Hi Christina, nice machine! I haven't seen a control panel like that one before. Congrats!
1977 Frigidaire 1-18 "thumper" washer is home now...
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hippiedoll
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washerlover/todd:
hi!
thank you
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yeah, i'm not too familiar with the different frigidaire control panels. i've only ever seen the woodgrain ones. and it seems like those who are familiar with the frigidaire 1-18 washers haven't seen this style of control panel either. that's kinda wierd, huh?
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hi!
thank you
)yeah, i'm not too familiar with the different frigidaire control panels. i've only ever seen the woodgrain ones. and it seems like those who are familiar with the frigidaire 1-18 washers haven't seen this style of control panel either. that's kinda wierd, huh?
/floyde
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Congratulations
I grew up with 2 Frigadidaire washers. An avocado solid tub Jet action and a harvest gold 1-18. The first washer I was fascinated with was the Clam shell that our neighbor had. I'd sit in her kitchen and eat cookies smelling Clorox and watch her Time-line.
I'm so happy for you. i'd love to add one to my collection. My aunts neighbor in Maine was the last one I used. She was watching her neighbors house and I knew she had the 1-18 in poppy red so I asked if I could go over and wash a few things!LOL!
I've never seen 2 different cycles having cool down though. Very interesting.
Have fun using!
Floyd
I grew up with 2 Frigadidaire washers. An avocado solid tub Jet action and a harvest gold 1-18. The first washer I was fascinated with was the Clam shell that our neighbor had. I'd sit in her kitchen and eat cookies smelling Clorox and watch her Time-line.
I'm so happy for you. i'd love to add one to my collection. My aunts neighbor in Maine was the last one I used. She was watching her neighbors house and I knew she had the 1-18 in poppy red so I asked if I could go over and wash a few things!LOL!
I've never seen 2 different cycles having cool down though. Very interesting.
Have fun using!
Floyd
hippiedoll
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floyde/floyd:
thank you.
cute story of you eating cookies & smelling clorox in your neighbor's kitchen.
i hope you add one to your collection too.
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thank you.
cute story of you eating cookies & smelling clorox in your neighbor's kitchen.
i hope you add one to your collection too.
)
mickeyd
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HEY GIRL!!!!
What sheer delight to hear this. I just love it that you got a 1-18. I'm green with envy;'D You so, SO deserve the gold you've found.
To a great giver comes a great gift, and a rare and most beautiful one, too. The control panel on this one is unfamiliar to me and so nice. The main dial is intriguing, and the temperature selector in a better position than way over and too big on the left as is usually the case. And the pretty blue tub, how it sparkles! Washing in these powerhouses is like listening to grand rock symphonies like Bruce's "Jungleland" or "Backstreets." When the spin shifts from low to high and the incredible circle jet sprays shoot twelve wide streams into the load, you want to dance and sing Springsteen. Dialing up a warm temp with both valves open gives a spray rinse unsurpassed by any other machine. It is truly historic! Thunderroad.
It is both wonderful and significant to hear you got the machine from Ross, but very sad to hear that he has passed. I didn't know. Like you, I was the recipient of a perfect washer, an 806 S Maytag, from that sweet man. Yeah, a suds, I know, pure heaven for which I thanked him a thousand times. Hope he hears me thanking him now for a gift that keeps on giving. And free, of course! Like you, I had many conversations with him. Oh, the stories he told! A fascinating man. Sharp extreme regret that I hadn't spoken to him in quite a while. What a loss, and what a treasure to those who enjoyed his confidence. And so uncommonly generous. To Ross.........
Have a great weekend, Sweetheart!
What sheer delight to hear this. I just love it that you got a 1-18. I'm green with envy;'D You so, SO deserve the gold you've found.
To a great giver comes a great gift, and a rare and most beautiful one, too. The control panel on this one is unfamiliar to me and so nice. The main dial is intriguing, and the temperature selector in a better position than way over and too big on the left as is usually the case. And the pretty blue tub, how it sparkles! Washing in these powerhouses is like listening to grand rock symphonies like Bruce's "Jungleland" or "Backstreets." When the spin shifts from low to high and the incredible circle jet sprays shoot twelve wide streams into the load, you want to dance and sing Springsteen. Dialing up a warm temp with both valves open gives a spray rinse unsurpassed by any other machine. It is truly historic! Thunderroad.
It is both wonderful and significant to hear you got the machine from Ross, but very sad to hear that he has passed. I didn't know. Like you, I was the recipient of a perfect washer, an 806 S Maytag, from that sweet man. Yeah, a suds, I know, pure heaven for which I thanked him a thousand times. Hope he hears me thanking him now for a gift that keeps on giving. And free, of course! Like you, I had many conversations with him. Oh, the stories he told! A fascinating man. Sharp extreme regret that I hadn't spoken to him in quite a while. What a loss, and what a treasure to those who enjoyed his confidence. And so uncommonly generous. To Ross.........
Have a great weekend, Sweetheart!
oldskool
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Fantastic!
You so deserve this great treasure of a machine! I was ecstatic to read of your wonderful gift and the many great members who shared in it. There are so many supportive people at AW. Your encouragement to others when they've searched and discovered treasures has meant so much. And a 1-18! You've made me want to go downstairs and hook up one of mine up. They are truly great machines for so many reasons. Guess I'm crazy because I go from the Kenmore craze, to a Maytag spell, and now I long to hear the thumping of a Frigidaire again.
Have a great day and many happy loads!
You so deserve this great treasure of a machine! I was ecstatic to read of your wonderful gift and the many great members who shared in it. There are so many supportive people at AW. Your encouragement to others when they've searched and discovered treasures has meant so much. And a 1-18! You've made me want to go downstairs and hook up one of mine up. They are truly great machines for so many reasons. Guess I'm crazy because I go from the Kenmore craze, to a Maytag spell, and now I long to hear the thumping of a Frigidaire again.
Have a great day and many happy loads!
I had one similar to this and would kill to have it back again. Here is a hint on water levels. If you put water level to max and there aren't many clothes in the tub, the turnover won't be very good. Here is what I did. I put the clothes in the tub and started to fill. The water compacts the clothes. I looked to see where the level of clothes was. If it is about half full, I move the water level to a half tub and let it fill and wash at that level. If the wet clothes are about 3/4 full, move the water level to match that. The clothes will fly thru the tub. Have fun. Waiting for videos! Good luck.
How about Pulsating Patty for a name......
seeing as this is technically a Frigidaire Pulsator Automatic Washer (sorry guys but Thumper is the rabbit in Bambie).........I heard that in the 1-18 Frigidaires the way to get the best role over is use a little less water then the load calls for.......PAT COFFEY
seeing as this is technically a Frigidaire Pulsator Automatic Washer (sorry guys but Thumper is the rabbit in Bambie).........I heard that in the 1-18 Frigidaires the way to get the best role over is use a little less water then the load calls for.......PAT COFFEY
Now that I've had time to get a better look: That uniquely-styled console is really beautiful. The windowed-lid takes it from Park Place to Boardwalk.
You have yourself one damn fine Frigidaire, Christina.
You have yourself one damn fine Frigidaire, Christina.
What a Catch!
Cristina,
That is such an amazing washer. Congrats to you !!!
Cristina,
That is such an amazing washer. Congrats to you !!!
philr
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Congrats Christina! I've been using my 1976 1-18 set daily since I moved. I love them!
mayken4now
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Hi Christina and congrats. Select water level to mini. Turn the agitate speed to gentle. Then after a minute of gentle, switch to normal. I wont ruin the show. Just try it with no laundry in the machine. Let us know about your experience!
A lot of stuff that washer has & hopefully will do for just a 'CUSTOM' model...
Congratulations on such a Super Find!!!!
-- Dave
Congratulations on such a Super Find!!!!
-- Dave
Does this one have Rapidry 1000rpm spin? I've wanted one of these since I saw the commercials on TV when we were little.
bendixmark
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I have one of these in my collection I found it here and had it shipped from Oregon.It is green and has the windowlid.The machine works wonderfully well and is great fun to watch.
I have one of these in my collection I found it here and had it shipped from Oregon.It is green and has the windowlid.The machine works wonderfully well and is great fun to watch.
Congratulations!
I'm so happy for you! You'll enjoy her enormously.
I'm so happy for you! You'll enjoy her enormously.
hippiedoll
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sorry to everyone...
that i haven't been on in a few days to reply to comments and give an update.
but the latest news, i did receive the fabric dispenser in the mail yesterday. i thought it was going to come with the original box, because there was a picture showing one next to the dispenser. but i did notice on the printing of the original box that it said "WHITE CONSOLIDATE INDUSTRIES" on it. and that had me scratching my head & saying "huh?"
but the seller did have this dispenser and another one without the blue tab cap in the center. and the undersides were different from each other. this one here said to turn one direction to lock & the other direction to remove.
the other dispenser didn't have the blue tab cap in the center and the underside had a dipped center with ridges all around that dip.
i figured that was for the WCI frigidaire and the original box must have been for that dispenser.
but the good is that this dispenser did come with an instructions sheet and there is what i am assuming is a date on the bottom of the sheet; 8/74
i will post a picture of the instructions sheet through my phone and then i will reply to the latest comments.
;o)
that i haven't been on in a few days to reply to comments and give an update.
but the latest news, i did receive the fabric dispenser in the mail yesterday. i thought it was going to come with the original box, because there was a picture showing one next to the dispenser. but i did notice on the printing of the original box that it said "WHITE CONSOLIDATE INDUSTRIES" on it. and that had me scratching my head & saying "huh?"
but the seller did have this dispenser and another one without the blue tab cap in the center. and the undersides were different from each other. this one here said to turn one direction to lock & the other direction to remove.
the other dispenser didn't have the blue tab cap in the center and the underside had a dipped center with ridges all around that dip.
i figured that was for the WCI frigidaire and the original box must have been for that dispenser.
but the good is that this dispenser did come with an instructions sheet and there is what i am assuming is a date on the bottom of the sheet; 8/74
i will post a picture of the instructions sheet through my phone and then i will reply to the latest comments.
;o)
hippiedoll
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here's what I got...
With the fabric softener dispenser.
The instructions sheet...
And now to reply to the latest comments...
With the fabric softener dispenser.
The instructions sheet...
And now to reply to the latest comments...
hippiedoll
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here's what I got...
With the fabric softener dispenser.
The instructions sheet...
And now to reply to the latest comments...
With the fabric softener dispenser.
The instructions sheet...
And now to reply to the latest comments...
hippiedoll
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oh shoot!
sorry for the double-post.
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sorry for the double-post.
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