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After comparing details from my 72, 74, and 76 Tech-Talk manuals I am pretty sure your model WC is a 1975 model. It is comparable in every detail to the 1976 WC-6 (which is a Crown model) except the WC control panel has a black background as opposed to the WC-6 having a chrome one against a teak wood applique. The only other difference is the WC-6 has the glass window in the lid and the WC doesn't. Mechanically they should be the same (cycles, speeds, options). Go to the link below and then type in WC-6 (include the dash) in the Model Number box. Then click on the blue numbers under WC-6 and it will open a .pdf document. This is the only model I can find online that would give you Use and Care Instructions that would apply to your machine.
Hope you find this useful. Have fun!
Here's a picture of a set that got away. I hope they found a good home.
http://www.frigidaire.com/support/manuals.asp?user=&NewSearch=New+Search
After comparing details from my 72, 74, and 76 Tech-Talk manuals I am pretty sure your model WC is a 1975 model. It is comparable in every detail to the 1976 WC-6 (which is a Crown model) except the WC control panel has a black background as opposed to the WC-6 having a chrome one against a teak wood applique. The only other difference is the WC-6 has the glass window in the lid and the WC doesn't. Mechanically they should be the same (cycles, speeds, options). Go to the link below and then type in WC-6 (include the dash) in the Model Number box. Then click on the blue numbers under WC-6 and it will open a .pdf document. This is the only model I can find online that would give you Use and Care Instructions that would apply to your machine.
Hope you find this useful. Have fun!
Here's a picture of a set that got away. I hope they found a good home.
http://www.frigidaire.com/support/manuals.asp?user=&NewSearch=New+Search
You are fantastic!!
Patrick, I went to the Frigidaire site earlier today in the vain hopes that I could find a manual for my WC...but since it wants 3 digits minimum, WC-6, as you said, did the trick! Thank you SO much--the manual is very informative
Thank you again for all your help!
Patrick, I went to the Frigidaire site earlier today in the vain hopes that I could find a manual for my WC...but since it wants 3 digits minimum, WC-6, as you said, did the trick! Thank you SO much--the manual is very informative
Thank you again for all your help!
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I wonder if
Fabric softener dispenser for it can be had.
Fabric softener dispenser for it can be had.
kenmore1978, I wondered the exact same thing 
(Or the elusive bleach and dye dispenser...)
...I'm such a slave to automatic dispensers
According to the manual Patrick pointed out, a fabric softener dispenser can be had for an extra charge from your Frigidaire dealer. Hey, they had the manual--maybe I should ask for a dispenser? LOL
(Or the elusive bleach and dye dispenser...)
...I'm such a slave to automatic dispensers
According to the manual Patrick pointed out, a fabric softener dispenser can be had for an extra charge from your Frigidaire dealer. Hey, they had the manual--maybe I should ask for a dispenser? LOL
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As much as we malign WCI, have to give them credit for actually making the effort to put those old manuals for stuff that was vefore their time in PDF format. A lot of companies would've just thrown it out, or only done products made after they took over.
As much as we malign WCI, have to give them credit for actually making the effort to put those old manuals for stuff that was vefore their time in PDF format. A lot of companies would've just thrown it out, or only done products made after they took over.
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Roto, I don't know how I missed this thread up to now. Congratulations on a truly wonderful machine. I will email you.
Jaune, I have a 1-18 fabric softener dispenser, new in the box.
Jaune, I have a 1-18 fabric softener dispenser, new in the box.
Oooh ooh ooh!
Hiya Scott!! I'll be looking forward to the e-mail!
Jaune, if you don't want the dispenser, I'll nab it You get first dibs, though
Hiya Scott!! I'll be looking forward to the e-mail!
Jaune, if you don't want the dispenser, I'll nab it
You get first dibs, though kenmore1978
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fabric softener dispenser
I don't need one, was thinking of roto204 needing one.
I don't need one, was thinking of roto204 needing one.
Yay yay yay! I'd love that. Thanks Jaune--thanks Scott--Scott, e-mail me when you have a chance!
Glad you liked the information I gave. I had a lot of fun looking into it for you and everyone else here. I find I can't get enough of this stuff sometimes. Crazy, huh!
Patrick
Patrick
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Yes, Kenmore 1978 has a Kenmore (how ironic is that!) so he doesn't need a fs dispenser. I just thought I'd mention I had one, since he brought it up. (LOL)
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FS dispenser
As a matter o fact, I have an agitator mount FS dispenser that ame with the replacement DA agitator, but since my machine has a Triple Dispenser, it wasn't needed. Anyone who wants it can have it, no charge except postage.
As a matter o fact, I have an agitator mount FS dispenser that ame with the replacement DA agitator, but since my machine has a Triple Dispenser, it wasn't needed. Anyone who wants it can have it, no charge except postage.
1975 Model Year
I am so surprised that WCI still has this information on the website after all these years.
Well anyway it is good information to know!
Peter
I am so surprised that WCI still has this information on the website after all these years.
Well anyway it is good information to know!
Peter
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1-18 info
Greetings, regarding the age of the machine...I recently got a 1-18 w/d from a co-worker. They were in her home she just purchased.
The manuals were with the machines, the washer was bought in June of 1977 and the dryer in '78.
I used the washer for the 1st time today, what a blast, ya know, JET ACTION, blast, soorrrry!!
Anyhow, if you wish, I could copy the user manual for your reading pleasure, has some kewl photos!!!
Lemme know ... Al
Greetings, regarding the age of the machine...I recently got a 1-18 w/d from a co-worker. They were in her home she just purchased.
The manuals were with the machines, the washer was bought in June of 1977 and the dryer in '78.
I used the washer for the 1st time today, what a blast, ya know, JET ACTION, blast, soorrrry!!
Anyhow, if you wish, I could copy the user manual for your reading pleasure, has some kewl photos!!!
Lemme know ... Al
Hi, Al!
Thanks very much for the manual offer--e-mail me sometime--I'd like to see a better facsimile of one of the originals than what Frigidaire currently has on their site (DON'T get me wrong, I'm VERY, VERY grateful to them for archiving information online for machines that they didn't even produce in their current incarnation, but it's a funky photocopy of a photocopy of a photocopy, if you know what I mean).
Thanks very much, and take good care! :-D
Thanks very much for the manual offer--e-mail me sometime--I'd like to see a better facsimile of one of the originals than what Frigidaire currently has on their site (DON'T get me wrong, I'm VERY, VERY grateful to them for archiving information online for machines that they didn't even produce in their current incarnation, but it's a funky photocopy of a photocopy of a photocopy, if you know what I mean).
Thanks very much, and take good care! :-D
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Congratulations Nate
The 1-18 is a great machine. I bought one new (poppy red) in 1975, it was the same model as the same machine you now have. In fact, thanks to GregM, I now have another 1/18, this time in white. Thanks also to Coldspot66 for a copy of the repair manual! I still love using it, leaks a slight bit, have to check that out. Nate, it looks like from your photos that you have the bleach dispenser, is that true? I'm still looking for the bleach and fabric softener dispensers, as well as the circle fill tubing. If anyone has ideas, please let me know.
Rich
The 1-18 is a great machine. I bought one new (poppy red) in 1975, it was the same model as the same machine you now have. In fact, thanks to GregM, I now have another 1/18, this time in white. Thanks also to Coldspot66 for a copy of the repair manual! I still love using it, leaks a slight bit, have to check that out. Nate, it looks like from your photos that you have the bleach dispenser, is that true? I'm still looking for the bleach and fabric softener dispensers, as well as the circle fill tubing. If anyone has ideas, please let me know.
Rich
Hi Rich!
Yes, huge thanks also go out to Coldspot66 for the repair manual (the check for postage and such is wandering out today)--it's AMAZING, and emphasizes Frigidaire's unusual and innovative mechanisms.
I only have the standard detergent dispenser in my 1-18; I'm working on that Insofar as other parts go, I'm currently at a loss; I'll have to see if another one shows up around here
Enjoy your poppy (yes, mine occasionally leaks a little bit in weird places, but sometimes it doesn't--I think that's part of the charm), and I'll be looking forward to chatting with ya in the future! :-D
Yes, huge thanks also go out to Coldspot66 for the repair manual (the check for postage and such is wandering out today)--it's AMAZING, and emphasizes Frigidaire's unusual and innovative mechanisms.
I only have the standard detergent dispenser in my 1-18; I'm working on that
Insofar as other parts go, I'm currently at a loss; I'll have to see if another one shows up around here Enjoy your poppy (yes, mine occasionally leaks a little bit in weird places, but sometimes it doesn't--I think that's part of the charm), and I'll be looking forward to chatting with ya in the future! :-D
Hi Nate!
Nate:
Congrats on such a great find and I saw you just picked up a Maytag center dial (one of my favorite designs).
We used to be a Frigidaire family (Dad worked for GM). We had replaced our old Fridaire with an 1-18 when I was in 3rd grade. I remember my excitement with the first load seeing the ring of water when it first filled. My mom used the softner dispenser quite a bit but after that became to loose and did not stay attached she just left the regular cap off as well. Whenever I had the chance to help with laundry I would put it back on, but it seemed to come right back off when I wasn't looking. I have no idea why she didn't like it.
Congrats once again and I can't wait to see pictures of your new find!
Nate:
Congrats on such a great find and I saw you just picked up a Maytag center dial (one of my favorite designs).
We used to be a Frigidaire family (Dad worked for GM). We had replaced our old Fridaire with an 1-18 when I was in 3rd grade. I remember my excitement with the first load seeing the ring of water when it first filled. My mom used the softner dispenser quite a bit but after that became to loose and did not stay attached she just left the regular cap off as well. Whenever I had the chance to help with laundry I would put it back on, but it seemed to come right back off when I wasn't looking. I have no idea why she didn't like it.
Congrats once again and I can't wait to see pictures of your new find!
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Consumer Reports Washing Machine Test Buying Guide Issue, 19
Hi,
Just wanted to post some things that CR talked about via Frigidaire. First off, in this issue; which covered pages 62-66, no pictures, but a wealth of information about machines from that point, with the machine used for the test FROM Frigidaire was a model WC.
In the beginning text, they mentioned very little about the old GM Frigi' design, except it was the noisiest machine tested, with the Kenmore model 26701, being the quietest.
The 1-18 was deeemed acceptable by CR at that point, ranking just under the Maytag Model A-608 that was tested at the same time. So anyway here's what they said about the Frigidaire WC:
FRIGIDAIRE WC (Frigidaire Div., General Motors Corp., Dayton Ohio)$326 ($285 to $370). 44 1/4 (53 1/2)by 27 by 28 in.
ADVANTAGES: Durable Press Laundering among the most effective of the group. Wide, continuous range of fill levels can be preset. Knit cycle can be preset for any agitation and spin-speed combinations available on durable press cycle. Has bleach dispenser. Access for servicing better than most.
DISADVANTAGES: Durable Press Cycle used more water than most. Noisy during agitation. May require low-sudsing detergent. Has "Bed-of-nails" lint filter, judged inconvienent to clean. END.
In the graphs, it shows the machine with some different traits about the 1-18 washer ,compared to others...:
With a Regular Cycle hot wash , and cold rinse; the machine used 22 gallons of hot water and 22 gallons of cold water, with four gallons consumed in a spray rinse. The entire cycle time from start to finish is a lengthy 42 minutes.
The "winner" so to speak in this category of the shortest cycle time was of course the Maytag A-608. The "looser", with the longest of all regular cycle time was the Kelvinator model AW-1820, and no not a Centric Action machine, by this point a totally badge engineered WCI monster.
For the Durable Press Cycle, it used 11 gallons of warm water and 54 gallons of cold water. For a grand total of 65 gallons of water on this cycle. Maximum cycle time for this Frigidaire was less than the regular cycle at 39 minutes.
It's okay tho in water consumption in 1978, The "winner" was the White-Westinghouse LT570P Front Load washer, comin in at a skant 29 gallons, found to be fairly effective of a machine also at durable press, and only had a cycle time of 42 minutes; but the "looser" of this category in water consumption, and time spent; was the Whirlpool LDA 5800 consuming a whopping 78 gallons for this entire cycle, and also had the longest cycle time at 50 minutes.
The Frigidaire had two agitations/spin combo's available for the durable press washes, a : Normal/Slow, Slow/Slow and for temperature combinations allowed H/W , H/C , W/C , C/C.
It's also worth to note that there were quite a few machines in this report including:
Maytag A-608, Frigidiare WC, Gibson WA18D4WG, Norge LWA2550, Wards CatNo.6327, Western Auto Citation 2550, Whirlpool LDA5800, White-Westinghouse LT570P, Kelvinator AW1820, Sears Kenmore CatNo.26701, Hamilton WA386, White-Westinghouse LA495P (Top load model), Hotpoint WLW3500P and Speed Queen FA4130.
All of the machines listed were ranked from good to poor quality or performance by the powers that be by CR in 1978. Also many of these machines as we know were one in the same, and by the 1980's, CR was reduced to just saying "same as moel stated above", ususally induced to saying so for anything from WCI at that point.
Chad
Hi,
Just wanted to post some things that CR talked about via Frigidaire. First off, in this issue; which covered pages 62-66, no pictures, but a wealth of information about machines from that point, with the machine used for the test FROM Frigidaire was a model WC.
In the beginning text, they mentioned very little about the old GM Frigi' design, except it was the noisiest machine tested, with the Kenmore model 26701, being the quietest.
The 1-18 was deeemed acceptable by CR at that point, ranking just under the Maytag Model A-608 that was tested at the same time. So anyway here's what they said about the Frigidaire WC:
FRIGIDAIRE WC (Frigidaire Div., General Motors Corp., Dayton Ohio)$326 ($285 to $370). 44 1/4 (53 1/2)by 27 by 28 in.
ADVANTAGES: Durable Press Laundering among the most effective of the group. Wide, continuous range of fill levels can be preset. Knit cycle can be preset for any agitation and spin-speed combinations available on durable press cycle. Has bleach dispenser. Access for servicing better than most.
DISADVANTAGES: Durable Press Cycle used more water than most. Noisy during agitation. May require low-sudsing detergent. Has "Bed-of-nails" lint filter, judged inconvienent to clean. END.
In the graphs, it shows the machine with some different traits about the 1-18 washer ,compared to others...:
With a Regular Cycle hot wash , and cold rinse; the machine used 22 gallons of hot water and 22 gallons of cold water, with four gallons consumed in a spray rinse. The entire cycle time from start to finish is a lengthy 42 minutes.
The "winner" so to speak in this category of the shortest cycle time was of course the Maytag A-608. The "looser", with the longest of all regular cycle time was the Kelvinator model AW-1820, and no not a Centric Action machine, by this point a totally badge engineered WCI monster.
For the Durable Press Cycle, it used 11 gallons of warm water and 54 gallons of cold water. For a grand total of 65 gallons of water on this cycle. Maximum cycle time for this Frigidaire was less than the regular cycle at 39 minutes.
It's okay tho in water consumption in 1978, The "winner" was the White-Westinghouse LT570P Front Load washer, comin in at a skant 29 gallons, found to be fairly effective of a machine also at durable press, and only had a cycle time of 42 minutes; but the "looser" of this category in water consumption, and time spent; was the Whirlpool LDA 5800 consuming a whopping 78 gallons for this entire cycle, and also had the longest cycle time at 50 minutes.
The Frigidaire had two agitations/spin combo's available for the durable press washes, a : Normal/Slow, Slow/Slow and for temperature combinations allowed H/W , H/C , W/C , C/C.
It's also worth to note that there were quite a few machines in this report including:
Maytag A-608, Frigidiare WC, Gibson WA18D4WG, Norge LWA2550, Wards CatNo.6327, Western Auto Citation 2550, Whirlpool LDA5800, White-Westinghouse LT570P, Kelvinator AW1820, Sears Kenmore CatNo.26701, Hamilton WA386, White-Westinghouse LA495P (Top load model), Hotpoint WLW3500P and Speed Queen FA4130.
All of the machines listed were ranked from good to poor quality or performance by the powers that be by CR in 1978. Also many of these machines as we know were one in the same, and by the 1980's, CR was reduced to just saying "same as moel stated above", ususally induced to saying so for anything from WCI at that point.
Chad
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