GE Spot Scrubber W/Mini basket

[tecnopolis]

.....I don't know if anything else is busted since we never got the tub filled. At least the cold water valve works.

 

[tecnopolis]

....yes, I kept it. I paid $150 for the washer on ebay and $140 for him to deliver it 110 miles to my home that day. That was before we found out it was leaking. We settled on a $100 refund so $190 total delivered.

 

[geextrarinse]

HA!

Well, since you already have the activator off, you can remove the plastic hub on the bottom of the drive shaft to reveal the bolts for the inner tub. Pop the top - two latches up front, with a flat screwdriver,-and raise it up and prop it against something behind it. Then remove the bolts from the inner tub and remove it. Then you will be able to see the rest of the story - rust in the outer tub, if any, the boot and if it just popped off or is indeed damaged and needs repair and anything else. This machine is salvageable, if you want to invest the time and elbow grease. I jet hate to see a GE go to the crusher...

 

[tecnopolis]

....argggggghhh!

 

[geextrarinse]

UUGH. $190

Well, now to get it running since you did invest in it. And WE can help you! Plus I think you'll find it fun and you'll learn a lot too! There's still plenty of parts out there and you can have a great washer! At least you got the proper mini basket with it!

 

[geextrarinse]

I see it looks chewed up...

but did the activator come off easy or was it bound up? I've seen worse so this can't be that bad...

 

[tecnopolis]

...it popped off way too easy. Me thinks someone has been under the hood and recently.

 

[geextrarinse]

well let us know how it goes...

and we LOVE pictures!

 

[yogitunes]

Malcom

you seen my little upgrades before to these machines......increased water level, circumcised inlet spout, cable tie around the lid switch, interior light, removal of the restrictor......all make these machines a joy to operate, and perform a little bit better......

but anywho....lets get to the machine at hand first....and how can we help?.....lets get that inner tub out first, and see what is all involved with the outter tub......

was the machine transported on its side?.....this usually causes that boot to pop off for some.....

first...does it spin and agitate?.....turn it on....blow air into the pressure hose to make it agitate, and select spin to see if we have any tranny issues....

let us know what you have found at this point.....

we'll get you up and running in no time....

keep us posted.....

 

[tecnopolis]

ok, going out now to blow the water level switch (chuckle). Do I need to start spraying those bolts at the bottom of the center shaft with WD40?

 

[yogitunes]

GE warehouse of parts if needed.........

http://https//www.geapplianceparts.com/GEApplianceParts/Dispatcher?REQUEST=HOMEPAGE

 

[tecnopolis]

ok, couldn't get the hose off of the tube that comes out of the tub for the water level switch, so no motor/tranny test. What size are those bolts near the center shaft? Will the inner tub come out after I remove them?

 

[tecnopolis]

...any drawing would help till I get my repair guide.

 

[tecnopolis]

..also it's the outer side of the bellows not the inner if that matters?

 

[tecnopolis]

That tub boot is much too cool to be forced to live it's life under an agitator and drum. Wish it was on my FridGEMore

 

[yogitunes]

a 13mm 12 point socket works on those tub bolts........

the boot and tub area should be cleaned first, and then use a little sealant on the boot, slide back over and clamp in place......sometimes the little metal clip around the bolt/nut of the clamp comes off....just make sure its back in place as not to pinch the boot......

easy as pie

 

[tecnopolis]

So I doused those crusty bolts with a combo of LimeAway and LemiShine. Let soak then couldn't find a 12-point socket when I needed one, so improvised with a 1/2 closed end wrench? AnywAy, I needed a hammer to coax the bolts off. And, viol'a, inner tub is out and what did I find?

 

[tecnopolis]

...ah ha!!

 

[tecnopolis]

..going to wipe out the outer tub and fill it with water and test the level switch and motor/tranny and timer.
Where is this restricter you mention. Is that the small black orifice in the pic?

 

[tecnopolis]

...also what do I use to touch-up those chips/rust spots on the tub rim?

 

[yogitunes]

your on a roll so far......is that little extra piece there for the clamp....you don't want to assemble without it.......

the restrictor I am talking about is in the fill valve.....allows for a faster fill....

 

[tecnopolis]

I have one of these newer GE washers hanging around. Could I use the cabinet on the SpotScubber? Minus the lid and back splash?...any other parts?

 

[yogitunes]

two different machines Alex........now if you find another filter flo.....with the same octagon shape lid, this would be interchangeable

 

[tecnopolis]

..I'll look inside the cabinet and will let you know. What are all these tubes in and around the upper left side of the tub? I know one is the inlet hose, but what is the other white one? it is attached to a hose that goes right to a whole in the base of the unit?

 

[yogitunes]

that gray/white one is an automatic overflo.....should the washer overfill, say like a stuck valve, this unit will create an automatic vacuum/suction/siphon and pour the water on the floor rather than overflo onto any of the electrical parts...its a unique gadget, and does work...been there.....

 

[tecnopolis]

..one more thing. is water supposed to come out here? I shot some water down the flo pipe to blow out the line and water was coming out of the "pinch" area.

 

[yogitunes]

no water should not be comming out from that pinch area......it may have a crack, and have to be replaced......this unit is only there to shut off the filter flo for when the spotscrubber option is selected.....if it is leaking, for now, you can remove it, and either replace the whole hose, or insert a piece of plastic pipe with clamps......

it won't affect normal performance if this unit is not there......all functions, including the mini basket option will work.......spotscrubber is based on the filter flo pouring water into the minibasket for a set amount of time, and then shut off the flo, allowing the concentration of water and detergent to scrub out stains.....during rinse, the flo resumes its normal operation

 

[tecnopolis]

Looks like the large boot clamp retaining nut is rusted solid and will need to be replaced after all. Let me know how much you need to send that one to me yogitunes.
Ok, I give up. What size are those bolts holding the hose pinch solenoid and the inlet valves onto the frame? I've been at this thing literally all day and exhausted but happy all is not lost and I'm happy with the progress I've made with all of everyone's help.

 

[tecnopolis]

...might have to bypass it unless someone has a spare they want to donate because a new one is $138!

 

[wiskybill]

Martin

a similar Hotpoint cabinet would also be a suitable donor...yes?