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looks like it might be from around 1985.
looks like it might be from around 1985.
GE filter Flo up and running
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GE Filter Flo timer going double speed
Thanks for the heads up re where the model number is, found it right where you said it would be. I timed the 18 min wash with water level set to mini basket and again set to low water level and it took a little over 9 mins to complete the 18 min wash phase on both water level settings. So looks like the timer is stuck on fast mode for mini basket. I just cannot see how to locate the speed shift on the timer or the water level switch... I am reluctant to remover timer in case I bugger it right up.
Thanks for the heads up re where the model number is, found it right where you said it would be. I timed the 18 min wash with water level set to mini basket and again set to low water level and it took a little over 9 mins to complete the 18 min wash phase on both water level settings. So looks like the timer is stuck on fast mode for mini basket. I just cannot see how to locate the speed shift on the timer or the water level switch... I am reluctant to remover timer in case I bugger it right up.
Spare parts for GE Filter Flo
Found a great website from USA (appliance-parts-USA.com). They still stock parts for older GE washers. That is so cool. Trying to see if they have a new or rebuilt timer, not so sure they can come up with that but fingers crossed. I just cannot workout how to get the timer to go at normal speed rather than double speed for the mini basket. I am sure there must be some connection to the water level switch as this has a mini basket setting but no physical connection that I can see. Tony (eronie) you have lots in knowledge re this issue, any other ideas I could try if I can't get a new timer? Any and all advice really appreciated.
Happy new year to everyone
Simon
Found a great website from USA (appliance-parts-USA.com). They still stock parts for older GE washers. That is so cool. Trying to see if they have a new or rebuilt timer, not so sure they can come up with that but fingers crossed. I just cannot workout how to get the timer to go at normal speed rather than double speed for the mini basket. I am sure there must be some connection to the water level switch as this has a mini basket setting but no physical connection that I can see. Tony (eronie) you have lots in knowledge re this issue, any other ideas I could try if I can't get a new timer? Any and all advice really appreciated.
Happy new year to everyone
Simon
Control cable
Hi, in looking at the picture of the rear control panel there appears to be a control cable sheathed in a white casing that I trace back to the water level switch. If I'm correct that Is the control linkage you are looking for. If i recall correctly it attaches to a shifter on the front of the timer, not the back. The shifter controls a set of gears between the timer motor and the timer shaft. Hope this helps.
Hi, in looking at the picture of the rear control panel there appears to be a control cable sheathed in a white casing that I trace back to the water level switch. If I'm correct that Is the control linkage you are looking for. If i recall correctly it attaches to a shifter on the front of the timer, not the back. The shifter controls a set of gears between the timer motor and the timer shaft. Hope this helps.
two speed timer stuck on double speed
Hi Bigalsf, thanks for your reply. I was also looking at the pictures the other day and saw the white wire at the top that went in to the timer, got real excited and went straight to the laundry room but when I looked there was nothing there, it is a reflection that is on the picture that looks like a wire. I was well disappointed! I am very tempted to remove the timer and have a closer look to see if I can find anything that looks like a speed shift, just a tad worried this may be a mistake??
Hi Bigalsf, thanks for your reply. I was also looking at the pictures the other day and saw the white wire at the top that went in to the timer, got real excited and went straight to the laundry room but when I looked there was nothing there, it is a reflection that is on the picture that looks like a wire. I was well disappointed! I am very tempted to remove the timer and have a closer look to see if I can find anything that looks like a speed shift, just a tad worried this may be a mistake??
So this evening I got brave and started to dismantle the timer. Took the timer motor off. It just had 2 wires going in to,it and had a small cog that interfaced with the cog that drives the camb shaft of the timer. A really simple device. Yet to venture further and remove the timer completely. Still can't see any way that the timer has a switch or some similar device to control a dual speed of the timer. I think I might have to try a new timer if I can get hold of one.
can you find a wiring digram? shift might be eletric! sometimes its pasted om outside of basket pic might help!
wiring schematic for GE FF
Hi Eronie, here is a copy of the scematic, doesn't make much sense to me (I am a Registred Nurse)
Hi Eronie, here is a copy of the scematic, doesn't make much sense to me (I am a Registred Nurse)
more schematic
More Schematic
Final Shematic
Happy Prosperous and Health 2012 To Everyone
Thank you everyone who has spent the time to give me advice and guidenace in getting my old GE FF up and running. Australia is just about the first country aside New Zealand to see the New Yaer in.
Thank you everyone who has spent the time to give me advice and guidenace in getting my old GE FF up and running. Australia is just about the first country aside New Zealand to see the New Yaer in.
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Happy New Year to you Simon, hope you get the GE sorted, I know what its like when you start on a project, the Keymatic re-build was very intense when all you want to do is use it!!......fun to do though....once!!!
So I take it your stay in Australia is permenant??
Cheers, Mike
Happy New Year to you Simon, hope you get the GE sorted, I know what its like when you start on a project, the Keymatic re-build was very intense when all you want to do is use it!!......fun to do though....once!!!
So I take it your stay in Australia is permenant??
Cheers, Mike
Hi Mike, I am really chuffed to get a personal message from you. You have the most fabulous collection of washing machines and you have inspired me with my collection. I wish I had as many machines as you. I was bidding on the Hoover Keymatic when the two were on eBay before I left the uk. I can well imagine the rebuild was a massive undertaking but well worth it. For me, one of the great pleasure of restoring old washers is the rebuild and fixing those annoying problems such as leaks etc. I am very impressed with what you have done with then Keymatic. Have seen the results on YouTube.
We are very settled here in Australia and would find it hard to settle back in the uk. We have been here just over 5 years now. We have brought a house in South Sydney in a place called Sylvania. We have a big house with a big basement which I have converted in to one big laundry room.
Happy New Year to you too.
Simon
We are very settled here in Australia and would find it hard to settle back in the uk. We have been here just over 5 years now. We have brought a house in South Sydney in a place called Sylvania. We have a big house with a big basement which I have converted in to one big laundry room.
Happy New Year to you too.
Simon
does not seem to be electric. try this an lit me know what happens. look at back of level control while turning knob from MIN to MAX back and forth watch what moves. do the same thing while turning knob from MIN to MINNI BASKET. does something different move? ill bet it does ! this is interesting!!! old hotpoint had me stumped for a while !! good luck!!
at this point I can't help but wonder if the motor for the timer is faulty and running too fast........
because physics outdoes logic.....I would have to go with, if there is a not mini-quick switch on the control panel, and no linkage from the water level pressure switch......the only recourse is the timer is running faster than normal, and the only thing moving it is the little motor
I might have a spare timer to get the part off of.....is worth a shot at this point...
because physics outdoes logic.....I would have to go with, if there is a not mini-quick switch on the control panel, and no linkage from the water level pressure switch......the only recourse is the timer is running faster than normal, and the only thing moving it is the little motor
I might have a spare timer to get the part off of.....is worth a shot at this point...
cornutt
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Is it possible that this is not the right timer for this model? Do all of the cycles do what they're supposed to do, other than the timing?
Hi Guys,
Indeed when the water level switch is turned from min to max a camb moves a lever That pushes a white rod that goes in to the centre of the round pressure switch. There is click when turning to mini basket which pushes the rod a little further in but once past the click it pops back out a little. There is a lever also attached to the mechanism that appears when clicked to mini basket but it appears not to be attached to anything. I keep looking at it and figure the click when turned to mini basket must have something to do with changing the speed of the timer. All other cycles do what they say they do but all in double quick time.
I guess it could be that the motor is stuck on double speed and replacement may be worth a try if all else fails.
It certainly has me stumped. Pictures to follow.
It is now 2012 here in Australia, you guys still the New Year to come.
Indeed when the water level switch is turned from min to max a camb moves a lever That pushes a white rod that goes in to the centre of the round pressure switch. There is click when turning to mini basket which pushes the rod a little further in but once past the click it pops back out a little. There is a lever also attached to the mechanism that appears when clicked to mini basket but it appears not to be attached to anything. I keep looking at it and figure the click when turned to mini basket must have something to do with changing the speed of the timer. All other cycles do what they say they do but all in double quick time.
I guess it could be that the motor is stuck on double speed and replacement may be worth a try if all else fails.
It certainly has me stumped. Pictures to follow.
It is now 2012 here in Australia, you guys still the New Year to come.
level switch
level switch
