Washing with detergent loosens soil, rinsing a process of dilution rinses soil with the detergent residue away, I most usually double rinse. On a partial load with a low water level I increase the water level at the first spin, no matter how small the load. alr2903
Extra Rinse..."Yes or No"
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No Ge knobs yet, I have Hotpoint knobs. Will those work? Still looking for GE knobs.
Maybe...not sure though
I pulled the switch out of the panel. Here's what's printed on the back of it:
ASR 2178-(3)1 (that 3 could be an 8, it wasn't clear)
109B4886G2
1A120VLA?
It has three contacts in the back, only two of which were being used. It allows the knob to turn 90 degrees.
I pulled the switch out of the panel. Here's what's printed on the back of it:
ASR 2178-(3)1 (that 3 could be an 8, it wasn't clear)
109B4886G2
1A120VLA?
It has three contacts in the back, only two of which were being used. It allows the knob to turn 90 degrees.
part number
appears to be
WH12X441 which is NLA
appears to be
WH12X441 which is NLA
Kelly, the constant need for a 2nd rinse usually means a detergent builup on your clothes. Do you match your detergent dosage with your water level, or just put a full scoop in with every load? Also, try running an empty load with hot water and no detergent, and see if the water is still sudsy (means detergent buildup in the washer).
both top loaders I owned HAD to have 2nd rinse on practically all the time. My 1978 GE had a weak pump (wouldn't surprise me due to parts shortages the std. capacity pump was put on my 18 pound machine--there was a strike at GE around the time mine was made). The Lady Shredmore didn't have a spray rinse at all between wash & rinse so first rinse was still sudsy. I don't mind using the feature on my Frigidaire front loader since it uses about 1/3 to 1/2 the water my top loaders did with extra rinses.
Jeff
That picture was taken at the Hardrock Cafe in Baltimore, MD about 5 years ago.
That picture was taken at the Hardrock Cafe in Baltimore, MD about 5 years ago.
aldspinboy
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Jon beautiful washer ! I like an extra rinse for towels or heavy load of whites.
But with your G.E. with a long spray rinse maybe you don't need it with regular loads.
Peace to you.
Darren k.
But with your G.E. with a long spray rinse maybe you don't need it with regular loads.
Peace to you.
Darren k.
Here's a confusing one for you......I have 2 Maytag digital stacked washer/dryers....Model LSE1000
bought both off craigslist......my latest find spin/spray rinses for both spins....one does, one does not....ODD....just never seen a maytag spray on the last spin
extra rinse not available for this model........but since it is a one speed model, I can select permanent press, and increase the last spin time....which works out about the same....good for towels, and really dirty laundry...
bought both off craigslist......my latest find spin/spray rinses for both spins....one does, one does not....ODD....just never seen a maytag spray on the last spin
extra rinse not available for this model........but since it is a one speed model, I can select permanent press, and increase the last spin time....which works out about the same....good for towels, and really dirty laundry...
as for your switch replacement....go to an electrical supply store....take your old switch and knob with you....and they'll match a switch that will fit the machine and knob, and the same 90 degree turn.....
did this with a dryer switch that was NLA.....8 bucks later, and I was in action again....
just a thought
did this with a dryer switch that was NLA.....8 bucks later, and I was in action again....
just a thought
Suds in Rinse Water
I use liquid Tide HE or Sears powdered HE and use the recommmended dose, about 2 tablspoons. Being a Maytag I have no way of looking inside to see suds. The greatest difference I see in the texture or feel. With the front loader my SO began to break out with contact dermatitis from the sheets, towels and at his waist band. The extra rinse solved the issue. I happened into the room with the Maytag as it was doing it's last regular rinse. There were 17 minutes remaining. The washer sped up like trying to spin but the pump didn't activate. It made a lot of water and clothing noise which I suppose makes it efficient in moving water through the clothes. I was only surprised to hear it because it sounded as if it was trying to do two things at once.
I use liquid Tide HE or Sears powdered HE and use the recommmended dose, about 2 tablspoons. Being a Maytag I have no way of looking inside to see suds. The greatest difference I see in the texture or feel. With the front loader my SO began to break out with contact dermatitis from the sheets, towels and at his waist band. The extra rinse solved the issue. I happened into the room with the Maytag as it was doing it's last regular rinse. There were 17 minutes remaining. The washer sped up like trying to spin but the pump didn't activate. It made a lot of water and clothing noise which I suppose makes it efficient in moving water through the clothes. I was only surprised to hear it because it sounded as if it was trying to do two things at once.
Yogi,
Thanks for the idea about the electrical store. I'll give that a shot and also will swing by the old Maytag store down the street. Sometimes they have older parts laying around.
As far as the digital Maytags, I'm surprised one of those is 1-speed. Interesting about the spray rinses too. Only the Kenmore and my 1-18 do a spray rinse during the final spin. It doesn't seem like much but I find it helps get some of that softener off the clothes too.
Kelly, those are great looking Maytags there! Too bad they never put windows on those!
Jon
Thanks for the idea about the electrical store. I'll give that a shot and also will swing by the old Maytag store down the street. Sometimes they have older parts laying around.
As far as the digital Maytags, I'm surprised one of those is 1-speed. Interesting about the spray rinses too. Only the Kenmore and my 1-18 do a spray rinse during the final spin. It doesn't seem like much but I find it helps get some of that softener off the clothes too.
Kelly, those are great looking Maytags there! Too bad they never put windows on those!
Jon
<blockquote>I happened into the room with the Maytag as it was doing it's last regular rinse. There were 17 minutes remaining. The washer sped up like trying to spin but the pump didn't activate. It made a lot of water and clothing noise which I suppose makes it efficient in moving water through the clothes. I was only surprised to hear it because it sounded as if it was trying to do two things at once.</blockquote>This is intentional behavior, one of the changes put in place on later models to help flush the outer tub and boot to ward-off residue and that gnasty mold/mildew stuff. As I recall, the retrofit kit for older models (new boot, etc.) included a control board with the changed programming.
Digital Maytags 1-speed
Jon, those are the stacked washer-dryer, top load. They were of the "fabric-matic" style. Even the original mechanical versions were the same way.
Jon, those are the stacked washer-dryer, top load. They were of the "fabric-matic" style. Even the original mechanical versions were the same way.
Extra rinse? Of course!!
Do I use the "2nd rinse" option?
In a top loader no (unless I over suds it by mistake), but in a front loader, ALWAYS! They use so little water that (I think) they do a poor job of rinsing.
Kevin
In a top loader no (unless I over suds it by mistake), but in a front loader, ALWAYS! They use so little water that (I think) they do a poor job of rinsing.
Kevin
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I got to get one of those agitators! Love the ramps!
I got to get one of those agitators! Love the ramps!
mickeyd
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Hardly ever.
With the Frigidaires, it unnecessary and a real waste of water. In the KM/WP's, a faint scent of Lilac Tide remains; and since scent is a must for me, it's great that the WP/KM's don't snuff it all out, less tight spinning, ya know. Very satisfying.
But I do love playing with all of the controls and using them as uch as possible, so......
I do confess to going up to a sleeping machine, the GE and the WP are my usual targets, and turning the extra rinse switch (GE) or pressing its button (WP), and watching the magic as they sit all quiet for a bit, and then click and whoosh, here comes the water. Then I just morph it into whatever cycle the waiting load needs.
My new washer guru, John Combo, insists that over-rinsing is bad for the machine's longevity, but I don't have the material mastered yet, so I'll let him explain if he's of a mind to it.
It involves total removal of lubricants which promote early corrosions of metal and mechanicals.
Speaking of GE rinse dials, I have an extra one. Your welcome to it. Light as a feather, it will cost pennies to send. It's so small I'll have to find a nice little troll coffin to send it in ;->
With the Frigidaires, it unnecessary and a real waste of water. In the KM/WP's, a faint scent of Lilac Tide remains; and since scent is a must for me, it's great that the WP/KM's don't snuff it all out, less tight spinning, ya know. Very satisfying.
But I do love playing with all of the controls and using them as uch as possible, so......
I do confess to going up to a sleeping machine, the GE and the WP are my usual targets, and turning the extra rinse switch (GE) or pressing its button (WP), and watching the magic as they sit all quiet for a bit, and then click and whoosh, here comes the water. Then I just morph it into whatever cycle the waiting load needs.
My new washer guru, John Combo, insists that over-rinsing is bad for the machine's longevity, but I don't have the material mastered yet, so I'll let him explain if he's of a mind to it.
It involves total removal of lubricants which promote early corrosions of metal and mechanicals.
Speaking of GE rinse dials, I have an extra one. Your welcome to it. Light as a feather, it will cost pennies to send. It's so small I'll have to find a nice little troll coffin to send it in ;->
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