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Post# 125498   4/29/2006 at 22:30 (6,564 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        

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Could this have been purchased new in 2002????

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Post# 125499 , Reply# 1   4/29/2006 at 22:33 (6,564 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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No Gary. New==late 1980s or 1990. And I wonder where the silverware basket that goes in the top rack is, I didn't see it.

Post# 125527 , Reply# 2   4/30/2006 at 04:03 (6,564 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Purchased used I bet!

Post# 125566 , Reply# 3   4/30/2006 at 10:26 (6,564 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts)        
not new

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not new but still better than some other diswahers on the market today. Without verifing from the serial# this model is from the mid or early 80's. 89' and 90 would be a porcalin tub direct drive (wc204 or wc284) they went plastic in 91' IIRC.

Post# 125593 , Reply# 4   4/30/2006 at 14:40 (6,563 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
That's my model -WUC-284

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c. 1990-1992 right before they changed everything.

Silverware in top rack with plates; cups and glasses in bottom rack. I love this machine--only gripe: does not heat water during cycles. Am still looking for MOL-TOL of same vintage.


Post# 125613 , Reply# 5   4/30/2006 at 16:43 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
I have the WU404 model

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The manual indicates mine is a 91 model.
I just recently bought it to replace a 95 WP
plastic tub model. Once you understand how to
properly load one of these they are great.
I had to order the manual from Maytag but it
answered all my questions. Here is the first pic:


Post# 125614 , Reply# 6   4/30/2006 at 16:46 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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This model has the Sani-Wash option which means the
main wash and rinses are heated. Here's a pic of the
buttons:


Post# 125616 , Reply# 7   4/30/2006 at 16:47 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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And here is the control knob:

Post# 125617 , Reply# 8   4/30/2006 at 16:48 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Inside of porcelain tub with racks and basket:

Post# 125618 , Reply# 9   4/30/2006 at 16:50 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Final pic installed. I am very happy with this
now that I understand how it all works. It's a
great dishwasher. Patrick


Post# 125644 , Reply# 10   4/30/2006 at 18:01 (6,563 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Beautiful!!!

Post# 125684 , Reply# 11   4/30/2006 at 20:40 (6,563 days old) by retroguy ()        
That is beautiful!

Touche!

Post# 125762 , Reply# 12   5/1/2006 at 06:27 (6,563 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
nice

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nice pics glad your finally getting to like the dw..they are fun thats for sure, not to mention they really do wash well..so whats up with the giant clock and giant phone?? ha ha

Post# 125794 , Reply# 13   5/1/2006 at 08:39 (6,563 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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That's the model I'm looking for; and/or it's big sister. Beautiful machine!!

The thing I love about mine is that after a big party you can load it with all of the leftover pots/pans/big crap and clean them with a little soap on the rinse/hold cycle--works almost like a professional quick-cycle machine.

You can also get an upper rack with fold-down tines. Look for them on ebay.


Post# 125829 , Reply# 14   5/1/2006 at 11:17 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Hey guys, thanks for the compliments!

Chris, the big phone is not that big. It's an AT&T
Merlin (Vintage 1986) 22 button HFAI set. ha-ha!
It's part of a complete Merlin system wired into
the house.

The big clock is an IBM school clock typically found
in schools built in the 40's and 50's. I ran across
a collectors web site on these and it immediately
brought back memories of staring at this clock waiting
for school to be out. I found mine on ebay and wired
it to work as a stand alone. It is just one of many
of the clocks I collect both vintage and non-vintage.

The dishwasher is great. I found it on Craigslist and
have seen a couple more since buying this one. It also
has the interchangable panels which are white, black,
almond, and avocado.


Post# 125844 , Reply# 15   5/1/2006 at 12:06 (6,563 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
oh

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thougth you just couldnt see real well so you needed a really big clock..ha ha..i stand so corrected

Post# 125848 , Reply# 16   5/1/2006 at 12:20 (6,563 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Always a comedian Chris... LOL

Just wait 'til I show up at your door.


Post# 125864 , Reply# 17   5/1/2006 at 13:13 (6,563 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
...and i was gonna say.

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MY what a huge classic clock you have.

HMMMMM two caller ID boxes,
a professional business phone,
a back-up cordless and
a huge clock.

DO WE CHARGE BY THE MINUTE?


(Ducks and runs to avoid torch-wielding mob).
*LOL*



Post# 125873 , Reply# 18   5/1/2006 at 14:58 (6,562 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Very observant...

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No Steve, never a charge.
I'm on the nationwide plan!!!


Post# 125874 , Reply# 19   5/1/2006 at 15:09 (6,562 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
really

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well the door is open when ever you want to stop on by. oh mr dub i also wanted to ask about your shaft? i mean your shaft problem? i mean your firgidaire shaft...

Post# 125886 , Reply# 20   5/1/2006 at 15:57 (6,562 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
watch your spelling!

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It's Frigidaire. I can't let a mispelling of such an
important name go by unnoticed and unmentioned.

As far as the shaft goes it will need replacing.
I wonder if the former owner was like you and was
a little too rough on it. LOL


Post# 125887 , Reply# 21   5/1/2006 at 16:03 (6,562 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        
indeed

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who me rough?? never....gentle as a lamb well unless the situation calls for using force, like with a stuck agitator or bolt or something..i have never damaged a shaft in my life


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