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Post# 444671 6/26/2010 at 11:56 (5,050 days old) by bajaespuma  (Connecticut) |
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Post# 444675 , Reply# 1 6/26/2010 at 12:00 (5,050 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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This pair(an A606 and a model I haven't seen before, a DE406{a version of the DE306 I guess, that was "styled" to match the chrome-ier 606})belonged to a young computer-geek couple who live near me and are working on restoring their house. Very nice people who want new stuff and have a gorgeous vintage Sub-Zero with a Poppy front and a Poppy GM Frigidaire stove that they're going to let me know when they want to get rid of them, and I'll let y'all know.
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Post# 444676 , Reply# 2 6/26/2010 at 12:07 (5,050 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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They told me that the washer leaked and even remarked that the base had some rust, but so far, these machines are in tip-top shape. Both machines were covered with a lot of protective grime and tons of dog hair. As you can see, I left them both outside and have hosed them down like prisoners inside and out. May delouse them as well.
For once, FOR ONCE, the agitator slipped off the spline with no argument at all. The tub is in shiny pristine condition, and even though their are some chips in the cabinet porcelain, I've finally found my Maytag Avocado pair. The 606 in my least favorite model of the Washpower line(Bore-Ring) but since it was the flagship for so many years, and it is gloriously green, I'll keep it for a while. Also, it's working and doesn't seem to need any dis-assembly. 
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Post# 444680 , Reply# 3 6/26/2010 at 12:13 (5,050 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 444682 , Reply# 4 6/26/2010 at 12:25 (5,050 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Post# 444697 , Reply# 5 6/26/2010 at 13:07 (5,050 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Post# 444701 , Reply# 6 6/26/2010 at 13:56 (5,050 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 444715 , Reply# 7 6/26/2010 at 14:21 (5,050 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 444820 , Reply# 9 6/26/2010 at 21:55 (5,049 days old) by duet83 () | ||
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Oh, (snort of embarrassment) I have to admit, because of this group, I also learned to like candy pink and sunshine yellow from the 60's. (I still got some work to do to accept this.) 
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Post# 444881 , Reply# 10 6/27/2010 at 07:57 (5,049 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 444882 , Reply# 11 6/27/2010 at 08:02 (5,049 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Here are a couple of problems/weird things: there are quite a number of rust spots on the base, nothing I haven't seen before and not concentrated in any one area. A large puddle of old grease on the motor protector cap. Haven't seen a leak yet, maybe the previous owners overloaded the machine and had a spill or two? Never found a Maytag that started up and ran as smoothly as this one. The rubber leveling leg pads are in practically new condition.We'll see what the dryer does. What kind of grease should one use on parts like the spline?
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Post# 444883 , Reply# 12 6/27/2010 at 08:04 (5,049 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 445033 , Reply# 13 6/27/2010 at 16:40 (5,049 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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40" STOVE IN GOLD KITCHEN | ||
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Post# 445051 , Reply# 14 6/27/2010 at 18:00 (5,048 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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and now some bad news:
The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them. Will find out in a little while. Found the leak; it's at the top of the small hose that leads from the bottom of the outer tub to the pump. I'm hoping this is simply a loose connection and not a pinhole in the bottom of the tub. Can't find any holes, but you never know. Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated? The machine seems to go through it's cycles(when I fill it manually with water)but I'm hoping there isn't a hitch with the timer motor of some other thing. This machine has the fast final spin on the Permanent Press cycle, BTW. Both speeds work as they should, but you don't seem to get a choice there.
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| Post# 445055 , Reply# 15 6/27/2010 at 18:22 (5,048 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them.
The wiring to the solenoid can easily be tested with a volt meter. The entire water valve is pretty cheap and can be had on ebay. Part# is 205613 Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated? HOH's have standing pilots, so yours is functioning properly. | ||
| Post# 445056 , Reply# 16 6/27/2010 at 18:23 (5,048 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them.
The wiring to the solenoid can easily be tested with a volt meter. The entire water valve is pretty cheap and can be had on ebay. Part# is 205613 Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated? HOH's have standing pilots, so yours is functioning properly. | ||
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Post# 445073 , Reply# 17 6/27/2010 at 19:10 (5,048 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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PIOLET LIGHT ON MT A606 WASHER | ||
| Post# 445170 , Reply# 19 6/28/2010 at 06:40 (5,048 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Water Level Switch | ||
| Post# 445295 , Reply# 21 6/28/2010 at 16:37 (5,048 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Hallmark Range Our local Hotpoint dealer has one of these...as does his Mother and sister,a Hotpoint dealer since 49,he has a great collection of old stuff! | ||
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Post# 445701 , Reply# 23 6/29/2010 at 22:33 (5,046 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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