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Post# 353852 6/1/2009 at 12:00 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude  (.) |
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So, after a largely unsucessful run of ads in different cities within a reasonable driving distance of Montreal or Ogden, I did manage to find something of interest in Albany, NY. After the usual protests and threats, I closed the deal and made arrangements to pick the new 'toy' up on Saturday. The new toy is a Frigidaire... 
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Post# 353853 , Reply# 1 6/1/2009 at 12:01 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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And it's a Deluxe model | ||
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Post# 353854 , Reply# 2 6/1/2009 at 12:03 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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It's.... a dishwasher! | ||
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Post# 353855 , Reply# 3 6/1/2009 at 12:05 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Inside too... | ||
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Post# 353856 , Reply# 4 6/1/2009 at 12:06 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 353857 , Reply# 5 6/1/2009 at 12:06 (5,435 days old) by dblrinz () | ||
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Breath-takingly Beautiful! Are you going to be adding pink to the new kitchen? | ||
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Post# 353859 , Reply# 6 6/1/2009 at 12:07 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Upper rack | ||
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Post# 353861 , Reply# 7 6/1/2009 at 12:08 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Lower rack good | ||
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Post# 353863 , Reply# 8 6/1/2009 at 12:10 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Under the skirt....
The motor and wiring look like new! Not that I need it but the former owner was kind enough to include a wiring diagram! So, looks like my GE projects are destined to be done the hard way, while the Frigidaire stuff I have found so far is already working and near mint... Perhaps I need to change my favorite vintage brand on my profile!! 
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Post# 353864 , Reply# 9 6/1/2009 at 12:13 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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And of course - it works!!!
Not the quietest dishwasher I have ever had, but it works beautifully! I had a minor panic attack when it wouldn't drain when I was playing with it yesterday - fortunately, the problem was due to a connector on the drain solenoid that got disconnected in transit... PHEW! Can't wait to A: do dishes in it and B: try rigging up some plexiglass for an inside view!!! 
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Post# 353865 , Reply# 10 6/1/2009 at 12:14 (5,435 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Hey Paul.... | ||
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Post# 353866 , Reply# 11 6/1/2009 at 12:15 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Where to put it....
Now, that is the dilemma... I don't want to rip out any of the new cabinets in the kitchen in Ogden. Hubby has a 'no vintage appliances in the apartment in the city' rule and I have to live by that or move... So, I am thinking of making it into a dishmobile of sorts ; build a cabinet around the machine and top it with the maple cutting board top I took off our 1995 Moffat when I built it in at the current address in Montreal. YAY - one MORE project for the summer... lol | ||
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Post# 353867 , Reply# 12 6/1/2009 at 12:18 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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It's got the central spray-tube system. I've always been fascinated by them, that's why I just couldn't resist this one!! It is a 1962 model, but the DUB models seemed to start in 1960. And get this, it's a Canadian-made model! DWC in the model number stood for Dishwasher-Canadian. How cool is that, eh?? I repatriated a stray dishwasher!!!
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Post# 353869 , Reply# 13 6/1/2009 at 12:22 (5,435 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 353871 , Reply# 14 6/1/2009 at 12:26 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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You got it, Kevin!
The spray tube rotates, sending water around the tub like the Youngstown kitchen machines. I have heard some stories that it is not a great washing system, but with plenty of hot,soft water and a good detergent, I think it will be fine! Racking is going to interesting - like an impeller dishwasher, the rule will be: flat pieces in the lower rack; 'dome' shaped pieces in the upper rack. Those are all the photos for the moment, alas. Hoping to get some hot water out to the garage and run a load of real dishes this weekend! As always, I will post them!! | ||
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Post# 353876 , Reply# 16 6/1/2009 at 12:34 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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I can still play the 'puppy' card....
If I came home from the local animal shelter with a dog, Hubby would be so happy he'd never notice that the pink dishwasher and the spare turquoise range and refrigerator made it to the city!! lol Seriously, we had a long talk during our drive to and from Albany and he has agreed to create a wall of washers and a wall of dryers in our basement! The dishwasher collection is still being discussed.. Anyone have Kissinger's cell number?? lol | ||
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Post# 353880 , Reply# 18 6/1/2009 at 12:47 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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I can't wait either! I knew I had that electrical entrace upgraded last summer for a reason... lol Actually, I do bring things like blankets and sheets down to Ogden sometimes because I can hang them out on the line. When that new laundry arrangement is done, I am going to have to host a wash-in, I swear! | ||
| Post# 353892 , Reply# 19 6/1/2009 at 13:43 (5,435 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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That is a beautiful dishwasher! I was amazed at the interior condition, looks like it was never used. | ||
| Post# 353893 , Reply# 20 6/1/2009 at 13:50 (5,435 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
Nice Find! | ||
| Post# 353894 , Reply# 21 6/1/2009 at 13:52 (5,435 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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P.S.: | ||
| Post# 353901 , Reply# 22 6/1/2009 at 14:26 (5,435 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Paul, that is a beautiful dishwasher. When you have your wash in you know that we will all want to attend!!! | ||
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Post# 353924 , Reply# 24 6/1/2009 at 15:50 (5,435 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Worse stilll | ||
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Post# 353929 , Reply# 25 6/1/2009 at 16:22 (5,435 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 353954 , Reply# 26 6/1/2009 at 17:48 (5,434 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
Spiffy-fresh!! | ||
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Post# 353979 , Reply# 27 6/1/2009 at 20:20 (5,434 days old) by supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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| Post# 353981 , Reply# 28 6/1/2009 at 20:23 (5,434 days old) by a440 () | ||
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What a fantastic find! Brent | ||
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Post# 353994 , Reply# 29 6/1/2009 at 21:09 (5,434 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 353999 , Reply# 30 6/1/2009 at 21:19 (5,434 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 354016 , Reply# 32 6/1/2009 at 22:29 (5,434 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Hey Paul | ||
| Post# 354082 , Reply# 34 6/2/2009 at 06:03 (5,434 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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Post# 354099 , Reply# 35 6/2/2009 at 07:30 (5,434 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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More pictures next week, I promise!
Pete, please me know more about the pump parts! Are they also at Modern Appliance Parts? I have to call them - they may be able to help with the ongoing GE dryer thermostat saga and the Westy parts! Supersuds: There is a very brief 'prewash' called a 'purge', followed by the main wash and three rinses. I can't remember off-hand the total water usage, but it seemed really low! | ||
| Post# 354107 , Reply# 36 6/2/2009 at 08:36 (5,434 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
A support group for partners
Yah, it could be called AWANON. LOL. That is a fantastic find, there doesn't seem to be a lot of GMFR dishwashers that made it this long. I can't wait to hear about the performance of your machine and Pete's GMFR. Even if they wash like sh**, who cares? It is still a part of appliance history and it's gorgeous! matt
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Post# 354623 , Reply# 39 6/4/2009 at 12:02 (5,432 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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WOW!
OK, I have to call them next week! They may be able to help me out with my ongoing search for the thermostat on the GE washer-dryer combo, too! Thanks for the info!! I am already planning a load of dishes or two to be washed in the new Frigidaire this weekend. Close-up pictures will be taken! Hubby has apparantly made plans to work in the gardens all weekend... | ||
| Post# 354625 , Reply# 40 6/4/2009 at 12:22 (5,432 days old) by dblrinz () | ||
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Hubby has apparantly made plans to work in the gardens all w I love garden weekends! That means I get to do whatever I want without interruption...AND our yard looks incredible which is not one my talents. Looking forward to pictures! | ||
| Post# 354667 , Reply# 41 6/4/2009 at 15:25 (5,432 days old) by awooff (Peoria, Illinois) | ||
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| Post# 354726 , Reply# 43 6/4/2009 at 19:46 (5,431 days old) by douglasdc6 () | ||
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SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Post# 1147762 , Reply# 44 4/30/2022 at 15:46 (719 days old) by mtmorgan56 (New Berlin, WI) | ||
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Just purchased one these! Not quite as pristine as the one you have, but still in very good working order!
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| Post# 1147766 , Reply# 45 4/30/2022 at 18:04 (718 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 1147785 , Reply# 46 4/30/2022 at 23:14 (718 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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By extension could add another name | ||
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