naturalnick
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Greetings all.
I've discovered this site a bit late...but here goes.
I have a Maytag KDE 806 that I'd like to sell and from a ID search of the serial number, the best indication is that the dryer was manufactured in November 1969. My parents purchased this with the matching washer new.
The matching washer is long since gone. The replacement was Maytag LA 510 and has a rusted tub adjacent to the discharge hose connection. I'm taking delivery of a new-ish matched GE set and out of curiosity searched for the dryer and found this site.
The dyer works for the most part perfectly, however there are some known issues:
1. The end of cycle bell does not chime. Looked into it and the mechanical striker is missing...and has been for a long time.
2. Activating the dryer in the regular cycle doesn't always work the first time. Several pressings or a slight shifting of the knob position does activate the dryer. Air Fluff, Damp Dry and Permanent Press activation works perfectly.
3. The dryer does not always automatically shut off. It does automatically shut off in the Air Fluff and Damp Dry Cycle but not always in the Permanent Press and Regular cycles. I'm suspecting a thermostat or limiter issue.
4. The console light was not working. But just minutes ago replaced the starter and the lamp lights up. Really nice looking.
The unit lived in a finished basement and is very clean for it's age. Minimal scuffing and a small paint chip on the door, approx 1/16 inch in diameter.
I'm taking delivery of the replacement set on 01/03/2019 and the used appliance dealer is not very interested in reselling the unit. I'm really reluctant to part with this dryer and would hate to see it end up in a scrap yard.
I wish I had found this site a few months back. :-\
Let me know if you're interested. I'm in Chillum Maryland near D.C.
Feel free to respond here or message me on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/natural.nick
Thanks.
Dominick aka Natural Nick
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I've discovered this site a bit late...but here goes.
I have a Maytag KDE 806 that I'd like to sell and from a ID search of the serial number, the best indication is that the dryer was manufactured in November 1969. My parents purchased this with the matching washer new.
The matching washer is long since gone. The replacement was Maytag LA 510 and has a rusted tub adjacent to the discharge hose connection. I'm taking delivery of a new-ish matched GE set and out of curiosity searched for the dryer and found this site.
The dyer works for the most part perfectly, however there are some known issues:
1. The end of cycle bell does not chime. Looked into it and the mechanical striker is missing...and has been for a long time.
2. Activating the dryer in the regular cycle doesn't always work the first time. Several pressings or a slight shifting of the knob position does activate the dryer. Air Fluff, Damp Dry and Permanent Press activation works perfectly.
3. The dryer does not always automatically shut off. It does automatically shut off in the Air Fluff and Damp Dry Cycle but not always in the Permanent Press and Regular cycles. I'm suspecting a thermostat or limiter issue.
4. The console light was not working. But just minutes ago replaced the starter and the lamp lights up. Really nice looking.

The unit lived in a finished basement and is very clean for it's age. Minimal scuffing and a small paint chip on the door, approx 1/16 inch in diameter.
I'm taking delivery of the replacement set on 01/03/2019 and the used appliance dealer is not very interested in reselling the unit. I'm really reluctant to part with this dryer and would hate to see it end up in a scrap yard.
I wish I had found this site a few months back. :-\
Let me know if you're interested. I'm in Chillum Maryland near D.C.
Feel free to respond here or message me on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/natural.nick
Thanks.
Dominick aka Natural Nick

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