trainguy
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I finally brought home a set of Maytag 806's. As you know, while I really like the look of the 906's, I'm just not happy with it being preprogrammed. So here's a quick shot of the August 1970 A806 washer.
Attention Maytag Lovers.......
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trainguy
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And here's its mate - a September 1970 DE806 dryer. Sorry for the spots - it rained while it was on the truck.
Congrats Rich,
Best of luck with them.
Can we have that all important close-up shot of the control panel of the washer and dryer(dial), and the interior shot of the washer?
Best of luck with them.
Can we have that all important close-up shot of the control panel of the washer and dryer(dial), and the interior shot of the washer?
hoover1060
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Dates
How do you know the dates??
How do you know the dates??
How do you know the dates??
He's taken several out for a spin.
He's taken several out for a spin.
jetaction
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A Classic!!
Both the owner and the 'Tags!
Both the owner and the 'Tags!
Classy Machines Rich! Hard to beat an 806 set - in looks and peformance.
Ben
Hey Jeff - I'm emailing you the Date's list.
Ben
Hey Jeff - I'm emailing you the Date's list.
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Very cool! I will be curious to know whether this washer has a "snapping" timer.
danemodsandy
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Does Anyone Know?
When Maytag changed the accent colour on the backguard from the blue to gold?
The more I see of the earlier centre-dials with the blue, the more I like them.
When Maytag changed the accent colour on the backguard from the blue to gold?
The more I see of the earlier centre-dials with the blue, the more I like them.
Love your machines!
I really like the red light above the dial, It just gives it that little something extra. Mine is a series 2 A806 and it doesn't have that red light. Is your dryer electric or gas? I've heard that the gas HOH dryers are great but the electric ones really are a halo from hell, is this true?
Liam
I really like the red light above the dial, It just gives it that little something extra. Mine is a series 2 A806 and it doesn't have that red light. Is your dryer electric or gas? I've heard that the gas HOH dryers are great but the electric ones really are a halo from hell, is this true?
Liam
pturo
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It seems to me that the Maytag control panels of that era had that dusty blue for the Bottom of the Line,(A106,107) then they went gold until they got to the top of the line and then went that dusty blue to the A906 and DG906, just based on my inventory, but I am sure there were hybrids in the production.
mayfan69
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Congrat's Rich
Hey Rich,
Congrat's on the 806's...very nice indeed!!!
Leon
Hey Rich,
Congrat's on the 806's...very nice indeed!!!
Leon
laundryshark
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Love Those "Red Light Maytags!
Congrats, Rich, on finding your Maytag machines. Not only have I been around many Maytag "red light" washers and dryers, but our family once had a Maytag dishwasher with its own red light. By the way, with all due respect to all the visuals, a good Windows Media audio shot of a classic Maytag *in a downloadable file,* from somewhere would really make my day.--Laundry Shark
Congrats, Rich, on finding your Maytag machines. Not only have I been around many Maytag "red light" washers and dryers, but our family once had a Maytag dishwasher with its own red light. By the way, with all due respect to all the visuals, a good Windows Media audio shot of a classic Maytag *in a downloadable file,* from somewhere would really make my day.--Laundry Shark
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Hi Rich, Beautiful with the glass panels. Hey, that "red" light is the same color as your truck!
Are these the ones that were in Canada?
mayken4now
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Rich, you know I am all about that too! Very nice and glad you have them. Do they need any parts?
Steve
Steve
You'll like these machines a lot more than the 906's for basic function and daily use - they are the most flexible of any Maytag washers. My favorite cycle is the soak-to-wash, the best for those greasy washer-restorin' rags and work clothes. Congrats Rich!
geoffdelp
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Rich ... Congratulations! That is a very beautiful set.
I'm sure you will have all sorts of fun with those babies!!
BTW ... I don't believe that's a red light; I think that's from Rich's camera. That's a solid chrome strip above the dial.
With these top of line machines, the entire control panel was lit when the washer and/or dryer was on. That's pretty great!!!
Thanks for sharing, Rich; I love that classic Maytag look!!!
I'm sure you will have all sorts of fun with those babies!!
BTW ... I don't believe that's a red light; I think that's from Rich's camera. That's a solid chrome strip above the dial.
With these top of line machines, the entire control panel was lit when the washer and/or dryer was on. That's pretty great!!!
Thanks for sharing, Rich; I love that classic Maytag look!!!
Wow
That is COOL, I have never seen an indicator light on a Maytag before. Nice score Rich!
Hmmm they are begining to look very collectible nowadays....
I like that Red light!!
That is COOL, I have never seen an indicator light on a Maytag before. Nice score Rich!
Hmmm they are begining to look very collectible nowadays....
I like that Red light!!
geoffdelp
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On second thought ... hmmm ... I've never seen those lights before!!
My heavens; I stand corrected!!!
WOW; that's really cool!!!!
My heavens; I stand corrected!!!
WOW; that's really cool!!!!
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My favorite cycle is the soak-to-wash,
Since I'm also a new 806 owner I'm wondering about the cycles. I know Michael had some confusion using our 806 last week, so I will pose the question here.
The timer has goes from Prewash to Soak to Wash. Does it automatically advance from one to the next or does it need manual advancement?
ALSO, does it spin out after the prewash AND soak?
I'll be at Michael's tonight, we have a new motor slide kit and rubber feet to install, so I can check things out further then.
Since I'm also a new 806 owner I'm wondering about the cycles. I know Michael had some confusion using our 806 last week, so I will pose the question here.
The timer has goes from Prewash to Soak to Wash. Does it automatically advance from one to the next or does it need manual advancement?
ALSO, does it spin out after the prewash AND soak?
I'll be at Michael's tonight, we have a new motor slide kit and rubber feet to install, so I can check things out further then.
Jeff -
On the earlier 806 washers that I have used, the pre-wash fills, agitates, sits for a little soak, spins out, ending the cycle. On the soak, it will fill, agitate slightly to get the soap into the load, and will soak for about 10 to 15 minutes (not sure), then will continue into the wash cycle starting at the 10 minute mark - the best part for those nasty clean up rags that Greg has spoken of.
Ben
On the earlier 806 washers that I have used, the pre-wash fills, agitates, sits for a little soak, spins out, ending the cycle. On the soak, it will fill, agitate slightly to get the soap into the load, and will soak for about 10 to 15 minutes (not sure), then will continue into the wash cycle starting at the 10 minute mark - the best part for those nasty clean up rags that Greg has spoken of.
Ben
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Thanks Ben!
I'll play around with it tonight and see what it does...
I'll play around with it tonight and see what it does...
Rich, that looks like my favorite dryer of all I've ever owned. So simple to set and use, and very efficient. If it's gas, that is. All bets are off if it's an electric.
I love the 806's and wish I had the space to hook up a pair like that and enjoy them. The silence of a Duet is nice, but who can resist the sound of a center dial washer working its magic, or companion dryer purring efficiently along? There's something really satisfying about seeing and hearing a well-engineered and well-made high quality machine in action.
I love the 806's and wish I had the space to hook up a pair like that and enjoy them. The silence of a Duet is nice, but who can resist the sound of a center dial washer working its magic, or companion dryer purring efficiently along? There's something really satisfying about seeing and hearing a well-engineered and well-made high quality machine in action.
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