Update on the old Maytag washer

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ryner1988

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Hi all,

So, quick update on the Maytag washer I posted about a couple weeks ago. It's now been nearly two weeks since installed, and so far it's working perfectly. I've been getting accustomed to it, like learning what is a perfect size load for it, was kind of a learning curve. I now realize that in order for it to get good roll-over, I load it full but not packed, as in, top roll of holes in the tub but loaded loosely, not crammed in. Generally, if I can carry the load to the washer in my arms in one trip without dropping anything, it's probably going to work out.

Another thing I noticed, wonder if anyone else has had this experience, is that detergent pods don't work as well in older, deep-fill machines. With my 2016 Whirlpool, one pod did the trick every time, but in this 1980's Maytag, I found that one pod wasn't getting clothes very clean, but two pods did just fine. That didn't seem very economical to me so I switched back to Liquid, Persil to be exact. I'm washing with it as I type this, in fact, and notice much better results than I was getting with the pods.

It's a great machine. I am definitely happy with it. As far as model number goes, the sticker is on the back of the machine. I use a special program to read text, and I'm having trouble getting my phone back there and in the right position to read the whole sticker.

Ryne
 
Model number location correction...

My mind was elsewhere when I wrote that part of the thread...the model number is actually on the top of the control panel, kind of above and to the right of the water level selection buttons.
 
 
Usage instructions on pod detergent products typically advise that 1 pod is for a medium/average-size load.  Two for a full/max load, or perhaps 3 depending on the soil level and the machine's capacity.
 

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