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The wringer is very effective, and can also be very educational, to say the least. Fortunately, it is spring-loaded and the rollers are rubberized. You are very unlikely to die in a wringer washing machine accident, unless somebody heaved it out a 3rd story window and it fell on you. To run it...

Although my 1-18 isn't a solid-tub with rapidry, it still offers the best compromise between material wear and cleaning ability. I have no doubt in my mind that Alice's predecessors were far superior. That advertisement was made back when Frigidaire really meant REFRIGERATION; the very BEST...

When you get if fixed: Don't wring your arm through it. My great grandmother did that, and she had to wring it back out like a pair of skivvies! NorfolkSouthern

Nice set, but I'm afraid they would be a rather expensive toys for me to play with! NorfolkSouthern

Favorit: Thanks! The brochure on the third post, on the lower left, has a photo of a machine very similar to mine. So, I'm assuming it was made back in the late 1980's. So far, it has performed quite well in spite of sitting outside for a number of years. NorfolkSouthern

Let's go for a "spin"! OK, it's down to the wire now. Got it all cleaned up, ran some water and didn't find any leaks. The buttons work, the lights work. Except for one little thing: The machine kept filling because the fill valve was stuck open. So I took off the back, removed the valve...

Fixed the adapter Well, sort of. I couldn't disconnect the drain hose from the hookup I had laying around, so I cut the lower drain hose off of it, and was able to connect the original fill hose. Meanwhile, I left the old drain hose attached to the original fitting from the dishwasher. Hooked...

I'll bring the polish dogs! NorfolkSouthern

I'll add to the vote Get rid of the maid, keep the Maytags! NorfolkSouthern

Fabulous color! General Motors was decades ahead of their time when they built these machines. Why do today's engineers lack the mechanical, creative, and artistic abilities necessary to properly design stuff? Is our educational system really that bad? NorfolkSouthern

In many cases a front-loader cleans better (stain removal) and surprises many of us who are used to top-loaders in that regard. However for mud, dirt, grease and true filth one can not deny that use of abundant water makes all the difference. For the vast majority of household use, that kind of...

It's OK I didn't mind your rant at all, someguy. Most of us feel the same way you do. I am sorry that the 1-18 and Kenmore dryer got away. But, there was another Craigslist ad posted a few months ago from the Portland area. There might just be another one. You never know! Meanwhile, keep an eye...

Someguy: If you want something that's actually worth a real monetary figure, then get this set off of Craigslist if it isn't gone yet. From the looks of the photos, the 1-18 is probably in working condition. If that's the case, then you can make some good money by cleaning up and selling both it...

"they are machines designed to come in at a certian pri And there's part of the problem with most of today's front loaders. I guess I'm a bit of a contrarian, as I want a heavy spin bearing and a stainles steel outer tub. I also want enough water to flush out the detergent on rinse, and a big...

They did, Bob. My Zerowatt was labeled under the "excellence" brand name. I'm thinking that mine didn't catch on because of the slower spin speed; similar to that of a coin-operated Wascomat, and smaller capacity. The higher spin speed may be the reason for Asko's and Miele's success here. Of...

There is quite a bit of difference between a 30 year old Ariston 950 XD or 25 year old Servis Starlight and a current-model Maytag Epic or Whirlpool Cabrio. One example: I can use a smaller amount of regular detergent in my Italian Zerowatt, and it'll run without a hiccup and rinse out all...

Cycle buttons They control the wash cycle, like a standard timer. The white button on the left is the cycle changer. The blue buttons are pre-wash, short wash, and normal wash. In that order. the red button gives the option of maintaining a 145 degree temperature. NorfolkSouthern

I think he had a bit more to worry about than that spinning direct-drive Whirlpool. I mean, I would do the same thing if I had to face the prospect of running into an angry mob! NorfolkSouthern

Everything seems to work properly, but there had to be a catch! Note the photo of the faucet hookup. See something missing? Well, the plastic collar broke in a couple pieces, and the little ball bearings rolled off into the sunset, never to be seen again. So, I have to hold it to the faucet with...

Does it light up? Of course it does!