New Find

[geextrarinse]

I'm very excited as i finally found a 1960's model ( I think) GE FF washer with a lighted console andd mini wash - its neat! more pics to come tomorrow! It has a turguoise tub and programmed cycles - needs a belt and some cosmetic work but overall not a spot of rust!

Can't wait to check it out tomorrow after work and take pics for all to see.

In the mean time- anyone in the northeast want an alvocado FF to have as a tinker toy - it works great and I enjoy using it but no room for all of these.

let me know!

Matthew

 

[mayken4now]

Matt:

I am excited as well.

Steve

 

[rickr]

Congratulations Matt! Can't wait to see the photos!

 

[westytoploader]

Matt, how exciting, can't wait to see pictures! Those turquoise tub machines are very neat!

I'm still rooting for an Americana Dispensall...you're bound to come across one in the future, especially since 2006 has been a great year for appliance finds so far!

 

[bajaespuma]

One of my dream machines, I think,

What you're describing sounds very much like a WWA9600 circa 1969-1970. Does it have built-in dispensers for bleach and softener mounted on both the left and right sides of the tub?

And does it look something like this:

 

[geextrarinse]

YES!

That is my exact machine - but only has a bleach dispenser. I'm so excited because it is in near perfect condition - i have no idea how it works mechanically until i get to go up to my parents tonight and check it out. I hope its only the belt because thats what it appeared to be unless there is a tranny problem. I also need to replace the back of the backsplash because they bent it badly when they removed it from this womens house. Luckily i have another from an old dryer that i can use.

I will post pics tonight after i get home from playing with it.

Who knows - if i get a Dispensall i'll maybe give up this one too...

 

[filterflo]

Matthew, congrats on your new washer find. The pic above is of my washer, a GE Programmed Washer with Mini-Wash. It from about 1968, and its a fabulous washer. Mine above has a timed bleach dispenser which is a rare find in a GE washer. I date it from 1968 as I have a magazine ad for mine from August 1968 that shows them in the "new for 1968 color" HarvestGold. This is a great washer with lots of wash and rinse options.......mine has the curved vane agitator.........

 

[cvillewasherbo]

fabric softener dispenser

isn't the fabric softener an extra thing that you put on top of the filter flow?

 

[filterflo]

The fabric softener dispenser for this model does indeed go on top of the FilterFlo pan. However, it serves two purposes in this machine. It can either be used for fabric softener, OR it can be used as a detergent dispenser for the second wash option on this washer, as long as liquid detergent is used. This washer also offers a SOAK option, COLD wash option, EXTRA rinse option, or can be set for any combination of options.

 

[lightedcontrols]

oooooooooo

Now that is a B E A U T I F U L machine!!! Mark

 

[veg-o-matic]

Oooh, cool! Can't wait to see pics.

Nice to see you posting again!

veg

 

[thirtyater]

Congrats GEExtraRinse and FilterFlo on your washers! GE's are my favorite and those are one of their best. I can't wait to see the pics, hurry please!

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Matt - what a score! This is a favorite GE design of mine as well. I have the 3 speed model right below this TOL unit. Enjoy this awesome machine!

Ben

 

[westytoploader]

Wow Matt, what a find, I LOVE that model! The programmed cycles and the little Osterizer-style modifier buttons are just too neat! Does yours have the Ramp Activator as well?

 

[DADoES]

VDC!

(very damn cool)

 

[nasadowsk]

Ok

How did GE do *three* speeds?

 

[gansky1]

One of GE's prettiest models...

That is a pretty washer - I have that ad around here too, they had that model for several years I think until the Dispensall came out and got the TOL spot.

 

[appnut]

Matt, please take close-up pics of the cycle buttons so I can see what each name is and if possible, the programming description for each button on the underside of the lid. Have always wanted to see one of these up close & personal.

 

[laundromat]

GE filter flo

My sister had that same model in Maryland.It came with the townhouse they bought in Joppatown out in Harford County.The agitator was a straight vain and the mini basket was huge.

 

[bajaespuma]

If you ever do get your Dispensall, I'd like to put dibs on this machine. I've always wanted a blue-tub GE so I can outfit it with my white spiral activator/mini basket/filter and make it near perfect. I'm assuming your machine has the "Timed Bleach Dispenser", yes? Also, if convenient, when you post pictures please take one of the tub and the model # plate.

Oh, and here's your matching dryer: (actually, it's from a couple of years previous to your model, but matches better than the contemporary mate).

 

[bajaespuma]

If your model is the one I think it is, it's mate is GE's first 31" huge capacity dryer(the one cloned from Hotpoint).

 

[geextrarinse]

Wow - what a great thing to have

does anyone have one of these for my washer?

 

[geextrarinse]

Ok so here are some pics

I got it working in no time at all - it actually took me longer to replace the back of the backsplash as the original was damaged (dented) in the removal i'm guessing. They had also cut the cord so I had to replace that too. Then I had to replace the belt which was a cinch and it was ready to test. It has no leaks and no rust from what I can see - I didn't take out the iner tub but I looked with a trouble light all around the outer tub and also from what i could see on the inside with the top up and it looks prefect! When I plugged it in and turned the knob the light lit right up and the motor hummed like new - i love it!

 

[geextrarinse]

Mandatory tub shot

mint! - not a spot of rust!!! and look at that color - i've never seen onne of these before! and check out the old clothes retainer! can you believe how spotless???

 

[geextrarinse]

Fabric Selectors

this really is a great machine - i don't think i'll be trading this one! It still needs some polishing but overall its a beauty!

 

[geextrarinse]

Push buttons

I actually think this is a brilliant way to include a soak cycle and an Extra Rinse one the same machine without have to separate them. This is an ingenious design i think. The cold water wash option over rides any other temp selection and offers cold wash no matter what fabric care button is selected. Extra rinse extends the cycle naturally and soak uses the extra rinse cycle with no agitation. I think its brilliant but then again - I am a fan...

 

[geextrarinse]

Timer Close-Up

here you can see the simplicity - instead of all these cycles - its all and only one cycle and you select the rest from the push buttons. This is great for the people who always set the timer to the same thing anyway - it just makes sense. I'd hope they take the time however to read the lid instructions which clearly outline what temp selections come with which fabric care buttons. Note the * suggested permenant press setting... I believe that would be 8 mins...

You COULD be a total washer head of course and start in on pre wash and also use the extra rinse for a total of four fill/ agitate/ spin cycles. And not to mention half a reservoir of water! But why not.....

 

[geextrarinse]

thorough lid instructions...

very clear and quite helpful too!

 

[geextrarinse]

and another...

incase you really were reading it...

 

[geextrarinse]

test drive

as you can see -i still need to clean and replace the splash guard and get a bottle brush for the timed bleach dispenser...