A606 At Last

[sudsmaster]

BTW, after I recleaned the pulleys and scraped/dissolved off all the melted rubber, the A606 ran quietly with no squeaking. In fact it seems to me it's running quieter overall than the A606S.

The A606 also ran at full agitation speed with no hesitation. It switched easily between gentle and regular action, with a clear change in speed. So I think the upper agitator bearing is ok for now.

Anybody know how to increase the water level in a Maytag? Is it as simple as raising the level sensor (which I assume is attached to a air tube)?

 

[bobbyderegis]

How low is the water level?

Suds, the proper "high" level is anywhere from the second to the top row of tub holes. There is a hex nut adjuster on the water level switch, but before you mess with it, check the air dome hose going from the tub (back right corner) up to the water level switch. Make sure there is no crud or leaks in the hose. (or any build-up at the tub opening). If the water level needs to be tweeked, just barely move the hex nut. Have you booted your Neptune yet??
Bobby in Boston

 

[dale7905]

Maytag A606 Timer Chart and Cycle Description

Hi All,

I just obtained an older A606. I was wondering if there is anywhere I can obtain a Timer Chart, description of what the machine does during wash cycles (eg: the permanant press cycle seems to have maybe two rinses)and possibly a copy of the owners manual. I did manage to get a copy of a schematic, but I'd like to get the details of operation if I could and a timer chart.

I did find a copy of a timer and schematic pasted to the side of the outer tub of the washer but it was not very readable.

Thanks for any response and help.

Dale

 

[kenwashesmonday]

Maytag A606 with Permanent Press

PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
Fill -- Time variable
Wash -- Selective to 8 minutes
Pause -- 1 minute
Spin & partial drain -- 45 seconds (approx.)
Fill with cold water -- Time variable
Spin & partial drain -- 15 seconds (approx.)
Fill with cold water
Pause -- 1 minute
Deep rinse -- 1 minute
Pause -- 1 minute
Spin & drain -- 2 minutes
Fill with cold water -- time variable
Deep rinse -- 1 minute
Pause -- 1 minute
Damp dry -- 3 minutes

That's some cycle! I never use it on mine, I just use the regular cycle. No cotton/poly blends here.

Ken

 

[dale7905]

Maytag A606 Timer Chart and Cycle Description

Ken,
Thanks for the description; that's quite helpful. I'm also trying to find a timer chart like that pasted on the side of the A606 tub ( at least it is on mine ..but quite difficult to read) that shows the numbered electrical contacts (electrical switches) on the timer and the opening and closing of the contacts as the timer goes through its cycles. Somewhere I've read that these timers are 'repairable'. With a timer chart I would be better able to diagnose what specific contacts were causing trouble when the washer wasn't working properly.

The A606 I'm working on now seems to be working OK now. The folks who had the washer reported it would 'stick' on the agitate cycle intermittantly. I cleaned all the electrical contacts on the outside of the timer (just pulled/jiggled the wires off and on a few times to make sure there was good contact between the connections) and that seemed to do the trick.

 

[kenwashesmonday]

I have the manual, I'll look for it after work today.
Ken