A Maytag Lead

[DADoES]

I recall reading a service manual (for a Gibson dryer?) that advised when converting it for 110v the auto-dry cycles were not to be used, the gist of which seemed to be due to the machine being unable to hit the target temperature with the reduced heat input (in which case the timer would be forever stalled at the starting point).

 

[gadgetgary]

Can you take a picture of the inside of the washer cabinet

"it looks like the oil is coming from the top of the transmission"

And here is photographic evidence.

Ok out there, is this a big problem? Will the transmission eventually fail?

 

[gadgetgary]

Front Panel

Removed

 

[gadgetgary]

More pics

.

 

[gadgetgary]

Cycle

We tried the Permanent Press cycle and after the main wash and customary pause, it did the following:
Partial Drain
Fill
Partial Drain
Fill
Quick Drain
Pause
Timer Advance
Full Spin
There was no separate spray rinse and the contents of the fabric softener dispenser did not leave the holding cup until the full spin. Please note all spins above are 'spin' drains, not neutral drains.
It is nice to see a machine that actually uses water to get the job done. I guess according to today's standards, this is not and Energy Star machine(Thank you Lawd!)

 

[peteski50]

Maytag!

Gary,
This is really great, thanks for the detailed photos.
Peter

 

[gadgetgary]

Permanent Press Cycle

Yay!

 

[gadgetgary]

The matching dryer

Oh yeah!

 

[swestoyz]

Wow Gary, what a nice set there! Just love that dryer - so many choices! The features of that dryer, timer wise, almost match completely to the first Maytag electronic controled dryer.

Thanks for the photos!

Ben

 

[hoover1060]

WOO HOO!

Congrats Gary and Steve on the Maytags, they look absolutely beautiful!
You are going to love them!
Jeff

 

[gadgetgary]

Jeff,

Thanks so much. Tucson turned me on Big Time to Maytag.
Maybe I will have to change my background logo from KitchenAid to Maytag......

I have a real Maytag.....YAY!

 

[gansky1]

Great pics, Gary. I'll bet you're having a lot of fun with this washer & dryer. Can you see oil on the top of the gearcase or just on the sides of the gearcase? Repairs are fairly simple on these machines. Amazon.com should have Repair-Master service manuals for Maytag, they were pretty common and are a good reference in times of need.

 

[badata]

The plug-queen at play! (i only know of one kind of plug....

Steve, how did you get so smart??? LOL I'm very impressed!!!! I didn't know half of what you said!!!! LOL (i know Jeff....its late, and i should be in bed) anywho....Steve and Gary, congrats on your maytags....i believe VERY soon that Jeff and I will be joining you....We are probably going to be the proud owners of a set of Maytag 806's

happy washing!!!!!!!

btw....used the FAX detergent.......didn't smell anything after the softner hit the water but it cleaned well.

michael

 

[hoover1060]

I have a real Maytag.....YAY!

I am so happy for you Gary, yes those are real Maytags, and built to last forever!
Does the dryer have a bell or a buzzer on it?
You'll not find a better washer IMHO either!

Parts are all over ebay too for cheap. I'd recommend an extra set of belts and a pump too. Before its all gone.
Enjoy those Maytags, I am glad you didn't have to wait very long for them!

Jeff

 

[gadgetgary]

Does the dryer have a bell or a buzzer on it?

BZZZZZ

Steve thinks it is annoying...I kind of like it!

It is nice having three different capacity Maytags:

Vintage Maytag(regular capacity)

New DC(TL) Maytag(Super capacity)

Maytag Neptune FL(Even bigger...ducks and runs)

The only way I will get rid of this set now is if one comes along that it lighted. See what Tucson did to me????

 

[tlee618]

OH yes Gary, I have to agree with you. If you find a lighted set that would be awesome. Until then you have a matching set of great machines. Aren't you glad you went to Tucson!!

 

[gadgetgary]

Aren't you glad you went to Tucson!!

Yes, Teri I am happy I went to Tucson. I not only started a new 'Maytag' fetish, but, got to meet a great group of friends here on the AW site. It was a wonderful life experience and would love to live it again and again.

The expertise and knowledge here is truly amazing, as well as the great caring and understanding.
We are a very special group of people and a round of applause goes out to all the AW friends here.

Hugs to everyone!

GadgetSwitch

 

[hoover1060]

BZZZZZZZZ!

I didn't know they used buzzers back then as well, my DG608 has a bell on it.
Gary the expertise and knowledge are amazing! My A608 has now been with me almost a year, and I remember well the Sunday afternoon last year in Ida's basement giving the machine its first cleaning in 27 years.
Here's the pic of Little Fred, Ida, and Greg fussing over my machine.
I am so happy for you!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Nice Pair!!!

Congratulations guys on the Maytags!!! looks a fine working pair...

How does the Maytag numbering work, is the 106 the economy model with less features n speeds and the 806 all bells & whistles features etc??

Is this the first model of re-designed dryers after the DE 306 small door??..Also is this year the first use of the Turquoise Power Fin agi??

Cheers, Mike

 

[tlee618]

I couldn't agree with you more Gary!!

 

[gadgetgary]

Calling the 'Maytag' experts...

Since I am a Maytag 'newbie', I cannot answer the following questions....but, I bet someone out there in AW-Land can

Chime in Bois....

-How does the Maytag numbering work, is the 106 the economy model with less features n speeds and the 806 all bells & whistles features etc??

-Is this the first model of re-designed dryers after the DE 306 small door??..Also is this year the first use of the Turquoise Power Fin agi??

 

[hoover1060]

no expert here but....

They were all numbered -06, 106 being the BOL, and the 906 the top originally...
There were some exceptions, such as the A407 and A408, and the A608 which replaced the A606.
The A906 was the all pushbutton model.

The turquoise agitator started in 1966, with the intro of the "washpower automatic" series.
The control panels on those were turquoise too, the color was changed to gold in 1975.
Thats about the extent of my knowledge...

 

[badata]

no expert here but....

YOU GO BABY!!!!! TELL THEM WHAT YOU KNOW!!!! MY SMART MAN!!!

 

[toggleswitch]

Now you see that is a partner for ya. So supportive. Like a good jock-strap.

So, y'all think GadgetGary is properly addicted?

 

[toggleswitch]

..........to washers?

 

[gansky1]

He has a good start - I think a Frigidaire might push him over into the abyss!

 

[westytoploader]

Gary and Steve, congratulations! What an awesome machine, that will keep going and going and going for 40+ years. Looks very clean too. I've heard that an oil leak will not harm anything; Maytag grease is very thick and will not run out all at once like others (which subsequently renders the machine useless). Greg would definitely know how to fix the problem...looks like it's coming from the transmission seal between the two 'halves' on yours. I knew you would both develop a Maytag obsession after going to Tucson and watching the A806, Highlander, etc. I like my '55 AMP, but being a close sibling to a Norge, it's a completely different animal sound and action-wise. One of the reasons why I want a vintage helical-drive as well...

Now we need to find you a Frigidaire! No collection is complete without one!

 

[toggleswitch]

We'z ALREADY in the abyss.

Greg: Trust me he wants a Frigidaire, too.

Austin: GadgetGary did a test-load earlier today and the tranny stayed cool. Said to mean still ok!

 

[mixfinder]

Clean, My Favorite Color

I can't imagine what it would feel like to collect and restore with a supportive partner. I'm sure, my back would be ten years younger in an xray if I had help. The smaller capacity Maytag, believed to be adequate for a catholic family of 12, really puts on a water show during agitation. An amazing detail job by an amazing couple.
Kelly

 

[abcomatic]

Gary, Congrats on the Maytag pair. My everyday dryer is an electric model that has one knob in the center and has the gold colored portion on the back panel. I have never had a repair on this machine. The dryer is in the basement and no rust anywhere and I bought it new in 1980. My machine has a buzzer in it. Mine is harvest gold. When Maytag was changing the look of their machines, the dealer told me that 1980 was the last year for the center dial machines. He took off $30.00 if I would buy a harvest gold model. I wish I would have purchased the white model instead. It is a very quiet dryer and drys well too. Have fun with the new machines. Gary