Ha!....
How about MY unique control panel?
After all, it's One Of A Kind.... so that makes it unique..
My 1985 Maytag A482, Heavy Duty Large Capacity model...
NOW... with a "Warm Rinse" option pushbutton.
Of course, custom designed and professionally installed by..... Me.
That's a more top-scale machine you posted. - Nice! - photoshop job!How do you like this?What I imagine when I see your Maytag.
Water temps are as follows:
Heavy Duty = Hot / warm
Normal = warm / warm
Perm Press = Hot / Cold
Casuals = Warm / Cold
Delicate = Cold / Cold
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Hi Chet,Where/how did you wire the warm rinse push button if you don't mind me asking?
Your model is one of my favorite models btw, I've always had a liking for single speed 3 cycle Maytags.
That's a more top-scale machine you posted. - Nice! - photoshop job!
That string of indicator lights is where I decided to install the "Warm Rinse" button.
Since of course that area was clear to use.
Mine can now do:
Hot Wash - Cold OR Warm Rinse
Warm Wash - Cold OR Warm Rinse
Cold Wash - Cold Rinse
These are on any type of cycle - Normal, Perm-Press, or Delicate.
Yep!Simple yet elegant way of doing it.
I actually designed the simple 12 volt power supply in my head, to power the 12 volt heavy duty relay.If you've got the pics on hand, can you post the tech sheet to your machine?
I want to see what I can do to modify the cycle for warm rinse and other enhanced functions.
This is what I did as far as modifications, drawn in Blue.If you've got the pics on hand, can you post the tech sheet to your machine?
I want to see what I can do to modify the cycle for warm rinse and other enhanced functions.
This is what I did as far as modifications, drawn in Blue.
Mind you, the PS board, relay, etc is from my own design work.
All AC wiring is 18 gauge.
Normally open 12V Relay is rated for 15 amps (heavy duty) far more than needed for the valves.
And this machine may not be comparable with other versions/modelswith different controls.
You're mileage may vary.
Well Chet, unfortunately, those schematics are complicated by the timer mechanism.Here is how I imagine that tech sheet:
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Let me know if there is any particular cycle sequence you'd like to see or anything you'd change. Everything is the same for the 120 volt version except the motor run capacitor is around 100-125uF.
Timer decal has the fills 2 minutes in from the start of fill & soak so 6 minutes of allocated fill time.
Well Chet, unfortunately, those schematics are complicated by the timer mechanism.
As much experience in electronics as I have, I'm not comfortable with washing machine diagrams, it's far different than, say, troubleshooting a stereo amplifier or receiver, or even a tv set.