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Thread Number: 33951
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Post# 510105 4/7/2011 at 22:22 (4,765 days old) by rp2813  (Sannazay) |
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 No idea how old it is, but it appears to be age appropriate for this forum. CLICK HERE TO GO TO rp2813's LINK on San Francisco Craigslist 
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Post# 510152 , Reply# 1 4/8/2011 at 06:55 (4,765 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Holy High Speed, Batman! | ||
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Post# 510277 , Reply# 3 4/8/2011 at 16:05 (4,765 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510282 , Reply# 4 4/8/2011 at 16:42 (4,765 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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I have called the seller about the dryer, and reached her voice mail. I will see if she returns my call.
Tom - interesting model number. I have a Use and Care Guide for the 1958 dryers and the console for the DA-820R does not look like this one. This one must be a mid-year model, later generation maybe. Lawrence | ||
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Post# 510323 , Reply# 6 4/8/2011 at 20:53 (4,764 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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 Tom, I'd sure love it if you'd scan and post that 1959 manual.
In 1958, GE's automatic washer/dryer line was evolving. At the beginning of the year, the WA850R/DA820R pair utilized the control panels from 1957's TOL's(with a similar model designation, as in 1958, the WA950R became the top of the line). So they removed the pedestals, took away the panel light, changed the color scheme from pink to dark blue and the first versions of the second-from-the-TOL looked like these with control dials on the LH sides, and the recycled escutcheons from the 1957 models: 
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Post# 510325 , Reply# 7 4/8/2011 at 20:56 (4,764 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Later on that year, either they ran out of 1957 control panel parts, or somebody just decided to revamp the look with a model that was going to be the "look" for quite a few years. Up to now, I'd assumed that the control panel was metallic gray as all pictures I've seen of these were B&W. But this dryer, just like the one Christy in PA sold to a member last year, has a dark blue finish with pink accents: 
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Post# 510326 , Reply# 8 4/8/2011 at 20:57 (4,764 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 510335 , Reply# 9 4/8/2011 at 21:35 (4,764 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510388 , Reply# 10 4/9/2011 at 06:54 (4,764 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Ken,
The one you show in the scan is the exact one. The lady told me it has a pink timer face and a pink "push to start" bar. So are you saying that you think it's a late 1957, or a 1958 model? Ralph, If you have an interest in the dryer (and it would compliment your Combination very nicely), I will be happy to let you keep it. According to the seller, it was owned by a elderly lady who is now 100 years old and has relocated to an assisted living facility and is giving up her home. Supposedly, this woman only used the dryer in the winter, preferring to line dry her laundry in summer/warm weather. So the dryer is in very nice condition. BTW, the '58 Combination died about a month ago - the compressor gave up the ghost and it (the refrigerator) was replaced with a new model. Lawrence | ||
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Post# 510404 , Reply# 11 4/9/2011 at 09:21 (4,764 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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I'm saying it's a late version of the 1958 model.
GE did this for many years. They'd recycle parts and style pieces from the previous year's model line into the new year and then make small changes as the year went on and as they were preparing for the next year's model line. Smart practice. Who would know? Who would pay any attention to that?
An almost identical model to this one went to another member, bigted, I think, earlier last year. It was exactly the same only in this version, the control panel was up on pedestals. 
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Post# 510425 , Reply# 12 4/9/2011 at 11:59 (4,764 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Lawrence, I sent you an e-mail just now. I'm not interested in the dryer. I'll call to arrange for pick-up with the seller if you are ready to proceed.
I have spoken with the seller and will be picking up the dryer for Lawrence hopefully later today.
Ralph This post was last edited 04/09/2011 at 12:57 | ||
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Post# 510466 , Reply# 14 4/9/2011 at 17:50 (4,764 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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I've Got It | ||
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Post# 510473 , Reply# 15 4/9/2011 at 18:40 (4,764 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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It should be located on the right side of the arched opening. It might just be burned out or the bulb might be missing. Being next to the top of the line, it should have one. | ||
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Post# 510671 , Reply# 16 4/10/2011 at 17:18 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Pictures | ||
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Post# 510672 , Reply# 17 4/10/2011 at 17:19 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510673 , Reply# 18 4/10/2011 at 17:20 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510674 , Reply# 19 4/10/2011 at 17:21 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510675 , Reply# 20 4/10/2011 at 17:22 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510676 , Reply# 21 4/10/2011 at 17:23 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510678 , Reply# 22 4/10/2011 at 17:25 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510679 , Reply# 23 4/10/2011 at 17:26 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510680 , Reply# 24 4/10/2011 at 17:29 (4,763 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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 I find it interesting a dryer of that age had about a 10 minute cooldown on the timed dry cycle. Damp Dry designation was quite a few minutes into the timed dry cycle. Tomturbomatic, I know you know quite a bit about these dryers. I believe you've discussed the automatic sensing feature. would you reexplain again, I vaguely remember it was pretty fascinating and unusual. Also, it apears this dryer only had heat and air, no different temperature settings. | ||
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Post# 510685 , Reply# 25 4/10/2011 at 17:54 (4,763 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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Wonder what caused the panel trim to rust as it did? I see the metal strip across the front looks shiny and new. Is it perhaps stainless steel? Other than the rust it looks great. | ||
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Post# 510696 , Reply# 26 4/10/2011 at 18:17 (4,763 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510703 , Reply# 27 4/10/2011 at 18:38 (4,763 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Ralph,
I just left you a voice message. I assume those rusted places are chrome-plated items whereas the strip on the door is probably stainless steel. I hope with the aforementioned 'elbow grease' most of what we're seeing can be removed. Makes me wonder what it looks like inside the cabinet, though. Too bad it's not in the same condition as the earlier pictures of the model with pedestals! I'll learn more after it makes its way to Atlanta. BTW, Ralph, as they say "the check's in the mail". Lawrence | ||
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Post# 510716 , Reply# 29 4/10/2011 at 19:33 (4,762 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Very true.
GE panels with chrome plating didn't fare so well near the sea; the salt humidity got to them. Easy to remove and repaint if that's your thing. If you want to spend the money you can even take the whole control panel to a place that rechromes car bumpers and then repaint the colored parts of the panel.
The pointer above the control dial for 1958 models t'werent but a small bar-shaped jewel for the same light bulb that illuminated the dial, to shine through. A very nice model. Am jealous but happy it has gone to a good home. Use it in good health. Just love that big pink toggle! 
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Post# 510719 , Reply# 30 4/10/2011 at 19:42 (4,762 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Ken, is that your '58 WA950R? | ||
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Post# 510736 , Reply# 31 4/10/2011 at 20:38 (4,762 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 510970 , Reply# 32 4/12/2011 at 00:30 (4,761 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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More Pix I gave the panel a quick dose of chrome polish. On the label it claimed to remove rust. It did, but this amount of rust isn't exactly within reason. It may clean up further with more meticulous attention, but there will still be rust remaining regardless, and plenty of pitting.
Compare to shots posted above.
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Post# 510971 , Reply# 33 4/12/2011 at 00:32 (4,761 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 510972 , Reply# 34 4/12/2011 at 00:33 (4,761 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 511025 , Reply# 36 4/12/2011 at 11:24 (4,761 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Ge washer and dryer sketch | ||
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Post# 511114 , Reply# 38 4/12/2011 at 19:16 (4,760 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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It's the acid in carbonated drinks that works on the rust; carbonic acid formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water. It's the same stuff that attacks marble outside in the rain. | ||
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Post# 511136 , Reply# 39 4/12/2011 at 21:33 (4,760 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Have a Coke and what's left of a smile Coca-Cola (and others) have been adding phosphoric acid to their soft drinks for decades to increase the amount of sugar (usually from corn) and make the drink more, uh, (addictive is such a nasty word) desirable. Phosphoric acid has a disastrous effect on human tooth enamel and isn't so hot for the kidneys either. If ever you doubt that fat cat corporations buy legality in the good ol' US of A, just sit back and enjoy the pause that refreshes.
I don't know if this is true with Pesach Kosher Coca-Cola which doesn't taste as sweet to me. I must admit I love the stuff but we were taught about the phosphoric acid content back in high school chemistry class in the '70's. | ||
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Post# 511977 , Reply# 41 4/17/2011 at 16:52 (4,756 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Second Attempt After checking out naval jelly at the hardware store and seeing on the label that it shouldn't be used on chrome, I gave the panel another shot with the Turtle Wax chrome polish and a stiffer toothbrush. There was a slight improvement that was indicated more by the fact that the polishing cream took on a brown tint than by the results once buffed it off.
At this point I feel it's as good as it's going to get. I might have it at 10-footer status by now. Anything better than that will require re-chroming and re-painting. The pitting looks much worse in the flash photo than it does to the naked eye, but regardless, the pitting is there and can't be corrected with polish, jelly, soda or anything else. 
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Post# 511979 , Reply# 42 4/17/2011 at 16:55 (4,756 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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But What's This? This strange item is inside the well for the lint screen and exhaust. It's not stationary and seems to pivot from the bottom. It can be moved to lay in the bottom of the well, or up and out of the way on the side.
Is it supposed to be there, or is it a weird foreign item that has gotten itself wedged into place? 
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Post# 511980 , Reply# 43 4/17/2011 at 16:57 (4,756 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 512004 , Reply# 44 4/17/2011 at 19:47 (4,755 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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STRANGE THING UNDER LINT FILTER | ||
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Post# 512032 , Reply# 45 4/17/2011 at 20:57 (4,755 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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