Maytag Gyratator Washer E2L

[valtone1]

Hello,

I pulled this machine out of my grandmothers basement this weekend. The house is up for sale and I wanted to make sure this was out of it before it sold. I remember her using it as a kid. She has been gone since 1993 and it has been sitting in the basement since them while the house was rented. The serial number is 15334NV. Can anyone tell me what year it is from and if there is anyone in the Elgin, IL ( Chicago suburban area, who would know how to refurbish this - paint and get some of the chrome parts for the wheel area to make it look nice. I plugged it in and it works - sounds very smooth. The ringer rolls also. Is there anything I should re-oil r check. Any help would be appreciated. I have cleaned it up pretty much this weekend. I have more photos at different angles and the underside if anyone is interested in seeing them. Just let me know and I can send them on.

anthony

 

[e2l-arry]

Hi Anthony

That looks like mine and it was made in June 1964. That era where they had the lettering M A Y T A G in chrome was early to mid 1960's. You can look at my thread MOVING A MAYTAG E2L. I don't know exactly how to de-code the serial numbers but some members here do. That's how I found out June, 1964.

I have some pictures of a restoration I'm doing including sprucing up the legs and wheels. My problem is I can make them look good. I just can't get them to run!

You can't add oil to anything without taking them apart. It's pretty much a sealed system. Is there evidence of oil leaking? Quote common on these. Also, is the agitator out? If not can you pull on it and remove it? If so, that's a good sign. If not it's a HUGE hassle right out of the gate.

Good Luck!

 

[stan]

Anthony

I decoded you serial # and it appears to be a November 1960 model !

Before you go to much further into "refurbishing" it... Im curious to know if you plan on actually using it?
If you are, then I would suggest that you check out Larry's thread, and start by making sure you understand how to use it.
One of the first things to do, is to make sure the agitator lifts off (as it's supposed to) Check the two hoses, to make sure there are no holes, ( short hose is the tub to pump hose, the longer is the pump to drain hose)

Then water test to make sure it holds water. Start with a couple of buckets full of hot water, if she holds, then add a couple more, if she still holds go ahead and fill, maybe outside if possible (just incase it springs a leak) Plug in and run the agitator (pull nob on front) Engage the pump (On Off side of machine) see if it pumps water out.
Maybe go ahead and wash some cleaning rags or such, just to get a feel for it.

If you don' t know how to operate the wringer (rollers) let us know, someone will explain. You need to know how to lock and un lock, release tension ect ect.
Make sure of all this before painting, or doing the cosmetics.

HTH

 

[valtone1]

Maytag Gyratator Washer E2L

Thanks for the info - yes the agitator does lift off. I will do the water test on the weekend. I'm only seeing 1 hose though. It has a chrome hook and hooks off the right back corner. I'm posting a few more photos of the side and underside.

 

[valtone1]

Maytag Gyratator Washer E2L

The underside

 

[valtone1]

Maytag Gyratator Washer E2L

Inside

 

[e2l-arry]

That's a E2LP

The P is for pump model which is what that hose with the hook is connected to. You'll need a hose to connect to the sink to fill it or you can fill by bucket. That lever on the lower side turns the pump on and off. Left is off, right is on. Make sure it's off when you add water because if it's plugged in it with pump that water right back out and can make a mess if the hose goose neck isn't over a sink. If your faucet is threaded you can get a hose to fill it at Ace or anywhere really. If not threaded there are still hoses that will work.

That machine looks to be in VERY good condition. Mine had lots of dirt, oil and grease under it. Plus the fact that the agitator comes off easily shows this machine was properly taken care of. I'll bet you've got a good little runner there, The only caution is that sometimes after they've been sitting unused for a long time th e gaskets dry up and can leak. I'd run it empty a few minutes a day to get things all oiled up internally.

Also, the fact that this thing isn't all greasy and oily underneath means it's not a leaker and you don't need to worry about adding oil. If I still lived in Elmhurst I'd be interested in buying this little gem! Some of these that were owned and cared for by Grandmothers, that knew how to use and take care of them, are the best one's still out there.

 

[stan]

Looks to be in excellent

shape!

From what I can see, looks like both hose are there!

Next would be to check wringer. See if the wringer locks into position, and that the tension lever (on top) works, and that you can release tension, (red bar) and lock wringer rollers apart, so there not touching when machine is not in use. (this is to avoid flat spots from developing)

If you need instructions on how to do this let us know.

Looks like a Gem to me!

 

[wringer]

Nice find !!

She looks very clean and the tub doesn't appear to be very tarnished. What has been said above by Larry and Stan is very true. Larry has had a BIG job restoring his E. You should read his thread from top to bottom for all of the info contained in it. Best of luck and happy washing. She just needs a good spa treatment it appears.

Jim

 

[e2l-arry]

Hey Anthony

A couple of other things you should know. These machines should remain upright or the oil from the power unit vent will leak out. If you have to lay it down for some reason, you can only lay it front side down. The side with the M A Y T A G on it.

Also, you can easily remove the wringer. Swing it away from the tub. Then it just lifts straight out. It slides back in the same way. But be careful. It is heavy!

Larry

 

[valtone1]

Maytag Gyratator Washer E2L

Hello,

In response to Larry's last comment. Would you see oil leaking out if it was leaking because it was laid down as it was carried up the stairs to the truck. My other question is , the last 2 days I have plugged it in the agitator was going back and forth. After reading your suggestion to run it a bit a day to get things lubed up , today I came home and while the motor sounded the same and the belt as far as I could see was moving, the agitator was not moving at all. I moved it back and forth by had slightly and it started moving just a bit back and forth but not like it used to. Any suggestions ......

Thanks

 

[valtone1]

Maytag Gyratator Washer E2L

Ok - I figured out the agitator issue and it is now working fine. I do need some instructions on using the ringer.

 

[e2l-arry]

To run

the agitator the chrome knob in front has to be pulled out. Out is agitator engaged, pushed in is agitator dis-engaged.

Do you see any oil leaks? If not you don't have a problem. If you had a little leak from moving it, that shouldn't have leaked enough to cause a problem either. Check out the agitator on/off knob and let us know!

 

[qsd-dan]

I do need some instructions on using the ringer.

Straight from the horses mouth.

 

[qsd-dan]

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[qsd-dan]

You may have to right click and save the images to your computer in order to zoom in and read the smaller text.

 

[wetguymd]

I have never seen

a Maytag wringer with a timer.... has anyone else?

 

[stan]

Have you

water tested yet? and checked pump to see if it's working?

 

[scoots]

A Timer??

I've never seen a timer either... Judging from the style of the graphics, the book looks like it's post war. Any chance this was a short lived item from the late 40's, early 50's?

 

[stan]

??

the book, or the machine?

Don't know how old the book is, but I think they used the same instruction book for wringers, for quite a few years, the only changes may have been the graphics for the front cover.
The machine itself is a 1960 model.
Maytag never had Timers on their conventional wringers, including their last one made in 1983.