Thread Number: 74497
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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Post# 983007 , Reply# 1   2/16/2018 at 10:25 (2,232 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Nice.
They look like they will clean up well. But I know we are a rare bunch here. I could never look at all that crud around the inside of the lid. I mean it looks like mildew and I can't for the life of me understand how people will just look the other way or not clean it. Dirty clothes go in, but the the clean clothes aren't clean if it grazes against that muck. I hope they run well. And the best part... they're free. |
Post# 983008 , Reply# 2   2/16/2018 at 10:43 (2,232 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 983024 , Reply# 4   2/16/2018 at 14:06 (2,232 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 983041 , Reply# 5   2/16/2018 at 16:50 (2,232 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Seems like filter-flos are popping up all over...
I picked up that exact set for Hans a few weeks back...also FREE..... 2 main cycles...3 wash temps, 3 water levels....most likely single speed.... but that's OK, that machine will NEVER die!.... I prefer the larger capacity and mini-basket, but none the less, a very durable set |
Post# 983057 , Reply# 6   2/16/2018 at 18:34 (2,232 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Millions of Americans send their clothes on a cruise in the Ganges everyday without the slightest thought. That is a great find. Just the basics is good enough for me. Should do a great job for you. |
Post# 983068 , Reply# 7   2/16/2018 at 19:25 (2,232 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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GE's are SOLID washers and driers, you'll love the filtering. Keep your eyes peeled for a fab softener dispenser.
I have various TOL models of various brands, also some very BOL ones, they're all fun and useful. GE Turnover is great, rinsing is great, extraction is great, you'll be impressed. Get us a closeup of the washer console. Congratulations! |
Post# 983069 , Reply# 8   2/16/2018 at 19:29 (2,232 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 983077 , Reply# 10   2/16/2018 at 20:41 (2,232 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Well, Mini-Baskets are easy to come by. The problem is if there is no extra-low water setting to accommodate it. |
Post# 983081 , Reply# 11   2/16/2018 at 20:56 (2,232 days old) by Jasonlittle (Southern iowa)   |   | |
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Oh OK. Yeah I guess I never thought about that. But now that I think about it I bet I could find one on eBay. I will have to check that out |
Post# 983084 , Reply# 12   2/16/2018 at 21:52 (2,232 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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well your in luck.....especially finding one for the standard size tub...super hard to come by...
you have two choices, file the water level switch down to create...Mini, Medium, and Large.... or locate another panel and switch it over...... anything is possible.... plus there are a few changes you might want to consider for that Filterflo... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay |
Post# 983086 , Reply# 13   2/16/2018 at 21:56 (2,232 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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what the heck...might as well make it complete....again, rare to find one, not to mention brand new still in the plastic....
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay
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Post# 983088 , Reply# 14   2/16/2018 at 22:13 (2,232 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 983106 , Reply# 15   2/17/2018 at 06:57 (2,232 days old) by potatochips ( )   |   | |
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Nice find! Congratulations! |
Post# 983144 , Reply# 16   2/17/2018 at 13:43 (2,231 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 983204 , Reply# 17   2/17/2018 at 22:55 (2,231 days old) by Jasonlittle (Southern iowa)   |   | |
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Awesome thanks. I went ahead and bought it. 10 bucks it was dirt cheap |
Post# 983229 , Reply# 18   2/18/2018 at 08:57 (2,231 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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If you're willing to sacrifice one of the three water levels, you can CAREFULLY grind/file down the groove for the lowest water level in the hard plastic "clover" on the side of the water level control to the level appropriate for the Mini-Basket. It takes some time and experimentation, but I've done it a couple of times successfully. I don't have any pictures of doing this but maybe some of the more talented mechanics here will chime in.
Your machines are the great7 grandchildren of GE's 500 series, probably the most sold of all their models. They do the job well and seem to last longer than models with more bells and whistles. Enjoy them in good health. |
Post# 983291 , Reply# 20   2/18/2018 at 18:05 (2,230 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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this is a one speed machine, so the cautions of shifting while running, which you can do by the way, don't apply.....
first....lets by-pass that lid switch.....pop the top, about 8 inches in from each side insert a screwdriver, and the top will lift, the filterflo flume might get in the way as attached to the splash shield....just take note of it, and put back once the top is lowered and snapped back down.... a simple twist tie or cable tie will wrap around and hold that in place, now it will work with the lid open....
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Post# 983292 , Reply# 21   2/18/2018 at 18:07 (2,230 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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while the top is up, you may want to alter the fill flume a bit, to allow more water to spray on the clothing rather than behind the tub.....
sometimes we trim it, or it can be flipped over on itself.... |
Post# 983293 , Reply# 22   2/18/2018 at 18:14 (2,230 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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for a faster fill.....we also pull the restrictor out of the water valve...
also as Ken mentioned, I have used a Dremel Tool to trim the clover of the pressure switch to get a better variable of the three water levels...most times you will only find a 2 inch difference between each level... keep us posted on how you make out....you can also add/share pics of your machines to the "Photos of Our Collections" section |
Post# 983347 , Reply# 23   2/19/2018 at 05:52 (2,230 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 983388 , Reply# 25   2/19/2018 at 11:38 (2,229 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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WHAT?...no pics of the new ride?
Well the dryer comes up as April 1976 or 1988....I would have thought closer to 1981 as I had that set, but I have a brochure from 1985, and that panel matches exactly to the ones in the book.... the washer should be along the lines of WWA5600G series....the serial number is not coming up as one that belongs to that machine.....seems like too few numbers... this link will help you in the future for dating appliances.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK |