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That said, maybe we could swap control panels and avoid the whole shipping disaster?
And Now That It's Home......
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I scanned a bunch of stuff on the 906's, I'll start another thread for it.
I had the white 906 set that Fred Nelson now has in his laundry room and I now have this earlier set in PANK! Who knows? We might just see a 906 set in avocado...
I had the white 906 set that Fred Nelson now has in his laundry room and I now have this earlier set in PANK! Who knows? We might just see a 906 set in avocado...
Recruiting the Youth
Austin,
I apologize for any part I played in your young avocation for appliances. I abhor the thought, at your young age, you even know about "bob loads"! Even more unthinkable would be the brutality of subjecting a 906 to such perversion.
Kelly
Austin,
I apologize for any part I played in your young avocation for appliances. I abhor the thought, at your young age, you even know about "bob loads"! Even more unthinkable would be the brutality of subjecting a 906 to such perversion.
Kelly
danemodsandy
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The 906 User:
906s seem to have been intended for wealthy women who approached Laundry Day wearing a subdued little Dior, a triple-strand pearl choker, and Ferragamo stiletto pumps. One exquisitely manicured finger would have been extended towards her choice of button, the washer would have started, and Mrs. Gotrox would have ended her chores with the glad cry:
"Mabel- be sure this goes in the dryer before you scrub the toilets, wax the kitchen floor and clean the oven!"
How much more automatic can you get? ;-)
906s seem to have been intended for wealthy women who approached Laundry Day wearing a subdued little Dior, a triple-strand pearl choker, and Ferragamo stiletto pumps. One exquisitely manicured finger would have been extended towards her choice of button, the washer would have started, and Mrs. Gotrox would have ended her chores with the glad cry:
"Mabel- be sure this goes in the dryer before you scrub the toilets, wax the kitchen floor and clean the oven!"
How much more automatic can you get? ;-)
"Six pins! Remember to use six pins, Dolores!
When you think about it, there are several front loaders and IIRC a few top loading washing machines sold today that pretty much have the same style of controls. That is one chooses cycles by what is being laundered.
When you think about it, there are several front loaders and IIRC a few top loading washing machines sold today that pretty much have the same style of controls. That is one chooses cycles by what is being laundered.
My dad sold a rental house about 10 years ago, that had a 906 set in Avocado in the basement being used. I wonder if they're still there.....
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fnelson487
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Indeed
Here they are - formerly of Omaha. I bought a brand new 806 set in Chicago in 1977 - the series 2. I brought them with me to California and am now sorry that I let them go. I love this 906 set. While it is not as flexible in operation as the later 806s they are truly a stunning set - I can never thank Greg enough for passing them on to me. Since I am a Dior-pearl choker kind of a guy, they are perfect for me. As a matter of fact, they are running right now! They are used as daily drivers with the overflow going downstairs to the Neptunes. Here they are in Omaha. Imagine, they are still running every week after almost 40 years.
Here they are - formerly of Omaha. I bought a brand new 806 set in Chicago in 1977 - the series 2. I brought them with me to California and am now sorry that I let them go. I love this 906 set. While it is not as flexible in operation as the later 806s they are truly a stunning set - I can never thank Greg enough for passing them on to me. Since I am a Dior-pearl choker kind of a guy, they are perfect for me. As a matter of fact, they are running right now! They are used as daily drivers with the overflow going downstairs to the Neptunes. Here they are in Omaha. Imagine, they are still running every week after almost 40 years.
Greg, that pink set is absolutely gorgeous. And next to that beautiful combo - who could ask for anything more?
Okay I missed something
Please explain what a Bob Load is?? Bob are you reading this??
Is this COS- chronic overloading syndrome rearing its ugly head in Texas???
Jet
confused but not dazed in new england
Please explain what a Bob Load is?? Bob are you reading this??
Is this COS- chronic overloading syndrome rearing its ugly head in Texas???
Jet
confused but not dazed in new england
John
I know a 'Bob-load' is not when you get fuzz on your socks......(Ducks and runs)
I know a 'Bob-load' is not when you get fuzz on your socks......(Ducks and runs)
Well...
...a Bob-Load™ is not overloading per se. It's maximal use of available capacity to still provide optimal washing action.
It's the kind of load that gets you seventeen towels out of a 1-18, or ten place settings and all the pots and pans out of the dishwasher.
...a Bob-Load™ is not overloading per se. It's maximal use of available capacity to still provide optimal washing action.
It's the kind of load that gets you seventeen towels out of a 1-18, or ten place settings and all the pots and pans out of the dishwasher.
Arthritis
I know of an elderly lady who (many years ago) bought herself the (then new) center-dial Maytags.
Almost immediately she realized that her arthritis didn't allow her to turn the dials. Through the dealer she traded both machines up to the push-button Maytags (as shown above)... and was happy as a clam.
I guess sometimes there is practicality beside the luxury.
I know of an elderly lady who (many years ago) bought herself the (then new) center-dial Maytags.
Almost immediately she realized that her arthritis didn't allow her to turn the dials. Through the dealer she traded both machines up to the push-button Maytags (as shown above)... and was happy as a clam.
I guess sometimes there is practicality beside the luxury.
You're right, my brother in law is blind and this machine would be an ideal choice for him as well. Imprint some plastic stickers with braille and laundry would be "one button and done!"
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nothing better to do, and i had this short video i took at the Texas gathering at Glenn's house (thanks Glenn!) IMO this is a Bobload. machine fully packed, but notice the definite turnover.
70series
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Machine in Video
Was that a 206 in that video? I grew up with that model. It had that distictive black agitator.
It was great to hear those sounds again. And good job in removing the filter to show the water swirling around inside that Powerfin. You don't see that on other washers.
Good job,
James
Was that a 206 in that video? I grew up with that model. It had that distictive black agitator.
It was great to hear those sounds again. And good job in removing the filter to show the water swirling around inside that Powerfin. You don't see that on other washers.
Good job,
James
Eeeeek! Yes, that's my A206.
That may just be alittle bit TOO full even for my taste. That's not much of roll over.
laundryshark
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Those Classic Maytag Washer Sounds
Haven't heard those classic Maytag washer sounds since I was last staying on my relatives' farm four years ago, as they had a Maytag that was made sometime in 1975. Thanks for sharing this video.--Laundry Shark
Haven't heard those classic Maytag washer sounds since I was last staying on my relatives' farm four years ago, as they had a Maytag that was made sometime in 1975. Thanks for sharing this video.--Laundry Shark
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