First Wash MultiMatic WD-63

[fridgiman]

Here it is as promised- the first wash in the MultiMatic. I was so excited to do a first wash that I didn't do my usual take apart and clean. I just did a hot water wash with detergent and bleach to clean and disinfect it, then did a load of towels. Hope everyone enjoys the pics!

 

[fridgiman]

It held more than I had thought-- 6 bath towels, 1 hand towel and 4 wash clothes. I probably could have gotten a couple more towels in if i wanted, but didn't want to overload. I want this washer to last as long as possible.

 

[fridgiman]

Washing !

 

[fridgiman]

Sudsy wash

 

[fridgiman]

SPLASHY

 

[fridgiman]

Overflow wash

 

[fridgiman]

Throwing the wash water. Boy does it do it fast. I was really surprised by how quick the wash water was gone.

 

[fridgiman]

Spin those babies !

 

[fridgiman]

Overflow rinse

 

[fridgiman]

Final spin

 

[fridgiman]

All Done !!!

I'm also suprised how quite this washer is. When it's washing all you really hear is the water splashing from the pulsator. It would definitely give the new FL models a run for their money in the noise level category.

 

[fridgiman]

Hope everyone enjoys the pics.
Does anyone know where I might find the missing bleach cup and agitator cap? Any vintage appliance stores that might have them? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks------ Jim

 

[frigilux]

Great pics of a great washer! Hope you have many trouble-free loads----and that you're able to locate a cap for the pulsator. What is the machine, a '62 or '63 perhaps? And if you get time, a shot of the controls would be wonderful.

 

[scott55405]

Very nice machine! Until you can find a cap, you can play "laundromat" LOL (those that remember these in Laundromats remember that the agitators there did not have caps (at least that I ever saw).

If it's a 63, it's a different (plastic cap) than the previous models. I think it may be, since the top part of the agitator looks a little different to me.

So happy to hear it's working as well as it looks! Was this in someone's summer home perhaps? It just looks so pristine.

 

[rickr]

Congrats on your maiden wash!

 

[northwesty]

Glad it worked so well

Great pictures. It really is a great color.

 

[gansky1]

Very nice! I love the color too, congrats on the first wash!

 

[westytoploader]

Congratulations on the maiden load...I've wondered what type of action these 12 lb. 3-ringers have. Definitely a low-mileage machine, and I agree, that Coppertone looks great!

Just a word of caution: someone said on here a while back that liquid detergents and chlorine bleach tend to deteriorate neoprene rubber on these agitators, which is one of the reasons I use powder in mine.

 

[swestoyz]

Wow - what a great first wash, and some nice photos! It looks like there is quite a bit more space for clothes with the 12 lb. tub and the late 3 ring agitator - the later Jet Action agitator is HUGE compared to yours! Enjoy ~

Ben