Push button something or other washer San Diego

[stricklybojack]

Is this washer anything? See link.
I have also gleaned from the posters on this website certain Kenmore electronic control dryers are desirable . Would the one pictured qualify?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/app/4825931344.html

 

[danemodsandy]

Maytag:

Late '70s/early '80s 10-Series, pretty far up in the line, but not yet a collector's dream.

 

[wayupnorth]

Washer is definitely the top of the line Maytag in my machines vintage style which is around 1984. Still the old school washer with a more modern look for the time.

 

[appnut]

That is the TOL model for that series. 

 

[danemodsandy]

Tim:

I looked again, and you're right - that's the TOL machine, an A710. I missed the presence of the infinite water level control to the left of the pushbutton arrays.

 

[appnut]

Sandy, the 5 temp buttons and 4 speed buttons gives it away more than the variable water level. 

 

[danemodsandy]

Bob:

You're right, but then I'm not as "into" the 10 and 12 series as I am the New Generation machines, so I have to look and think - and sometimes fact-check - a little more when 10s and 12s are under discussion. For me, that snazzy water level control is the clincher.

I also have a problem with the entire 10 series - I really dislike the control panels intensely. The reason is the white buttons and knob. For my money, it was a cheap look. I much prefer the black buttons and knobs of the 12 series, which makes those machines look much more expensive.

 

[appnut]

Sandy, I agree, the white buttons are off-putting.  I thing Maytag's logic was their dishwashers had white buttons so keep similar with the new, redesigned console.  I prefer the darker buttons and such for later models. 

 

[danemodsandy]

Bob:

I agree.

As much as I love the New Generation machines (particularly early ones with the blue control panels and chrome-top lint filters, etc.), I could see myself with a 712 pair.

But not the 710s; those buttons are not my thang.

P.S.: Here's a link to a thread where the entire 12 series brochure is reproduced. The machines are gorgeous, but when the history of Ugly 80s Hair is written, that model is going to be on the cover:

Maytag Washer/Dryer Brochure

My customer brought this brochure to me last Friday. He states that it came with his Maytag A712 washer, and, he has never needed a repair to date. There are 12 pages to this brochure.

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[stricklybojack]

I think...

it's an A710s..

Don't know what the difference is though.

Parts for Maytag A710: Control Panel,timer & Switches Parts - AppliancePartsPros.com

Parts for Maytag A710: Control Panel,timer & Switches Parts in stock and ready to ship today. 365 days to return any part.

www.appliancepartspros.com

 

[danemodsandy]

A710S:

"S" for suds saver?

Anyone know?

 

[wayupnorth]

Actually, according to my old brochure pictures. It should be an LA810 with all the bells and whistles.

 

[stricklybojack]

A810

Borrowed this pic from another thead, thanks Mayfan69.

 

[kenmore71]

Wayupnorth is correct.

 

It is either an A810 or an LA810. (A only would be white, LA would be Almond)

Left 2 buttons are "soak advance to wash"

Next is infinite water level control

Next is 5 water temp combos

Last is 4 speed combos.

Manufacture is July 1980 to June 1984.

 

 

[danemodsandy]

Thanks, Mark!

Note to self: Must get 10-series brochure.

P.S., Mark - you still coming down?

 

[ovrphil]

My

vote here is for the dark color buttons of A710; have not seen this A/LA810 model in CL searches.

 

[rp2813]

I like the light buttons.  It's a nod to the center dial models, and the brown-on-brown is monotonous.

 

[ovrphil]

Not one to shun contrasts, but...

Monontonous is defined in the eyes of the beholder…many minds with many tastes, Ralph. White looks cheap to me, but I can fully appreciate many minds many tastes. And especially…many smiles for the differences that keep it all interesting.

 

[rp2813]

Well, if a well-built Maytag with brown buttons came my way, I'd surely not turn it down!