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Post# 922020   2/17/2017 at 18:10 (2,595 days old) by duke ()        

I viewed a thread on here with redcarpetdrew finding what he thought was an a806 & matching dryer. Turned out to be a 606 topped with an a806 console.I have read some folks that think swapping is ok and others who say it's just not genuine.But,It is exactly what I will do.I am getting older by the month,Don't care about bleach dispensers and want a matching set.If I find a true a806 5 years from now ,so be it.I can be just as happy with both units lit up ,lookin fine and doing their jobs. Will post some pics soon.




Post# 922041 , Reply# 1   2/17/2017 at 19:39 (2,595 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        
With a dryer....

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I did this with my DG106...It came with the house and I did a refresh of all parts that were bad or could go bad. The swap required drilling new mounting holes for the timer, since the 106 timer is different than the 806 timer, finding a sungold timer dial and knob, installing a ballast and looking at the wiring diagrams for the old and new consoles. I since replaced the 4 button panel with the 2 button 'Low Heat' and 'Regular Heat' buttons since my next goal is to convert it to the DG model..(cant remember the number) that sensed vent moisture for the Auto-Dry feature and install a drum light.(Like I need more projects:)

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Post# 922043 , Reply# 2   2/17/2017 at 19:48 (2,595 days old) by duke ()        

Look at the result,Beautiful,That's exactly what I mean.Yes,I don't want to offend the originalists but hey,It makes you happy right?

Post# 922130 , Reply# 3   2/18/2017 at 05:37 (2,595 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Now ya gotta find a console. Washer, or dryer?


Post# 922273 , Reply# 4   2/18/2017 at 21:03 (2,594 days old) by duke ()        

Hi Kenny,
A806 Washer. I just bought a 806 coppertone console,Id rather have the blue.I have some ideas to make it blue with the chrome knob, which I have.I do have some questions about the a806 dials and how they looked & changed through the years.Pics would help-thanks


Post# 922378 , Reply# 5   2/19/2017 at 11:23 (2,594 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        
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Had to dig deep into my archives to find it.

 Front and back. There is a bit of pitting on the chrome on the front. Depending on how creative one want's to get, this has the optional tub light. Also have a matching dryer console.


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Post# 922892 , Reply# 6   2/21/2017 at 16:34 (2,591 days old) by duke ()        

Here is the one I'll modify.Kenny,Yours is the right color but this one has better chrome.Need advice

All A806 washer help appreciated

3rd picture is my DE806 Dryer


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Post# 922905 , Reply# 7   2/21/2017 at 18:10 (2,591 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Easy enough to paint the gold, blue.


Post# 922910 , Reply# 8   2/21/2017 at 18:19 (2,591 days old) by duke ()        

That is the problem, Which blue? Do I have to go to an automotive paint supply and custom match a quart? Then I'd have to spray both to match.While not a huge issue,I could pull the dryer control panel off & mask and spray both. Sure would like a spray can verses the gun ,compressor and mess.

Post# 923434 , Reply# 9   2/23/2017 at 17:25 (2,589 days old) by duke ()        

The A606 which was my machine for this project has been yanked away and sold to someone else.I am crushed. Project Vaporized.

Post# 923442 , Reply# 10   2/23/2017 at 18:17 (2,589 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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An 806 of the proper vintage should come along some day. Be patient and keep a watchful eye out.

Here's the spray paint I used. It's not a perfect match but it suited me. If you can find a better match use it.


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Post# 923445 , Reply# 11   2/23/2017 at 18:38 (2,589 days old) by duke ()        

Thanks Brian,

You really are a quality guy-AND-Your works are superb.

Guess I'll redo the console and be ready for anything that comes along.

Thank you-Duke


Post# 923479 , Reply# 12   2/23/2017 at 20:56 (2,589 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Duke,

The dial you will need is part# 2-4484 (204484 in the computer world) Timer dial - A806 - with Permanent Press - prior to Series "01". That's the description in the parts manual. Click on the link and scroll down to Reply #10 and look at picture 4. That's what it looks like. Your chrome knob will fit this dial. I assume you have an ebay account. Log into it and type in those two numbers. Then try combinations, like the numbers and Maytag dial or Maytag timer dial or Maytag timer. Sometimes it will bring up different things. If it doesn't find anything, a box will pop up and ask you if you would like to be notified by email if one shows up. Click it and keep an eye on your in box. Keep looking and let me know if you find one by the time you need it. I suppose you know that the washer knobs and dryer knobs are different? The chrome and acrylic knobs are interchangeable. But only from washer to washer and dryer to dryer. That control console will be fine once it's painted and the dial and knob are changed.


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