Extra Rinse..."Yes or No"

[jons1077]

Ok, for starters I have to say the main focus for this thread is my apparent need for a new extra rinse selector switch for my 68 GE washer. The stem is made of plastic and it finally broke right off. I'm sure this must be an easy-to-find little part but want to be sure I get the right thing or even see if someone on here has one laying around and doesn't mind parting with it. In the photo it's the knob on the right that is a very simple "on/off" switch. Any help is always much appreciate and many GE's will smile upon you from above!

On another note, since we're talking about extra rinse options, I noticed we never really bring that subject up on here. I only have two machines that provide this option, this GE and a 1970 pushbutton Kenmore. I know suggestions on the machines involve using this option for heavily soiled items. It's pretty rare that I have such dirty laundry. The only time I use it is when using chlorine bleach in the wash.

Anyone care to share thoughts and parts?

Jon

 

[jons1077]

Full panel shot...

Here's the entire panel for those who enjoy.

 

[jons1077]

And one more thing...

Since I'm talking about this particular machine noticed something else interesting that I hope some of you who own these GE's or have used them can chime in on. My grandmother's machine (identical to this one except a 1969 model) as well as my other grandmother's 1980s Hotpoint both had spray rinses that lasted throughout the rinse spin of the Permanent Press cycle. It would start shortly after the spin began and would the spray would remain on through the spin and would not end until the tub was full for the deep rinse.

The GE I have in these pictures actually does not do that and it's the first one I've come across like it. I figured it was a timer issue (perhaps a cam was broken or something). The other day I was swapping out the drive belt (the original belt finally couldn't handle it and was slipping, not bad for 40+ years though) and got to looking at the timer diagram on the back panel. Sure enough it looks like the spray rinse is supposed to be short and not span the entire spin.

I'd really like to hear what other's experience with these machines. Anywho, you all know your assignments now.

Jon

 

[dblrinz]

Extra Rinse - YES!

As my screen name might suggest I send all of my clothes through, at least, a double rinse. Other than my love for Maytag, it is my single most identifiable laundry trait for those who know me. The hubby says I rinse everything to death...Though he also admits that his clothes last much, much longer than before we were together. I guess that is why he never complains about the water bill. My motto is simple - If there is any trace of suds in the rinse water it gets rinsed again. Can everyone say - NEUROTIC...Yes, I am reasonably self-aware...

 

[danmantn]

I only use double rinse if I've used a Soak or Prewash cycle prior to the regular cycle. I double up the detergent and my Speed Queen runs the cycles together - so, double detergent in PreWash, then it washes normally (no additional detergent), then double rinse away. I've only done this probably 5x in 10 years. I have a hard time using double rinse because that's a waste of 40 gallons.

A friend of mine use to always double rinse. I asked why--said he thought you had to since his mom always did. lol. I think using the proper amount of detergent works best to begin with...if you need double detergent, then double rinse.

That's just me, but then again I don't usually have any super dirty clothes or anything.

 

[spankomatic]

Extra rinse,absolutely. I'm with Dblrinz,if there is any suds left in the rinse water.... Who wants to wear soapy clothes?

Jim

 

[ptcruiser51]

No sudz in my dudz

Always double rinse if I'm using someone's machine. Usually I'm stuck using a commercial washer and set it for permanent press cool-down cycle to at least get some semblance of a second rinse.

 

[bosch2460]

FWIW.............

My '79 Filter Flo does not spray rinse through the entire spin on Permanent Press. It starts when the water level "resets" during spin drain, and goes for somewhere over a minute (I have never really timed it). My mom had a '93 Hotpoint washer that did spray from reset to the end of the final rinse fill. So, beats me why some did, some didn't....

Extra rinses....yep, sign me up. I have a whole house softener, so a few suds in the rinse are normal. I look for FEW suds, and clear water. I always check on the wash to see if I have enough soap, and then the rinse to see what the water looks like. Typically, for normal dosed loads, I do not need to double rinse at all, thanks to that loooong spin spray rinse BEFORE the rinse itself. I am pretty anal about well rinsed clothes....and do not hesitate to extra rinse. Same with my Miele...

 

[supremewhirlpol]

I might still have some GE knobs around, I'll check tomorrow.

 

[pierreandreply4]

Extra rinse Yes makes towels much softer

 

[laundromat]

extra rinse needed?

top loaders,yes. front loaders,no. The one main feature I don't like of the Filter-Flos is the backwash that comes out during the main rinse fill.All the front loaders I've had have shown clear rinse water by the second rinse.No backwash.The top loading Whirlpools with the recirculating brush filter never had that issue. Only the actual GE Filter -Flo units and the Hotpoints had that issue.

 

[lotsosudz]

Actually, The 1967 Kenmore washer with the waterfall filter,
always dumped the suds built up in the filter into the rinse water. I always had wisheed they would have spent alittle more money and gotten the next model up that hsd the self cleaning filter. I rarely, if ever use the second rinse. I use the sears detergent, and it does not suds in my machine ( a GE Profile) and so my rinses come out nice and clear.

 

[dogboy44]

Yes!

I just like to, couldn't hurt, right?

 

[strongenough78]

jons1077......

I LOVE that machine! I hope I can find one but I doubt I will. I watch the videos you have of it repeatedly.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Extra Rinse...

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In a front-loader always "yes".
When I wash whites, they get another three additional rinses courtesy of the "Short Wash" cycle [Normally W-R-R but I don't add detergent]

In a top-loader I use a 2nd rinse with whites and towels.

BTW I have to disagree that addtional rinsing is a waste of water. My chest breaks out very badly in pimples from the residue of bleach and detergent in white t-shirts. (Yes, I measure and yes, I know what I'm doing).

If my smalls are not well-rinsed, the man-parts and that general area are usually on-fire and itch like the devil.

My skin is very sensitve and I'm suseptible to absorbing poisons through it. This means no cheap (poor quailty) detergents, no excessive chemicals and even hand and body loitions and creams have to be good stuff, or I literally "taste" the chemicals in my mouth. It has been said that if you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin.

In an emergency to fix your washer any simple on-off switch (with an adequate power rating) will do.

 

[jons1077]

Lots of rinsing!

I have to say I'm surprised. I figured a lot fewer of you guys would say you used additional rinses. I also never thought about it from a softening standpoint on items such as towels. That's one I'll have to try for sure. I also find I'm pretty sensative to bleach on my whites and without question those get an extra rinse usually with warm water.

Hope to see more responses to this thread! This is great!

Jon

 

[gyrafoam]

Anyting I wash with chlorine bleach gets a double rinse unless it is in the Kelvy, or WCI-63 since both of those machines have extraordinary rinse cycles anyway.

F/L Always set of Extra Rinse.

A great option on any machine!

 

[whirlcool]

Another extra rinse fan here too. Toggles, I am with you. If I don't rinse out every bit of soap my skin itches, burns and just ticks me off.
Some detergents are worse than others.
Persil and FOCA powders don't cause itching and rinse very well.

 

[angus]

Depends on the type and amount of detergent. Generally no for Fab and other controlled sudsing products. Yes if I have prewashed, presoaked or used additional detergent. Sometimes will use extra rinse if I detect bleach odor after the first rinse. The Speed Queen top loader rinses reasonably well and so I am conscious of the amount of water needed for the extra rinse.