How old is this Maytag washer?

[washoholic]

I’m looking at a Maytag washer at a thrift store. Does anyone know how old it is?
Model A608
Serial 645192ZW

 

[fixerman]

October 1977

 

[bobbyderegis]

Looking at it? Grab it!
Bobby in Boston

 

[mayken4now]

Well, did you get it washoholic?

 

[washoholic]

Thanks, Greg for letting me know the age.

Steven, of course I got it! I just hooked it up and it works GREAT. It's time to go to work, but I will post some pictures over the weekend.

 

[bobbyderegis]

In my opinion, the best model Maytag ever made. (806 excluded, of course!)
Bobby in Boston

 

[washoholic]

Here are the pictures…

A608

 

[washoholic]

Control Panel Left

 

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Control Panel Right

 

[washoholic]

Regular Cycle

 

[washoholic]

Permanent Press Cycle

 

[washoholic]

Load of Slippers

 

[washoholic]

Slippers Spinning

 

[washoholic]

Slippers Spray Rinsing

 

[washoholic]

1st Full Load

 

[washoholic]

Filling for the Wash

 

[washoholic]

Almost Full

 

[washoholic]

Agitation Begins

 

[washoholic]

Wash