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Thread Number: 6532
A New Arrival at IDA's Home for Wayward Vintage Appliances |
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| Post# 131494 5/27/2006 at 21:48 (6,537 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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Hmmm wonder what could be in these boxes?? Well whatever they are, Ida has trusted me to help unpack and to reveal the newest arrivals. 
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Post# 131496 , Reply# 2 5/27/2006 at 22:07 (6,537 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 131503 , Reply# 3 5/27/2006 at 22:19 (6,537 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Post# 131510 , Reply# 4 5/27/2006 at 22:33 (6,537 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 131512 , Reply# 5 5/27/2006 at 22:38 (6,537 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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They Are Beautiful!!
The dryer is electric and I am having my contractor wire the laundry room for 220V and the basement for gas for the Neptune dryer. Well worth it. This makes my third set. Then there is the wringers, the dishwashers and the vacuums. This truly is an illness. But a very happy illness. I couldn't be more thrilled. These beauties are literally brand new. Fred | ||
| Post# 131513 , Reply# 6 5/27/2006 at 22:47 (6,537 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Fred they are just beautiful!! I can't wait to walk through you back laundry room door and see these beauties in all there glory. You have the perfect setting for them. Here's to many happy years of fun!! Terry | ||
| Post# 131520 , Reply# 7 5/27/2006 at 22:52 (6,537 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
Wow!! | ||
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Post# 131522 , Reply# 8 5/27/2006 at 22:55 (6,536 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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OMG | ||
| Post# 131538 , Reply# 9 5/28/2006 at 00:19 (6,536 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. ) | ||
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| Post# 131539 , Reply# 10 5/28/2006 at 00:23 (6,536 days old) by brettsomers () | ||
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those Maytags are Flawless! | ||
| Post# 131540 , Reply# 11 5/28/2006 at 00:24 (6,536 days old) by urarachu () | ||
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Wow! So pretty! Much cooler and more interesting than my Maytag! Good finds! | ||
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Post# 131545 , Reply# 12 5/28/2006 at 01:21 (6,536 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 131559 , Reply# 14 5/28/2006 at 04:34 (6,536 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Congratulations! I think this is the appliance-dom equivalent of Nirvana. I still remember the first time I saw these machines in person at Macy's in 1969--they were like large porcelain enameled jewels. Maytag's designers understood the power of simplicity better than any other maker. These have the intelligent bleach dispenser that waits for the last minutes of the wash cycle. | ||
| Post# 131571 , Reply# 15 5/28/2006 at 06:47 (6,536 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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Oh, Fred- What beauties! Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
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Post# 131574 , Reply# 16 5/28/2006 at 07:29 (6,536 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Congratulations Fred------those are a great pair. ALSO unique (unless Greg changed it back) in that the washer is on steroids-------the slightly faster agitation and spin speeds are pretty cool. | ||
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Post# 131575 , Reply# 17 5/28/2006 at 08:08 (6,536 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 131577 , Reply# 18 5/28/2006 at 09:02 (6,536 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL) |
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Congrats | ||
| Post# 131578 , Reply# 19 5/28/2006 at 09:10 (6,536 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Hard to believe the company that made those 2 beauties is now just a name. (sigh) Have many years of enjoyment with these true classics. :-) | ||
| Post# 131599 , Reply# 20 5/28/2006 at 10:28 (6,536 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 131616 , Reply# 22 5/28/2006 at 12:01 (6,536 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
AMEN! | ||
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Post# 131634 , Reply# 23 5/28/2006 at 15:15 (6,536 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Beautiful Machines | ||
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Post# 131636 , Reply# 24 5/28/2006 at 15:21 (6,536 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Push Buttons | ||
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Post# 131712 , Reply# 25 5/29/2006 at 02:27 (6,535 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 131750 , Reply# 27 5/29/2006 at 09:48 (6,535 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 131766 , Reply# 28 5/29/2006 at 11:55 (6,535 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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| Post# 131770 , Reply# 29 5/29/2006 at 12:14 (6,535 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Water Level You get to choose full or partial load on colored or whites, by pushing one of the buttons on the console. Kelly | ||
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Post# 131789 , Reply# 31 5/29/2006 at 14:10 (6,535 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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The 906s Are Waiting For Hookup
Robert-Yes - another vac guy has succumbed to the washer bug. Yikes!! With my big basement - I am scared, really scared . . . Pete - These machines were sometimes (and sometimes still are) not preferred because of the lack of control over the functions of the machines. The buttons on the washer are as follows: Delicate Wool Wash and Wear Full White Load (Hot Wash - max fill) Partial White Load (Hot Wash - medium fill) Full Colored Load (Warm Wash - max fill) Partial Colored Load (Warm wash - medium fill) Bright Colors Rinse Spin Dri Each button kicked off a sequence of events which could not be changed. I am not sure of the sequence of cycles for other than whites and colors, but I will figure it out. When you think about it, how many changes do you make in a wash load? I only change the temperature and, perhaps, the water level. When I think of my Neptunes - the washer has 14 buttons and three cycles on the dial. Those buttons don't even control the water level, the machine senses the load and fills accordingly. I only change the water temp for whites and others. I hardly use all the variations it offers. These machines were the TOL at the time but seem to have fallen by the wayside. People liked to control the functions of the machine. I don't care, they are beautiful machines and will be my daily drivers. These were later versions of those seen on the "Beverly Hillbillies." What greater recommendation could there be? Regarding the altered pulley for faster action - I asked Greg to change it back to make it original. I had an 806 series 2 (gold panel) machine for years and loved it. I am sure I will like these even more. When Jeff and I opened up the boxes, it was like flashing back to 1968 when they were first delivered! | ||
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Post# 131810 , Reply# 32 5/29/2006 at 16:30 (6,535 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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I see what you mean about the lack of controls then, still I don't think that would dissuade me either. In fact for someone like my other half it would be a blessing since he has never been able to synchronize the temps, cycles and water levels on our old GE. On top of that it's a very clean looking design.
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Post# 131828 , Reply# 33 5/29/2006 at 18:48 (6,535 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL) |
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None In The Tri-State Area
I'll bet I've talked to over 50 Maytag dealers and none of them ever remember selling or repairing a set of 906's. I do come across 806's all the time but have never seen a 906 in person. I'm still green with envy, but very happy for you just the same. Greg, how could you even begin to think about parting with such treasures??!? | ||
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Post# 131899 , Reply# 37 5/30/2006 at 01:57 (6,534 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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My 906 has White, Colored, Brite, and Wool all washing for the same time, which I believe is 10 minutes. The timer does not change its starting position when switching between those six buttons. Wool (I think) alternates between agitation and soaking, like a FabricMatic. Delicate is less wash time, probably 5 or 6 mins. I had expected the water level to be a single pressure switch with a mechanical linkage to switch between full and half fill. But, the machine appears to have a dual-diaphram pressure switch, with the pressure hose splitting off to connect to each side. The full- or partial-load buttons electrically select which 'half' of the pressure switch is in control. | ||
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Post# 131900 , Reply# 38 5/30/2006 at 02:22 (6,534 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Full White: All action- normal speed. Hot wash, 10 min, pause 1 min, spin drain 2 min, warm spray rinse 1 min, spin 1 min. Warm rinse, agitate 2 min, pause 1 min, spin 5 min. Partial White: Same as above but approx. 1/2 full Full Colored Load: Same as full white cycle but with warm wash and cold rinse. Partial Colored: Same as Full Colored but with tub 1/2 full. Bright Colors: Same as Full Colored but with cold wash, cold rinse. Rinse: Full fill, cold water, 2 min agitate, 5 min spin. Normal speeds. Spin Dri: 5 min spin, Normal speed. Perm Press: Full, warm water, 8 min agitate normal speed, pause 1 min. spin drain normal speed 45 sec., fill cold water, pause 1 min, agitate 1 min normal speed, pause 1 min, spin normal speed 2 min, fill cold water, agitate normal speed 1 min, pause 1 min, spin normal speed 3 min. Delicate: Fill warm water, wash gentle speed 3 min, pause 1 min, spin gentle speed 2 min, cold spray rinse 1 min, spin gentle speed 1 min, fill cold water, agitate gentle speed 2 min, pause 1 min, spin gentle speed 5 min. Wool: All gentle speed. Cold water fill, agitate 1 min, soak 4 min, agitate 1 min, soak 3 min, agitate 1 min, pause 1 min, spin 2 min, cold spray rinse 1 min, spin 1 min, fill cold water, agitate 2 min, pause 1 min, spin 5 min. | ||
| Post# 131974 , Reply# 39 5/30/2006 at 12:34 (6,534 days old) by seeitrun06 () | ||
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Thanks for the pictures. I have always wondered what the the markings on the buttons said. Man with all the warm and hot water this machine used it sure would not meet up the energy requirements put on these machine today. Nice set! | ||
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Post# 132018 , Reply# 41 5/30/2006 at 17:16 (6,534 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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These Pushbutton Maytags are truly a sight to behold, lit up and running are just breathtaking. I have the 160 pushbutton from 1960 and it's cycles are identical to the 906. In fact, the timer, switches and rapid-advance motor/gearbox are all identical parts from 1960 through the end of the their run in the early 70's.
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Post# 132024 , Reply# 42 5/30/2006 at 17:35 (6,534 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all) |
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WOW! What a great set - I am so jealous. Just getting my Maytag 606 set makes me want to grab as many as I can. Enjoy them! Jim | ||
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Post# 132040 , Reply# 43 5/30/2006 at 20:17 (6,534 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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Not Set Up Yet
But here is a picture of them in Greg's basement. It couldn't be a more beautiful setup with the dark wall behind them. I swear that man has a fabulous designer's eye. He would be great at setting up the appliance displays at the Mart there in Omaha. That, of course, is in addition to his incredible mechanical skills. When you see his collection, you would never know all the work and the disassembly and reassembly that go into those machines. He is like me, they must be pristine. . .
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Post# 132413 , Reply# 44 6/1/2006 at 11:33 (6,532 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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