Had to have it.............

[yogitunes]

Had to have it........couldn't live another day without it!

probably from the Sanyo lineup, but really similar to the bigger GE.....kinda a MINI-ME of larger machines...a lot of options for a little portable, several cycles, temperatures, and load sizes....hot and cold valves for permanent hookup

got it at a thrift store for $30.00....not too bad....think I'll put it in the camper, small enought to fit in the bathroom

model WWP1150VAJWH serial AG102009J

 

[yogitunes]

Nice console with timer like the big one, many cycles

 

[yogitunes]

Cute little machine...works fine....just needs a good cleaning

thrift shop had 3 of these...temptation not to buy all three....any idea how old?

 

[combo52]

GE COMPACT 21" WASHER

These are fun little washers, the one you have would be made between 1975 and 1979 around 1980 they went to a plastic wash tub the first ones even had porcelain outer tub but I think yours is new enough to have the plastic outer tub. This machine is actually made by Hitachi in Japan, the only major weak area was stuff getting caught in the drain pump and jamming it. Overall it did a good job washing items that are small enough for it to turn over, the spin speed of over 900 RPMs was very good. however it does use a lot of water for the amount of clothes it handles.

 

[cphifer5115]

How does it wash clothes with out an agitator in the middle? Does the tub turn back and forth during wash to get clothes to turn over?

 

[ronhic]

They will wash anything you can throw at it...generally speaking.

The small impeller in the bottom spins quickly one way and then the other creating a whirlpool effect for agitation...

Just watch the timer....that is certainly one of the weak points at this age...

 

[frigilux]

I love that they gave it a real GE console. This is a good reminder that impeller wash action wasn't invented five years ago. Have fun with it!

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations on your new toy!

Unlike the newer impeller machines, these spun the impeller longer in each direction giving things plenty of time to wrap around each other. If you are going to use it for clothing and have sensitive skin, you will want to set it for another rinse cycle after it completes the final spin. This machine would be a good companion to a GE combo because it spins well.

 

[a440]

Very cool find!
I think these are so awesome.
I really like the little GE console!
Brent

 

[macboy91si]

BLUE IMPELLER!

This is the later model of the little Hotpoint that I have. I've been looking for a blue impeller model since I was a kid and we had this and the matching dryer in Harvest Gold. The 4 spoke moves more water than the 5 spoke disc on the originals, I don;t know if that's from a different gearing or the shape of the disc. The newer ones as mentioned also have the real GE console and 2 water inlets and are more flexible. This machine does have the plastic outer tub. My 74 model Hotpoint has the porcelain inner and outer tub. I need more pics and videos of this machine! E-mail if you get a chance.

-Tim

 

[jetcone]

Neat find

I always thought these were cool machines, with classic solid Japanwese construction.

Thanks for the info Tim on the impellers!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

This looks like the little GE washer I gave to Kevin at his wash in. That one only spun in the final spin portion and did fill and drains for the wash into rinses. I think I have video of it on my YouTube channel.

RCD

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Here it is. It's a little more fun posting links on a iPod Touch... This little washer was quite a hit at the Wash In.

RCD

 

[DADoES]

I have one of those GE portables. Have a few things soaking in it since last night to finish later this morn. They're fun, sounds similar to a Unimatic ramping up in spin. Has a long drain period, seems so the load can drip-drain for a while in lieu of a post-wash spin ... or perhaps to compensate for a small drain hose to reduce sink splashing. Perm Press has a "cool down" shower rinse. There're five {very short) sprays during the final spin on all cycles. The motor shuts off a few seconds before end of the cycle, I assume so the spin can coast-down a little to reduce the impact of braking at Off.

 

[jonvance1990]

I had that same model back in '96. please if you're a youtube member post a video of it in action. The lid switch is hidden I believe in the right hinge of the lid, so I've been told.

 

[jonvance1990]

Reply to DADoes

Yeah I remember the motor shuts off before the brake kicks in. mine was loud as heck during the spin cycle with severe vibration and sounded like a helicopter while ramping to speed. The sounds of the machine I love the most is the pump, the sound of it coasting down, and the motor during wash.

 

[yogitunes]

Thanks for the info guys.....I remember playing with one like Drew had years ago, and if I recall it had 2 rinses compared to the one this model has, a short spin after the wash would be nice, you guys are right, wash-drain-rinse-spin and thats it!...nice wind-up spin at high speed....I may have to tighten the belt, it's snug but still alot of play, not sure about that one...and the lid switch had to be by-passed, the tab on the lid is broken, so it wouldn't move the switch for the spin, no biggie, I would have done that anyway.....

I did a few loads, and really suprised how clean the clothes came out, and how dirty the water was, like DADoES, I think I will use it for soaking, or even quick loads here and there...

 

[jonvance1990]

What about a video? Not that I'm trying to rush you or anything.

 

[tomturbomatic]

The reason they don't spin until the end is that they suds-lock horribly. I think this version is the one that alternates the fill valve with the pump in the initial stage of the spin to help rid the pump of foam so that it pumps instead of cavitates.

 

[yogitunes]

1video....I need to practice with my camera first before loading to youtube....just a little tricky

 

[jonvance1990]

That's alright Martin take your time. Remind us when you do.

 

[bleacho]

cool machine.. i had a similar one..

back around 1984 getting my 1st apartment, the first thing i bought was a washer portable.. it was a sanyo very similar to this one in looks, and workings.. i paid 50 bucks for it.. that machine was so terrific.. once i traded up a few years after, i pssed it to my grandmother, who used it for a couple years, then it was passed to my sister for a couple more.... she then sold it at a yard sale for 75 bucks..
i wish i could get my hands on one again.. you said you got yours in nj and there were a couple more. what part of jersey? im in new york not far from the GW bridge.. id love to know, so i can go se if its still aavailable.. thanks for the pics.. looking forward to the video....thanks again.

 

[mistereric]

Awesome little machine, Yogi! I'd love one of these. Where is that thrift store? Is it in NJ? I love that it has a water temp selection, just crosses the line into semi-permanent installation. If there are more machines like this at that price, I'd love to pick one up!

 

[yogitunes]

Eric

I am going there tommorow to see if I can get one for Steve....will let you know if there is more

I knew I should have bought all three at the time...someone smack me!

I lost their card, and I can't remember the stores name....
in Berlin, NJ....theres the Berlin Market/Flea Market, and right next door is a little thrift store, thats where I got it...also not far from there, about 3 miles up on Rt 73, south bound lane, is another bigger thrift store called Red White and Blue, alot of stuff, mainly clothes, super cheap

 

[bleacho]

i cant believe youer doing this for me..

talk about generosity, and kindness.. i cant say enough great things in how you took the time to answer my emails, and go out of your way to pick this up for me, if its still there..

you are one terrific person..

 

[yogitunes]

You are welcome Steve.......with any luck I will be killing 2 birds with one stone, if she still has the other 2, Eric wants one also, never a wasted trip.....

Maybe we need a section on Appliances and parts someone maybe looking for, helps if we see an item someone is interested in, and it can be found while shopping/thrifting.....I see stuff all the time and wonder if someone would be looking for it, and its sitting here the whole time.....just a thought!

 

[mistereric]

Yogi = awesome!

I've wanted one of these little guys forever - i love fully-featured portables. BrianL and I made a pilgrimage down south this Saturday to meet up with Yogi. Even though he couldn't get a machine for me, he was awesome enough to sell me this one! BrianL got a sweet Mobile Maid dishwasher as well.

Yogi is a super guy. He joined us to scout out some thrift stores, and even made us maps with directions for visiting some other stores in the area. We scouted out the spots he mentioned, but didn't find any more treasures, but then again, we already had some nice toys.

The little guy is home now, and i've done some cleaning and polishing and the machine looks great. Did a few loads already, and it does a pretty decent job, tho i could see how smaller items are more ideal for this kind of washer. I'm going to try and make a decent video soon. Already discovered a few quirks - the unique fill means this machine is going to make quite a bit of suds if you load detergent straight into the tub. Better to add it after the fill or before loading clothes. Also, the normal cycle does not spin before rinse - so there is no way to dispense softener. The Downy ball won't work, and there is no dispenser.

Posted a few pics of the machine at the link below. Will try and do a video soon.

http://www.ericdietrich.com/photos/index.php?album=things/GE+Portable

 

[DADoES]

 
I ran mine twice today.  Did a video of one full cycle (a BobLoad™), but haven't yet pulled it out of the camera.  There are 8 sprays in the final spin, not 5 as I said earlier.  Delicate cycle has a shorter/longer pulsation/pause pattern than Regular & Perm Press.  Perm Press & Delicate (unless I'm remembering wrong on Delicate) have sprays during the wash drain.

 

[yogitunes]

Eric I am glad you and Brian made the trip......what a blast...wish I could have spent the whole day with you guys....

Thrift stores and flea markets are fun, but you never know if you will find anything or not....

but yes, new toys are always fun....

don't forget to check what bags you needed for your vacuum.....if they won't send them to you, send me an email, and I will pick them up and mail them to you

I know Brian is also smilling ear to ear with the dishwasher....lol

Next time I am comming up to visit you guys somehow.....even if we all met and hit a few flea markets.......

I'm also glad you guys made it home safe......looking forward to the videos...

 

[jonvance1990]

Mistereric yours looks like you just bought it brand new.