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poppy / terra cotta

Those look like the non-shaded later version. You don't see a set in this color pop up very often anymore.

I doubt they will last long since these seem to be on a lot of peoples wish lists.

Hope they go to a good home.
 
beautiful set......

do what you have to, to get them....170.00 is pocket change for a matched set like this....

worst case...CHARGE IT!
 
Got Em

Just heard from the seller, had sent an email yesterday - purchased and will pick up in MI within the next week or two, as I had a trip planned to the area anyway. As only one person expressed interest and wasn't feasible for them - hope I didn't offend anyone - if so, please advise.

So much appreciate the info everythingold!

John
 
Thanks

@brainard & Phil - thanks!

Have always wanted the Frigidaire Poppy or Terra Cotta (not sure of the name) either way - I love it. Will probably need to thin the herd some however, don't want to be the object of "Hoarders" staff' attention. LOL

Working on a plan to pick them up within the next week or so. Also have some other stops to make that may all coordinate possibly.

John
 
knobs

The washer has lots of knobs, likely very TOL, cool. Between the incredible action of that JetCone, and the circle of spray rinsing, 1-18's do a great job with clothes, fun to watch, and you have that window!

The dryer looks somewhat lower in the line, but it matches. I have a 78 gas dryer 1-18, the only issue is the rollers supporting the drum in the rear get loud and squeaky. The original owner said he thinks he replaced them every 2 years throughout its life. It was his only dryer, whereas now it gets far less use, I have 5 other brands of dryers to use. Holler if you need PN's for the rollers.

 

If you are unfamiliar with 1-18's and Frigidaires, you will be amazed at all that jetcone turnover and noise and spray rinse and great results, they are fun machines. I do suggest low suds detergent. 1-18's will do huge loads, 18#, but seem best at about 3/4 full of clothes and 3/4 setting on the water, it seems like the perfect spot for consistent tunrover of logical sized loads.

 

You know we all here need closeup shots of the consoles!

 

Congratulations on your find--

Mark

 
 
So much looking forward....

@ Roger & Travis - Thanks guys!  I'm really looking forward to picking these up and taking them home.

 

@ Mark - thanks for all the info!  The owner, who was so nice, advises he obtained the set from an upscale home that was being renovated - but believes the set was fully operational at that time. When I get the dryer home will check it completely, but please send the roller PN as it would be good to keep some on hand. At the price requested, for the color that I've wanted forever, didn't hesitate to just buy them.  Will get some pics posted after getting them home. 

 

Thanks

John
 
Hey Oldskool

1-18 dryer roller PN# 5309956509

 

There's 6 or so on Ebay right now,  you'll need a pair, not sure which auctions are for one or two. Unless you got great ears and can decide only one of yours squeaks!

 

Like I said, mine squeak at the start but quiet down within about 2 minutes. IT just doesn't bug me, and there are many other dryers getting equal time, so my 1-18 only runs maybe one load per week. Maybe a lone drop of turbine oil on the shaft of the roller would help keep them quiet a bit longer.

The lint filter is almost too fine a mesh, I don't do towels in it. Other than that, it runs well for a 34 year old machine. You will hate the end-of-cycle buzzer, it wakes the dead.  I like the PermaPress cycles, and the drum is pretty big like a Whirlpool, so you get darn little wrinkling on dress shirts and pants.

 

 Don't forget your camera when these machines come home

 
 
Mark, don't expect the number of knobs telling something about it being TOL or not. In fact, the color can tell you it's not a TOL model as Poppy and Terra-Cotta were not available colors on TOL washers and dryers (it was available on the Custom Deluxe models and the Crown models which were MOL models). This set is from the "Crown" series (that's why the washer has a window lid as regular models (including the BOL and TOL models didn't get one).

 

Crown washers from this period were available in different versions: The cheapest Crown in 1979 had no PP or, Soak or Knits cycle and had the speed selection on the timer.  Two of them had separate water temp and speed controls but one offered a Soak cycle while the other offered a Knit cycle.  The other Crown model with a "fabrics" selector which was considered "higher end" but replaced by the WS-9 models in the late seventies. The WS-9 also had a window lid but different-looking controls and it was not labeled as "Crown" but it really didn't make much difference except the way to set the controls to achieve the same washing result. By the late seventies, the Crown models were the only models with separate temperature selector knobs for the wash and rinse. I think it makes them easier to use than other models or at least, more intuitive. 

This one has the water temp and speed selectors and a "knits" cycle but no "soak" cycle.

This Crown dryer is one step above the Custom Deluxe from the regular line (and the 1979 Imperial which replaced the previous Custom Deluxe models) and one step below the lower end pre-1979 Imperial (and 1979 Custom Imperial) as it does have automatic drying but just two settings on the fabric selector. 

 

John,

Since it's painted in the non-shaded Terra-Cotta, that means this set is late production. It was produced during the transition period from the "bed-of-nail" to the "pan type" lint filter. Let us know the model numbers and what kind of lint filter the washer has when you'll get it!

 

Here's a link to the instructions manual for the same or a very similar model of washer. 

[this post was last edited: 11/1/2013-19:09]

http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/augusta/2001SL/001/00000291.pdf
 
Suspect this to be an early model 1-18

I say this because of the hole pattern in the bottom of the tub. The three hole pattern on the bottom is characteristic of 1970 models that had the bed of nails filters. Later spin tubs have the bottom holes arranged in a concentric circle at the beginning the upward curve of the tub.
 
Russel, did you see any pics of the tub? From the controls, this set couldn't be from before 1975 (or late 1974 production).  It's hard to tell if the color is shaded or not on these pictures but if they are not, then they are from around late-1977 to 1979. The 1971-74 models were still called "Gold-Crown" rather than "Crown" 

 

Here's an early Gold Crown model that belongs to another member here (this one has the "fabrics" selector like the WIA machine from the regular series).

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@ Mark & Phil

So much thanks for the info, and parts #s!

Hopefully will get them next weekend, then the pics will be posted.

Thanks and I may be needing some guidance on installation of the rollers. I've changed rollers, pulleys, & belts on Whirlpool & Maytags, but never opened up a Frigidaire. Something new.

John
 
My 1-18 from 1977 still has the bed-of-nails filter but it does have the newer tub. The cabinet still has shaded edges but the lid switch is the later style (earlier ones from around 1976 and before had theirs located in one of the hinges).

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I was mistaken

I looked at so many pictures of machines, I no expert, and not even sure when poppy was was available. Most dealers here did not stock most colors, they would order tham when requested.

My mom had a WIAS bought back in 1971. It was an awesome machine and it did 10-12 load a week for 16 yrs. The matching gas dryer with the problem, the igniter had to be replaced four times, three times while under warranty. Had I lived at home, I could have done it for them. The set was Avocado since we could not find a freezer in harvest gold and we were able to find a freezer in Avocado. Still have the Whirlpool freezer, but now has a Maytag white set and not a problem with them since 1987.
 
Frigidaire 1-18 Dryers

Were great performers but had enough durability issues that usually allowed the matching 1-18 washer to outlast the dryer.

 

That said the dryer is fairly easy to fix and keep running. Major problem areas were the drum rollers, early models used FIVE rollers three in back and two in the front [ all the same ] the later machines used only two in the rear and these dryers ran much better, although few of these dryers ever run quietly. The rollers have plastic bearings and should be lubricated with high quality grease by removing the roller retaining clip and cleaning and refilling the grove in the shaft with grease that is compatible with plastic.

 

Another problem area was the main blower coming loose on the motors shaft. 1-18 dryers had the same poor blower attachment design that MT used on their dryers, the good news is that even though the blower is NLA for F 1-18 dryers the MT blower will fit perfectly and is still widely available.

 

Other than these few problems you should have little problem keeping one of these dryers running and it is a plus that yours is gas as all the gas burner parts are standard White Rogers parts that were used on all US gas dryers during the 1970s and on.

 

John L
 
Great Info

@phil - The console of your 1-18 is great! That is really loaded up with options I'd not seen. Doubt if the Poppy one is that far up the line. Yours reminds me of the one I'd bought brand new in 79 that was all pushbuttons. Like a dummy, didn't know what I had and let it go when moving from Detroit.

@everythingold - Poppy is my favorite Frigidaire color. I've always wanted a set in Poppy. Thanks to your keen eye and your post, you've helped my dream come true. Much appreciation.

@mixguy - Avocado is my 2nd favorite color. The 87 Maytag that your Mom has - is it the longer stroke transmission or the short stroke? Love the Maytag long strokes. Never had a short version.

@john L - your expertise is appreciated. Thanks for your input so much. May have some questions when I get them home. By the way, I've never worked on a Frigidaire - do you start from the back or the front or otherwise? Thanks so much.

Looks like I'll be driving North later this week if the weather cooperates. Trying to line up an accomplice with muscle to help with all the loading - several stops to make - Tomah WI, Kalamazoo MI, Wausau WI, Minneapolis MN, Waterloo IA, and back to KC - about 1,986 miles according to mapquest - but will be fun to meet some new faces and visit with some familiar ones.

John
 
Made It Safely Home

Picked them up about 11:45 pm Friday evening, from a farm setting in Hastings, MI. Still in the garage, please excuse the mess - more rearranging to do.

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