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I still haven't had the pleasure of the One Armed Wonder, in person, but have always loved how the puckered slits look like Octopus eyes,
and the muscular arm, an octopus arm ; it's on my bucket list, for sure.
 
Michael, now THIS was viewing the forbidden cycle.  There were numerous new Frigidaire spin tubes (1961-1964) in the subdivision I grew up in, even one street/builder that equipped each house with a Frigidaire kitchen.  And every one I was in and the Frigidaire dishwasher was being run, when it drained, it always drained so fast it filled up the sink partially.  I always thought, add a spray arm at the bottom, along with the spin tub, and that would be abn amazing dishwasher.  
 
Hello, Uncle Bob......Long time!

Ooooo! The Forbidden Cycle--an Aworg original. I had completely forgotten about that; you're right: when built in, the very easy to operate lid-switch would be behind the counter and totally inaccessible. They did add an upper spray arm, and it seems that only you and Tom saw quite a few of these growing up, so I'm delighted to bring back some happy childhood memories.

Jeannine, so glad you appreciated the magic of your discovery. Also, you inspired me to find those lovely silver metal burner caps like "Estelle's"for my old Jen-Air countertop stove that could certainly use a beauty enhancement.
 
So glad you saved this and that you're enjoying it Michael!!  You make me want to get my '58 into service somewhere... LOL

 

Oh, and in one of your videos you were wondering about the gap between the water inlet to the dishwasher tank and the water line - this 'air gap' was a big deal in old plumbing codes to eliminate any danger of standing water in a tub from being siphoned back into the fresh water supply line.  I can only imagine this happening in a system where water pressure was low enough to prevent water from being pushed through the system.  I bypassed the one on my '58 Spin Tube when I restored it and it didn't seem to kill anyone... 

 

 
 
O Paul, You mean this little faucet was NOT meant to rinse the pinkies while the cycle was in progress, and sink faucet occupied?? LOL

I knew it was for something No surprize that you had the answer. And imagine, you didn't manage to back flush the Quebecois water authority. Damn;'D What fun that would have been, the dreaded water police at your door; Chris would have been furious!

If the inlet supply hose were to extended high enough to meet the top wash arm's hose, one could splice it in, thus allowing entering fill/flush water to fall from the arm. Were I to attempt such an advanced engineering feat, and botch it, that would be the end of me. Does yours have to top ash arm? Maybe you could try it first, then teach me.

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Mickeyd:

Thanks for sharing those videos!
Very cool to see the Frigidaire spin-tube dishwasher in action. But I have a question now, after seeing the loading.

Bowls in the bottom rack...
I'm guessing the bowls placed in the bottom rack would have a puddle left in them at the end of the washing cycle?
Or are bowls meant to go in the top rack?
I'm confused...
Lol
:oD
 
Christina

I'm working on it. Answer later tonight or tomorrow. Big thank you though, because late last night when considering your question, I found out why the upper rack tilts to an almost 90 degree angle. WOO-HOO, as you say! How wonderful!
 
Spacepig

Michael, your first post had me in stitches, and I immediately thought of the scene in Shrek when Donkey realizes the dragon is a girl dragon--

"I mean, I mean, white sparkling teeth. I know you probably hear this all the time from your food, but you must bleach yourself, 'cause that is one dazzling smile you got there. And do I detect a hint of minty freshness? And you know what else? You're-- You're a girl dragon! Oh, sure! I mean, of course you're a girl dragon. 'Cause, you're just reeking a feminine beauty."

And your gorgeous dishwasher would look great with my turquoise Custom Imperial French door double oven. Thanks for sharing.

Sarah
 
For Christina and other Bob-load Aficionados ~

(Hello Sarah, niece in from LA; more later) For now,

VIDEO: Loading bowls and Running Spin tube Without Racks.

ENJOY a trip inside the belly of the beast which sounds like a hurricane in a box.

First use of camera tri-pod, cut off some top screen shots while using the camera still attached to the tripod. Forgive and excuse. I couldn't see what I was "seeing." Still a novice.

 
Thank you!!!  Fascinating and fun.  My mom's friends who had these always commented to me that when I loaded their dishwashers, their glasses came out better looking and cleaner.  (I guess cuz I studied and understood the principle).  
 
Thanks for the post. In the early 60's the folks built a new house, complete with a line of builder's grade Magic Chef appliances (including a spin-tube dishwasher with a red pilot light). The accompanying literature reminded the user to give the tube a spin before beginning each new cycle, so as to make sure that it was free. My father said it sounded as loud as a thrashing machine, my mother hated it and...he was correct, it was very loud, indeed. While at the same time, our across the street neighbors had an "upscale" Frigidaire spin-tube, complete with that elegant chrome "swoopy" door handle (elegantly embossed with the word "FRIGIDAIRE"). The Magic Chef did not last long and was eventually replaced by the next generation Frigidaire with a lower wash arm and spray tower. Enjoyed your pics/vids, cheers!
 

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