Door & drum (light lens barely visible)
GE Dryer on SF Bay Area CL
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Magnetic, but probably not Alnico.
Door pedal needs work too . . .
I find it interesting a dryer of that age had about a 10 minute cooldown on the timed dry cycle. Damp Dry designation was quite a few minutes into the timed dry cycle. Tomturbomatic, I know you know quite a bit about these dryers. I believe you've discussed the automatic sensing feature. would you reexplain again, I vaguely remember it was pretty fascinating and unusual. Also, it apears this dryer only had heat and air, no different temperature settings.
Wonder what caused the panel trim to rust as it did? I see the metal strip across the front looks shiny and new. Is it perhaps stainless steel? Other than the rust it looks great.
The rust is a concern, but I'm hoping that with some patience, elbow grease and a good polishing compound it can be diminished.
My guess is that this dryer spent its life either in a garage, a damp basement or service porch.
My guess is that this dryer spent its life either in a garage, a damp basement or service porch.
Ralph,
I just left you a voice message. I assume those rusted places are chrome-plated items whereas the strip on the door is probably stainless steel. I hope with the aforementioned 'elbow grease' most of what we're seeing can be removed. Makes me wonder what it looks like inside the cabinet, though. Too bad it's not in the same condition as the earlier pictures of the model with pedestals!
I'll learn more after it makes its way to Atlanta.
BTW, Ralph, as they say "the check's in the mail".
Lawrence
I just left you a voice message. I assume those rusted places are chrome-plated items whereas the strip on the door is probably stainless steel. I hope with the aforementioned 'elbow grease' most of what we're seeing can be removed. Makes me wonder what it looks like inside the cabinet, though. Too bad it's not in the same condition as the earlier pictures of the model with pedestals!
I'll learn more after it makes its way to Atlanta.
BTW, Ralph, as they say "the check's in the mail".
Lawrence
The whole timed cycle could be for damp dry, the time setting depending on the degree of dampness desired. In the next year the 35 minute point in the cycle became the De-Wrinkle setting for Wash'n Wear with the 10 minute cool down and it would remain that way for decades.
The auto dry cycle was basic time-temperature auto dry.
The control panel, like the pedal, was stamped steel with paint and/or chrome. It did not hold up well in the moist environment in which this dryer lived. The little arrow at the 12 o'clock position above the timer dial is missing also.
The auto dry cycle was basic time-temperature auto dry.
The control panel, like the pedal, was stamped steel with paint and/or chrome. It did not hold up well in the moist environment in which this dryer lived. The little arrow at the 12 o'clock position above the timer dial is missing also.
Very true.
GE panels with chrome plating didn't fare so well near the sea; the salt humidity got to them. Easy to remove and repaint if that's your thing. If you want to spend the money you can even take the whole control panel to a place that rechromes car bumpers and then repaint the colored parts of the panel.
The pointer above the control dial for 1958 models t'werent but a small bar-shaped jewel for the same light bulb that illuminated the dial, to shine through. A very nice model. Am jealous but happy it has gone to a good home. Use it in good health. Just love that big pink toggle!
GE panels with chrome plating didn't fare so well near the sea; the salt humidity got to them. Easy to remove and repaint if that's your thing. If you want to spend the money you can even take the whole control panel to a place that rechromes car bumpers and then repaint the colored parts of the panel.
The pointer above the control dial for 1958 models t'werent but a small bar-shaped jewel for the same light bulb that illuminated the dial, to shine through. A very nice model. Am jealous but happy it has gone to a good home. Use it in good health. Just love that big pink toggle!
Ken, is that your '58 WA950R?
I wish!
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I gave the panel a quick dose of chrome polish. On the label it claimed to remove rust. It did, but this amount of rust isn't exactly within reason. It may clean up further with more meticulous attention, but there will still be rust remaining regardless, and plenty of pitting.
Compare to shots posted above.
I gave the panel a quick dose of chrome polish. On the label it claimed to remove rust. It did, but this amount of rust isn't exactly within reason. It may clean up further with more meticulous attention, but there will still be rust remaining regardless, and plenty of pitting.
Compare to shots posted above.
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I spent the least time on the timer area, and it shows.
as a kid i remember we used to us regular coca cola on our bikes and to get rust off from the frame and fenders, it actually worked. possible to try this on the panels, i don't think it would harm the printing on the panel. another product you might try is a rust removing gel that you could get from the parts counter at you local car dealership. i had some rust on the bumper of my truck they cleaned it with this and no rust appeared after 8 years.
Jon
Jon
Thanks for the Coke and jelly tips. I'll see what I can accomplish with those as well. Presuming real sugar wasn't a key rust-removing ingredient in the Coke, in which case I'll have to pick up a bottle of Mexican Coke. Only Coke right? Not Pepsi?
doug
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Ge washer and dryer sketch
I have always wondered how do u guys make those what looks like to be a own sketch of the washer and dryer. Thanks doug
I have always wondered how do u guys make those what looks like to be a own sketch of the washer and dryer. Thanks doug
It's the acid in carbonated drinks that works on the rust; carbonic acid formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water. It's the same stuff that attacks marble outside in the rain.
Have a Coke and what's left of a smile
Coca-Cola (and others) have been adding phosphoric acid to their soft drinks for decades to increase the amount of sugar (usually from corn) and make the drink more, uh, (addictive is such a nasty word) desirable. Phosphoric acid has a disastrous effect on human tooth enamel and isn't so hot for the kidneys either. If ever you doubt that fat cat corporations buy legality in the good ol' US of A, just sit back and enjoy the pause that refreshes.
I don't know if this is true with Pesach Kosher Coca-Cola which doesn't taste as sweet to me. I must admit I love the stuff but we were taught about the phosphoric acid content back in high school chemistry class in the '70's.
Coca-Cola (and others) have been adding phosphoric acid to their soft drinks for decades to increase the amount of sugar (usually from corn) and make the drink more, uh, (addictive is such a nasty word) desirable. Phosphoric acid has a disastrous effect on human tooth enamel and isn't so hot for the kidneys either. If ever you doubt that fat cat corporations buy legality in the good ol' US of A, just sit back and enjoy the pause that refreshes.
I don't know if this is true with Pesach Kosher Coca-Cola which doesn't taste as sweet to me. I must admit I love the stuff but we were taught about the phosphoric acid content back in high school chemistry class in the '70's.
