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Post# 204461 4/16/2007 at 15:03 (6,218 days old) by trainguy  (Key West, FL) |
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and I've used it, the thrill is gone. This HA906 really isn't all that exciting or practical. Once you select and depress a button, you can't do anything else. There are no directions or instructions on the underside of the lid. So how do you know what temps and speeds are associated with each button? What was Maytag thinking? I'm gonna play with it for a while longer, but I think I'll bring home an A806 for every day use.
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Post# 204462 , Reply# 1 4/16/2007 at 15:04 (6,218 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL) |
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Post# 204463 , Reply# 2 4/16/2007 at 15:04 (6,218 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL) |
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Post# 204478 , Reply# 3 4/16/2007 at 15:14 (6,218 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Would be happy to buy off you....seriously! | ||
| Post# 204487 , Reply# 4 4/16/2007 at 15:49 (6,218 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
My Hat's Off to You, Leon! | ||
| Post# 204501 , Reply# 5 4/16/2007 at 16:23 (6,218 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Better Surveillance How in the world did this machine fall into the hands of someone who didn't already know it's every function, sound, cycle and minutes to finish?!? Kelly | ||
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Post# 204503 , Reply# 6 4/16/2007 at 16:25 (6,218 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Interesting, that is the later of the 906 models - the earlier had a different timer and advance system. I would be willing to bet you have two water pressure switches on the right side of the control panel (from the front)? While it's not very flexible, you are now free from all the confusing and time-consuming steps of setting a "conventional" automatic washer with row upon row of mind boggling buttons and dials! You need not worry about temps, times, etc. as Maytag has done all the thinking for you. Load the clothes, detergent and additives - close the lid - press the appropriate button and walk away, confidently knowing your wash will be perfectly clean when you return from shopping and ready for the dryer! I'll scan and post the cycle charts a little later ;-) | ||
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Post# 204512 , Reply# 7 4/16/2007 at 16:51 (6,218 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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White Loads - 10 mins wash, hot/warm, normal speed Colored Loads - 10 mins wash, warm/warm, normal speed Brite Colors - 10 mins wash, cold/cold, normal speed Delicates -- shorter wash time (4 mins?), warm/warm (or warm/cold?), slow speed Woolens -- 10 mins wash (alternating agitate soak, ala FabricMatic), warm/warm, normal speed (agitate may be slow?) Rinse/Spin - starts at warm deep rinse on normal cycle Spin Dri -- final spin on Normal cycle Perm Press -- full run through the Perm Press cycle (8 to 10 mins wash time?), warm/cold, normal/slow | ||
| Post# 204519 , Reply# 8 4/16/2007 at 17:12 (6,218 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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All of this talk about A906s lately As well as using Glenn's last October, has me wanting one even more. If one can surface 2 hours away from me, there's bound to be another lurking somewhere! Of course I'd have to add a Bob-load button, just for fun ;-) | ||
| Post# 204525 , Reply# 9 4/16/2007 at 17:34 (6,218 days old) by sharples () | ||
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Oh rich... They are such a beautiful set...you must keep them as a testament to american inginuety. :) | ||
| Post# 204530 , Reply# 10 4/16/2007 at 18:06 (6,218 days old) by jerseymike () | ||
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A friend of my mother had one ... She used to complain that it was "too automatic". Mike | ||
| Post# 204532 , Reply# 11 4/16/2007 at 18:19 (6,218 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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But, even if you are a New Bride and never done a washing all the times,temps and speeds are set for YOU. :-) | ||
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Post# 204533 , Reply# 12 4/16/2007 at 18:24 (6,218 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL) |
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Greg, yes, you're right. The two pressure switches are connected together on one bracket. Thanks Glenn for the condensed version. While I like Greg's explanation of the ease of this machine (LOL) it's nice to have this chart. I'm sure I'll keep this pair, but I think they'll be moved into the 'no water lines' part of the garage. There's an 806 with the suds return feature at the warehouse with my name on it going into the laundry room. | ||
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Post# 204534 , Reply# 13 4/16/2007 at 18:28 (6,218 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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I think you're right to keep it! | ||
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Post# 204561 , Reply# 14 4/16/2007 at 20:51 (6,218 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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The funny thing about the push button Tags is - unless the housewife actually read her owner's manual - she herself would have no idea what the cycles mean - as Rich pointed out, no instructions are labeled on the lid of any vintage Maytag for the home! This machine is actually a pretty rare bird for the pushbuttons - as Greg mentioned, it uses the dual pressure switches and a standard timer. Is there a cancel cycle button under the button right hand side of the top panel? I would love to see a shot of things under the hood of this really amazing washer ~ Ben 
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| Post# 204567 , Reply# 15 4/16/2007 at 21:07 (6,218 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 204569 , Reply# 16 4/16/2007 at 21:07 (6,218 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 204596 , Reply# 18 4/16/2007 at 22:01 (6,218 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York) | ||
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That said, maybe we could swap control panels and avoid the whole shipping disaster? | ||
| Post# 204604 , Reply# 19 4/16/2007 at 22:32 (6,218 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York) | ||
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That said, maybe we could swap control panels and avoid the whole shipping disaster? | ||
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Post# 204624 , Reply# 20 4/16/2007 at 23:30 (6,218 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 204660 , Reply# 22 4/17/2007 at 01:07 (6,218 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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The 906 User:
906s seem to have been intended for wealthy women who approached Laundry Day wearing a subdued little Dior, a triple-strand pearl choker, and Ferragamo stiletto pumps. One exquisitely manicured finger would have been extended towards her choice of button, the washer would have started, and Mrs. Gotrox would have ended her chores with the glad cry: "Mabel- be sure this goes in the dryer before you scrub the toilets, wax the kitchen floor and clean the oven!" How much more automatic can you get? ;-) | ||
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Post# 204677 , Reply# 23 4/17/2007 at 05:26 (6,218 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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"Six pins! Remember to use six pins, Dolores!  | ||
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Post# 204813 , Reply# 24 4/17/2007 at 18:20 (6,217 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 204817 , Reply# 25 4/17/2007 at 18:31 (6,217 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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Indeed
Here they are - formerly of Omaha. I bought a brand new 806 set in Chicago in 1977 - the series 2. I brought them with me to California and am now sorry that I let them go. I love this 906 set. While it is not as flexible in operation as the later 806s they are truly a stunning set - I can never thank Greg enough for passing them on to me. Since I am a Dior-pearl choker kind of a guy, they are perfect for me. As a matter of fact, they are running right now! They are used as daily drivers with the overflow going downstairs to the Neptunes. Here they are in Omaha. Imagine, they are still running every week after almost 40 years.
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Post# 204881 , Reply# 26 4/17/2007 at 21:48 (6,217 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL) |
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Post# 204956 , Reply# 27 4/18/2007 at 08:44 (6,217 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Okay I missed something | ||
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Post# 204959 , Reply# 28 4/18/2007 at 08:47 (6,217 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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John | ||
| Post# 204971 , Reply# 29 4/18/2007 at 09:47 (6,217 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
Well... | ||
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Post# 205093 , Reply# 30 4/18/2007 at 22:03 (6,216 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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Arthritis
I know of an elderly lady who (many years ago) bought herself the (then new) center-dial Maytags. Almost immediately she realized that her arthritis didn't allow her to turn the dials. Through the dealer she traded both machines up to the push-button Maytags (as shown above)... and was happy as a clam. I guess sometimes there is practicality beside the luxury. | ||
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Post# 205112 , Reply# 31 4/18/2007 at 23:23 (6,216 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 205121 , Reply# 32 4/18/2007 at 23:49 (6,216 days old) by brettsomers () | ||
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nothing better to do, and i had this short video i took at the Texas gathering at Glenn's house (thanks Glenn!) IMO this is a Bobload. machine fully packed, but notice the definite turnover. CLICK HERE TO GO TO brettsomers's LINK | ||
| Post# 205288 , Reply# 33 4/19/2007 at 23:37 (6,215 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Machine in Video Was that a 206 in that video? I grew up with that model. It had that distictive black agitator. It was great to hear those sounds again. And good job in removing the filter to show the water swirling around inside that Powerfin. You don't see that on other washers. Good job, James | ||
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Post# 205289 , Reply# 34 4/19/2007 at 23:39 (6,215 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 205366 , Reply# 35 4/20/2007 at 19:28 (6,214 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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