Every once and a while you just luck out(doors, lids and dial faces have been removed to protect the innocent):
A pair of Spanish Avocadoes
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This pair(an A606 and a model I haven't seen before, a DE406{a version of the DE306 I guess, that was "styled" to match the chrome-ier 606})belonged to a young computer-geek couple who live near me and are working on restoring their house. Very nice people who want new stuff and have a gorgeous vintage Sub-Zero with a Poppy front and a Poppy GM Frigidaire stove that they're going to let me know when they want to get rid of them, and I'll let y'all know.
They told me that the washer leaked and even remarked that the base had some rust, but so far, these machines are in tip-top shape. Both machines were covered with a lot of protective grime and tons of dog hair. As you can see, I left them both outside and have hosed them down like prisoners inside and out. May delouse them as well.
For once, FOR ONCE, the agitator slipped off the spline with no argument at all. The tub is in shiny pristine condition, and even though their are some chips in the cabinet porcelain, I've finally found my Maytag Avocado pair. The 606 in my least favorite model of the Washpower line(Bore-Ring) but since it was the flagship for so many years, and it is gloriously green, I'll keep it for a while. Also, it's working and doesn't seem to need any dis-assembly.
For once, FOR ONCE, the agitator slipped off the spline with no argument at all. The tub is in shiny pristine condition, and even though their are some chips in the cabinet porcelain, I've finally found my Maytag Avocado pair. The 606 in my least favorite model of the Washpower line(Bore-Ring) but since it was the flagship for so many years, and it is gloriously green, I'll keep it for a while. Also, it's working and doesn't seem to need any dis-assembly.
...and here's the obligatory shot of the schematic. One of these days one of you is going to have to explain to me in great detail how the motor winding works.
Congratulations on a nice find. The consoles look like they're in great shape!
Lawrence
Lawrence
polkanut
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The date on the schematic looks like it reads 3/15/73, am I correct?
Nice set! 606's were the workhorse of the Maytag line for a lot o' years. I wonder where the washer leaks?
a lot of Avacodo, no problem
all this Avacodo, makes me giddy as a boy on his first date at the neighborhood gay bar. (sigh of exhilaration)
I seem to remember, in 2002, when I first found this group and came out of the closet about my love for the afore mentioned color
AND Harvest gold, Toast, Platinum, and Sand, I was shamed by certain members.
But hah, take that, I will not live in shame for my love... and there is more. Not only do I love them, but I want them, in my life PERMANENTLY.
Thats right, I want the same rights as those who like
(high nasally voice) stainless steel. (puke)
And if I am ever in the Military, I don't want it to be an issue.
That's right, I'm proud! (I doubt anyone here can understand my struggle)
all this Avacodo, makes me giddy as a boy on his first date at the neighborhood gay bar. (sigh of exhilaration)
I seem to remember, in 2002, when I first found this group and came out of the closet about my love for the afore mentioned color
AND Harvest gold, Toast, Platinum, and Sand, I was shamed by certain members.
But hah, take that, I will not live in shame for my love... and there is more. Not only do I love them, but I want them, in my life PERMANENTLY.
Thats right, I want the same rights as those who like
(high nasally voice) stainless steel. (puke)
And if I am ever in the Military, I don't want it to be an issue.
That's right, I'm proud! (I doubt anyone here can understand my struggle)
Here's the washer schematic:
Here are a couple of problems/weird things: there are quite a number of rust spots on the base, nothing I haven't seen before and not concentrated in any one area. A large puddle of old grease on the motor protector cap. Haven't seen a leak yet, maybe the previous owners overloaded the machine and had a spill or two? Never found a Maytag that started up and ran as smoothly as this one. The rubber leveling leg pads are in practically new condition.We'll see what the dryer does. What kind of grease should one use on parts like the spline?
By the way, love(d) that shot of the St. Charles kitchen with the KDS-14 and the Flair. Makes me weep when I think they're no longer.
40" STOVE IN GOLD KITCHEN
That stove is actually a Hotpoint range, I have this exact model in my warehouse and its a much more advanced range than the more popular frigidare flairs of witch we also have in the collection.
That stove is actually a Hotpoint range, I have this exact model in my warehouse and its a much more advanced range than the more popular frigidare flairs of witch we also have in the collection.
and now some bad news:
The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them. Will find out in a little while. Found the leak; it's at the top of the small hose that leads from the bottom of the outer tub to the pump. I'm hoping this is simply a loose connection and not a pinhole in the bottom of the tub. Can't find any holes, but you never know. Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated? The machine seems to go through it's cycles(when I fill it manually with water)but I'm hoping there isn't a hitch with the timer motor of some other thing. This machine has the fast final spin on the Permanent Press cycle, BTW. Both speeds work as they should, but you don't seem to get a choice there.
The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them. Will find out in a little while. Found the leak; it's at the top of the small hose that leads from the bottom of the outer tub to the pump. I'm hoping this is simply a loose connection and not a pinhole in the bottom of the tub. Can't find any holes, but you never know. Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated? The machine seems to go through it's cycles(when I fill it manually with water)but I'm hoping there isn't a hitch with the timer motor of some other thing. This machine has the fast final spin on the Permanent Press cycle, BTW. Both speeds work as they should, but you don't seem to get a choice there.
The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them.
The wiring to the solenoid can easily be tested with a volt meter. The entire water valve is pretty cheap and can be had on ebay. Part# is 205613
Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated?
HOH's have standing pilots, so yours is functioning properly.
The wiring to the solenoid can easily be tested with a volt meter. The entire water valve is pretty cheap and can be had on ebay. Part# is 205613
Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated?
HOH's have standing pilots, so yours is functioning properly.
The fill solenoids are out of commission; I'm hoping it's the solenoids themselves and not the circuitry that feeds them.
The wiring to the solenoid can easily be tested with a volt meter. The entire water valve is pretty cheap and can be had on ebay. Part# is 205613
Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated?
HOH's have standing pilots, so yours is functioning properly.
The wiring to the solenoid can easily be tested with a volt meter. The entire water valve is pretty cheap and can be had on ebay. Part# is 205613
Also, the pilot light stays on when the cycle goes to "OFF". Is that the way 606's operated?
HOH's have standing pilots, so yours is functioning properly.
PIOLET LIGHT ON MT A606 WASHER
Dan I think he is talking about the pilot indicator light on the control panel of the washer. And yes that light stays on at the end of the cycle. It was a reminder that clean clothes are still in the machine, when you unload the washer you push the timer in to turn off the light.
Dan I think he is talking about the pilot indicator light on the control panel of the washer. And yes that light stays on at the end of the cycle. It was a reminder that clean clothes are still in the machine, when you unload the washer you push the timer in to turn off the light.
Is this a smaller tub like my A206? They are in great shape, as you posted Baja sometimes the grime and dog hair, are hiding a treasure. I have to add, Maytag would of used the picture just as you have it, the weathered wood, the green grass, the occasional green poking thru the concrete and the sunshine, what a perfect picture for avocado. I tell ya if you lived thru 1980's mauve & teal revisit this pic to see avocado in it's natural habitat. Baja thank You! alr2903
mrb627
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Water Level Switch
The FOUR position water level switch indicates that this is a large capacity machine. The A206 is a standard capacity machine.
Malcolm
The FOUR position water level switch indicates that this is a large capacity machine. The A206 is a standard capacity machine.
Malcolm
St. Charles Kitchen
Hotpoint Hallmark ranges had a fabulous surface ventilation system with a curtain of air that blew out over the cooktop in a pattern that curved back to the intake grill at the back of the cooktop. It kept a lot of steam and spatters off the oven doors.
I have never before seen a St. Charles kitchen with metal base cabinets and wooden upper cabinets.
Hotpoint Hallmark ranges had a fabulous surface ventilation system with a curtain of air that blew out over the cooktop in a pattern that curved back to the intake grill at the back of the cooktop. It kept a lot of steam and spatters off the oven doors.
I have never before seen a St. Charles kitchen with metal base cabinets and wooden upper cabinets.
norgeway
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Hallmark Range
Our local Hotpoint dealer has one of these...as does his Mother and sister,a Hotpoint dealer since 49,he has a great collection of old stuff!
Our local Hotpoint dealer has one of these...as does his Mother and sister,a Hotpoint dealer since 49,he has a great collection of old stuff!
cornutt
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Dryer motor circuit
Bajaespuma, I'm not sure if this is what you were asking, but... that dryer centrifugal switch is easier to understand if you think of it as a two-pole relay, with the common terminals on the right (the "red" terminal as shown on the motor drawing). The common of the top half is connected both to the run winding and to the output of the start switch. When the motor is at rest, the right side is connected to the start winding; however, nothing happens because there is no power reaching the centrifugal switch.
When you press the start switch (and assuming the door is closed and the timer isn't in an "off" position), it supplies power to the common end of the top half of the centrifugal switch. So, both the start and run windings receive power, and the motor starts. When the motor spins up, the centrifugal switch moves away from the start winding terminal and makes contact with the terminal marked "yellow" on the motor diagram. The yellow terminal is receiving power from the timer, via the door switch. So now the run winding is receiving power through the centrifugal switch, while the start winding is now disconnected. This state of affairs will continue until the door is opened or the timer reaches an off position.
The bottom half of the centrifugal switch is a safety for the heater. Power to the heater is routed through it via the "blue" and "green"(!) terminals. When the motor is stopped, the switch is in contact with the no-connection terminal above the blue terminal. When the motor spins up, it routes power from the blue terminal to the green terminal and then to the heater thermostat. So the heater cannot be on unless the motor is running.
Bajaespuma, I'm not sure if this is what you were asking, but... that dryer centrifugal switch is easier to understand if you think of it as a two-pole relay, with the common terminals on the right (the "red" terminal as shown on the motor drawing). The common of the top half is connected both to the run winding and to the output of the start switch. When the motor is at rest, the right side is connected to the start winding; however, nothing happens because there is no power reaching the centrifugal switch.
When you press the start switch (and assuming the door is closed and the timer isn't in an "off" position), it supplies power to the common end of the top half of the centrifugal switch. So, both the start and run windings receive power, and the motor starts. When the motor spins up, the centrifugal switch moves away from the start winding terminal and makes contact with the terminal marked "yellow" on the motor diagram. The yellow terminal is receiving power from the timer, via the door switch. So now the run winding is receiving power through the centrifugal switch, while the start winding is now disconnected. This state of affairs will continue until the door is opened or the timer reaches an off position.
The bottom half of the centrifugal switch is a safety for the heater. Power to the heater is routed through it via the "blue" and "green"(!) terminals. When the motor is stopped, the switch is in contact with the no-connection terminal above the blue terminal. When the motor spins up, it routes power from the blue terminal to the green terminal and then to the heater thermostat. So the heater cannot be on unless the motor is running.
Thanks for the explanation. It answered some questions but I still don't understand how the winding starts the motor.
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