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I finally found a beautiful Maytag Wringer Sr yesterday and brought her home. Works great with no leaks and looks like new almost. The serial number is 104938 00. Can anyone tell me about how old this baby may be? Thank you for your help.

Jim
 
Is the rubber ball that you step on to activate the wringers rotted away to nothing?  If so, you can put a bolt in the opening where the tube attachs to the machine to override that PITA safety feature.

 

Seeing that it is an E2LS, it is from the late 1960's thru 1981 when Maytag stopped production of wringer machines.
 
Thank You !!

It doesn't have the safety ball anymore. I did not look under it to see if there was a bolt in where the hose was attached or not. I am glad it is not connected. The machine works great and is sooooooooooooooo quiet. The wringer really does a great job of getting the water out. I run the heavy things through twice before I put them in the dryer but very little water comes out on the 2nd wring. I am happy now :-).
 
how bout a pic?

I was wondering if it was like the one Mom had before we went automatic with a used Kenmore 80 series in 1986.She had the round one which was white with aqua trim and had the PITA rubber foot ball.........and the round plastic knob in the center of the outside of the tub to turn on/off the agitation.Wringer control was a lever on the top of the wringer portion.
 
There should be 2 letters at the end of the serial number that are stamped in. These will tell the year and month of production. The last wringers were produced in November 1983.
 
Thank You !!

The two letters appear to be GC or more likely CC but not sure as they are kind of unevenly stamped. I looked at them through a magnifying glass and they look more like CC. Does that tell you anything? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again !!
 
OK

Thanks a lot !!! I can handle a two year difference LOL. I looked again and still can't tell what the 1st letter is for certain. Thanks again !!

Jim
 
Congratulations on your find, Jim! Remember to take the agitator out when you're finished washing, rinse the tub, and leave agitator off between wash days (or at least until dry)...and lock the wringer rolls apart between wash days, too.
 
I intend

to take pics soon and post them. Have never posted pics but think I will have no problem. I do take the agitator out after use and just lay it in the tub after drying it. I do release the tension on the wringers but don't lift the top up to separate the rolls in any other way. Should I be doing that? It gets used weekly for the entire laundry. Also, does anyone know of a good way to clean the tarnish from the aluminum tub interior? I have tried everything I know and nothing has worked. I see in here that another member uses SOS pads but I am afraid they may be to abrasive. Any help on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all !!

Jim
 
It's a good idea to lock the rolls apart. Just lift the top of the wringer up about an inch or so and turn the lever on top to the right to lock them apart. To release the top when you're going to use the washer, push the release bar and turn the lever to the left.

Hopefully someone else reading this can tell you more about the type of SOS pads to use and how to shine up the tub... I've seen pictures of members who use the SOS pads and they seem to have great results. I'll post a link to a thread where this was discussed:

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?27680
 
Thanks for posting

this information !!!! I am going to try come CLR before I use Brillo. I will get my tub as nice as these somehow LOL. Thanks again for all of the postings. I use Tide but won't use Clorox in it after I get it cleaned. Thanks Again !!

Jim
 
No problem, Jim. I don't think I would use CLR in the tub...I think it's too harsh. That's just my opinion, but I think I've read that when others have written about it on here, too.
 
HMMMMMMMMM

After having read what has been written by the pro, I think I will steer clear of CLR and try the Brillo. It took me to long to find one in the shape "Rhea" is in to ruin the tub. I will keep you posted and post pics tomorrow. Thanks again for all of this very helpful information. It is all certainly very much appreciated. Best to you all who have offered or forwarded advise !!

Jim
 
I forgot to

mention that I did lock the wringer rolls apart as you suggested. It is very easy to do and undo. I hope tomorrow brings a non stained tub LOL.
 
I hope it works well for you, Jim! Good luck! Keep me posted on Rhea's progress...I love that you named your washer! LOL

Here's a picture of my new old stock E2LPS. It's an Oct 1983 model. I haven't used it yet...but I will some day, when the time is right... ;)

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Yes,

I named her Rhea because my next door neighbor had a red trimmed E2 when I was growing up. My other next door neighbor had an old green Speed Queen that I would really like to find one day but doubt that I ever do. I am going to begin the Brillo process today and will take pics and post. Your NOS is a true beauty. I just wonder if you run her occassionally without washing in her? I am certain that there are very few if any like her around anymore. Shear BEAUTY !! Will post later today about my hopefull success with Brillo. Thanks again ! Nice Hoover 1070 also !!! I also collect Vacs.

Jim
 
Thanks Jim. Yes - we do have a few vintage vacuums around, too - Hoovers and Eurekas mostly. That's cool...your washer is named after your childhood neighbor. :) Yes - I plug the washer in every once in awhile and run it a little. One day I'll fill it up and wash in it... it's just kind of hard to pull the trigger on using it for the first time and taking the paper off the rolls. I have a J2L with red trim that I use sometimes and also an A50 Maytag twin tub washer with a matching dryer and stand.

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After

a box of Brillo pads and much arm/hand work. The swirls really look bad in the pics but are hardly noticable to the eye in real. How on earth did I do this? I applied as little pressure as possible. Can these be removed anyway? Some were there prior to my botch job. Any ideas? Thanks !

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