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Post# 275502   4/16/2008 at 18:59 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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Just Hooked up the 1961 Magic Mix Whirlpool and the 1-18




Post# 275503 , Reply# 1   4/16/2008 at 19:00 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Magic Mix

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Great Filter

Post# 275504 , Reply# 2   4/16/2008 at 19:01 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Magic doing

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It does mix the soap

Post# 275505 , Reply# 3   4/16/2008 at 19:02 (5,853 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
If You Could Share Some Videos...

I would gladly collect and play them. *smiles*--Laundry Shark

Post# 275507 , Reply# 4   4/16/2008 at 19:04 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Surgillatin'

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I can't believe how much residue is washing out. Using 1/4 cup of Tide with Bleach Powder

Post# 275508 , Reply# 5   4/16/2008 at 19:05 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Now the 1-18

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1/4 cip of Tide Powder. Look at those suds

Post# 275509 , Reply# 6   4/16/2008 at 19:06 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Fridge Rinse

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I couldn't believe how it spun out those suds.

Post# 275511 , Reply# 7   4/16/2008 at 19:08 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Videos

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I've come along way, I do not have a 'Coder Yet. I'll borrow one from a buddy.

Post# 275516 , Reply# 8   4/16/2008 at 19:09 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
GRRRRR...those rich Tide Suds!

Working hard to get your boxers, tighty whities and jock straps...CLEAN! ;)

Post# 275521 , Reply# 9   4/16/2008 at 19:12 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
In the Frigidaire 1-18

Time for an overflow rinse to get out all the detergent other machine rinses leave behind. LOL!

Post# 275522 , Reply# 10   4/16/2008 at 19:12 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Once Again,Thanks.

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To gregm, and Coldspot66 Transportation. These machines are beautiful and it is a reminder of when the United States had quality, supreme engineering and we still manufactured our own appliances. Just the weight, design and the detail reminds me of the old days when we were proud to buy American Made.

Post# 275529 , Reply# 11   4/16/2008 at 19:17 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
No tighty whities here

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I like Jim and the twins to be free. LOL. The 95 jet spray rinse on the 1-18 is incredible.Each one of those little jets seem to have their own spray pattern. I've never seen anything like it.Shredmore is permantly retired.

Post# 275532 , Reply# 12   4/16/2008 at 19:19 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
OH MY!!

Only way to take care of the "twins" is in the bathtub or shower...NO machine for those. ;)

Now you know why I call myself "DIRTYBuck".


Post# 275543 , Reply# 13   4/16/2008 at 19:33 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Well Then...

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Sounds like you need some 1-18 action. LOL

Post# 275545 , Reply# 14   4/16/2008 at 19:40 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
Hell Yeh!

Up and down is the best way to go. :)

Post# 275546 , Reply# 15   4/16/2008 at 19:41 (5,853 days old) by norgenocker ()        
say dirty--

love that Surgilator. Btw, I have a tiny pink automatic washer that would be ideal for those twins. 2 "D" cells required.

Post# 275547 , Reply# 16   4/16/2008 at 19:46 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
LOL

I see. How much is the shipping, norgenocker? Does it have "deep pulsating action"?

Post# 275550 , Reply# 17   4/16/2008 at 19:58 (5,853 days old) by norgenocker ()        
not for sale, but

you can borrow it any time. Its agitator is rather lame--just a small arc--but you wouldn't want violent thrashing for such a delicate operation, would you?

Post# 275552 , Reply# 18   4/16/2008 at 20:10 (5,853 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Geeez

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How did this thread turn into all that ?????????

Post# 275553 , Reply# 19   4/16/2008 at 20:13 (5,853 days old) by norgenocker ()        
you're right

ok, so can you tell me the difference between a mere Surgilator and a Super Surgilator?

Post# 275559 , Reply# 20   4/16/2008 at 21:14 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
It was me...

I sorry...I'll behave from now on. :)

Post# 275560 , Reply# 21   4/16/2008 at 21:19 (5,853 days old) by dirtybuck (Springfield, MO)        
I sorry...

It was me who was being "dirty". I'll behave from now on. :)

Post# 275571 , Reply# 22   4/16/2008 at 22:09 (5,853 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Very fun pics - when you get a chance, add these to your collection photo album from your profile update page. Those are true classics - have fun with them!

Post# 275585 , Reply# 23   4/17/2008 at 01:46 (5,853 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Great washers: Congrats on getting them working. That Whirlpool is amazing, especially with that multi purpose filter and the tub light. Both are amongst the best parts of the machine. Could not get any better.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 275588 , Reply# 24   4/17/2008 at 02:06 (5,853 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Whirlpool

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Fab photo shots, I love the Whirly machine, especially the magic mix filter, could listen to it sloshing away all day...

I always think it looks a "mans machine" all that Chrome n Enamel along with the Black agi & additional water action!!!

Enjoy, Mike


Post# 275613 , Reply# 25   4/17/2008 at 06:10 (5,853 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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well i can tell its spring everyone is gettin there toys out.. love the 1-18 such a good washer...hum i think im gonna have to roll mine out and get in on all the fun

Post# 275623 , Reply# 26   4/17/2008 at 07:02 (5,853 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Those are some great shots of both machines. The whirlpool looks so stately - while the Frigidaire looks so new-age! You've got some great machines there - thanks for showing them off.

Ben


Post# 275637 , Reply# 27   4/17/2008 at 08:12 (5,852 days old) by norgenocker ()        
serious question--

Wondering if that agitator is the Whirly's original? NOT that I question your expertise, mind you--I'm definitely not an expert myself. I didn't know that chrome tops were used as early as 1961, or that particular Whirpool logo. We had a low-line Whirlpool ca. 1965--Magic Mix brush filter, one dial, one temp switch (no water level), with a plain black Surgilator. Maybe your '61 is fancier--just wondering--can you post a pic of the outside? Thanks.

Post# 275649 , Reply# 28   4/17/2008 at 09:33 (5,852 days old) by rickr (.)        

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YAAAAAY!!!! Love the action shots! I know you will have fun with these two classics.

Norgenocker, the Surgilator and chrome cap were original to this model machine. I guess the low end models would not have had the chrome cap.


Post# 275657 , Reply# 29   4/17/2008 at 10:27 (5,852 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Our (January) 1962 LJA-3200 had a chrome agitator cap and Magic Mix (with turquoise body, exactly like TopLoader55's). I always considered it to be a somewhat low-end model -- three temps (choice of wash temp only, rinse temps not stated on the knob), three water levels, two cycles/speeds.

Post# 275721 , Reply# 30   4/17/2008 at 17:30 (5,852 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania)        
Jet Flow Lint Filter

That always cracked me up on the 1-18. Jet Flow with a prostate problem. Makes you wonder if they named it before they actually saw it operate.

Post# 275729 , Reply# 31   4/17/2008 at 18:26 (5,852 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The Jet Flow...

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Actually needs cleaning half way through the Wash. I have found that after two loads of wash, it's very effective,although there is no motion like a Filter Flow,it really filters out alot of "crap". But I'll tell you... like the guys say,"The washing a rinsing of clothes in any Fridgidaire is amazing". I did my Matress Pad and my Sheets in that machine last night and truely, my bedding never smelled so fresh. (That leaves alot open, but I'll leave it at the machines capability. LOL) There was hardly any odor from the detergent, and trulu everything smelled clean. I can only use Tide and no Fabric Softner otherwise my skin gets itchy. More photos in a short while.

Post# 275745 , Reply# 32   4/17/2008 at 19:33 (5,852 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Sheets...

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There is nothing like sheets washed in Tide in the Frigidaire that have been air dried... When I first got my 1-18 I wanted to wash and re-wash everything I had because of all the junk that jet-flo caught that was being left in by the Whirlpool DD.

Post# 275747 , Reply# 33   4/17/2008 at 19:35 (5,852 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The Temperature Dial

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On the Whirlpool... It has all the selections one could want.

Post# 275750 , Reply# 34   4/17/2008 at 19:36 (5,852 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Cycle Control Dial

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Who needs more ?

Post# 275752 , Reply# 35   4/17/2008 at 19:40 (5,852 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
1-18

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Control Dial. Note the Genuine Wood grain.

Post# 275753 , Reply# 36   4/17/2008 at 19:43 (5,852 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The Handsome Machines

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Whirlee

Post# 275754 , Reply# 37   4/17/2008 at 19:45 (5,852 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
And The Fridge Master

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What a Butch Machine. And helets you know with the noise

Post# 275808 , Reply# 38   4/17/2008 at 22:49 (5,852 days old) by tuthill ()        

The 1-18 control panels are my favorite of all time. I remember my grandparent's had a "fake" Westy 1-18, and I absolutely loved that washer. I hadn't the slightest idea that it wasn't real haha.

Post# 275809 , Reply# 39   4/17/2008 at 22:51 (5,852 days old) by tuthill ()        

Also, what are the cool down parts of the cycles, and the sanitize part?

Post# 275822 , Reply# 40   4/18/2008 at 01:02 (5,852 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)        

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Yeah, I have a '74 1-18, and I've never figured out what that "sanitize" thing meant, either! It certainly doesn't appear to do anything different or special during the rinse cycle...

Post# 275824 , Reply# 41   4/18/2008 at 01:42 (5,852 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Sanitize is to run a rinse with a cup of chlorine bleach (or some specific amount, it's stated in the instruction manual), for purpose of sanitizing the machine, I suppose after washing something particularly nasty.

Post# 275836 , Reply# 42   4/18/2008 at 06:29 (5,852 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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"Sanitize", just like DdDoEs said, bleach or ammonia added during a rinse cycle after washing a ill family member's laundry. Cool Down was a series of one or two partial drain and fill (with cold water) and brief agitation before the complete spin between wash & rinse. For perm press & knitted fabrics. Had an automatic forced gentle spin speed on those cycles and user instructed not to use the fabric softner dispenser on these cycles.


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