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Post# 216045   6/14/2007 at 18:45 (6,159 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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I finally brought home a set of Maytag 806's. As you know, while I really like the look of the 906's, I'm just not happy with it being preprogrammed. So here's a quick shot of the August 1970 A806 washer.




Post# 216047 , Reply# 1   6/14/2007 at 18:47 (6,159 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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And here's its mate - a September 1970 DE806 dryer. Sorry for the spots - it rained while it was on the truck.

Post# 216053 , Reply# 2   6/14/2007 at 19:02 (6,159 days old) by sharples ()        
Just beautiful

Congrats Rich...I know you have been after a set of these for awhile. You must give me a demonstration of their superior washing action, lol!

Post# 216111 , Reply# 3   6/14/2007 at 21:22 (6,159 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Congrats Rich,

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Best of luck with them.

Can we have that all important close-up shot of the control panel of the washer and dryer(dial), and the interior shot of the washer?



Post# 216126 , Reply# 4   6/14/2007 at 21:42 (6,159 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
Dates

How do you know the dates??

Post# 216127 , Reply# 5   6/14/2007 at 21:44 (6,159 days old) by appnut (TX)        
How do you know the dates??

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He's taken several out for a spin.

Post# 216130 , Reply# 6   6/14/2007 at 21:44 (6,159 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
A Classic!!

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Both the owner and the 'Tags!

Post# 216131 , Reply# 7   6/14/2007 at 21:47 (6,159 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Great finds as always Rich, I know that you are going to love these. I've never seen one with that red indicator light before. I bet with the console light it will be beautiful.

Post# 216135 , Reply# 8   6/14/2007 at 21:53 (6,159 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Classy Machines Rich! Hard to beat an 806 set - in looks and peformance.

Ben

Hey Jeff - I'm emailing you the Date's list.


Post# 216137 , Reply# 9   6/14/2007 at 22:15 (6,159 days old) by scott55405 ()        

Very cool! I will be curious to know whether this washer has a "snapping" timer.

Post# 216145 , Reply# 10   6/14/2007 at 23:30 (6,159 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
Does Anyone Know?

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When Maytag changed the accent colour on the backguard from the blue to gold?

The more I see of the earlier centre-dials with the blue, the more I like them.


Post# 216148 , Reply# 11   6/14/2007 at 23:38 (6,159 days old) by liamwa ()        
Love your machines!

I really like the red light above the dial, It just gives it that little something extra. Mine is a series 2 A806 and it doesn't have that red light. Is your dryer electric or gas? I've heard that the gas HOH dryers are great but the electric ones really are a halo from hell, is this true?

Liam


Post# 216164 , Reply# 12   6/15/2007 at 01:13 (6,159 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York)        

It seems to me that the Maytag control panels of that era had that dusty blue for the Bottom of the Line,(A106,107) then they went gold until they got to the top of the line and then went that dusty blue to the A906 and DG906, just based on my inventory, but I am sure there were hybrids in the production.

Post# 216172 , Reply# 13   6/15/2007 at 02:10 (6,159 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)        
Congrat's Rich

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Hey Rich,

Congrat's on the 806's...very nice indeed!!!

Leon


Post# 216182 , Reply# 14   6/15/2007 at 05:12 (6,159 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
Love Those "Red Light Maytags!

Congrats, Rich, on finding your Maytag machines. Not only have I been around many Maytag "red light" washers and dryers, but our family once had a Maytag dishwasher with its own red light. By the way, with all due respect to all the visuals, a good Windows Media audio shot of a classic Maytag *in a downloadable file,* from somewhere would really make my day.--Laundry Shark

Post# 216184 , Reply# 15   6/15/2007 at 05:18 (6,159 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Hi Rich, Beautiful with the glass panels. Hey, that "red" light is the same color as your truck!

Post# 216192 , Reply# 16   6/15/2007 at 06:33 (6,159 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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Are these the ones that were in Canada?

Post# 216200 , Reply# 17   6/15/2007 at 07:22 (6,159 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Rich, you know I am all about that too! Very nice and glad you have them. Do they need any parts?

Steve


Post# 216207 , Reply# 18   6/15/2007 at 08:04 (6,159 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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You'll like these machines a lot more than the 906's for basic function and daily use - they are the most flexible of any Maytag washers. My favorite cycle is the soak-to-wash, the best for those greasy washer-restorin' rags and work clothes. Congrats Rich!

Post# 216209 , Reply# 19   6/15/2007 at 08:08 (6,159 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Rich ... Congratulations! That is a very beautiful set.

I'm sure you will have all sorts of fun with those babies!!

BTW ... I don't believe that's a red light; I think that's from Rich's camera. That's a solid chrome strip above the dial.

With these top of line machines, the entire control panel was lit when the washer and/or dryer was on. That's pretty great!!!

Thanks for sharing, Rich; I love that classic Maytag look!!! :-)


Post# 216210 , Reply# 20   6/15/2007 at 08:08 (6,159 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Wow

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That is COOL, I have never seen an indicator light on a Maytag before. Nice score Rich!
Hmmm they are begining to look very collectible nowadays....


I like that Red light!!



Post# 216213 , Reply# 21   6/15/2007 at 08:11 (6,159 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

On second thought ... hmmm ... I've never seen those lights before!!

My heavens; I stand corrected!!!

WOW; that's really cool!!!!




Post# 216216 , Reply# 22   6/15/2007 at 08:23 (6,159 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
My favorite cycle is the soak-to-wash,

Since I'm also a new 806 owner I'm wondering about the cycles. I know Michael had some confusion using our 806 last week, so I will pose the question here.
The timer has goes from Prewash to Soak to Wash. Does it automatically advance from one to the next or does it need manual advancement?
ALSO, does it spin out after the prewash AND soak?
I'll be at Michael's tonight, we have a new motor slide kit and rubber feet to install, so I can check things out further then.


Post# 216222 , Reply# 23   6/15/2007 at 09:16 (6,159 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Jeff -

On the earlier 806 washers that I have used, the pre-wash fills, agitates, sits for a little soak, spins out, ending the cycle. On the soak, it will fill, agitate slightly to get the soap into the load, and will soak for about 10 to 15 minutes (not sure), then will continue into the wash cycle starting at the 10 minute mark - the best part for those nasty clean up rags that Greg has spoken of.

Ben


Post# 216236 , Reply# 24   6/15/2007 at 10:24 (6,159 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
Thanks Ben!

I'll play around with it tonight and see what it does...

Post# 216242 , Reply# 25   6/15/2007 at 11:23 (6,159 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Rich, that looks like my favorite dryer of all I've ever owned. So simple to set and use, and very efficient. If it's gas, that is. All bets are off if it's an electric.

I love the 806's and wish I had the space to hook up a pair like that and enjoy them. The silence of a Duet is nice, but who can resist the sound of a center dial washer working its magic, or companion dryer purring efficiently along? There's something really satisfying about seeing and hearing a well-engineered and well-made high quality machine in action.


Post# 216322 , Reply# 26   6/15/2007 at 19:01 (6,158 days old) by fridgiman ()        

Hey Rich,
Nice set
I guess now you'll be able to say that you're washing in the red light district.

Jim



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