Thread Number: 34087
Frigidaire 1-18 WIC-A and DECI dryer |
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Post# 511885   4/17/2011 at 02:29 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511886 , Reply# 1   4/17/2011 at 02:33 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511887 , Reply# 2   4/17/2011 at 02:39 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511889 , Reply# 3   4/17/2011 at 02:40 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511890 , Reply# 4   4/17/2011 at 02:44 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511892 , Reply# 5   4/17/2011 at 02:51 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511893 , Reply# 6   4/17/2011 at 02:55 (4,730 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511898 , Reply# 7   4/17/2011 at 04:45 (4,730 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 511901 , Reply# 8   4/17/2011 at 05:24 (4,730 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina)   |   | |
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ENJOY!! |
Post# 511914 , Reply# 9   4/17/2011 at 09:24 (4,729 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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In the mid and later 1970s all the manufactures that made three speed washers dropped this very expensive to build feature. Florescent lights porcelain tops on washers and dryers were also among the many things that started to disappear after the energy crisis of the 1970s. The lint guard light reminded you to clean the lint filter, it could tell if the filter was getting clogged by means of a small pressure switch that could sense when the suction was increased on the blower side of the lint filter which would indicate a clogged filter. It was a good idea that some LKMs also had, MT even had a system on thier electronically controlled dryers in the 1990s that had a little magnet imbedded in the dyers filter and a reminder would come on when you started the dryer if you hadn't moved the filter. |
Post# 511915 , Reply# 10   4/17/2011 at 09:48 (4,729 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 511951 , Reply# 11   4/17/2011 at 13:55 (4,729 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 511954 , Reply# 12   4/17/2011 at 14:05 (4,729 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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I looked again and slow applies to spin and gentle to wash... So it's certainly a 2 speed, but I still don't understand why there are 8 settings on the fabrics selector since some settings provide the same combination of temperatures and speeds...
For example, I'm wondering what could possibly change between the Permanant Press delicate and Knits settings? |
Post# 511967 , Reply# 13   4/17/2011 at 15:18 (4,729 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Phil, although the Knits setting and the Permanent Press Delicate setting appar to be the same, they are very different. The Knits setting provides alternate agitation and soaking periods throughout the wash time slected (I'm 99% sure of this) whre as the Delicate setting would provide gentle agitation for the entire wash time selected without any pause/soak periods during the wash. My GE Filter Flo from the late 1970s also did this. If you will notice on the Model WIA above, there is a separate Knits cycle on the control dial than Permanent Press Cycle. That as also comon on the Custom Delux model and maybe one or two others in the 1/18 series. |
Post# 511970 , Reply# 14   4/17/2011 at 15:43 (4,729 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)   |   | |
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Post# 511973 , Reply# 15   4/17/2011 at 16:02 (4,729 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
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Post# 512082 , Reply# 17   4/17/2011 at 23:39 (4,729 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 512084 , Reply# 18   4/17/2011 at 23:44 (4,729 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 512104 , Reply# 19   4/18/2011 at 01:43 (4,729 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 512125 , Reply# 20   4/18/2011 at 08:35 (4,728 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Hey Phil, beautiful Frigidaire set! Yes, they were both made in '77. I pulled the parts books out last night and confirmed that the WIC-A did indeed come with a two speed motor. In previous production years, GM would use a -A version of a model and reduce down features but still offer an Imperial model. It appears the -A for your model meant it received the two speed motor, and more than likely, a non-windowed lid. Who cares though - you've got lighted panels! Enjoy this wonderful washer.
For the dryer drum light cover, you're at the mercy of a parts donor, or someone here who may have one on hand. I wish I could help you out but I don't have many 1-18 parts. @ Kelly - do I spy an Iowan-made microwave there in your GM Frigidaire kitchen? ;-) This post was last edited 04/18/2011 at 10:46 |
Post# 512133 , Reply# 21   4/18/2011 at 10:36 (4,728 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I did manage to find a used one for my poppy custom imperial dryer some years ago. It would best to look up the part # and search, if I come across another I will try to remember you. Unfortunately these covers were plastic and they were installed in the middle of the heat inlet for the dryer drum. You may be better off getting a piece of round glass from an older WP-KM dryer and gluing it in place with clear RTV sealant and changing the LB from the rear as needed. You should not use this dryer without the light cover in place as it will increase the drying time and cause heater element fatigue and early failure because not enough air is being drawn across the heater.. |
Post# 512263 , Reply# 22   4/19/2011 at 00:04 (4,728 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Ben,
Do you have the part number for the drum light cover in my dryer? When I got these, I thought about your video on YouTube and your comment "Using this washer makes you feel like you are sitting at the helm of a 1975 Buick Electra - acres of wood grain!" since I do have a 1975 Electra! I was hesitating between buying these or some of the Rollermatics there but the green Rapidry didn't have a matching dryer (and it seemed noisy) and the white one had a matching dryer and seemed in better shape but I liked the idea of having a 1-18 set from 1977 as I was born on 1-18-1977! And I really like lighted consoles! If I had more space and more money, I would have bought other ones too. There was another Harvest Gold 1-18 washer with a window lid but it didn't have the lighted console or matching dryer to go with. And there was a 1961 Custom Imperial dryer but, as you might expect, no matching Multimatic washer for it... John, If you ever find another lens for the dryer, let me know! I'll follow your advice and I'll try find something to block the hole until I find the correct lens. Today, I carefully removed paint drops from the control panels. I think that someone had tried to do it previously but stopped after removing just a few and scratching the black part near the timer motor. I used a soft cloth and automotive wax and it didn't hurt the finish. Even the small scratches from the previous attempt are gone now. |
Post# 512350 , Reply# 23   4/19/2011 at 11:00 (4,727 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 512376 , Reply# 24   4/19/2011 at 14:21 (4,727 days old) by AutowasherFreak ()   |   | |
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Nice Frigidaires congrats!
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Post# 512390 , Reply# 25   4/19/2011 at 15:46 (4,727 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)   |   | |
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Could you PLEASE post some pics of the Electra? I love the 75 model year of that car. So huge and beautiful. My Great-Grandmother had a 75 Riviera until she passed in the mid 80's. It was given to my Uncle who used it quite a bit until it's demise. I'd love a 75 Electra to go with my 72 Imperial I'd love to get my hands on.
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Post# 512455 , Reply# 26   4/19/2011 at 20:16 (4,727 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)   |   | |
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Frigidaire drum lamp cover for DCI, DCIG, DECI or DGCI is 1125577. I might have a pic of it somewhere |
Post# 512459 , Reply# 27   4/19/2011 at 20:24 (4,727 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 512465 , Reply# 28   4/19/2011 at 20:41 (4,727 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)   |   | |
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It seems like all 1/18 dryers with drum lamps use the same cover. I guess you twist it to be able to remove it. That help? |
Post# 512474 , Reply# 29   4/19/2011 at 20:55 (4,727 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 512477 , Reply# 30   4/19/2011 at 20:58 (4,727 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 512493 , Reply# 31   4/19/2011 at 21:58 (4,727 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 512553 , Reply# 32   4/20/2011 at 04:18 (4,727 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)   |   | |
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Hey I've seen that one when I've done Google searches for the 75 Electra. I knew the screen name looked familiar lol. I've even seen the video posted of it. That is a beautiful car and I love the color. I do like the Electra hubcaps on that car. Looks very sharp. And I'm sorry I must have worded my last responce wrong. I personally don't have a 72 Imperial, but I would love to have one. That and a 75 Electra like yours. Sorry for the miscommunication. However, the Imperial I have on my avatar picture is the exact color set up I want. The midnight blue with the black vinyl top, but in a 4 door not a 2 door. If I ever do get my hands on one, I will share pictures with you. Thanks for the email! She's gorgeous!
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Post# 513498 , Reply# 33   4/24/2011 at 21:07 (4,722 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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I have installed a plastic lens from a Whirpool but it didn't fit too well. At least, it blocks the hole!
If someone comes across a correct lens, let me know. I tried with the part number from John and all I found was a Whirpool refrigerator part that shares the same number! One of the places I called had acces to a scan of the instruction manual for the dryer. I could be wrong but I think the WCI model (not White Consolidated!) wasn't available anymore as the matching washers for the DECI dryer was the WIC and the WIC-A (see picture). |
Post# 515004 , Reply# 34   5/1/2011 at 19:53 (4,715 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina)   |   | |
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Who has the Buick collection? My parents owned quite a few Buicks. |
Post# 515098 , Reply# 35   5/2/2011 at 03:09 (4,715 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California)   |   | |
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Post# 515139 , Reply# 36   5/2/2011 at 09:19 (4,714 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 516765 , Reply# 37   5/10/2011 at 07:38 (4,706 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 518266 , Reply# 38   5/16/2011 at 12:51 (4,700 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 518271 , Reply# 39   5/16/2011 at 13:30 (4,700 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)   |   | |
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Post# 518450 , Reply# 40   5/17/2011 at 07:54 (4,699 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Joe that is some excellent advice from someone that is going through hell fixing a unimatic. And I agree completely leave it alone it probably needs more than an adjustment, the brake pads and clutch pads are probably worn. Every 1-18 that I have had has done this to some extent but it never seems to hurt the overall operation. |
Post# 518472 , Reply# 41   5/17/2011 at 09:45 (4,699 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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