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Cool pic of the agitator...
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All from the same brochure...all scanned today. Now, who can pick out the incorrect information on one of these pages??
All from the same brochure...all scanned today. Now, who can pick out the incorrect information on one of these pages??
The first thing I noticed was the timer dial ISN'T the same dial... The dial on the 702 that just came home is almost identical to the 806 when it comes to functionality. BTW Greg, she has a newer timer in it, therefore no date. Oh well. Thanks for the scans bud.
Ben
Ben
How does it add fresh detergent after prewash?
I dont think it changes the water fromt the pre-wash to the soak to the main wash, does it?
Or is this one of those "double-the-detergent-and-wash-on the residue" types?
Or is this one of those "double-the-detergent-and-wash-on the residue" types?
Ben, how is your dial different? The night shots are beautiful but reveal nothing of her personality!
There was no water change from prewash-soak-wash. With the optional suds saver, that water could be saved and used again - Blech!
There was no water change from prewash-soak-wash. With the optional suds saver, that water could be saved and used again - Blech!
Greg, the pre-wash cycle had 2 or 4 minutes of wash and then had to have a spin since thre's such a trail of time on that cycle. The soak, well it agitated, soaked, and then went right into wash, just like Maytags did when they moved the timer to the right hand side of the control panel.
You're right Bob, the pre-wash did spin out the water and refill for soak & wash cycles. I was thinking it didn't use THAT much water! Still better down the drain than back in the next load ;-)
How in the world...
...did it "automatically" add more detergent after the soak (after advancing into the regular wash cycle), as the brochure indicates?
I never saw any flip-doors to stash detergent on those!
...did it "automatically" add more detergent after the soak (after advancing into the regular wash cycle), as the brochure indicates?
I never saw any flip-doors to stash detergent on those!
You could add liquid detergent to the softener dispenser in the agitator. That should make for a gooey mess inside the dispenser after a few loads! The good thing was that the Maytag dispenser came apart and cleaned relatively easily.
Timer Shots, take one
Hey Greg, here is a shot of the A806S for comparison:
Hey Greg, here is a shot of the A806S for comparison:
Timer Shots, take two
And here is the shot of the A702, that has the same functionality as the A806, that I posted for comparison. I'm not sure why it is different than what is posted up above. I know it has a newer style timer, but I wouldn't imagine being able to get the correct style dial? Any ideas?
And here is the shot of the A702, that has the same functionality as the A806, that I posted for comparison. I'm not sure why it is different than what is posted up above. I know it has a newer style timer, but I wouldn't imagine being able to get the correct style dial? Any ideas?
That is very interesting, I wonder if the brochure artwork was compiled with some of the orginal design and things changed along the road to market. Your 702 dial, while still very simple in comparison to some, looks more "full" and involved maybe giving the buyer the impression that it could do more??
Maytag sourced timers from Kingston and Mallory so they may have appeared different depending on who the supplier was for original production, replacement supplies, etc.
You found the knob insert I see, or did you snatch it out of another machine for the photo op? Let me know if you need one, I have lots!
Maytag sourced timers from Kingston and Mallory so they may have appeared different depending on who the supplier was for original production, replacement supplies, etc.
You found the knob insert I see, or did you snatch it out of another machine for the photo op? Let me know if you need one, I have lots!
Great insight Greg, I thank you. I'll take a look to see which vendor's timer I have. It sure looked like it has been replaced, almost too new for a set being this old.
On the knob insert, we actually found a dryer that was on its way to the crusher, so I grabbed the insert, and Cory grabbed the dial and buttons. I presume that the copper color is correct, it is shown in that color in the brochure.
Ben
On the knob insert, we actually found a dryer that was on its way to the crusher, so I grabbed the insert, and Cory grabbed the dial and buttons. I presume that the copper color is correct, it is shown in that color in the brochure.
Ben
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Wonderful machines!
Ben, make special note of the clothes sprinkler description on the dryer page of what Greg posted. ;-)
Ben, make special note of the clothes sprinkler description on the dryer page of what Greg posted. ;-)
Wow, really pretty machines! Maytags of that vintage are such good machines and have such a timeless elegance about them. That '62 Frigidaire Dryer is in great looking shape too. The console is beautiful. I have the matching washer to that dryer, but the (I assume) original owner left the lid open a lot and the console got seriously stained from the different chemicals splashed on it. Also, the owner MUST have had some mean fingernails as the "aire" part of the "Frigidaire" name on the console (located above the main cycle control dial) has been completely erroded away! Any way, you sure have found some pretty machines and thanks for sharing the pix. Greg, I don't think I would care to have the "non-vented" version of Maytag's GAS dryer!
Kevorkian Dryer?
Hee hee - the No Vent condenser dryer only came in electric. Actually, Maytag's condenser dryer was a very good design. The Maytag combo had the same system - a small stream of water sprayed onto the circulating fan to condense the moisture removed from the load and cool the hot air from the drum. Air was pulled through a filter so it helped keep the dryer fairly clean and used less water than most other water condensing machines - 1/3 gal. per minute. After a real spin in another machine, the combo can dry a load of towels in 30-40 minutes.
Hee hee - the No Vent condenser dryer only came in electric. Actually, Maytag's condenser dryer was a very good design. The Maytag combo had the same system - a small stream of water sprayed onto the circulating fan to condense the moisture removed from the load and cool the hot air from the drum. Air was pulled through a filter so it helped keep the dryer fairly clean and used less water than most other water condensing machines - 1/3 gal. per minute. After a real spin in another machine, the combo can dry a load of towels in 30-40 minutes.
Sprinkler?
Scott - I've never seen these sprinklers before, besides what I've seen on the bay. I'm not sure that is what I'd want to do w/ my clothes, in a dryer?
Steve - Thanks for the comments - Cory's dryer is fantastic. I think now, besides the 58, that I have a new Frigidaire favorite console!
We rounded up some parts yesterday to finish up the Maytag, and I ran some water through it. Greg, the 25w bulbs look great!!! Thanks for the hint; we picked them up at Menards. I need some new nylon rollers and springs for the motor (they were missing?), and belts, to get this guy in top shape for some serious use =)
Take care guys ~
Ben
Scott - I've never seen these sprinklers before, besides what I've seen on the bay. I'm not sure that is what I'd want to do w/ my clothes, in a dryer?
Steve - Thanks for the comments - Cory's dryer is fantastic. I think now, besides the 58, that I have a new Frigidaire favorite console!
We rounded up some parts yesterday to finish up the Maytag, and I ran some water through it. Greg, the 25w bulbs look great!!! Thanks for the hint; we picked them up at Menards. I need some new nylon rollers and springs for the motor (they were missing?), and belts, to get this guy in top shape for some serious use =)
Take care guys ~
Ben
