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How cool is this???

Original sales invoice!

Just in case we need to know the provenance.
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Aferim!

Incredible machines! How I would love to help restore those classics to their original glory. It's ironic; Maytag washers have outlived the Maytag company.

 

Be careful cleaning that lint filter; it's not as hardy as the later versions. Soak the BOTTOM MESH PART ONLY in some Lime-Away overnight being very careful not to let any of the acid get on that beautiful chrome cap. Hot water and a brush should then do the rest easily.

 

If you have time, would you be able to post a couple of close-up pics of the gas flame emblem on the control panel and the model plate on the gas dryer?

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They don't get much better than this. Congrats on a great find!

The price paid in May of '67 is considerably less than what the washer and dryer retailed for. Must have been friends of the dealer :)

Ben
 
Good for you

Great find, congratulations. BAJA's advice on the filter is correct, keep the silver part dry but soak the bottom in Lime-Away or CLR, and I used a fingernail brush and pushed through the holes, got out TONS of ugly fine crap. Now, a two-second rinse under the faucet after each wash keeps it spotless. And it does a fine job, lots of lint.

I happen to have a Halo-Of-Heat service manual, up to DG700 and 701, only slightly before your machine. If it can be of help, feel free to ask--

Congrats on your new find, solid and responsible machines. And a matched set!
 
Tub light looks great! I noticed the water levels were "small" "medium" and "large".  The tub size looks like extra large capacity. I'm wondering if Maytag changed the water level settings in later years for the same size tub....

 

Jim
 

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