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I believe this modification doesn't change the water levels in the permanent press cycle, but Jeff would know better than I. I haven't really used the permanent press cycle much and Jeff has had a lot more experience with the water levels in the various cycles. I'll find out eventually, though...

A quick google shows you're right. It's been many years since the class where I learned that. Mr. Tjaden would be dissappointed. :-) Steve

Mistervain, I'm not sure I'd do that. If you're going to have an electrician do it, I'm sure he (or she) won't be put off by wiring a switch. I would go ahead and put in the switch after a suitable period of breakin. You will probably want to make sure you don't have a lemon, although we don't...

I'm sorry that I haven't been curious enough yet to answer this question. But if I find out, I'll be sure to let you know. :-) Steve

Oh, and make sure that you unplug the machine before you try this, in case I need to mention it. :-) Steve

Here's a picture of my completed wiring. You can see the three 3M Quick Connects that I used.

Here's a picture of my switch.

Here's a picture of the pressure switch.

Here's a picture of the timer.

Modification procedure Here's how to make the modification to the newer Danby washers to get back the water plus functionality that the first version had. You need to be prepared to do quality work. This procedure is not particularly difficult, but if you aren't confident about it, you should...

Mistervain, the on line manual at the Danby web site (which documents the old machine) is model DWM5500W. My printed manual which is for the new one is model DWM5500W-1. That may be the difference. Good luck finding the old one. If you can't, you can always hack it. :-) Steve

Sounds good, thanks. Steve

Jeff, I have a question about your experience with your machine. The manual for your machine (from the Danby web site) says that the water plus button only works for the A and B cycles. I doesn't mention the C or D cycles, but does say that you can't change the water level for the delicate and...

Actually, I didn't do anything with the Danby's switches. What I did was to add a switch so I could switch between two water level sensors like Jeff can. All Danbys seem to have the same water level pressure switches, unless they change that at some point. All that is needed is to add a switch...

Yes, I didn't disturb the wiring of the gentle wash button. I'm not sure when I would ever use it, though. I see what you mean about the towels. My test load is a set of towels. This is a small load and I'm using an eighth cup (two tablespoons) of Ariel Baja Espuma with fairly hard water (but...

It seems to work... I made the modification. From Jeff's clear descriptions, I have the same water level that he does when he pushes the water plus button. I couldn't use the gentle wash button because it is a simpler switch than what Jeff has. So I chose to buy a switch and mount it on the...

Well, it's pretty obvious. The only problem is that my machine has a simple open and close switch and yours has a single post, double throw switch. I guess I'll have to figure out if my machine really has a switch like yours and is used in a more simple fashion so I can rewire it or if I'm going...

Yes, I did. Thanks. Now to see what I can figure out. Steve

Jeff, by two water levels, I assume you mean two water level pressure switches. I noticed that. I believe the one with the red dot is to make sure that the heater doesn't turn on without enough water in the drum. I currently believe the one with the green dot is the one for the normal wash, but...

Jeff, Well, when I got my Danby, I noticed the difference between my machine and the manual on the Danby web site. When I called Danby to find out why they were different, that's what they told me. Of course, I'm glossing over a lot of discussion with them about it, but that's what they came up...