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Post# 152543   9/5/2006 at 12:43 (6,441 days old) by cabinfever ()        

I just purchased a Maytag Model E in avocado (color). It has a turquoise colored wringer release. Does anyone have any idea how I go about finding out what year it was made?

This machine is in almost unused condition and in perfect shape. I also have the Owners Manual.

If anyone is interested I can post a photo.

Thanks!




Post# 152570 , Reply# 1   9/5/2006 at 15:05 (6,441 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Hi ... please DO post a photo; I'm sure we'd all love to see it!

What is the serial number of the machine (located on the back). Make sure you include the letters following the number.

Where is Emily, Minnesota? Lake Emily near Glenwood/Starbuck?

Geoff

Post# 152608 , Reply# 2   9/5/2006 at 17:45 (6,441 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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A picture would be great - those colored Maytags are rather rare!

Post# 152627 , Reply# 3   9/5/2006 at 18:58 (6,440 days old) by cabinfever ()        

Well, I hope this works.

Geoff, Emily, MN is about 30 miles north of Brainerd.

Post# 152628 , Reply# 4   9/5/2006 at 18:59 (6,440 days old) by cabinfever ()        

Oh BTW, the Model Number is EL2. Have any idea when it was made?

Post# 152630 , Reply# 5   9/5/2006 at 19:09 (6,440 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I'm thinking with that style lettering,it's from the 60's or later.Welcome!

kennyGF

Post# 152681 , Reply# 6   9/5/2006 at 21:19 (6,440 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Wow - what a cool looking model E - in a color you NEVER see on wringers! Looks factory mint!

Ben

Post# 152683 , Reply# 7   9/5/2006 at 21:28 (6,440 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Beautiful! I've only ever seen one of these before - not nearly as nice though.

Congrats on a great find -
Greg

Post# 152696 , Reply# 8   9/5/2006 at 22:34 (6,440 days old) by tlee618 ()        

What a beautiful machine, this is one that I have never seen before, thanks for sharing. Terry

Post# 152699 , Reply# 9   9/5/2006 at 22:43 (6,440 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        
just a guess

 maybe 1971 to 1974 out neighbors had the white one, Does this one have that deadman pneumatic switch you stand on to activate the wringer rolls? It sure is a keeper. alr2903











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Post# 152726 , Reply# 10   9/6/2006 at 03:13 (6,440 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Gyromatic!!!

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What a great find, love the colour...

Did Maytag make these in any other colours..??

Mike

Post# 152754 , Reply# 11   9/6/2006 at 08:00 (6,440 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Hi ... that sure is a beauty of an Avacado Maytag E2L!!

If it doesn't have the wringer control foot pedal, then it was made prior to late 1968. I think October 1968 is when the wringer safety foot pedal came out.

The Avacado Maytag (only available in the E or Master series) was made for just a short period of time (not sure of dates). Around 1959 through 1964, Maytag also made pink versions with the chrome M-A-Y-T-A-G letters in front.

I always thought it would be fun to have one in yellow; but some other color than turquoise for the release bar and agitator.

Cabinfever ... were you able to find the serial number on the back of the machine? On older machines, they were imprinted right onto the machine in the center near the tub in the back. Later on, they were printed right on the silver model tag that was applied to the center back of the machine.

If you have the serial number, we can then get you a month and year when it was manufactured.

Whoever owned it before you took good care of it! I'm sure you will enjoy using it! :-)

Geoff

Post# 152794 , Reply# 12   9/6/2006 at 12:17 (6,440 days old) by cabinfever ()        

The silver label on the back had only the model number on it, no serial number.

So Geoff, you're saying the serial number should be stamped into the machine? When you say, "in the center near the tub in the back" are you saying under the lid near the tub?...maybe on that chrome (or stainless) top?

Post# 152815 , Reply# 13   9/6/2006 at 14:53 (6,440 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Hi Cabinfever ... on the back of the machine; straight above where the silver label is. Right near where the aluminum tub starts.

If you can, take and post a close-up pic of the back. You did a fine job with the other pic!! :-) Also, how about a shot of the interior; I bet that tub is in great condition.

Geoff

Post# 152950 , Reply# 14   9/7/2006 at 08:01 (6,439 days old) by cabinfever ()        

Serial Number 25313HH Does that help, Geoff? Thank's for pointing out the location!

Here's a photo of the inside (sorta):

Post# 152958 , Reply# 15   9/7/2006 at 08:46 (6,439 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Cabinfever ... sure does! I believe your machine was made in April of 1969. I don't have my date code chart with me today but from some of my notes, that looks like around the date. And, that would be about right because of the color. I'll double-check with my date code chart tonight. I am also trying to figure out how long they made that avocado color for the E.

Boy ... that's a good looking machine! Use only soft water (no Calgon) and no bleach in that aluminum tub. Chemicals will darken it. I use just plain original scent Tide in my wringer washer(s); it works well and maintains the aluminum tub on the E. The combination of Tide and hot water does not darken the aluminum; actually it helps to bring it back to its original shine.

Here's what a Model E looked like new ...




Post# 152959 , Reply# 16   9/7/2006 at 08:49 (6,439 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

And here's an interior shot ... complete with manuals and gooseneck for the pump hose. It was a lot of fun to find this machine brand new ... never used!! It was part of an elderly woman's estate; she bought the machine new in 1983 when Maytag said they were going to discontinue the production of the wringer so she would have as a "spare".

Her old Maytag was still running when she died. What a testament to American-made quality!

Post# 152961 , Reply# 17   9/7/2006 at 09:01 (6,439 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Here's one of the info that was in the original plastic sleeving in the tub; the dealership had recorded the model number (E2LP) on the card. It really is an E2LPS ... because of the "S"afety pedal.



Post# 152964 , Reply# 18   9/7/2006 at 09:15 (6,439 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Here's a shot of the pump lever and the card that was attached to it. Sorry for the quality; the card reads:

IMPORTANT ... Drain pump thoroughly by lowering drain hose before storing machine in freezing temperatures ... THE MAYTAG COMPANY

I kept everything ... all the cards and the torn paper from the rollers; it was a lot of fun!!

Post# 152967 , Reply# 19   9/7/2006 at 09:23 (6,439 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

It washes beautifully ... they all do!

Post# 153143 , Reply# 20   9/7/2006 at 22:09 (6,438 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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That baby is "FANTASTIC"!

Post# 153189 , Reply# 21   9/8/2006 at 07:56 (6,438 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

I double-checked the chart last night and your machine was made in April 1969. The color was called "Spanish Avocado" and Maytag started using that color in September 1967. I don't show when they stopped producing machines in that color, however.

The foot (or safety) pedal to operate the wringer rollers was put on all conventional washers in October 1969. The "Let's Talk Service" bulletins indicate that the safety pedal was starting to get introduced in May 1969 ... a month after your machine was made.

Hang on to your machine; it is a fine specimen of an American-made product ... right down to the bolts!! :-)

Geoff

Post# 153414 , Reply# 22   9/9/2006 at 23:18 (6,436 days old) by cybrvanr ()        

Interesting Geoff. I noticed that the Maytag factory even went through the trouble to line up the "Maytag" logos on the wringer just before they shipped the machine. Now that's attention do detail! I imagine the later pictures of the 3 wringers together was after you had used the machine, and the rollers were turned around.


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