redcarpetdrew
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This showed up today. I haven't seen one for years. I believe this is from the 70's. It has a single inlet valve and drain port since it was designed to hook up to a sink like a portable dishwasher.
G.E.'s little Sanyo made portable washer
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redcarpetdrew
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Simple controls
Two water levels and a timer. Two console lights - one for "machine on" and the other is "set rinse temp". Water temp is, of course set with the sink faucet.
Two water levels and a timer. Two console lights - one for "machine on" and the other is "set rinse temp". Water temp is, of course set with the sink faucet.
ronhic
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Very....
...basic and hard to stop working...
We had the same basic machine, though it was H/C connect and had a H/W/C choice, in our coast house for years after my cousin decided she needed a larger machine for their family of 4!
They are not particularly gentle on fabric and be careful of the lid hinges - don't rest anything on the lid as they will snap/crack...and then it will be a cow to get working...
BUT...
Select high water, 2/3 fill the basket and let her rip for 6-8minutes and you will be surprised just how effective and quiet this machine is...
...basic and hard to stop working...
We had the same basic machine, though it was H/C connect and had a H/W/C choice, in our coast house for years after my cousin decided she needed a larger machine for their family of 4!
They are not particularly gentle on fabric and be careful of the lid hinges - don't rest anything on the lid as they will snap/crack...and then it will be a cow to get working...
BUT...
Select high water, 2/3 fill the basket and let her rip for 6-8minutes and you will be surprised just how effective and quiet this machine is...
redcarpetdrew
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Money shot...
This uses a single agitator 'disc' that reverses direction every so often. The tub is suspended on 4 arms similar to the more modern models. The disc is driven by a belt while the pump is a separate 'pony' pump. I didn't realize they had separate motor driven pumps back then... I shot a little video for those who haven't seen one before.
Hmmm... let's try the 'embed' function instead of a link. This is for you, MickeyD...
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This uses a single agitator 'disc' that reverses direction every so often. The tub is suspended on 4 arms similar to the more modern models. The disc is driven by a belt while the pump is a separate 'pony' pump. I didn't realize they had separate motor driven pumps back then... I shot a little video for those who haven't seen one before.
Hmmm... let's try the 'embed' function instead of a link. This is for you, MickeyD...
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=""></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
redcarpetdrew
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The tag...
Any ideas on more of an exact age?
Any ideas on more of an exact age?
redcarpetdrew
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Whirlpool of death to dirt...
Chris, I agree with the wash action. At first glance, you'd think "OK, all it does is swirl the load around..." but after watching it for a while, the load of towels did roll around. All this one needed was to remove a ball of fibers from the pump intake. This thing spins just about as fast as my A50, it seems. Heavy towels are quite dry.
Different cycle, tho. Fill for wash, agitate, static drain, NO SPIN followed by two fill wash and drains before it fills for rinse. THEN it will drain and final spin. It has a heavy solenoid similar to a older Norge that operates the tub brake.
Different...
RCD
Chris, I agree with the wash action. At first glance, you'd think "OK, all it does is swirl the load around..." but after watching it for a while, the load of towels did roll around. All this one needed was to remove a ball of fibers from the pump intake. This thing spins just about as fast as my A50, it seems. Heavy towels are quite dry.
Different cycle, tho. Fill for wash, agitate, static drain, NO SPIN followed by two fill wash and drains before it fills for rinse. THEN it will drain and final spin. It has a heavy solenoid similar to a older Norge that operates the tub brake.
Different...
RCD
ronhic
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Well...
....Vonda, my cousin, got hers just after she was married. That was 1977....so I would have a stab at somewhere around mid-late 1970's to early 1980's...
....Vonda, my cousin, got hers just after she was married. That was 1977....so I would have a stab at somewhere around mid-late 1970's to early 1980's...
They were not kind to people with detergent-sensitive skin. No spins between washing and rinsing and anemic washing action that really did not flush water through the fabrics made it necessary to reset the machine for more rinsing after the one spin if you developed a rash. It sudslocked easily and most people who owned them did not bother to use a low sudsing detergent so waiting to spin until after all of those rinses was almost smart. A later version of this had an interesting way of coping with the sudslock situation. When it started to spin, the pump would alternate with the fill valve. The pump would stop and the fill valve would give a spray rinse, then some draining then spraying for a few more times and finally it could spin. This machine would have been good to pair with a GE combo to give some additional extraction before the dry cycle.
GE portable washer
The serial # would indicate a build date of dec 1971. This was the first version of this machine GE sold they later had two hose versions for permeant hookup. The later versions had a plastic inner and outer tub they stopped selling these about 1982 when GE went to WCI for thier compact laundry.These washers were made by Hitachi in Japan not Sayno the dryer that was used with these was made by GE in the US. The dryer was 120 volt only and vented out under the door could not be vented out doors. I worked on hundreds of these over the years we still have some customers with these in DC.
The serial # would indicate a build date of dec 1971. This was the first version of this machine GE sold they later had two hose versions for permeant hookup. The later versions had a plastic inner and outer tub they stopped selling these about 1982 when GE went to WCI for thier compact laundry.These washers were made by Hitachi in Japan not Sayno the dryer that was used with these was made by GE in the US. The dryer was 120 volt only and vented out under the door could not be vented out doors. I worked on hundreds of these over the years we still have some customers with these in DC.
douglasdc6
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I love this machine
I bought this exact machine used at a flea market back in 1992 when I could not afford a new washer / dryer set (This was my 1st washer ) - For 8 years this machine saved me from having to go to that horrible laundry mat down the street - Mine would clean 2 pairs of pants or 5 shirts & always got them clean - I loved this little washer so much that when it died I saved it & still have it today - When it did quite I could finally afford the maytag performa pair I have always wanted - The baby G-E finally died in 2001 .
My G-E dates to either 1972 or 1973
This is the only reason I can deal with my kenmore oasis as the principles are pretty much the same .
Please do not let this cute little washer get destroyed , They are wonderful .
I bought this exact machine used at a flea market back in 1992 when I could not afford a new washer / dryer set (This was my 1st washer ) - For 8 years this machine saved me from having to go to that horrible laundry mat down the street - Mine would clean 2 pairs of pants or 5 shirts & always got them clean - I loved this little washer so much that when it died I saved it & still have it today - When it did quite I could finally afford the maytag performa pair I have always wanted - The baby G-E finally died in 2001 .
My G-E dates to either 1972 or 1973
This is the only reason I can deal with my kenmore oasis as the principles are pretty much the same .
Please do not let this cute little washer get destroyed , They are wonderful .
mickeyd
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Did you see it speed up like crazy half way thru the flick?
Reminded me of the standard GE's that start up in lo speed then switch to hi. Thought this was merely a slower version of same. Also when the water came sloshing up like crazy, the GE spin was suggested.
What then is going on, dear Drew, with the speed-up?
Love the little light going on to remind us to set the rinse temp, and this no-spin rinsing is what I always use for shirts and pants to minimize wrinkling. Done it for years, leaves a nice fragrance, not skin-sensitive. In the Whirlpool--lid left up.
The GE people are going to be so happy when they see this. Jons and company will be jumping up and down for joy just like I am.
Thanks so much for the "embeditation." ;-> What a gem you've found.
Reminded me of the standard GE's that start up in lo speed then switch to hi. Thought this was merely a slower version of same. Also when the water came sloshing up like crazy, the GE spin was suggested.
What then is going on, dear Drew, with the speed-up?
Love the little light going on to remind us to set the rinse temp, and this no-spin rinsing is what I always use for shirts and pants to minimize wrinkling. Done it for years, leaves a nice fragrance, not skin-sensitive. In the Whirlpool--lid left up.
The GE people are going to be so happy when they see this. Jons and company will be jumping up and down for joy just like I am.
Thanks so much for the "embeditation." ;-> What a gem you've found.
redcarpetdrew
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What then is going on, dear Drew, with the speed-up?
It's just how the load sits in the water. The agitation disc is spinning at the same speed thruout. When you saw it slosh, it was the load only. The spin tub was stationary. That little impeller really hauls... I watched this work a while longer and the load would go from slow to fast then back to slow again depending on how the towels moved and sat in the water at any given time. I'll have to try it with other various sized loads to get a better idea.
Glad you like the Embedding. I just tried that for the first time.
RCD
It's just how the load sits in the water. The agitation disc is spinning at the same speed thruout. When you saw it slosh, it was the load only. The spin tub was stationary. That little impeller really hauls... I watched this work a while longer and the load would go from slow to fast then back to slow again depending on how the towels moved and sat in the water at any given time. I'll have to try it with other various sized loads to get a better idea.
Glad you like the Embedding. I just tried that for the first time.
RCD
What an awesome little machine! Thanks for the pictures, they are some of the best I have seen of this kind of machine. I had no idea there was a version with hot and cold inputs. Absolutely on my list of dream (portable) machines!
mickeyd
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When you were loading, I had my fingers crossed
Please, Drew, not another towel. Thank God, ya didn't. How you guys love to pack the machines! It's so tempting. I have to stop myself sometimes, especially with the winter wear. But once you rip a bellows wide open, you learn. Look at all the trouble Joel is having.
I have a little Chinese Haier, and it works the same way as your GE, and you're right, depending on where and what the load is, the currents get wild. I had forgotten. It's been a while since I've had Chinese. Will have to try some later.
Thanks again: I hope embeditation is not difficult. Haven't seen you in a week or so and missed you. Hope all is well.
Please, Drew, not another towel. Thank God, ya didn't. How you guys love to pack the machines! It's so tempting. I have to stop myself sometimes, especially with the winter wear. But once you rip a bellows wide open, you learn. Look at all the trouble Joel is having.
I have a little Chinese Haier, and it works the same way as your GE, and you're right, depending on where and what the load is, the currents get wild. I had forgotten. It's been a while since I've had Chinese. Will have to try some later.
Thanks again: I hope embeditation is not difficult. Haven't seen you in a week or so and missed you. Hope all is well.
My little Haier machine reverses the direction of the impeller more frequently than this machine and it's still sad, but at least it spins between the rinses and does not suds lock.
laundryshark
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Thanks for Sharing this Unique Washer Demo.
Another interesting demo added to my collection of GE demos and ads.--Laundry Shark
Another interesting demo added to my collection of GE demos and ads.--Laundry Shark
Great video - I've never seen it speed up and slosh around like that before! I would have to spin between the wash & rinses so mine would be a semi-auto for sure!
I had the little Sanyo, Drew when you mentioned the brake, I remembered how with towels or jeans, really anything heavy, it would "slide" even with the casters "locked". Better than a laundromat and quite practical for a "Mary Richards" in the urban setting. It would of worked quite well with fabrics that were common in the 1970's. alr2903
i had the sanyo as well
my very first machine when i went on my own in 1983. bought it used for 50 bucks. and i loved that mchine.. same wash principle as this GE. when it would spin, wow it would spin very fast, making an whirling sound.
i used it for a few years, passed it along to my grandmother, then passed it over to my sister- she used it and then she sold it at garage sale she had. that machine owed nothing to all of us thaat used it... wish it was still available would love to have it just for the enjoyment- it was great machine to use.. and it washed great!!!!
my very first machine when i went on my own in 1983. bought it used for 50 bucks. and i loved that mchine.. same wash principle as this GE. when it would spin, wow it would spin very fast, making an whirling sound.
i used it for a few years, passed it along to my grandmother, then passed it over to my sister- she used it and then she sold it at garage sale she had. that machine owed nothing to all of us thaat used it... wish it was still available would love to have it just for the enjoyment- it was great machine to use.. and it washed great!!!!
