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Post# 205095 4/18/2007 at 22:11 (2,254 days old) by gadgetgary  (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205100 , Reply# 1 4/18/2007 at 22:42 (2,254 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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 Gary, No lighted consoles on these models. I always look for the little chrome divider above the control knob to know they have the lighted glass panels. I don't know what age they are but it was after they switched from the blue lower trim to the gold. I know there is a Maytag expert that can probably tell us the year that happened. Patrick | ||
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Post# 205105 , Reply# 2 4/18/2007 at 22:53 (2,254 days old) by bobbins (Victoria BC, Canada) |
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Post# 205110 , Reply# 3 4/18/2007 at 23:18 (2,254 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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 It looks like a 308 or 208 washer, can't make out the number of water level buttons, even enhanced a little here - it's still a toss up. A gold lower panel and "Big Load" dryer are both post-1975. That is actually one of my favorite dryer designs, while smaller capacity, it runs a very close second to the 29" Whirlpool made dryers. Maytag returned to a pilotless ignition after years of standing pilot nonsense, they increased capacity, moved the lint filter up front - and those machines were built like tanks. Keep us posted, Gary! 
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Post# 205111 , Reply# 4 4/18/2007 at 23:19 (2,254 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 205115 , Reply# 5 4/18/2007 at 23:33 (2,254 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205118 , Reply# 6 4/18/2007 at 23:42 (2,254 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 205119 , Reply# 7 4/18/2007 at 23:42 (2,254 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 205120 , Reply# 8 4/18/2007 at 23:44 (2,254 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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| Post# 205124 , Reply# 9 4/19/2007 at 00:24 (2,254 days old) by scott55405 () | ||
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It should have a powerfin agitator, and I think it's a 308. I think a 208 would have 2 speeds, like a 206. Made bet about 76 and 80. | ||
| Post# 205141 , Reply# 10 4/19/2007 at 04:47 (2,253 days old) by drmitch (Idlewild, TN) | ||
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Post# 205148 , Reply# 11 4/19/2007 at 06:32 (2,253 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205160 , Reply# 12 4/19/2007 at 08:35 (2,253 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 205161 , Reply# 13 4/19/2007 at 08:39 (2,253 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 205162 , Reply# 14 4/19/2007 at 08:42 (2,253 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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| Post# 205258 , Reply# 15 4/19/2007 at 20:56 (2,253 days old) by drmitch (Idlewild, TN) | ||
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Post# 205426 , Reply# 16 4/21/2007 at 06:57 (2,251 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205531 , Reply# 18 4/21/2007 at 22:21 (2,251 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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~I have been told that the backpanel is tan and gold. It was actually white and gold. The 'tan' was nicotine and/or dirt. OMG! | ||
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Post# 205532 , Reply# 19 4/21/2007 at 22:27 (2,251 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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| Post# 205534 , Reply# 20 4/21/2007 at 22:41 (2,251 days old) by llmaytag (Southern California) | ||
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Post# 205538 , Reply# 21 4/21/2007 at 23:00 (2,251 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 205541 , Reply# 22 4/21/2007 at 23:25 (2,251 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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| Post# 205543 , Reply# 23 4/21/2007 at 23:58 (2,251 days old) by drmitch (Idlewild, TN) | ||
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Post# 205550 , Reply# 24 4/22/2007 at 01:43 (2,251 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 205601 , Reply# 26 4/22/2007 at 09:22 (2,250 days old) by ~sudsshane (Orlando/Winter Park, FL) | ||
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Post# 205606 , Reply# 27 4/22/2007 at 10:12 (2,250 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Nice conversion - now you have a hair dryer for laundry ;-) I did this a lot when I had only 120v in the garage. You can convert most any 220v dryer simply by moving the heater wire over to the neutral terminal and attaching your 120v cord to the L1 & neutral (center post) of the terminal block. Auto-Dry will probably not work well at all, the temperature will be (slowly) reached but the timer will advance toward off too fast to allow sufficient time for the clothes to dry. You'll have to reset the timed dry cycle... Vintage dryers would commonly have 2 hours and longer on their timers because of the people who didn't have a 30A line for the new dryer or access to gas. I believe GE had a price-leader dryer in 57 or so that came with two cords attached. | ||
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Post# 205665 , Reply# 29 4/22/2007 at 18:06 (2,250 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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defintion CLICK HERE TO GO TO toggleswitch's LINK | ||
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Post# 205667 , Reply# 30 4/22/2007 at 18:10 (2,250 days old) by dadoes ( ) |
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 I recall reading a service manual (for a Gibson dryer?) that advised when converting it for 110v the auto-dry cycles were not to be used, the gist of which seemed to be due to the machine being unable to hit the target temperature with the reduced heat input (in which case the timer would be forever stalled at the starting point).
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Post# 205669 , Reply# 31 4/22/2007 at 18:18 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205670 , Reply# 32 4/22/2007 at 18:19 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205673 , Reply# 33 4/22/2007 at 18:21 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205676 , Reply# 34 4/22/2007 at 18:28 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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We tried the Permanent Press cycle and after the main wash and customary pause, it did the following: Partial Drain Fill Partial Drain Fill Quick Drain Pause Timer Advance Full Spin There was no separate spray rinse and the contents of the fabric softener dispenser did not leave the holding cup until the full spin. Please note all spins above are 'spin' drains, not neutral drains. It is nice to see a machine that actually uses water to get the job done. I guess according to today's standards, this is not and Energy Star machine(Thank you Lawd!) 
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Post# 205686 , Reply# 35 4/22/2007 at 18:53 (2,250 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 205688 , Reply# 36 4/22/2007 at 18:59 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205689 , Reply# 37 4/22/2007 at 19:01 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205695 , Reply# 38 4/22/2007 at 19:25 (2,250 days old) by swestoyz (Waterloo, Iowa) |
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| Post# 205713 , Reply# 39 4/22/2007 at 21:56 (2,250 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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Congrats Gary and Steve on the Maytags, they look absolutely beautiful! You are going to love them! Jeff | ||
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Post# 205715 , Reply# 40 4/22/2007 at 21:58 (2,250 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 205742 , Reply# 41 4/22/2007 at 23:50 (2,250 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Great pics, Gary. I'll bet you're having a lot of fun with this washer & dryer. Can you see oil on the top of the gearcase or just on the sides of the gearcase? Repairs are fairly simple on these machines. Amazon.com should have Repair-Master service manuals for Maytag, they were pretty common and are a good reference in times of need.
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Post# 205767 , Reply# 44 4/23/2007 at 07:38 (2,249 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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BZZZZZ Steve thinks it is annoying...I kind of like it! It is nice having three different capacity Maytags: Vintage Maytag(regular capacity) New DC(TL) Maytag(Super capacity) Maytag Neptune FL(Even bigger...ducks and runs) The only way I will get rid of this set now is if one comes along that it lighted. See what Tucson did to me???? | ||
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Post# 205769 , Reply# 45 4/23/2007 at 07:41 (2,249 days old) by tlee618 (Ruskin, Florida) |
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Post# 205771 , Reply# 46 4/23/2007 at 07:47 (2,249 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Yes, Teri I am happy I went to Tucson. I not only started a new 'Maytag' fetish, but, got to meet a great group of friends here on the AW site. It was a wonderful life experience and would love to live it again and again. The expertise and knowledge here is truly amazing, as well as the great caring and understanding. We are a very special group of people and a round of applause goes out to all the AW friends here. Hugs to everyone! GadgetSwitch | ||
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Post# 205788 , Reply# 48 4/23/2007 at 10:20 (2,249 days old) by chestermikeuk (Cheshire, England, UK) |
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 Congratulations guys on the Maytags!!! looks a fine working pair... How does the Maytag numbering work, is the 106 the economy model with less features n speeds and the 806 all bells & whistles features etc?? Is this the first model of re-designed dryers after the DE 306 small door??..Also is this year the first use of the Turquoise Power Fin agi?? Cheers, Mike | ||
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Post# 205839 , Reply# 49 4/23/2007 at 14:28 (2,249 days old) by tlee618 (Ruskin, Florida) |
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Post# 205840 , Reply# 50 4/23/2007 at 14:35 (2,249 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Since I am a Maytag 'newbie', I cannot answer the following questions....but, I bet someone out there in AW-Land can Chime in Bois.... -How does the Maytag numbering work, is the 106 the economy model with less features n speeds and the 806 all bells & whistles features etc?? -Is this the first model of re-designed dryers after the DE 306 small door??..Also is this year the first use of the Turquoise Power Fin agi?? | ||
| Post# 205918 , Reply# 52 4/24/2007 at 02:54 (2,249 days old) by badata () | ||
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YOU GO BABY!!!!! TELL THEM WHAT YOU KNOW!!!! MY SMART MAN!!! | ||
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Post# 205954 , Reply# 53 4/24/2007 at 07:11 (2,248 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Now you see that is a partner for ya. So supportive. Like a good jock-strap. So, y'all think GadgetGary is properly addicted? | ||
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Post# 205955 , Reply# 54 4/24/2007 at 07:12 (2,248 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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..........to washers? :-) | ||
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Post# 205963 , Reply# 55 4/24/2007 at 08:02 (2,248 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 205982 , Reply# 57 4/24/2007 at 11:04 (2,248 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Greg: Trust me he wants a Frigidaire, too. Austin: GadgetGary did a test-load earlier today and the tranny stayed cool. Said to mean still ok! | ||
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Post# 205986 , Reply# 58 4/24/2007 at 12:06 (2,248 days old) by mixfinder (Stuart Mountains) |
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 I can't imagine what it would feel like to collect and restore with a supportive partner. I'm sure, my back would be ten years younger in an xray if I had help. The smaller capacity Maytag, believed to be adequate for a catholic family of 12, really puts on a water show during agitation. An amazing detail job by an amazing couple. Kelly | ||
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Post# 206003 , Reply# 60 4/24/2007 at 13:28 (2,248 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) |
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 You'll love having Maytags- I've been very happy with mine. I have an LA108 washer and a DE608 dryer. I'm especially impressed with how simple the engineering is on these machines, and how many features the washer has, in spite of its being a lower-end model. It dispenses bleach and softener, has a delicate cycle, and has three temp selections, as well as three water levels. The delicate cycle is Fabric-Matic, that stops agitation and restarts it; this is a one-speed machine. I really like the softener dispenser and lint filter assembly; they both get the job done with a minimum of fuss, very easy to clean. I had a Whirlpool pair previously, and there was no easy way to clean its softener dispenser, which built up excess softener after a time. And the self-cleaning lint filter flushed its lint into my pipes, which isn't my idea of convenience- sooner or later, there will be a need for drain cleaning. Question: Did your machines come with their instruction manuals? I'm still searching for manuals, and I'd be very happy with Xeroxes or scans. If you have them, I'd love to talk with you about paying you for copies! | ||
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Post# 206054 , Reply# 61 4/24/2007 at 20:27 (2,248 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Today I noticed a slight leak in the left hand corner of the washer. It seemed to be happening only during the 'fill' portion of the cycle. Upon further investigation(Thanks Steve for showing me how to open up the machine), I found that the water was coming from the tube near the top of the machine(Thanks also to Bobby Deregis for explaining what the problem could be). I tightened the screw, but the leak persisted. I then moved the black tubing a bit and then tightened the screw again and Viola....No Leak...YAY! 
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Post# 206056 , Reply# 62 4/24/2007 at 20:28 (2,248 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206059 , Reply# 63 4/24/2007 at 20:32 (2,248 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Unfortunately, mine did not come with the manuals. I asked the seller if the manuals could be laying around somewhere in the condo where they came from. I am waiting to hear back from the seller. It seems that these machines came from a home where the owners passed away. I don't know how long they sat without use, but, in any event they work perfectly. I am so glad that Steve and I went to get them on Saturday. Thanks for the well wishes. P.S. Which ones did you get again? Can you post pics again if possible? | ||
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Post# 206063 , Reply# 64 4/24/2007 at 20:50 (2,248 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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How DOES that siphon break (between the two clamps) work? | ||
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Post# 206068 , Reply# 65 4/24/2007 at 21:09 (2,248 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206100 , Reply# 67 4/24/2007 at 23:03 (2,248 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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| Post# 206111 , Reply# 68 4/24/2007 at 23:43 (2,248 days old) by scott55405 () | ||
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Thanks Gary! I guess if I hadn't missed the link to your picture thread earlier, I would have known that! LOL Great pictures. | ||
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Post# 206120 , Reply# 69 4/25/2007 at 00:02 (2,248 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) |
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Thanks for responding! If the manuals ever surface, great. If they don't, well, the search continues. Manuals seem to be the hardest part of collecting vintage stuff. I have two Electrolux vacuums (a 1205 and a Diamond Jubilee) and I've been looking for their manuals for TWO YEARS. Feh. I have promised myself- if I ever find these elusive goodies, they get posted here or at Vacuumland, as appropriate. I can't be the only person on Earth looking for them. | ||
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Post# 206128 , Reply# 70 4/25/2007 at 00:26 (2,248 days old) by jimmyb (Phoenix, AZ) |
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Post# 206153 , Reply# 71 4/25/2007 at 06:50 (2,247 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Thanks! .....and I didnt even break a nail. Gary was kind enough to wax the set, which made lifting and moving it (down a flight of stairs) FUN FUN FUN! They did end up looking great! (ducks and runs) | ||
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Post# 206154 , Reply# 72 4/25/2007 at 06:56 (2,247 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Steve, I had to make it clean, clean, clean! That set shines, and to think it is over 30 yrs. old. Here is a link to the polish that I used.....it is easily applied and works wonderfully on appliances, as well as fiberglass tubs and of course, automobiles. CLICK HERE TO GO TO gadgetgary's LINK | ||
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Post# 206157 , Reply# 73 4/25/2007 at 06:59 (2,247 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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oh hell, you shine too and you are 30+ y.o.! | ||
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Post# 206174 , Reply# 74 4/25/2007 at 08:19 (2,247 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Manuals for these? Why? Are you confused by all the buttons and dials? Then you need a 906 Maytag to banish all that washday confusion forever! One button washdays, what could be easier? ;-) Did you try calling Maytag? It's a long shot, but sometimes they still have them on file and will at least copy them for you. | ||
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Post# 206273 , Reply# 76 4/25/2007 at 16:54 (2,247 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Duh, and there it is. ~The board of Directors of Maytag and CEO(a former Whirlpool executive), all received five years severance pay. My guess is the CEO got another job back at Whirlpool. DIRTY DAWG! | ||
| Post# 206274 , Reply# 77 4/25/2007 at 17:00 (2,247 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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So now can we see a picture of them all shined up and installed in their permanent home? ;-) | ||
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Post# 206368 , Reply# 79 4/25/2007 at 22:47 (2,247 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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If the boy wants manuals, we'll give him manuals. 
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Post# 206383 , Reply# 80 4/25/2007 at 23:19 (2,247 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) |
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I get your point- my centre-dials couldn't be easier to figure out and operate. But having the ephemera to go along with the machines is very interesting to me, the difference between having nice old machines and having the beginnings of a proper collection. After all, how did you get to know so much about old washers? ;-) So, I'll keep looking- they'll turn up. Some damn day... | ||
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Post# 206385 , Reply# 81 4/25/2007 at 23:25 (2,247 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Wasn't the "manual" provided with Maytags nothing more than a an 8.5 x 11" (A4)a two-sided oaktag (thick paper) page? | ||
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Post# 206391 , Reply# 82 4/25/2007 at 23:36 (2,247 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) |
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 I think it would be interesting to see how Whirlpool handles the documentation from the former Maytag company files. I would think that since we are talking about consumer products, they would have to keep some documentation on file for several years. When a company buys out another company, do they also acquire the product liability of the former company? There lies the answer. Maybe one of our more legally well versed members could answer this. | ||
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Post# 206444 , Reply# 83 4/26/2007 at 08:32 (2,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206445 , Reply# 84 4/26/2007 at 08:36 (2,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206462 , Reply# 86 4/26/2007 at 09:24 (2,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206466 , Reply# 87 4/26/2007 at 09:44 (2,246 days old) by mixfinder (Stuart Mountains) |
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Post# 206468 , Reply# 88 4/26/2007 at 09:47 (2,246 days old) by mixfinder (Stuart Mountains) |
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I have never washed my dickie in a Maytag. I agree with Jeff. Drop the soiled clothing in the wash tub and don't pack. When it's filled to the top its time to start the washer. If I have to push or pack it in, then its too many items. We want this machine to be aound for your estate sale, don't we? Kelly | ||
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Post# 206504 , Reply# 91 4/26/2007 at 12:48 (2,246 days old) by mixfinder (Stuart Mountains) |
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You should get better advice from Tom or Gregg, but...Remove the cover from the control pannel. Look at the water level selection switch. Nestled in the switch is a white wheel that can be be rotated left or right to raise and lower the water level in the machine. Be sure to have the power off or be super cautious because you can get a shock while doing this. It only takes a half turn to add a gallon so don't go cranking. Kelly | ||
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Post# 206596 , Reply# 92 4/26/2007 at 22:15 (2,246 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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So going back to converting an electric dryer to 110v.. This picture is borrowed from that PANK set in Nokomis, FL offered for $2,000 (LOL ROFL LMAO) Get real! 
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Post# 206599 , Reply# 93 4/26/2007 at 22:21 (2,246 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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My mother would be proud of you hiding your undies on the clothes line in the rear. Dining room cloth nakins and undies at the same time however, TISK TISK, Mother Toggle would blow a major gasket. This from a woman who would not wash anyhing worn above the waist with anything worn below the waist. | ||
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Post# 206601 , Reply# 94 4/26/2007 at 22:25 (2,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206602 , Reply# 95 4/26/2007 at 22:26 (2,246 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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oh, did I miss a teddy, a slip and a brassiere? | ||
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Post# 206603 , Reply# 96 4/26/2007 at 22:28 (2,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206605 , Reply# 97 4/26/2007 at 22:29 (2,246 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Post# 206606 , Reply# 98 4/26/2007 at 22:30 (2,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 206630 , Reply# 99 4/26/2007 at 23:40 (2,246 days old) by mixfinder (Stuart Mountains) |
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and to think I'm missing the above by not using the permanant press cycle! | ||
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Post# 206858 , Reply# 102 4/28/2007 at 04:28 (2,245 days old) by launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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Post# 207252 , Reply# 103 4/29/2007 at 21:35 (2,243 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Having some troubles with my machine. Once the load hits the spin cycle, it starts to smell of burning rubber and once completed, the clothes are still soaking wet. Any clues? | ||
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Post# 208970 , Reply# 105 5/8/2007 at 12:22 (2,234 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Post# 209048 , Reply# 106 5/8/2007 at 20:31 (2,234 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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~Once the load hits the spin cycle, it starts to smell of burning rubber and once completed, the clothes are still soaking wet. Does the dolly/trolley that the motor sits upon move freely? Does the spring pull it back properly? This is the de-facto belt tightener. | ||
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Post# 209057 , Reply# 107 5/8/2007 at 20:36 (2,234 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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so....speaking of dryer performance on 110v (low wattage). It took three hours to dry an average-sized load that included towels. The exhaust temp only rose towards the end. I had to abscond from the house at that moment, so I did not get to see the mechanical auto-dry advance and/or shut the dryer off. Methinks Glenn (DADoES) wins this bet. | ||
| Post# 210201 , Reply# 109 5/15/2007 at 14:30 (2,227 days old) by nitronick () | ||
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Anyone? Sorry to be annoying, but its either fix this beast or purchase a new one :( | ||
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Post# 210202 , Reply# 110 5/15/2007 at 14:33 (2,227 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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If the belts are new, check to make sure the motor slides properly, if it is then it may need new tension springs because my A606 did the same thing when I first got it. Don | ||
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Post# 210275 , Reply# 112 5/15/2007 at 21:24 (2,227 days old) by launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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Toggle I'se feel your pain! Despite being larger than my vintage Whirlpool portable, your dryer only has about 325 watts more heating power than mine at 1450w/120v/15amps. Only plus is your drum is larger so you can do larger loads and or things like sheets won't ball up. My advice is not to do large loads at once, and or dry some items like towels and other heavy things on the line first,then finish in the dryer. Sheets and blankets, I do one at a time, mostly because otherwise they ball up into a mess. Yes, as the load dries the exhaust heat gets hotter. Since my unit does not have sensors, can tell when a load is dry because the laundry room will start gettng warm, an indication that the load is dry and the machine is now heating air. Not a good thing as even 1500 watts will turn out crispy laundry if dried over dried. L. | ||
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Post# 210277 , Reply# 113 5/15/2007 at 21:30 (2,227 days old) by toggleswitch (NYC & Long Island, New York USA) |
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Great ideas. I thank you Lady L. ~dry some items like towels and other heavy things on the line first. But only if I can line dry for a day or less. After two days (drying indoors) my towels used to "sour". | ||
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Post# 210280 , Reply# 114 5/15/2007 at 21:55 (2,227 days old) by launderess (La Pomme Grande) |
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My towels will dry indoors in less than three hours or so, providing it is not to humid (as in the summer), but then again they are spun at 1100 rpms in the Miele. Before than would spin them in the Hoover TT (3000 or so rpms). You may wish to look into either getting a Hoover TT, which IMHO are streets ahead build wise than any of the "Spin-X" extractors being offered on this side of the pond. Towels and other heavy items not only dry faster, but are softer as the high speed extraction removes remaining soap/detergent and other stuff not rinsed out during the final rinse bath. Another option is to have a small fan in the room, which I do as well. Good air circulation is key fast and even drying of laundry. It also helps keep down the potential for mold/mildew. While not small, have a Honeywell "Commercial" fan, you know; one of those huge things that sits on the floor. On high it cranks out jet engine type of wind, and will "blow" laundry dry in no time flat! *LOL* | ||
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