Reply# 8   1/21/2007 at 22:10 (6,275 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I doubt pushing the knob on the dryer is supposed to stop it. Typically on an electronic 806 or a 906, canceling a cycle requires opening the door. There is no Off selection or button. Or as Bob suggested, change it to Damp Dry, which should stop in less than 60 seconds (15 to 30 seconds?) with no clothes.
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Post# 184923 , Reply# 13   1/22/2007 at 07:28 (6,275 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 184926 , Reply# 14   1/22/2007 at 07:50 (6,275 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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Versatronic: Heed the advice of the other members who have shared. They are right on track. Bob(appnut) is exactly correct about the "Damp Dry" setting. It is the quickest and should shut off in about 10-45 seconds with no wet clothes in it. The door switch must be fixed to turn the dryer off manually. (Has always been a pet peave of mine, Maytag should have put a "Cancel Cycle" button on their dryers) Good luck, and you should visit Leabanon more often. I was there to runematics machines and almost fainted back in September 06. Steve |
Post# 184930 , Reply# 15   1/22/2007 at 08:11 (6,275 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Mike, thanks for the visit yesterday. It was fun. I should have a door switch laying around for the dryer. Sorry about that. As for the washer, agitation is slow on these machines compared to some out there. Let me know if there are any other issues with it. Also, thanks to Sharples for the visit yesterday as well. I hope that you enjoy the vintage dryers that you picked up from me. Thanks again guys. |
Post# 184944 , Reply# 17   1/22/2007 at 09:17 (6,275 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.)   |   | |
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Post# 184960 , Reply# 18   1/22/2007 at 10:40 (6,275 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 184987 , Reply# 20   1/22/2007 at 11:51 (6,275 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Presuming your pigtail / flex cord is a 3 prong 3-wire type: 220v in this country requies TWO hots. Just make sure the "center" wire (of the cord, the "white" one) goes to the WHITE wire post in the machine, which should also be the center post. The other two will be "hots" which can go on either remaining post (coded black and red, usually). In this scenario there will probably be a copper grounding strap that ties the frame of the machine to the center (white) post. This is OK. Hope this makes sense. Be careful with 220v. You don't want to be sending that (or even 110v)through the frame of the machine, and ultimately through you or a laundry-doer. Let us know if you have a 4-wire flex cord connector. You'll have to do remove the grounding-strap and stick the green wire to the ground/frame. |
Post# 185008 , Reply# 21   1/22/2007 at 14:41 (6,274 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Mike, it's not to hard, just take your time. First make sure the unit is unplugged & pull it away from the wall. Next, remove the four screws located along the top of the back panel. Now gently pull up on the back of the main top and then GENTLY push the top forward about an inch to unhook the front. Now you want to lift the front of the top up & rest it on it's back on top of the dryer drum. BE VERY CAREFULL OF SHORT WIRES!! Now remove the door by opening & lifting off the hinges. Remove the four phillips screws around the drum opening. Now remove the 2 screws in the top hinge. reach down in from the top & lift up switch & wiring. replace switch. reverse steps for reassembly. AGAIN, BE VERY MINDFULL OF SHORT WIRING. MAKE SURE THE WIRES STAY ON THE REAR THERMS & TUB LIGHT SOCKET. This is the shortcut method as taught to me by my senseis. |
Post# 185029 , Reply# 22   1/22/2007 at 16:00 (6,274 days old) by versatronic ()   |   | |
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Thanks Toggle and Runematic. I'll see what I can figure out tonight. |
Post# 185034 , Reply# 23   1/22/2007 at 16:32 (6,274 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Someone with tiny hands is the best way to replace the door switch, they can be a PITA! Also, as noted above, you need to run a seperate ground wire, from the dryer frame, to a cold water pipe, or another good ground source. 14GA.or similar is OK. Once you hook up the seperate ground,start the dryer on damp dry, with nothing inside. It should shut off within 90 seconds, I believe. kennyGF |
Post# 185233 , Reply# 26   1/23/2007 at 14:29 (6,273 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 185346 , Reply# 27   1/23/2007 at 22:38 (6,273 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 185555 , Reply# 29   1/24/2007 at 17:45 (6,272 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 185560 , Reply# 30   1/24/2007 at 17:54 (6,272 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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Post# 185673 , Reply# 31   1/24/2007 at 22:02 (6,272 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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