bobbyderegis
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Did someone say it's Maytag month?
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
Guess what Bobby got this weekend???
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toploader55
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Hey Bob
What'cha get, What'cha get ??????????????
What'cha get, What'cha get ??????????????
Maytag Envy
Come on Bobby, take it out and show it to us.........
Come on Bobby, take it out and show it to us.........
redcarpetdrew
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It's bigger than a breadbox...
The picture isn't much (on purpose?) but I'd guess a recent model maytag washer (LAT series?) as I don't see a fold across the lower front of the panel... Don't be such a tease, Bobby!
RCD
The picture isn't much (on purpose?) but I'd guess a recent model maytag washer (LAT series?) as I don't see a fold across the lower front of the panel... Don't be such a tease, Bobby!
RCD
toggleswitch
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Such a tease; show us the damn goods already!
brettsomers
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Hurry! Do it now!
The grapevine has already had a tendril in my ear... So let's see the pics!
Lets see the goods!
bobbyderegis
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OK, OK. I see a pic of a 12 series Tag on Craigslist. Kind of fuzzy, but it looks like an almond 712. I call the guy, and he says it belonged to an old lady who only washed once a month, blah, blah, blah. I go up to the boonies of northern Massachusetts to a place right out of Deliverance. The guy turned out to be very nice, and even restored old player pianos. Behind one of the pianos was this A712, in MINT condition! He tried to move it out behind the piano and I yelled at him to stop. I didn't want one single scratch on it. I really think the old lady must have kept it in shrink wrap.
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
bobbyderegis
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Here is the inside. It had a little dust, but like new as well. Notice the kink in the bleach dispenser hose.
B in B
B in B
bobbyderegis
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The tub gleams. No stains, no dulling or scratches. Only a bit of lint on the lid switch button. Bleach dispenser and lint filter spotless.
B in B
B in B
bobbyderegis
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I think this will have to replace my A612.
B in B
B in B
Bobby
That is the model I got last fall, with the matching dryer.
Congrats
That is the model I got last fall, with the matching dryer.
Congrats
toggleswitch
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Great catch B in B!
What is with that oval opening in the base of the machine shown behind the pump's inlet hose?
Seems to be an overflow outlet, but I have never seen one before in a Maytag......
What is with that oval opening in the base of the machine shown behind the pump's inlet hose?
Seems to be an overflow outlet, but I have never seen one before in a Maytag......
gyrafoam
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I bought one of these brand new in 1991. I was not "tuned in" to the changes at Maytag at the time and was shocked when I realized the tranny was now an "orbital" type and I did not care for the short, fast stroke of the agitator.
At first I was going to return it, but finally got used to it and kept it untill I moved to Mobile, AL. for a short time in 2000.(I had also purchased a new 1997 FrigEMore and was not using it often) I then sold it (it still looked like brand new) to a friend there who still uses it and cherishes it.
17 years old now, and yet to have a single repair.
My only complaint was that damned 90 second rinse. If you had a full load and were using "Extra Large" water level the load would not even have a chance to roll-over one time before the "rinse" was over!
I tended to use the "Large" water level a lot just to assure everything got at least one roll-over.
You have found a great machine and I'm sure you will really enjoy it!
Congratulations!
At first I was going to return it, but finally got used to it and kept it untill I moved to Mobile, AL. for a short time in 2000.(I had also purchased a new 1997 FrigEMore and was not using it often) I then sold it (it still looked like brand new) to a friend there who still uses it and cherishes it.
17 years old now, and yet to have a single repair.
My only complaint was that damned 90 second rinse. If you had a full load and were using "Extra Large" water level the load would not even have a chance to roll-over one time before the "rinse" was over!
I tended to use the "Large" water level a lot just to assure everything got at least one roll-over.
You have found a great machine and I'm sure you will really enjoy it!
Congratulations!
I bought one of these brand new in 1991.
Isn't that machine the 'newer' version with the white agitator and orbital drive?
Bobby:
What is the approx. manufacture date of your new FAHBULOUS treasure?
Isn't that machine the 'newer' version with the white agitator and orbital drive?
Bobby:
What is the approx. manufacture date of your new FAHBULOUS treasure?
Excellent catch Bobby...............looks showroom new.
Steve...that opening in the baseplate was to facilitate threading the drive belt onto the center pulley without having to tilt the machine. It was much more helpful with the stack unit, as it was difficult, at best, to slide the washer off of the dryer stand to get to the belts. You would reach your hand in there and thread the belt more easily.
Steve...that opening in the baseplate was to facilitate threading the drive belt onto the center pulley without having to tilt the machine. It was much more helpful with the stack unit, as it was difficult, at best, to slide the washer off of the dryer stand to get to the belts. You would reach your hand in there and thread the belt more easily.
Wow, this is a beautiful machine you have there. It looks to have the long stroke tranny...I can hear it humming along now....It is so clean...have fun and Enjoy
Dano
Dano
peterh770
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Congrats, Bobby! I had the next one up from this, with the soak only/soak to wash switch. You can wash ANYTHING in this machine, it is soooooo wonderfuly flexible!
Maytag!
Hi Bobby,
Great catch. It looks almost Brand New.
Best Of Luck,
Peter
Hi Bobby,
Great catch. It looks almost Brand New.
Best Of Luck,
Peter
toploader55
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What a...
What a stunning and beautiful machine. Looks like it's right out the box. Congratulations. Eddie
What a stunning and beautiful machine. Looks like it's right out the box. Congratulations. Eddie
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That washer is a great find. I have an A613 that is very similar...except that instead of 4 speed selections there are 2..regular/fast and gentle/slow. I would have to say that this was the last series with the regular 5 gear transmission with the nice long stroke. I think the last I have seen of these was in 1989. Then they introduced the Orbital Dependable Drive in 90....I could be wrong on the years. Very good machine and it is a workhorse. Washes very well and doesnt wear out the clothes.
redcarpetdrew
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Worth the trip...
A very nice catch! Don't worry about the small bend in the bleach dispenser. They ALL have that and despite the bend, the dispenser always seems to work... Check your damper and injector then use her in good health!
RCD
A very nice catch! Don't worry about the small bend in the bleach dispenser. They ALL have that and despite the bend, the dispenser always seems to work... Check your damper and injector then use her in good health!
RCD
Wow Bobby - what a beautiful Maytag. Looks like it just rolled off the line - enjoy your new beauty!
Ben
Ben
maytagbear
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Great!
Wonderful catch, Bobby!
Enjoy.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Wonderful catch, Bobby!
Enjoy.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Nice mo-chine!
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... VERY nice machine; WOW!
Looks like she's got a lot of years ahead of her; so mint-looking under the hood!!
Enjoy ...
Looks like she's got a lot of years ahead of her; so mint-looking under the hood!!
Enjoy ...
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