GE Spot Scrubber W/Mini basket

[yogitunes]

Bill is correct.....a hotpoint with the same style lid would work as well.....

Alex....send me your address in an email.......we'll worry about cost later, it can't be no more than a few dollars....

 

[tecnopolis]

..I performed the inlet valve mod as you outlined Yogitunes~!

 

[tecnopolis]

..after I took it out, I blew out the valve bodies just in case there was anything in there. When I looked down I noticed this round black washer thing on the floor. Not sure where it came from. Hopefully it's not necessary.
Thanks for hooking me up Yogi, I'm gonna be waiting near the mailbox everyday till it comes!

 

[yogitunes]

That round one is the restrictor....leave that out....but put the flat piece back in place before you re-assemble.....it will leak without it......

 

[yogitunes]

while the top is open......you may want to either flip the fill flume back on itself like this, or some cut it....this allows the water to spray on the load during spin/spray rather than behind the tub.....

 

[yogitunes]

and put a cable tie around the lid switch so it will operate with the lid open......

 

[wayupnorth]

I never knew just how the Spotscrubber worked. My GE was a basic 1 cycle, speed but did have a Filter Flo, no water level, temp adjustments. Although I did put a jumper wire on the inlets so temp was controlled at the faucets, otherwise it was Hot/Warm. I just wedged a cap off a Bic razor under the rubber top gasket to keep it running with the lid open. My Maytag had to have a cable tie to let it run with the lid open. I did give the 1970 something GE to a tenant when I sold the property and it is still running perfect with absolutely no problems.

 

[tecnopolis]

OK, I had to pull the inlet valve apart again since I didn't put that square plug back in. But while I had it out I snipped it back a bit so it wouldn't block the water flow in anyway yet still make that water tight seal against the valve body.

 

[yogitunes]

Ahhhh....you learn very much grasshopper!.....lol.....

we want to see a video of this when its all together.....

 

[tecnopolis]

When the washer was delivered I noticed the guy had strapped it to a pallet by pulling a cable directly over the center of the back splash top panel, and ratcheting it down, putting a nice crease in it. It needs to be replaced.

 

[tecnopolis]

...also the plasti-chrome on the timer knob has seen better days as well. Again, If I can find one, I'd like to just replace it.

 

[tecnopolis]

...Starting to look a little more rested. Here she is at the end of day two, catching some warm sunshine after a day at the spa.

 

[yogitunes]

NOW YOU TELL ME!.........LOL

give me a little time...I will look at what I have around......

make a list of everything you may need....and we'll try to gather it all at one time.....

one thing I do not have, but you may need is a pump at some point.....check under the hoses of the pump, at the center shaft area, and you will see an opening/hole....if its clean, your OK....if theres a streak of black comming out, you eventually will need a pump...something to keep in mind......

 

[wmlask]

Almond GE Spot Scrubber in Chicago

I have an extra Spot Scrubber GE here in Chicago that needs a home. It's in excellent working condition. Let me know if interested.

 

[tecnopolis]

Well just off the top the minor parts I need would be the control panel top trim, a new timer knob, a new selector knob, A cap to the agitator and the rubber nubs on the underside of the washer lid and top.

 

[tecnopolis]

A special thanks to Yogitunes for sending me this care package to get me going. Upper and lower boot clamps, Standard filter-flo hose to replace my leaking spot scrubber hose. All needed to proceed with machine testing.

 

[tecnopolis]

A look at what makes a Fliter-Flo a SpotScrubber Filter-Flo. My pinch hose it split so it would not Filter-Flo without spraying everything inside the cabinet too. With the standard hose in place, I'm back in business.

 

[tecnopolis]

This little hose in here is where the action takes place. Pricey to replace at an average cost new of $138. for a small 3" hose.

 

[tecnopolis]

..and yes, I have also performed the lid switch mod with a yellow zip tie.

 

[tecnopolis]

I broke these 2 white plastic hinges on both sides of the top panel.
I used a couple of heavy zip ties to keep the top on, otherwise only the wiring harness and water level switch hose was holding the top on the washer.

 

[strongenough78]

Out of curiousity, what makes the Spotscrubber different from a regular Filter Flo?

 

[DADoES]

 
Its mini basket does not have perforations on the bottom, only around the top for spinning the water out.  See the pic in reply #6 above.  FilterFlo recirculation runs for a few mins to fill the mini basket, then the recirculation hose is pinched-off by a solenoid mechanism to stop the flow and agitation continues with a concentrated detergent solution for stain treatment (spot scrubbing).  The pinched hose is released for continuous circulation (and mini basket overflow for filtering) during rinse.

 

[tecnopolis]

...we have a water tight seal and Filter Flo is a go.

 

[tecnopolis]

Some late nite hot water circulation testing action. Looks like I'm ready to put it all back together. If all goes well, I will post her maiden load video tomorrow.

 

[qualin]

Congratulations on getting this machine going.

I hope you eventually manage to get the pinch relay thingy repaired. Kind of odd they would use that set up instead of using a solenoid actuated valve.

Good luck on the rest of your restoration!

 

[strongenough78]

Ahhhh ok. Thanks DADoES

 

[tecnopolis]

..hmm

 

[tecnopolis]

..a match to my washer?

 

[tecnopolis]

....I guess a dryer named "SpotScrubber" would be confusing.

 

[retro-man]

matching ge dryer

I have one exactly like this one in almond sitting in my garage for anyone who is interested in it. it is in perfect working order. has been cleaned out and checked over. it is an electric model. free for the taking i need the space.interior and exterior are in great shape.
Jon