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Does it spin clockwise or counterclockwise?
Hi Les, you know I observed that washer all day yesterday and for the life of me I can't remember./SMILES/S8.gif

When the solenoid engages for spin, does the agitator slow down as the tub starts turning, "morphing" into spin, or is it a direct shift like the Unimatic?
Hey Austin, well first of all the solenoid is deep in the Drive Unit and its like a water valve solenoid so you can't hear it switch on. Yes for the first wash load it does the morph into spin, but after the tranny get warm, the agitator just turns once and then it starts to spin. There is a 30 second pause to let any sediment out of the 2 drain holes at the bottom the wash basket, then the spin begins.

Does the screen flush have greater water pressure than the normal circulation pressure?
Hi Mike, no the recirculation pumps at the same rate, just the spinning tub at 1140rpm adds to the noise and drama.

Does any of the flush make it through the screen to provide even a little bit of a spray rinse?
It's hard to really tell, but I don't think so. Although you might want to close the lid during the screen flush as you do get a bit wet.

Delighted to see this machine is so amazing that it's changing your mind about water savers! Can't wait for the day when you wash clean sheets in a BD Whirlpool and use the suds-return for at least the rags if not the towels.
Ain't goona happen. And if the sheets were clean there would be no reason to wash them. :)

1. Is the agitator all-metal or are the vanes some kind of plastic
Ken the agitator is all-aluminum. Great art work by the way!

2. Is it noisy?
No not really, GE has never been a quiet washer, but this is one of their quietest. Its certainly not as quiet as a Unimatic, but its not intrusive in any way like a Norge.
 
aww man

way to cool!! and so pretty too..what a work horse..how fantastic is that to see a machine come back to life..excellent job! many congrats!!!!!!!!!!
 
That machine is beyond words

I don't know where to start!
The biggest impression is that white porcelain tub ring-THAT IS HOT!

All the design into getting the clothes rinsed and lint free that is amazing!

I remember that machine got high marks from CU but it most certainly deserved it. Robert do you think its the 9 minute spin or the fact that the tub is ribbed so the clothes can't lie flat in spin that gets them so dry??

HUBBA HUBBA what a machine.

jon
 
Robert ... that's a really great machine!! I can't believe it holds the rinse water!! What a great idea on GE's part.

Is this a strictly warm-water rinse machine, too?

Geoff
 
Looks great

Robert:

Very nice job on the machine. Its an incredible machine and an interesting example of what was done later to "dummy down" complexity to keep the price competitive. My Aunt had that machine with its amazing white tub still running in 70's. I wish I knew what happened to it. Thanks for sharing your progress.
Bill
 
Robert do you think its the 9 minute spin or the fact that the tub is ribbed so the clothes can't lie flat in spin that gets them so dry??
I think its both Jon. Greg and I were talking last night and we don't know if GE realized that the ribs help with Spin drying or not, they might have put the ribs in for extra scrubbing power like some wringer washers had in the 30's and 40's.

Is this a strictly warm-water rinse machine, too?
Hi Geoff, yes it is, but the thermostatic water valve is not so sensitive that I can turn off the hot water faucet if I just want a cold rinse.
 
Way Cool !!!

Robert, I am truly amazed at how quick you got the GE running. What an amazing machine with all its innovative features. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the videos.
 
Wash Wash Wash go the Jeans

Perfect! That's exactly what they do! You are so funny Robert.

Pardon me; I was asleep in class. Water enters the outer tub first and then is pumped to the wash tub? Float controlled or
pressure switch?
 
Unimatic (Robert).

Are you going to make a video of this machine and would you post it in see it wash?
 
Are you going to make a video of this machine and would you post it in see it wash?

I would Dan but I don't think too many people are interested in seeing this machine run. :)
 
Oh My!!!!

Thats right Robert, no interest at all in this machine....NOT!!!!!.....LOL

I think Rich`s suggestion sounds a great one....

Love the restoration, those designers really did spend time on it.

Is this the machine with three castors only??
Does it move much when spinning??

Cheers,

p.s. if you didnt do the GE you could always use your time to hop on a plane and film Jets stuff...we know he needs help, LOL....Thwack from Boston!!!
 
Treasure

Robert, congrats on this wonderful machine. I can believe you that it will be one of the most cherished machines for the rest of your life. It is special, a real treasure. I would love to see a video. The idea of a DVD sounds great to me. And the next DVD? The Apex? I know, as if you haven't enough to do.
 
The idea of a DVD sounds great to me. -- Why don't we make the 47 GE the next DVD

Sorry guys, as great as that sounds, I'm way way way way way way way way way way way tooooooooooooooo busy to even think of taking up such a huge time commitment like filming up a DVD, editing the DVD, compling a DVD, copying the 50 or 60 disks, collecting the cash and mailing the disks, at least right now.

BUT, I will try and make some web videos later on in the week if I get a spare moment.
 
Robert, does this timer move continuously like an electric clock the way the filter flo GE timers did?
 
Video of 47?

I certanly would like to see this in, "See it Wash". As you don't have a G.E. washer in the list. Thanks for listining. Danf.
 
now that you have found 2 of your dream machines, you should update your profile a bit! lol

I'll add that to my to-do list Jamie :)

Actually on Tuesday night I filmed an entire cycle in AW6 GE. Last night I took the ENTIRE machine apart again so I can send the cabinet and base out for a nice sanding and painting it so desperately needs.

Hopefully I will get the videos created over the weekend or early next week.
 
Ready Video?

When will you make the video camera about 1947 GE Automatic activity washer, 1st spin, rinse, and final spin..?

- Peter (kenmorepeter5ab) ;-)
 

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