Got my dream machine today!!!

[jons1077]

more activator

I HATE RUST!!!

 

[jons1077]

water spout

hopefully soon this will be shooting nice, sudsy water into that filter pan again.

 

[jons1077]

inside of the dryer

I think this dryer is going to be great! HIGH SPEED!!!

 

[jons1077]

question

Does anyone know where to possibly find a "Jet-Swirl" fabric softener dispenser for one of these washers? I know I had seen them on Ebay before, but no such luck now.

Thanks!

 

[pierreandreply4]

videos of the washer working a complete cycle would be nice

a video of the washer working a complete cycle from start to finish would be nice as well?

 

[jons1077]

videos

I'll work on that for sure! Got to see if it is able to complete a cycle first. Patrick said the washer throws the breaker at a certain point on the timer dial. Hopefully I can figure out what's causing that and get it to function correctly. I'll keep you posted!

Jon

 

[bajaespuma]

Make sure your breaker can handle 20 amps. Some 15 amp breakers will trip with washing machines.

 

[jons1077]

hmm

good to know. Also, what is the best way to bypass the lid switch on machine like this one? I have seen it glued down before or should I just cut it off alltogether?

 

[geextrarinse]

WOW!

Way to go Jon! I'm so happy for you - i know how thrilling it is!!!

I can't wait for your restoredpics and all the fun you'll have getting them up and running again!

Get in touch!

Matthew

 

[Unimatic1140]

Also, what is the best way to bypass the lid switch on machine like this one?

Jon the best way is to take off both wires from the switch, strip off the ends and join them together with a wire nut. This way you retain that wonderful orginal ***click*** when you open and close the lid without having the nasty effect of the ***click***.

 

[jons1077]

Robert,

I kind of figured that's what I would have to do and that's an easy fix. Does your Filter-Flo have a lid switch? I don't recall yours "clicking" when the lid was opened and closed. I probably wasn't paying attention either. You have so many distractions in that basement!

Jon

 

[Unimatic1140]

Does your Filter-Flo have a lid switch?

No the '58 does not, I'm pretty sure GE didn't start with a lid switch until at least '60, if not '61.