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Post# 243401   10/19/2007 at 18:16 (6,005 days old) by danelto (State College, PA)        

The pictures of the colored mini-baskets were cool.

Didn't GE make a mini-basket that had holes all through it instead of just at the top?

I could be wrong; but it seems to me they did.


Dan





Post# 243409 , Reply# 1   10/19/2007 at 19:41 (6,005 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Yes, GE made a special version of the MiniBasket for the Spotscrubber models. It only had the holes at the top, nothing in the bottom like the other models. There was also a special version of the filter for the Spotscrubber models.....

Post# 243411 , Reply# 2   10/19/2007 at 19:57 (6,005 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

SpotScrubber Filter.......

Post# 243412 , Reply# 3   10/19/2007 at 19:58 (6,005 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Fresh from the parts shelf......

Post# 243413 , Reply# 4   10/19/2007 at 19:59 (6,005 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

GE part number

Post# 243447 , Reply# 5   10/19/2007 at 23:46 (6,005 days old) by gewa1054wguy ()        
Learn something everyday

Hey Jimmy,

I did not know that. It is interesting to watch the mini baskets fill and agitate. I would like to see the spot scrubber in action. What type of agitator did the spot scrubber basket fit on?

Thanks,

Mike


Post# 243448 , Reply# 6   10/19/2007 at 23:49 (6,005 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York)        

I would love one of these, so cool

Post# 243509 , Reply# 7   10/20/2007 at 10:57 (6,004 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Two cents

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What's so special about that filter besides the inscription (although I'll always love that color)?

Also, prove me wrong but I think all GE mini-baskets had small holes in the bottom to faciliate the recirculation of water. IIRC the Hotpoint Duo-Load basket had no holes to keep water separate from main washbasket.


Post# 243516 , Reply# 8   10/20/2007 at 11:31 (6,004 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

The SpotsScrubber filter is DEEPER in depth than the usual filter. The Spotsscrubber MiniBaskets were indeed solid minibaskets with only holes in the top.......

Post# 243537 , Reply# 9   10/20/2007 at 12:40 (6,004 days old) by wmlask (Spring Grove, IL)        
No Holes

Here is a photo of the Minibasket from My Spotscrubber Washer.
There are no holes since there is a timed solenoid that stops the recirculation of water on a specific cycle that holds a super concentrated mixture of water and detergent in the basket for washing out stains. The minibasket fills only about 1/3 of the way with water then the recirculation stops.
The wash part of this cycle is in excess of 20 min.


Post# 243538 , Reply# 10   10/20/2007 at 12:42 (6,004 days old) by wmlask (Spring Grove, IL)        
Now for the photo

Somehow the photo did not attach.

Post# 243539 , Reply# 11   10/20/2007 at 12:44 (6,004 days old) by wmlask (Spring Grove, IL)        
With Holes

A photo of the minibasket from my Dispensall with holes in the bottom.

Post# 243541 , Reply# 12   10/20/2007 at 12:48 (6,004 days old) by wmlask (Spring Grove, IL)        
WH1X2531

Funny. Same part number and mine is different. I have the original filterflo and a replacement still in the bag for my Spotscrubber machine. Both just say filterflo on them and not spotscrubber.

Post# 243544 , Reply# 13   10/20/2007 at 13:02 (6,004 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Thanks for posting the pics of the MiniBasket Bill, I only have the filter and not the basket. Ive never had a SpotsScrubber washer yet, but have found several bad ones in the parts yard in PA. Id love to see yours in operation sometime.....Jimmy

Post# 243619 , Reply# 14   10/20/2007 at 19:34 (6,004 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Learned something new...

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Love being proven wrong by you guys.

Post# 243907 , Reply# 15   10/22/2007 at 08:21 (6,002 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Our V-12 had the first design of the Mini-basket. It was very small, had round holes around the sides near the top and smaller holes in the bottom. Even though the instructions said not to, I found that it worked very well on the 1-6 lb setting with clothes in the main basket. We had a couple of delicate things in the Mini-Basket.

Post# 243967 , Reply# 16   10/22/2007 at 13:11 (6,002 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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Any of you guys know where I can procure an original V-12 Activator? Here's the Mini-basket for it:

Post# 245237 , Reply# 17   10/30/2007 at 01:58 (5,994 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Cool!

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i had no idea about the Spotscrubber mini basket - now how do they stop the recirculating water without turning off the pump which was usually an integral part of the whole system? Now I want a spotscrubber! This is cool!


More pics please!! and what year was that Dispensall from?

Matthew


Post# 245327 , Reply# 18   10/30/2007 at 18:07 (5,994 days old) by xyz ()        

I use the filter-flo baskets as food holders for dry cat food. I have way too many of them laying around. Pretty good 2nd life to such a cool inovation.

Post# 247988 , Reply# 19   11/12/2007 at 16:16 (5,981 days old) by timonator ()        
My Mini Basket

I bought this thing on Ebay a few years back At the time I didnt realize it was exclusive to the spotscubber Model But It looks like what Jimmy has described it ONLY has holes on the top Take a look.....

Post# 247989 , Reply# 20   11/12/2007 at 16:19 (5,981 days old) by timonator ()        
Inside

No holes in the bottom!

Post# 247992 , Reply# 21   11/12/2007 at 16:27 (5,981 days old) by timonator ()        
Super Filter Flo

It appears the only thing "Different" is the size of the filter pan itself. I cant imagine needing a bigger pan lol despite the dirtiest laundry ive ever seen ive NEVER filled a standard Filter Flo pan

Post# 248260 , Reply# 22   11/14/2007 at 01:36 (5,979 days old) by sdlee (south dakota)        
get on with the motion

my mom and my aunt both had these ge washers in avacodo green no less. My aunts had the mini basket which she never used. I have always wanted to see it in operation. Any of you guys care to post a vid and make a dream come true?

Post# 248277 , Reply# 23   11/14/2007 at 03:53 (5,979 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)        

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We had top of the line 1966 GE with mini basket and matching dryer. They were avocado green to match the Brady Bunch refrigerator we had. I can remember my Mother using the mini basket to wash her panty hose in. She also use to use Salvo tabs that she would but in the lint filer at the start of each load.

Post# 248278 , Reply# 24   11/14/2007 at 03:58 (5,979 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)        

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We had 1966 GE top of the line matching pair. They were avocado green that matched the Brady Bunch refrigerator. I can remember my Mother used the mini basket to wash her panty hose in. She also used Salvo tabs which she put in the lint filter at the start of each wash. I use to love to watch them melt away in the lint filter.

Post# 248279 , Reply# 25   11/14/2007 at 03:59 (5,979 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)        

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Guess I'm getting a delayed response when I post. Sorry for the double posting...

Post# 248338 , Reply# 26   11/14/2007 at 14:55 (5,979 days old) by fa_f3_20 ()        

So that one up there in post # 243538 -- presumably, in order to drain, it has to throw the water at the beginning of the spin cycle. It doesn't appear to have a retainer ring. How did it keep the clothes from going overboard and into the main tub?


Post# 248347 , Reply# 27   11/14/2007 at 16:09 (5,979 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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Here's mine without the mini basket in it


Post# 248348 , Reply# 28   11/14/2007 at 16:11 (5,979 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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And with

Post# 248442 , Reply# 29   11/15/2007 at 11:43 (5,978 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
OMG!!!!!

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WHAT IS THAT AMAZING MACHINE WITH THE ALL WHITE TUB???!?!??!

Post# 248461 , Reply# 30   11/15/2007 at 14:08 (5,978 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Ok Petie-K pull the lid down and show us the works and controls!

S'il vous plait.


Post# 248472 , Reply# 31   11/15/2007 at 15:16 (5,978 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 248474 , Reply# 32   11/15/2007 at 15:39 (5,978 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Very kool! Can't say I remember seeing a white porcelain tub in a GE before.

Post# 248481 , Reply# 33   11/15/2007 at 16:13 (5,978 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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Wow, you saved that picture of my washer from our old house back west.. When I first saw it I thought..is that my washer, what's all that stuff behind it.. LOL

Post# 248526 , Reply# 34   11/15/2007 at 20:05 (5,978 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Eh merde, alors!

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Obvieusement, une modele Canadienne. C'est merveilleux ce tambour tout blanc. Zut, j'ai grand besoin d'une machine comme celle ci.

Post# 248538 , Reply# 35   11/15/2007 at 21:23 (5,978 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Oh feces, then

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Obviously a Canadian model. How marvelous is this all white tub. Poop, I want this machine so bad. Idiomatic rather than literal translation.

Promised you a basket by Christmas, and you're gonna get it. C'est tout blanc aussi.

fa_ etc. give us a name will ya buddy: You keep the clothes from going overboard by placing the filter pan over the mini-basket. Once I didn't and a sock got stuck in the drain. Luckily the outer tub is shallow, and you can reach down and reveal the hole, or gain access to it, by pulling the wash tub forward. The drain port is at 12 o'clock if I remember correctly. Unless of course your arms are as big as Robert's and then you're screwed, and you'll have to call a service man.


Post# 248543 , Reply# 36   11/15/2007 at 21:48 (5,978 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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I like the graphics/icons instead of words.
Comme une chose de Europe.

~J'ai grand besoin d'une machine comme celle ci.
Vraiment, grand besoin? Ou une grande desire?

(Vite, vite une pour moi aussi!)




Post# 248546 , Reply# 37   11/15/2007 at 21:57 (5,978 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
grand besoin/grand desire

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c'est toute a fait la meme; c'est toute a fait une autre

Cheers ;'D ....... et Bonne Nuit



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