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Post# 609370   7/10/2012 at 09:55 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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What can someone tell me about this GE Spot Scrubber Washer in Almond?




Post# 609371 , Reply# 1   7/10/2012 at 09:56 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Post# 609378 , Reply# 7   7/10/2012 at 10:00 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...and finally.

Post# 609379 , Reply# 8   7/10/2012 at 10:02 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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I spoke too soon. A full frontal!

Post# 609380 , Reply# 9   7/10/2012 at 10:14 (4,279 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        

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GET IT. That's What I can tell you.

Post# 609383 , Reply# 10   7/10/2012 at 10:37 (4,279 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Note the absence of holes in the bottom of the mini basket; only one like that AFAIK.

I would get it, but if you heat water electrically, it is going to be expensive to operate. As much water as it uses, you might get a Department of Energy grant to install solar water heating or a waste heat recovery system on your central air.


Post# 609386 , Reply# 11   7/10/2012 at 11:08 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..I already did. On it's way to me this afternoon.

Post# 609391 , Reply# 12   7/10/2012 at 11:50 (4,279 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
YAY!!

Happy Spot Scrubbing

Post# 609414 , Reply# 13   7/10/2012 at 14:18 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Can anyone decipher the approximate born on date for me?

Post# 609422 , Reply# 14   7/10/2012 at 14:55 (4,279 days old) by AutoWasherFreak ()        

Congrats, that's a nice GE.


Post# 609433 , Reply# 15   7/10/2012 at 15:24 (4,279 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York)        

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TOL Baby!


Post# 609487 , Reply# 16   7/10/2012 at 19:52 (4,279 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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DATED.......JUNE 1985.............

Similar to mine.....I have one step down.....DEC 1985.....

Damn nice machines......with a few changes these are outstanding machines......


CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK


Post# 609561 , Reply# 17   7/11/2012 at 07:12 (4,279 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Well it was supposed to be driven up from Saint Petersburg to Ocala last night, but got delayed due to bad weather. So the seller and I reluctantly decided to delay delivery until this morning. He's on the road right now. (fingers, eyes and legs crossed!) I will try and post some pictures as soon as she's arrived and unloaded.

Post# 609594 , Reply# 18   7/11/2012 at 10:04 (4,278 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
with a few changes these are outstanding machines

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Please enlighten.

Malcolm


Post# 609600 , Reply# 19   7/11/2012 at 11:13 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Well she's arrived and I have some bad news. Started her up and she leaked like a sieve. Turned her over and looks like this boot/bellows thingy on the bottom of the tub is loose. Is that hard to repair/re-attach?

Post# 609601 , Reply# 20   7/11/2012 at 11:20 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
No - its actually not hard at all

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The best thing to do, if you are new to this, is to get one of those service manuals that they sell on ebay for the older ge washers. They tell you how to do everything and with pictures, step by step. GE's are easy to repair which is another reason I like them so much. Is the Boot just loose or is it damaged? They are also available for pretty cheap and easy to change out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-GE-washer-pa...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GE-HOTPOINT-WASH...


Post# 609603 , Reply# 21   7/11/2012 at 11:28 (4,278 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

An unbalanced load allowed to spin will sometimes pull the boot loose from the retaining ring which is like a big wormgear hose clamp. Sometimes these also rust and break. People who start these and walk away can get some good flooding because the water sprays in and just falls out the bottom when the boot is not in place.

Post# 609604 , Reply# 22   7/11/2012 at 11:43 (4,278 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I saw a later Spotscrubber pair at a local Salvation Army a few months back.  The control panels were gray with red and white accents, both machines were in good shape and the washer had all of its accessories.  As with most things at SA, they were way over-priced.


Post# 609609 , Reply# 23   7/11/2012 at 12:01 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...pics

Post# 609611 , Reply# 24   7/11/2012 at 12:16 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...it was more beat up than the pictures in the auction showed. I just told him I would help him reload it on his truck and just to issue me a refund. But I kept thinking what would a club member do? I figured at least he owed me some kind of partial refund. So we kicked it around and finally came to settlement.

Post# 609612 , Reply# 25   7/11/2012 at 12:21 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Well, that sucks!

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I'm sorry to hear this - such a disappointment!
Was drive shaft chewed up too?

what did you initially pay for this, if i might ask?


Post# 609613 , Reply# 26   7/11/2012 at 12:21 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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....If it really bothered me. I could just find a similar vintage GE washer and do a cabinet transplant to take care of the cosmetics.
Thanks for the link to the repair manual geextrarinse!


Post# 609614 , Reply# 27   7/11/2012 at 12:22 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Post# 609615 , Reply# 28   7/11/2012 at 12:23 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
I think I would have kept it

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and tried to make it work - they are always easy to fix - I can see your point though if you felt it wasn't worth it but this overall seems to be a good machine. However, if the drive shaft was chewed up - god only knows what the state of the transmission was...

Post# 609617 , Reply# 29   7/11/2012 at 12:28 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
so you kept it then?

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I hope so...

Post# 609618 , Reply# 30   7/11/2012 at 12:29 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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.....I don't know if anything else is busted since we never got the tub filled. At least the cold water valve works.

Post# 609619 , Reply# 31   7/11/2012 at 12:32 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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....yes, I kept it. I paid $150 for the washer on ebay and $140 for him to deliver it 110 miles to my home that day. That was before we found out it was leaking. We settled on a $100 refund so $190 total delivered.

Post# 609620 , Reply# 32   7/11/2012 at 12:34 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
HA!

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Well, since you already have the activator off, you can remove the plastic hub on the bottom of the drive shaft to reveal the bolts for the inner tub. Pop the top - two latches up front, with a flat screwdriver,-and raise it up and prop it against something behind it. Then remove the bolts from the inner tub and remove it. Then you will be able to see the rest of the story - rust in the outer tub, if any, the boot and if it just popped off or is indeed damaged and needs repair and anything else. This machine is salvageable, if you want to invest the time and elbow grease. I jet hate to see a GE go to the crusher...

Post# 609621 , Reply# 33   7/11/2012 at 12:35 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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....argggggghhh!

Post# 609622 , Reply# 34   7/11/2012 at 12:36 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
UUGH. $190

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Well, now to get it running since you did invest in it. And WE can help you! Plus I think you'll find it fun and you'll learn a lot too! There's still plenty of parts out there and you can have a great washer! At least you got the proper mini basket with it!

Post# 609623 , Reply# 35   7/11/2012 at 12:37 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
I see it looks chewed up...

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but did the activator come off easy or was it bound up? I've seen worse so this can't be that bad...

Post# 609624 , Reply# 36   7/11/2012 at 12:47 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...it popped off way too easy. Me thinks someone has been under the hood and recently.

Post# 609625 , Reply# 37   7/11/2012 at 12:55 (4,278 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
well let us know how it goes...

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and we LOVE pictures!

Post# 609631 , Reply# 38   7/11/2012 at 13:19 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Malcom

you seen my little upgrades before to these machines......increased water level, circumcised inlet spout, cable tie around the lid switch, interior light, removal of the restrictor......all make these machines a joy to operate, and perform a little bit better......

but anywho....lets get to the machine at hand first....and how can we help?.....lets get that inner tub out first, and see what is all involved with the outter tub......

was the machine transported on its side?.....this usually causes that boot to pop off for some.....

first...does it spin and agitate?.....turn it on....blow air into the pressure hose to make it agitate, and select spin to see if we have any tranny issues....

let us know what you have found at this point.....

we'll get you up and running in no time....

keep us posted.....


Post# 609633 , Reply# 39   7/11/2012 at 13:27 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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ok, going out now to blow the water level switch (chuckle). Do I need to start spraying those bolts at the bottom of the center shaft with WD40?

Post# 609634 , Reply# 40   7/11/2012 at 13:27 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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GE warehouse of parts if needed.........

CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK


Post# 609646 , Reply# 41   7/11/2012 at 13:57 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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ok, couldn't get the hose off of the tube that comes out of the tub for the water level switch, so no motor/tranny test. What size are those bolts near the center shaft? Will the inner tub come out after I remove them?

Post# 609647 , Reply# 42   7/11/2012 at 13:59 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...any drawing would help till I get my repair guide.

Post# 609650 , Reply# 43   7/11/2012 at 14:01 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..also it's the outer side of the bellows not the inner if that matters?

Post# 609679 , Reply# 44   7/11/2012 at 15:24 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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That tub boot is much too cool to be forced to live it's life under an agitator and drum. Wish it was on my FridGEMore

Post# 609681 , Reply# 45   7/11/2012 at 15:30 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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a 13mm 12 point socket works on those tub bolts........


the boot and tub area should be cleaned first, and then use a little sealant on the boot, slide back over and clamp in place......sometimes the little metal clip around the bolt/nut of the clamp comes off....just make sure its back in place as not to pinch the boot......


easy as pie


Post# 609702 , Reply# 46   7/11/2012 at 16:26 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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So I doused those crusty bolts with a combo of LimeAway and LemiShine. Let soak then couldn't find a 12-point socket when I needed one, so improvised with a 1/2 closed end wrench? AnywAy, I needed a hammer to coax the bolts off. And, viol'a, inner tub is out and what did I find?

Post# 609703 , Reply# 47   7/11/2012 at 16:28 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...ah ha!!

Post# 609704 , Reply# 48   7/11/2012 at 16:34 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..going to wipe out the outer tub and fill it with water and test the level switch and motor/tranny and timer.
Where is this restricter you mention. Is that the small black orifice in the pic?


Post# 609708 , Reply# 49   7/11/2012 at 16:46 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...also what do I use to touch-up those chips/rust spots on the tub rim?

Post# 609709 , Reply# 50   7/11/2012 at 16:46 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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your on a roll so far......is that little extra piece there for the clamp....you don't want to assemble without it.......

the restrictor I am talking about is in the fill valve.....allows for a faster fill....


Post# 609715 , Reply# 51   7/11/2012 at 17:32 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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I have one of these newer GE washers hanging around. Could I use the cabinet on the SpotScubber? Minus the lid and back splash?...any other parts?

Post# 609717 , Reply# 52   7/11/2012 at 17:42 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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two different machines Alex........now if you find another filter flo.....with the same octagon shape lid, this would be interchangeable

Post# 609738 , Reply# 53   7/11/2012 at 19:41 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..I'll look inside the cabinet and will let you know. What are all these tubes in and around the upper left side of the tub? I know one is the inlet hose, but what is the other white one? it is attached to a hose that goes right to a whole in the base of the unit?

Post# 609740 , Reply# 54   7/11/2012 at 19:51 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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that gray/white one is an automatic overflo.....should the washer overfill, say like a stuck valve, this unit will create an automatic vacuum/suction/siphon and pour the water on the floor rather than overflo onto any of the electrical parts...its a unique gadget, and does work...been there.....

Post# 609744 , Reply# 55   7/11/2012 at 20:04 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..one more thing. is water supposed to come out here? I shot some water down the flo pipe to blow out the line and water was coming out of the "pinch" area.

Post# 609745 , Reply# 56   7/11/2012 at 20:15 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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no water should not be comming out from that pinch area......it may have a crack, and have to be replaced......this unit is only there to shut off the filter flo for when the spotscrubber option is selected.....if it is leaking, for now, you can remove it, and either replace the whole hose, or insert a piece of plastic pipe with clamps......

it won't affect normal performance if this unit is not there......all functions, including the mini basket option will work.......spotscrubber is based on the filter flo pouring water into the minibasket for a set amount of time, and then shut off the flo, allowing the concentration of water and detergent to scrub out stains.....during rinse, the flo resumes its normal operation


Post# 609752 , Reply# 57   7/11/2012 at 21:02 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Looks like the large boot clamp retaining nut is rusted solid and will need to be replaced after all. Let me know how much you need to send that one to me yogitunes.
Ok, I give up. What size are those bolts holding the hose pinch solenoid and the inlet valves onto the frame? I've been at this thing literally all day and exhausted but happy all is not lost and I'm happy with the progress I've made with all of everyone's help.


Post# 609756 , Reply# 58   7/11/2012 at 21:21 (4,278 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...might have to bypass it unless someone has a spare they want to donate because a new one is $138!

Post# 609763 , Reply# 59   7/11/2012 at 21:38 (4,278 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)        
Martin

a similar Hotpoint cabinet would also be a suitable donor...yes?

Post# 609764 , Reply# 60   7/11/2012 at 21:40 (4,278 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Bill is correct.....a hotpoint with the same style lid would work as well.....

Alex....send me your address in an email.......we'll worry about cost later, it can't be no more than a few dollars....


Post# 609873 , Reply# 61   7/12/2012 at 13:28 (4,277 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..I performed the inlet valve mod as you outlined Yogitunes~!

Post# 609874 , Reply# 62   7/12/2012 at 13:33 (4,277 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..after I took it out, I blew out the valve bodies just in case there was anything in there. When I looked down I noticed this round black washer thing on the floor. Not sure where it came from. Hopefully it's not necessary.
Thanks for hooking me up Yogi, I'm gonna be waiting near the mailbox everyday till it comes!


Post# 609881 , Reply# 63   7/12/2012 at 14:15 (4,277 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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That round one is the restrictor....leave that out....but put the flat piece back in place before you re-assemble.....it will leak without it......

Post# 609882 , Reply# 64   7/12/2012 at 14:17 (4,277 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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while the top is open......you may want to either flip the fill flume back on itself like this, or some cut it....this allows the water to spray on the load during spin/spray rather than behind the tub.....

Post# 609883 , Reply# 65   7/12/2012 at 14:18 (4,277 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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and put a cable tie around the lid switch so it will operate with the lid open......

Post# 609901 , Reply# 66   7/12/2012 at 15:38 (4,277 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        

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I never knew just how the Spotscrubber worked. My GE was a basic 1 cycle, speed but did have a Filter Flo, no water level, temp adjustments. Although I did put a jumper wire on the inlets so temp was controlled at the faucets, otherwise it was Hot/Warm. I just wedged a cap off a Bic razor under the rubber top gasket to keep it running with the lid open. My Maytag had to have a cable tie to let it run with the lid open. I did give the 1970 something GE to a tenant when I sold the property and it is still running perfect with absolutely no problems.

Post# 609905 , Reply# 67   7/12/2012 at 16:48 (4,277 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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OK, I had to pull the inlet valve apart again since I didn't put that square plug back in. But while I had it out I snipped it back a bit so it wouldn't block the water flow in anyway yet still make that water tight seal against the valve body.

Post# 609910 , Reply# 68   7/12/2012 at 17:11 (4,277 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Ahhhh....you learn very much grasshopper!.....lol.....

we want to see a video of this when its all together.....


Post# 609911 , Reply# 69   7/12/2012 at 17:21 (4,277 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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When the washer was delivered I noticed the guy had strapped it to a pallet by pulling a cable directly over the center of the back splash top panel, and ratcheting it down, putting a nice crease in it. It needs to be replaced.

Post# 609912 , Reply# 70   7/12/2012 at 17:24 (4,277 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...also the plasti-chrome on the timer knob has seen better days as well. Again, If I can find one, I'd like to just replace it.

Post# 609914 , Reply# 71   7/12/2012 at 17:27 (4,277 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...Starting to look a little more rested. Here she is at the end of day two, catching some warm sunshine after a day at the spa.

Post# 609915 , Reply# 72   7/12/2012 at 17:33 (4,277 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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NOW YOU TELL ME!.........LOL

give me a little time...I will look at what I have around......

make a list of everything you may need....and we'll try to gather it all at one time.....

one thing I do not have, but you may need is a pump at some point.....check under the hoses of the pump, at the center shaft area, and you will see an opening/hole....if its clean, your OK....if theres a streak of black comming out, you eventually will need a pump...something to keep in mind......


Post# 610167 , Reply# 73   7/14/2012 at 06:52 (4,276 days old) by wmlask (Spring Grove, IL)        
Almond GE Spot Scrubber in Chicago

I have an extra Spot Scrubber GE here in Chicago that needs a home. It's in excellent working condition. Let me know if interested.

Post# 610209 , Reply# 74   7/14/2012 at 13:30 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Well just off the top the minor parts I need would be the control panel top trim, a new timer knob, a new selector knob, A cap to the agitator and the rubber nubs on the underside of the washer lid and top.


Post# 610259 , Reply# 75   7/14/2012 at 19:03 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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A special thanks to Yogitunes for sending me this care package to get me going. Upper and lower boot clamps, Standard filter-flo hose to replace my leaking spot scrubber hose. All needed to proceed with machine testing.

Post# 610260 , Reply# 76   7/14/2012 at 19:11 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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A look at what makes a Fliter-Flo a SpotScrubber Filter-Flo. My pinch hose it split so it would not Filter-Flo without spraying everything inside the cabinet too. With the standard hose in place, I'm back in business.

Post# 610262 , Reply# 77   7/14/2012 at 19:17 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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This little hose in here is where the action takes place. Pricey to replace at an average cost new of $138. for a small 3" hose.

Post# 610263 , Reply# 78   7/14/2012 at 19:20 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..and yes, I have also performed the lid switch mod with a yellow zip tie.

Post# 610264 , Reply# 79   7/14/2012 at 19:26 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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I broke these 2 white plastic hinges on both sides of the top panel.
I used a couple of heavy zip ties to keep the top on, otherwise only the wiring harness and water level switch hose was holding the top on the washer.


Post# 610279 , Reply# 80   7/14/2012 at 21:44 (4,275 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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Out of curiousity, what makes the Spotscrubber different from a regular Filter Flo?

Post# 610284 , Reply# 81   7/14/2012 at 22:01 (4,275 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Its mini basket does not have perforations on the bottom, only around the top for spinning the water out.  See the pic in reply #6 above.  FilterFlo recirculation runs for a few mins to fill the mini basket, then the recirculation hose is pinched-off by a solenoid mechanism to stop the flow and agitation continues with a concentrated detergent solution for stain treatment (spot scrubbing).  The pinched hose is released for continuous circulation (and mini basket overflow for filtering) during rinse.


Post# 610290 , Reply# 82   7/14/2012 at 23:40 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...we have a water tight seal and Filter Flo is a go.


Post# 610292 , Reply# 83   7/14/2012 at 23:44 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Some late nite hot water circulation testing action. Looks like I'm ready to put it all back together. If all goes well, I will post her maiden load video tomorrow.

Post# 610297 , Reply# 84   7/15/2012 at 01:19 (4,275 days old) by qualin (Canada)        

Congratulations on getting this machine going.

I hope you eventually manage to get the pinch relay thingy repaired. Kind of odd they would use that set up instead of using a solenoid actuated valve.

Good luck on the rest of your restoration!


Post# 610299 , Reply# 85   7/15/2012 at 01:37 (4,275 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)        

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Ahhhh ok. Thanks DADoES :-)

Post# 610316 , Reply# 86   7/15/2012 at 03:54 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..hmm

Post# 610330 , Reply# 87   7/15/2012 at 06:56 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..a match to my washer?

Post# 610332 , Reply# 88   7/15/2012 at 06:58 (4,275 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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....I guess a dryer named "SpotScrubber" would be confusing.

Post# 610475 , Reply# 89   7/16/2012 at 05:20 (4,274 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)        
matching ge dryer

I have one exactly like this one in almond sitting in my garage for anyone who is interested in it. it is in perfect working order. has been cleaned out and checked over. it is an electric model. free for the taking i need the space.interior and exterior are in great shape.
Jon


Post# 610490 , Reply# 90   7/16/2012 at 07:01 (4,274 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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How would one ship/acquire these washers and dryers.? Someone should start a vintage appliance delivery service. Drop one off in Florida and pick two up in Georgia.

Post# 610527 , Reply# 91   7/16/2012 at 09:54 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Would this washer suffice for my cabinet transplant scheme? It's about an hour away from me in Leesburg, Fl, at a cost of $149

Post# 610537 , Reply# 92   7/16/2012 at 10:40 (4,273 days old) by cag40oz ()        
Timer Out On Mine

I have the same GE Spot Scrubber looks Identical to your pictures. This weekend the timer quit working. I have to manually switch it from wash to spin to off. Otherwise it will continue washing or spinning until the power goes out.

Any help you all can give I would greatly appreciate it. I don't know where to get the parts or how to fix it, but I learn pretty quickly and easily.

Thank you.


Post# 610544 , Reply# 93   7/16/2012 at 11:37 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Get your pop corn and take a seat. Here's my "rough" cut of my Filter-Flo video.
Part 1



Part 2




Post# 610558 , Reply# 94   7/16/2012 at 12:37 (4,273 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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That machine would be exactly what you need Alex.....actually all you would have to do is flip the control panel over to this one, and eventually add in the filter valve again.....and you could be up and running in no time....the panel flip can be done in a matter of minutes....

most all parts are inter changeable......


Post# 610577 , Reply# 95   7/16/2012 at 14:33 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        
video

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its my first youtube link





Post# 610593 , Reply# 96   7/16/2012 at 16:15 (4,273 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        

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Yes, That would be a nice match to your Spotscrubber.

And Jon/Retro-man - I'd def be interested in that dryer. Is it white or Almond? I have good friends up in Nashua, NH that I could visit and come pick this up. Let me know more details...

Matt


Post# 610606 , Reply# 97   7/16/2012 at 17:32 (4,273 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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this may be an easier way to link......

Part 1


CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK


Post# 610607 , Reply# 98   7/16/2012 at 17:33 (4,273 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Post# 610630 , Reply# 99   7/16/2012 at 19:51 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Thanks Yogi!

Question, Why did they design that fill flume like that outside of the tub contrary to everyone else putting it inside the tubs? This prob explains why there was a restrictor in the water valve solenoid. To keep it from overflowing into the inside of the cabinet since it's open ended. Just seems a dumb idea.
Also, after seeing my machine filling. do you think the fill is too wild? it almost spreads around the tub.


Post# 610631 , Reply# 100   7/16/2012 at 19:54 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..I wasn't able to fold my nozzle back like you did, so I had to cut it and I think I may have cut off too much. How good is that top of tub to cabinet seal?

Post# 610633 , Reply# 101   7/16/2012 at 19:57 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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What's with all the Almond SpotScubbers of late?

Post# 610636 , Reply# 102   7/16/2012 at 20:28 (4,273 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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The fill flume air gap is placed on the outside to allow it open to the atmosphere....just in case of a power outtage, it would not allow water in the inner tub area to backflow and contaminate the potable/drinking water......

you can never cut off too much so to speak....any excess will hit the splash shield, and bounce in to the tub.....either way, you have great flow onto the load now.....sometimes I had to use pliers to flip it back on itself....just a thought....

that top seal should seal enough to keep all water inside the unit.....if any small drip comes out.....2 things, either replace the seal, OR, take four small metal washers, remove the outer tub hold down bolts and place underneath, replace the screws, and the top will now fit tightly against the top....no more leaks...

Almond seems to be the popular color all of a sudden....not one of my favorites...


Post# 610653 , Reply# 103   7/16/2012 at 23:42 (4,273 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Almond Joy!...sometimes you feel like a nut!

Post# 610809 , Reply# 104   7/17/2012 at 18:48 (4,272 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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a little light reading

Post# 610810 , Reply# 105   7/17/2012 at 18:48 (4,272 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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...say ahhh

Post# 610811 , Reply# 106   7/17/2012 at 18:49 (4,272 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Somebody is a Happy Camper............

Post# 610903 , Reply# 107   7/18/2012 at 07:34 (4,272 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
WOW!!!

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Great Job man! Aren't you happy you kept it - and it was easy too! Have fun with it!


Post# 610965 , Reply# 108   7/18/2012 at 14:20 (4,271 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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I ordered a set of repair guides for this series of GE Washer and Dryer.

Post# 610966 , Reply# 109   7/18/2012 at 14:28 (4,271 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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..dryer

Post# 610967 , Reply# 110   7/18/2012 at 14:47 (4,271 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Yes, pretty happy considering that it was described to be a cherry, A-1 working machine, tested no less!. Yet when it arrived it couldn't even hold it's own water. It was leaking from 2, places, the spot scrubber pinch hose was split spraying a good volume of water everywhere and the tub seal and clamp were completely loose. Both considerable costly repairs in parts and labor had I not been able t temp bypass the pinch hose portion of the machine (rendering it a simple Filter-Flo with a funny colored mini-basket), and reusing the old tub boot with the clamp that yogi sent me. Not to mention all the blood I gave to the local mosquito population that managed to put up with the overdose of off I applied. I guess things are looking up.
But really, without the help of fellow club members like yourselves. I more than likely would have told this dude to take his expensive paperweight back home with him.
I am sure if the machine could talk it would be thanking me from rescuing it from Sandford&Son's hell back in St. Petersburg.

I am going to convert this shed to my new laundry labrotory/work shop.


Post# 611347 , Reply# 111   7/20/2012 at 13:10 (4,269 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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I ordered this Hotpoint Washer timer knob to replace the faded plasti-chrome one I have now.

Post# 611351 , Reply# 112   7/20/2012 at 13:46 (4,269 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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....as far as saving the pinch hose. I figured I would use a bicycle inner-tube repair kit to seal up the split from the outside. Then run a short piece of inner-tube on the inside, to keep it water tight. but when they call it a "pinch valve", they mean it. It's more liker an electro-mechanical guillotine.
I'd also like to know if an indicator light could be spliced into the solenoid circuit to illuminate whenever it's active.
The same goes for the water temps selection. Blue for cold, red for hot, and both on for warm?


Post# 611356 , Reply# 113   7/20/2012 at 13:58 (4,269 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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the light setup could work....and would not be all that hard.....

and I resent that I didn't think of it first....lol....

we want to see pics when your done....


Post# 611381 , Reply# 114   7/20/2012 at 17:42 (4,269 days old) by tecnopolis (Ocala/Dunnellon, Florida 34481)        

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Yes, there's plenty of open real estate on the control panel to accommodate them all!

Post# 611384 , Reply# 115   7/20/2012 at 17:59 (4,269 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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I'd love to see control panel lights like in the laundromat.......

WASH

RINSE

SPIN




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