Thanks for the continuing advice and help! The links to brochures and threads which describe the options on different models has helped us decide what we'd like to be able to find. Thanks appnut and hippiedoll!
This weekend, we got a strong lead on a 1992-era pair of machines like our current ones that will solve our immediate need for a matched set. However, we've now been bitten by the "automaticwasher.org bug" and really want a center-dial matched pair. So, even if we get the 1992-era pair now, we're going to continue our search to hopefully be able to replace those with a center-dial set before too long!
* Our "dream set" would be an A806 and matching dryer. Our favorite colors are turquoise or almond. The chances of us ever actually finding one of those would appear to be about zero, however. The only ones we've ever seen pictured anywhere are on this forum! (see attached photo below)
* We really want a washer that has the extra-large tub, 2-speeds, a warm rinse, and the center-dial look. Hippiedoll knew that the A608 and A806 provide those options. (It's not clear to us if an A606 also meets those requirements?) The light-up control panel is a nice bonus, but would limit us to an A806.
* We're still trying to learn how to identify a washer model from poor CraigsList photos. The tip on how to identify an A806 by the strip above the center dial dividing the two light-up panels is an excellent one. Wish we knew how to distinguish the other models in lousy photos, too! (Why are good CraigsList photos so rare?!?!)
