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Post# 307074   10/1/2008 at 21:45 (5,657 days old) by goblue ()        

my buddy rented a bentley and got me thinking whats the bentley (PINNACLE) of washers my vote would be either anything kevinator for rarity or speed queen for quality.




Post# 307089 , Reply# 1   10/1/2008 at 22:02 (5,657 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
My opinion.

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Frigidaire WCI-58. What was the equivalent model with a Suds Saver?

Lady Kenmores have as much glamor, but they are more common, like a Cadillac.

How did Frigidaire suds savers work anyway?
Dave


Post# 307090 , Reply# 2   10/1/2008 at 22:03 (5,657 days old) by tuthill ()        

Unimatic

Post# 307094 , Reply# 3   10/1/2008 at 22:08 (5,657 days old) by goblue ()        

Unimatic are more like the rolls royce jed lol

Post# 307104 , Reply# 4   10/1/2008 at 22:32 (5,657 days old) by tuthill ()        

Then Maytags are the Toyotas, that's an easy one. Just go and go and go and go and go.

Philcos are Fords


Post# 307110 , Reply# 5   10/1/2008 at 22:49 (5,657 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)        

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If Philcos are Ford, which they are, wouldn't that make the Unimatic and all it's siblings General Motors? ;)

I'm gonna get slapped for this, but to me, the roaring Norges from the late 60's and 70's are the Bentley of washers!!! Fabulous action, very very powerful motor (3/4 horsepower!!!), HUGE capacity and of course the fabulous Burpilator!!! Not to mention the safest of all machines featuring that amazing tub brake!!!!


Post# 307111 , Reply# 6   10/1/2008 at 22:53 (5,657 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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I personally think Frigidaires are like race cars. Loud, fast, complicated, and a little unreliable.

Maytags would fit the qualities of a Bentley. Quiet, smooth, elegant, timeless, with lots of options if it's an 806 (well, maybe the "options" part go to Lady Kenmores).


Post# 307113 , Reply# 7   10/1/2008 at 22:58 (5,657 days old) by tuthill ()        

Jamie you may have a valid point, but all my life I've hated chevys so i just pretend our precious frigidaires aren't made by GM. LOL

Lady K's are the drop every single luxury feature known to man, (and a few that aren't) onto a single cyclinder go kart engine ;)


Post# 307114 , Reply# 8   10/1/2008 at 23:00 (5,657 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)        

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OOOOOOOO!!! Don't let Bob or Jason hear you Jed!!! You're gonna get SMACKED!!!!! lol

Post# 307118 , Reply# 9   10/1/2008 at 23:12 (5,657 days old) by tuthill ()        
I say

BRING IT ON

Post# 307130 , Reply# 10   10/1/2008 at 23:42 (5,657 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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IMO, it's about style, beauty and elegance.

The Maytag 160 wins, hands down.


Post# 307134 , Reply# 11   10/2/2008 at 00:54 (5,657 days old) by j2400 ()        

Based on my limited observation, I think center dial Maytags might be somewhat like an older Mercedes. Styling that is definitely not new, but not dated, and built to last a lifetime. Note: this is all based on hearsay (apart from my view on styling), as I've never owned either a center dial Maytag or a Mercedes.

Having experienced a Lady Kenmore, I'd say that those were probably like Caddilac--features, features, features, yet, deep down, probably really a Chevrolet mechanically.

However, in one way, Kenmore/Whirlpool was like Bentley. I've heard Rolls-Royce went for years using the same old technology. Sort of like how Whirlpool stuck with the belt drive design that, I gather, didn't vary that much over the years.

Since is vintage, I won't go into modern machines...except to say that many would probably qualify as a Yugo. Or worse.


Post# 307160 , Reply# 12   10/2/2008 at 08:06 (5,657 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Well ... is that a glamour shot or what, Greg? :-)

The A700S is pretty nice, too.

:-)



Post# 307162 , Reply# 13   10/2/2008 at 08:09 (5,657 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

How about a brand new Model E?

Or is that more like a scooter than a Bentley?

;-)



Post# 307174 , Reply# 14   10/2/2008 at 08:55 (5,657 days old) by fredfred9633 ()        

the new maytag bravos, whirlpool cabrio, and kenmore oasis
they are like the boogati (i think thats how you spell it)
uses alot of energy and dont go too far


Post# 307185 , Reply# 15   10/2/2008 at 09:50 (5,657 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Style, beauty and elegance:

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My vote(just ignore the "Sarah Palin" set decorations, please):

Post# 307311 , Reply# 16   10/2/2008 at 20:55 (5,656 days old) by goblue ()        

fred im sticking up for my cabrio its good on energy and works ok (prefer my wringers over it)

Post# 307392 , Reply# 17   10/3/2008 at 07:05 (5,656 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        
A700s

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What are the 2 buttons on the left of the console for and what does the dial on the top right of the console do?

Thanks.
Gary


Post# 307396 , Reply# 18   10/3/2008 at 07:45 (5,656 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Kenmore

Kenmore is like the old VW's.

They made MILLIONS of them and were very reliable.

The only thing bad about them was the slow spin. Just get over it and enjoy the wonderful Roto-Swirl action.

And nothing wrong with scooters either. They're very fuel efficient and will get you there just the same.


Post# 307397 , Reply# 19   10/3/2008 at 07:56 (5,656 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Hi Gary ... the 2 buttons are for the lights. Press the black button once, the tub light comes on; press and hold the black button, the tub light and the console light lights up.

The switch on top of the machine is for the rinse control. The "Automatic" setting gave you a 100 degree warm water rinse for hot and warm washes and cold for cold water washes. The "Cold" setting gave you cold water for any setting.

That setting made the A700S very flexible for the homemaker. Permanent Press was becoming popular and these setting allowed the homemaker to wash any fabric.



Post# 307417 , Reply# 20   10/3/2008 at 09:26 (5,656 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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A Maytag is too dependable to be a Bently!


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