Thread Number: 68746
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
A806 or 606 settle |
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Post# 915420 , Reply# 2   1/12/2017 at 22:34 (2,632 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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The main reason I'm holding out for an 806 is the separate wash and spin speed buttons. The 806 is the only Maytag (center dial) I'm aware of that allows for set-and-forget slow wash/fast spin, which is a combination I'd use for throw rugs.
I'd stop short of saying a 606 is a no frills model. I'd apply that term to a one-speed standard tub Fabric-Matic. |
Post# 915423 , Reply# 4   1/12/2017 at 22:45 (2,632 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I also always like the TOL machines, BUT if you have a chance to get a really good A606 I would get it as there a good chance when you find a great looking A806 it could have mechanical or rust problems and you could use the panel parts from the A806 and the mechanical parts from the A606 to easily build your dream machine. |
Post# 915424 , Reply# 5   1/12/2017 at 22:56 (2,632 days old) by duke ()   |   | |
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Good advice John, Except I'm a machine nut case.This 606 is a time machine sitting unused for 30 years.If I see it in person ,I will adopt it like some kinda puppy.I have issues |
Post# 915483 , Reply# 6   1/13/2017 at 11:08 (2,631 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ)   |   | |
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An A606 will rinse in cold unless it's set to wash in hot, in which case it will rinse in warm. |
Post# 915519 , Reply# 8   1/13/2017 at 15:08 (2,631 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 915534 , Reply# 9   1/13/2017 at 16:44 (2,631 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 915535 , Reply# 10   1/13/2017 at 16:46 (2,631 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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I understand what you are saying about an 806. If I could only have one washer for the rest of my life I would choose an 806. However, IMO a 606 is an excellent consolation prize. |