Santa came early..sort of

[jetcone]

Similar cycles Phil

but I found they used several different wiring harnesses so that called for several different timers which I find odd since the cycles were so the same!

 

 

[combo52]

Plastic Lids On 1-18s

Frigidaire used these on a number of different lower priced models, I would assume that this was done to save money, I saw a lot of these over the years.

As Phil mentioned all the 24" laundry centers had plastic washer lids and dryer doors, these were changed to metal after WCI bought Frigidaire from GM and WCI was making a deal with GE to build the LCs badged with the GE name. GE insisted on this change for liability reasons because many FD LCs had gone up in flames and the plastic doors and lids increased the chances of the fire spreading to the rest of the house.

The entire heating element assembly was also redesigned and encased in a steel box on the LC dryers because of the very dangerous cheap design the the GM built LCs used. All you had to do was put something like a blanket or pillows on top of the dryer and if it blocked the vents at the rear top of the dryer you could have real problems.

 

[philr]

Jon, your machine is the exact same model as mine, a 1973 WCD3T. It's just a different color, so to blind people, they would be the same! 

 

But there are differences between years and models. No 1971 models had the Permanent Press cycle. Many 1974 models added a Knit cycle (same as Permanent Press but with intermittent agitation) and the Soak cycle was gone on most.

 

One thing I don't know is the differences between the 1972 "T" models and the 1973 "3T" models like ours. If you have info on that, I'd like to know!

 

John, did the plastic lids cause problems in washers too? I can see how the dryer section of the Laundry Centers must have been a fire hazard! 

 

[hippiedoll]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

on the "thumper".
and i'm glad that to make it work, all you had to do was push the reset button!!

hopefully you can replace the water valves easily and get this frigidaire "thumpin" away!!!

keep us posted.....

;o)

 

[gregingotham]

controls on 1-18

PhilR and all -

Here are two pics of the controls. hard to get a good pic in the light available, but the controls are very simple. Wash temp - choice of hot, warm or cold; rinse temp - warm or cold. Two cycles on the dial- normal speed or gentle. And the water level selector. Really about all you need in a very simple format. And allows for a cold wash which PhilR said he can't get.

I love the instructions for a soak cycle (not on the dial but in the manual). Fill the tub with clothes; let the water fill; agitate briefly, push in dial. let it soak 30 min or more; advance to spin; spin and start the cycle over. Its a DIY soak cycle!

 

[gregingotham]

Up and running again after 42 years

Got the water inlet valve installed this weekend. Hooked it up and took her for a spin. No leaks anywhere, quiet, great jet action. Plowed through two loads of laundry like nothing at all. Not too bad for 42 years old. Inside of the cabinet was in amazing shape.

 

[whirlcool]

Amazing, isn't it? You'll enjoy that washer for years to come hopefully. It has just about every wash option you could want in a vintage washer. Congratulations on reviving it!

 

[jetcone]

Phil

I forgot about that knit cycle. I really liked that! 

Now I have to start searching all over again.

 

Nice machine Greg great save, it looks like a low use one to me. You'll enjoy that for sure.