And Now That It's Home......

[trainguy]

and I've used it, the thrill is gone. This HA906 really isn't all that exciting or practical. Once you select and depress a button, you can't do anything else. There are no directions or instructions on the underside of the lid. So how do you know what temps and speeds are associated with each button? What was Maytag thinking? I'm gonna play with it for a while longer, but I think I'll bring home an A806 for every day use.

 

[trainguy]

Check out the timer!

 

[trainguy]

other side

 

[mayfan69]

Would be happy to buy off you....seriously!

Hey Rich!

If you decide that you no longer want the 906, you always know i would be happy to buy it off you instead of an 806...seriously!

Cheers
Leon

 

[danemodsandy]

My Hat's Off to You, Leon!

As much as I'd love to have a 906, I was thinking that this one was too far away for me to afford shipping. If you're willing to ship it to Oz, you must be the most serious of all possible collectors!

 

[mixfinder]

Better Surveillance

How in the world did this machine fall into the hands of someone who didn't already know it's every function, sound, cycle and minutes to finish?!?
Kelly

 

[gansky1]

Interesting, that is the later of the 906 models - the earlier had a different timer and advance system. I would be willing to bet you have two water pressure switches on the right side of the control panel (from the front)?

While it's not very flexible, you are now free from all the confusing and time-consuming steps of setting a "conventional" automatic washer with row upon row of mind boggling buttons and dials! You need not worry about temps, times, etc. as Maytag has done all the thinking for you. Load the clothes, detergent and additives - close the lid - press the appropriate button and walk away, confidently knowing your wash will be perfectly clean when you return from shopping and ready for the dryer!

I'll scan and post the cycle charts a little later ;-)

 

[DADoES]

White Loads - 10 mins wash, hot/warm, normal speed

Colored Loads - 10 mins wash, warm/warm, normal speed

Brite Colors - 10 mins wash, cold/cold, normal speed

Delicates -- shorter wash time (4 mins?), warm/warm (or warm/cold?), slow speed

Woolens -- 10 mins wash (alternating agitate soak, ala FabricMatic), warm/warm, normal speed (agitate may be slow?)

Rinse/Spin - starts at warm deep rinse on normal cycle

Spin Dri -- final spin on Normal cycle

Perm Press -- full run through the Perm Press cycle (8 to 10 mins wash time?), warm/cold, normal/slow

 

[westytoploader]

All of this talk about A906s lately

As well as using Glenn's last October, has me wanting one even more. If one can surface 2 hours away from me, there's bound to be another lurking somewhere!

Of course I'd have to add a Bob-load button, just for fun ;-)

 

[sharples]

Oh rich...

They are such a beautiful set...you must keep them as a testament to american inginuety.

 

[JerseyMike]

A friend of my mother had one ...

She used to complain that it was "too automatic".

Mike

 

[alr2903]

But, even if you are a New Bride and never done a washing all the times,temps and speeds are set for YOU.

 

[trainguy]

Greg, yes, you're right. The two pressure switches are connected together on one bracket.

Thanks Glenn for the condensed version. While I like Greg's explanation of the ease of this machine (LOL) it's nice to have this chart.

I'm sure I'll keep this pair, but I think they'll be moved into the 'no water lines' part of the garage. There's an 806 with the suds return feature at the warehouse with my name on it going into the laundry room.

 

[mayfan69]

I think you're right to keep it!

I think you're right to keep it Rich....after all, they're arent many around from you have told me and from what i have seen.

Will be happy with an 806 pair...after all...i doubt there will be many here in Oz with centre dial Maytags.

Leon

 

[swestoyz]

The funny thing about the push button Tags is - unless the housewife actually read her owner's manual - she herself would have no idea what the cycles mean - as Rich pointed out, no instructions are labeled on the lid of any vintage Maytag for the home! This machine is actually a pretty rare bird for the pushbuttons - as Greg mentioned, it uses the dual pressure switches and a standard timer. Is there a cancel cycle button under the button right hand side of the top panel?

I would love to see a shot of things under the hood of this really amazing washer ~

Ben

 

[mayken4now]

Rick, wonderful machine. Please keep it for yourself. If you decide to make it an offspring, please page me! I will come to PA. Plus, I have been interested in the 806 dryers that you have shown lately. I need one to complete by set. Around a 1978-1979 or so.

Thanks!

Steve

 

[mayken4now]

*Rich* sorry for the mispelled name.

Steve

 

[pturo]

No question the 806 (versus the 906) is the more flexible machine for options: Has a soak, prewash, and 4 levels of wash size, speed selection for spin versus wash, articlate water temp and rinse temp buttons,and lighted control like it's rich sister. BUT THE 906 IS SO PRETTY! I think Maytag thought that rich people didn't care about saving water and energy, a pushbutton mentality existed that usurped practicality and flexibility in the deluxe models of many products of the 60's.

 

[pturo]

That said, maybe we could swap control panels and avoid the whole shipping disaster?

 

[pturo]

That said, maybe we could swap control panels and avoid the whole shipping disaster?

 

[gansky1]

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...

 

[mixfinder]

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

 

[danemodsandy]

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? ;-)

 

[launderess]

"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.

 

[goatfarmer]

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.....

kennyGF

 

[fnelson487]

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.

 

[trainguy]

Greg, that pink set is absolutely gorgeous. And next to that beautiful combo - who could ask for anything more?

 

[jetcone]

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

 

[gadgetgary]

John

I know a 'Bob-load' is not when you get fuzz on your socks......(Ducks and runs)

 

[roto204]

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.