New owner of Maytag E2LPS

[jennymaytag]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this group and I have already learned a lot from you by reading old posts. My husband and I recently purchased a Maytag E2LPS wringer to replace our very short-lived Kenmore HE washing machine. Actually, I have been doing our laundry with the "plunger method" and the "wonder wash" for a bit now, so the wringer washer will be a time saver for me just like they were years ago.

I think that our Maytag was built in the 1970s (because of the logo) and is in pretty good shape, but it lost a bit of oil during transport since we didn't know what we were doing and brought it home on the side. The previous owner said that it also has had an oil leak for some time, which I hear is fairly common for these machines. Everything works, but I would like to replace or at least replenish the oil before running it for our family laundry. Will I have to take the whole machine apart to do this? If so, should I replace seals, etc. as a standard precaution. We hope that this simple machine will last us for many years and we want to keep it in good working order.

We don't have any kind of paperwork with our machine. Does anyone have any advice for where to find a repair manual or other documentation for the Maytag E2?

Thanks so much and thank you for this great online group!

 

[westingman123]

calling geoff

He's the expert! You'll love that machine. I still use my Grandma's from time to time, love that "slush-kunk" agitation sound. And welcome, these guys (and gals) are great people.

 

[swestoyz]

I'll let Geoff chime in on the rebuild (IIRC the transmission needs to be pulled in order to fill it - but how much actually came out?), but I did post the instruction manual for the 1945 version of your washer a year ago, along with a brochure. Check out the link below:

Enjoy!

Ben

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2008/15937x25.htm

 

[goatfarmer]

That's quite a change, from a Kenmore HE, to a Maytag wrimger!
It's been a loooong time since I've worked on one, but IIRC, if you remove the bolts that hold the tub in place, and the center plate, you can add oil that way.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

If you can post a picture or two and a serial number, we can help with the age. My '57 E2LP and I welcome you!

RCD

 

[polkanut]

Jenny,

Make sure you follow the directions that Ben posted above, especially about locking the rollers apart on the wringer. If left together for an extended period of time, they will develop flat spots. Get into the habit of doing it after every use.

 

[bradross]

Welcome to the club!

From another Maytag E2LP fan - welcome! I recently acquired my 1977 Maytag wringer washer and love it. Enjoy! And definitely contact Geoffdelp - the "resident" Maytag wringer washer expert.

 

[jennymaytag]

Thank you for the replies and info everyone!

Ben, the scans that you posted are awesome, nostalgic and helpful.

polkanut - thanks for the tip about keeping the rollers open on the wringer. I'll be sure to do that and follow the clean-up procedure every time

I still haven't taken any photos, but I'll try posting them when I do. Our machine looks much like yours, bradross. It has the blue release bars, but came with all of the parts of the old roller, including the original red bars. The machine was used by the mother of the person that sold it to me until she went into an assisted living facility. The guy I bought it from said that he thought the roller was changed because it didn't work, but I'm wondering why they saved the entire thing if it wasn't functional. I have noticed other folks mention changing from the red to blue - was there a difference?

Here is the info we have from the label:
E2LPS
Series YS
Serial No. 244471

Thanks again everyone! I'll be back asap with photos...

 

[polkanut]

Jenny,

I've posted these directions before, but here goes again:

1. Release tension by pressing the red or turquoise release bar on either side.

2. Place hand under upper roll, raise the cap approximately one inch-and

3. Turn reset handle one quarter turn clockwise.

To place tension on the rolls again:

1. Press release bar-and

2. Simultaneously turn reset handle one quarter turn counter-clockwise.

3. When cap drops in place, turn reset handle one quarter turn clockwise to again place tension on rolls.

Should the wringer become locked in the "up" position during operation, follow the last 3 steps above.

I hope this explains it a little more clearly for you.

 

[bobbyderegis]

Jenny:
Welcome! I have the instruction manual and repair literature for your wringer. I'd be glad to copy it for you. Someone in the group was kind enough to let me have a copy years ago, so it's nice to be able to return the favor to someone else. Let me know where I can send it if you still need it.

Polkanut: I'm glad you mentioned about releasing the tension on the rollers. Mine have been in the closed position for at least a year. Yikes! I'll follow your directions and open them tonight. Thanks.

Bobby in Boston

 

[jennymaytag]

Thanks for the details, polkanut. That does make it more clear. I want to treat our new machine well and I sure don't want flat rollers!

Bobby - thank you for your offer. I'll try sending you a message.

 

[rpm]

If you do get flat rollers, is there any way to plump them up again?