It's a Whirlpool model AA-80
Manufacturers Number 541531
Serial Number 3833
Can anyone tell me anything about it?
Manufacturers Number 541531
Serial Number 3833
Can anyone tell me anything about it?
Look what I found today!
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Inside
perforated tub, silver metal agitator (aluminum?), and guess what....it works. agitates and spins as quiet as a maytag.
tub is off center but this happened after we laid it on it's side so I'm sure I can get it back right.
perforated tub, silver metal agitator (aluminum?), and guess what....it works. agitates and spins as quiet as a maytag.
tub is off center but this happened after we laid it on it's side so I'm sure I can get it back right.
Button
for pop-up lid
for pop-up lid
Control Panel
center dial - timed fill - one cycle
center dial - timed fill - one cycle
Water temp control
It appears to be adjustable between hot and warm as it slides between the two settings. Not sure until I do a water test.
I don't know what the "Toggleswitch" does when you turn it on. Hmmmm..... I'll have to play with it and let you know.
It appears to be adjustable between hot and warm as it slides between the two settings. Not sure until I do a water test.
I don't know what the "Toggleswitch" does when you turn it on. Hmmmm..... I'll have to play with it and let you know.
Two magical words
Automatic Washer
It looks like a blank for a switch that would have been on a more feature rich model.
Automatic Washer
It looks like a blank for a switch that would have been on a more feature rich model.
Underneath
Looks pretty good for a mchine as old as this one must be.
Looks pretty good for a mchine as old as this one must be.
more...
The motor looks too clean to be original, and the belt must be a newer one because of the notches.
The motor looks too clean to be original, and the belt must be a newer one because of the notches.
under the top cover
maybe it's an out of balance switch?
I got this machine today for free. No better price than that.
I'll post more pics after I get it cleaned up. If anyone can help me date this model, please let me know.
thanks, Patrick
maybe it's an out of balance switch?
I got this machine today for free. No better price than that.
I'll post more pics after I get it cleaned up. If anyone can help me date this model, please let me know.
thanks, Patrick
frontaloadotmy
Well-known member
I don't know anything about it
But it sure is a cool looking machine. That's cool Patrick,
how did you come across this one? It certainly looks to be in
"good" condition.
But it sure is a cool looking machine. That's cool Patrick,
how did you come across this one? It certainly looks to be in
"good" condition.
Wow! Notice the tranny has no braces. The gizmo in the 9th picture is a water level float -- this machine is before pressure switches for water level. I'm wondering if the toggle switch is a modification.
Great Find!!
Great Find Patrick - I hope it can be brought back to life. I guess this is a 54 or 55 model but not sure.
Peter
Great Find Patrick - I hope it can be brought back to life. I guess this is a 54 or 55 model but not sure.
Peter
Yank open the top panel and put the snubber back in place----that will center the tub. Be sure and "rough up" the (flat side) snubber on a brick or rock so it will work better.
Pretty Whirly!
Pretty Whirly!
Hi Patrick, that is just fabulous!!! I believe what you have there is a very early production 1956 model of the 1955 Whirlpool washer. You can tell it's a '56 by the Surgilator agitator, in '55 they used a Straight Vane agitator.
Is the agtator cap painted?? Here is lots more info for you, please keep us posted on your restoration and we would love to see some action shots
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Is the agtator cap painted?? Here is lots more info for you, please keep us posted on your restoration and we would love to see some action shots
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YAY!!!!
Congratulations Patrick on the Whirly, what a great find! The Northwestern contingent is raking in the gems, that's for sure!
I too am surprised at how good it looks underneath; didn't know this was a float-switch model either! And that probably is the original motor; my '55 Maytag has an Emerson motor that looks just like yours. On the ninth picture, it appears that the snubber pad has come off the tub ring and fallen off somewhere; if you can find the snubber pad, remove the snubber bracket off and reattach it. If you can't find it, email me and I'll dig around my parts stash for another one!
--Austin
Congratulations Patrick on the Whirly, what a great find! The Northwestern contingent is raking in the gems, that's for sure!
I too am surprised at how good it looks underneath; didn't know this was a float-switch model either! And that probably is the original motor; my '55 Maytag has an Emerson motor that looks just like yours. On the ninth picture, it appears that the snubber pad has come off the tub ring and fallen off somewhere; if you can find the snubber pad, remove the snubber bracket off and reattach it. If you can't find it, email me and I'll dig around my parts stash for another one!
--Austin
Hey Patrick - that machine is awesome! So clean, and I'm glad to hear it works just fine! These early Whirlpools are such cool machines - and the first with the Surgliator! Enjoy your new find ~
Ben
Ben
mayken4now
Well-known member
What a wonderful find. Where did you find it?
You have a nice machine there Mr. Keep us posted.
Steve
You have a nice machine there Mr. Keep us posted.
Steve
Patrick, beautiful and congratulations. The advertisement Robert posted (the cover) mentions suds saver. I wonder if the toggle switch is suds saver. Is there a Suds Return space on the timer? Otherwise, it could be a water saver switch for starting agitation for smaller loads rather than letting it fill up all the way.
