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Thread Number: 26579
G.E.'s little Sanyo made portable washer |
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| Post# 407919 1/21/2010 at 01:26 (5,209 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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| Post# 407920 , Reply# 1 1/21/2010 at 01:28 (5,209 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Simple controls | ||
| Post# 407921 , Reply# 2 1/21/2010 at 01:36 (5,209 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
Very....
...basic and hard to stop working... We had the same basic machine, though it was H/C connect and had a H/W/C choice, in our coast house for years after my cousin decided she needed a larger machine for their family of 4! They are not particularly gentle on fabric and be careful of the lid hinges - don't rest anything on the lid as they will snap/crack...and then it will be a cow to get working... BUT... Select high water, 2/3 fill the basket and let her rip for 6-8minutes and you will be surprised just how effective and quiet this machine is... | ||
| Post# 407922 , Reply# 3 1/21/2010 at 01:38 (5,209 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Money shot...
This uses a single agitator 'disc' that reverses direction every so often. The tub is suspended on 4 arms similar to the more modern models. The disc is driven by a belt while the pump is a separate 'pony' pump. I didn't realize they had separate motor driven pumps back then... I shot a little video for those who haven't seen one before. Hmmm... let's try the 'embed' function instead of a link. This is for you, MickeyD... 
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| Post# 407923 , Reply# 4 1/21/2010 at 01:39 (5,209 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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The tag... | ||
| Post# 407927 , Reply# 5 1/21/2010 at 01:48 (5,209 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Whirlpool of death to dirt...
Chris, I agree with the wash action. At first glance, you'd think "OK, all it does is swirl the load around..." but after watching it for a while, the load of towels did roll around. All this one needed was to remove a ball of fibers from the pump intake. This thing spins just about as fast as my A50, it seems. Heavy towels are quite dry. Different cycle, tho. Fill for wash, agitate, static drain, NO SPIN followed by two fill wash and drains before it fills for rinse. THEN it will drain and final spin. It has a heavy solenoid similar to a older Norge that operates the tub brake. Different... RCD 
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| Post# 407930 , Reply# 6 1/21/2010 at 03:34 (5,209 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Well... | ||
Post# 407962 , Reply# 8 1/21/2010 at 07:30 (5,209 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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GE portable washer
The serial # would indicate a build date of dec 1971. This was the first version of this machine GE sold they later had two hose versions for permeant hookup. The later versions had a plastic inner and outer tub they stopped selling these about 1982 when GE went to WCI for thier compact laundry.These washers were made by Hitachi in Japan not Sayno the dryer that was used with these was made by GE in the US. The dryer was 120 volt only and vented out under the door could not be vented out doors. I worked on hundreds of these over the years we still have some customers with these in DC.
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| Post# 407998 , Reply# 10 1/21/2010 at 10:52 (5,208 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Did you see it speed up like crazy half way thru the flick?
Reminded me of the standard GE's that start up in lo speed then switch to hi. Thought this was merely a slower version of same. Also when the water came sloshing up like crazy, the GE spin was suggested. What then is going on, dear Drew, with the speed-up? Love the little light going on to remind us to set the rinse temp, and this no-spin rinsing is what I always use for shirts and pants to minimize wrinkling. Done it for years, leaves a nice fragrance, not skin-sensitive. In the Whirlpool--lid left up. The GE people are going to be so happy when they see this. Jons and company will be jumping up and down for joy just like I am. Thanks so much for the "embeditation." ;-> What a gem you've found. | ||
| Post# 408001 , Reply# 11 1/21/2010 at 11:03 (5,208 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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What then is going on, dear Drew, with the speed-up?
It's just how the load sits in the water. The agitation disc is spinning at the same speed thruout. When you saw it slosh, it was the load only. The spin tub was stationary. That little impeller really hauls... I watched this work a while longer and the load would go from slow to fast then back to slow again depending on how the towels moved and sat in the water at any given time. I'll have to try it with other various sized loads to get a better idea. Glad you like the Embedding. I just tried that for the first time. RCD | ||
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Post# 408005 , Reply# 12 1/21/2010 at 11:14 (5,208 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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| Post# 408019 , Reply# 13 1/21/2010 at 11:55 (5,208 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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When you were loading, I had my fingers crossed
Please, Drew, not another towel. Thank God, ya didn't. How you guys love to pack the machines! It's so tempting. I have to stop myself sometimes, especially with the winter wear. But once you rip a bellows wide open, you learn. Look at all the trouble Joel is having. I have a little Chinese Haier, and it works the same way as your GE, and you're right, depending on where and what the load is, the currents get wild. I had forgotten. It's been a while since I've had Chinese. Will have to try some later. Thanks again: I hope embeditation is not difficult. Haven't seen you in a week or so and missed you. Hope all is well. | ||
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Post# 408068 , Reply# 14 1/21/2010 at 13:51 (5,208 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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My little Haier machine reverses the direction of the impeller more frequently than this machine and it's still sad, but at least it spins between the rinses and does not suds lock. | ||
| Post# 408200 , Reply# 15 1/21/2010 at 20:10 (5,208 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) | ||
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Thanks for Sharing this Unique Washer Demo. Another interesting demo added to my collection of GE demos and ads.--Laundry Shark | ||
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Post# 408224 , Reply# 16 1/21/2010 at 21:50 (5,208 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 408367 , Reply# 19 1/22/2010 at 11:50 (5,207 days old) by jonvance1990 () | ||
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reply to Gansky I've seen it speed up and slosh like that before the one I had (looked like Westytoploaders) did the same thing. | ||
| Post# 408368 , Reply# 20 1/22/2010 at 11:52 (5,207 days old) by jonvance1990 () | ||
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Is the pump high pitched like the model after this? | ||
| Post# 408477 , Reply# 21 1/22/2010 at 17:07 (5,207 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Is the pump high pitched like the model after this? | ||
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Post# 408530 , Reply# 23 1/22/2010 at 19:22 (5,207 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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HEY DREW, Nice little washer! | ||
| Post# 408535 , Reply# 24 1/22/2010 at 19:31 (5,207 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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HEY DREW, Nice little washer! | ||
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Post# 408576 , Reply# 25 1/23/2010 at 00:55 (5,207 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Wait..... | ||
| Post# 408636 , Reply# 26 1/23/2010 at 09:02 (5,206 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Looks like GE took the technology and used it to make the Harmony washer. | ||
| Post# 408670 , Reply# 27 1/23/2010 at 11:03 (5,206 days old) by douglasdc6 () | ||
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Looks like GE took the technology and used it to make the Harmony washer. I was thinking the same thing . Lots of good wash action. | ||
| Post# 408793 , Reply# 28 1/23/2010 at 18:48 (5,206 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana) | ||
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So I hope that you did take this little thing home with you Drew, right? I was wondering, it didn't leak any water when it went sloshing around like crazy did it? Looked like it overflowed over the top of the basket but couldn't tell if it was just going into the outer tub or not. | ||
| Post# 408819 , Reply# 29 1/23/2010 at 19:47 (5,206 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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you did take this little thing home with you Drew, right? | ||
| Post# 408871 , Reply# 30 1/23/2010 at 22:17 (5,206 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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