Picked up this handsome fella today!!!

[gyrafoam]

Jon, carefully use a metal file (at an angle) to smooth out that chunk that is missing. If it is like mine you will only end up with a small and nearly undetectible place on the agitator----and it won't snag those delicates!

I hate to think of how many perfectly good 1-18's met the krusher just because someone was careless with that stupid filter and it fell off and put a chip in the agitator.

 

[jons1077]

Here's a video...

Got this done today. Bobload of jeans. Notice the spray rinse continues until the tub is filled for the deep rinse. There is also a short final spray rinse.

The agitator cap kept popping off during the wash so that's why it's asbsent. Probably won't be using that anymore until I find a better one.

Pretty cool machine and well worth the $25!

Enjoy the video!

Jon

 

[appnut]

Very nice. What detergent did ya use? Kinda of disconcerting to see all those suds and the end of the rinse.

 

[jons1077]

Tide of course....

I'm learning that I have to use at least half as much in that machine. I may have to start keeping some HE stuff around for the 1-18. I've noticed though that the Downy softener kind of causes some suds too. Some of that was the Downy in there. The machine rinses and rinses like crazy!

Glad you liked it Bob! I'm pretty happy with the machine too.

Jon

 

[joelippard]

Nice Video...

and thanks for taking it to share with everyone here. One thing I noticed is that you didn't have great turnover and this happens when the machine is not properly loaded. With any Frigidaire items should be loaded in more of a "balled up" fashion rather than wrapped around the agitator. This will reduce tangling and provide better turnover and more thorough cleaning. It's pretty typical for a nice layer of suds to form at the top due to the pumping action of the Jet Cone. I've noticed with mine that those suds tend to suspend dirt in them which is a good thing. Good luck with your 1-18, they're a great washer.

 

[pdub]

Jon,

I was happy to help and I'm so glad the machine works well.

Your collection keeps growing and I'm happy to be a part of it and have you as my friend.

Patrick

 

[jons1077]

Aww...

Warm fuzzies! Thanks Patrick!!!

Joelippard...I think you're right and I thought about that after a load or two. I have to keep in mind that this machine washes completely different. I did do a pretty large load of towels today and loaded it the way you described and it was noticeably better. Thanks for reminding me hehe. I'm not a Frigidaire guy you know!

Jon