WCD-64 Update!

[cadman]

Okay guys, they're home!

First question..what's the "PUSH" button do? No mention of it in the under-lid instructions. We cleaned 'em up and applied power. Neither dial lights up, so either the bulbs are burnt out, or (after a first glance) the low end didn't get lamps? As far as the dryer goes, it spins with gusto, but it's gas (wish it were electric) so I couldn't check on the heat output. I heard that conversion kits use to exist for gas/electric conversions; true? Only thing the dryer will need is a timer, the dial never moved.

The washer- didn't get water hooked up to it yet, but we were able to get it to pulse at one dial setting, and spin with two different speeds at other settings. I think I may have a little electrical work to do to make sure the water valves are opening. Beautiful enamel and neat controls : )

 

[cadman]

Look at the color! This is my first pair!

 

[cadman]

And the obligatory agitator shot- Does the tub remain stationary while the agitator pulses?

 

[zipdang]

Beautiful set!

 

[gansky1]

Beautiful set - congrats on the great find! Your "Push" button is for the motor overload protector.

This dryer is going to be dedicated to gas use only but if you don't have gas to your house, you can probably convert it to LP gas input and use it with bottled gas from the grocery store like a grill. There should be a pull down latch for the top panel of the dryer - that's where the gas valve, pilot & burner are.

Have fun !!

 

[gansky1]

Yes - tub will/should remain stationary during pulsation. Take a look underneath - through the access panel in the rear of the machine and see if there are belts or rollers... This could be one of the first Rollermatic washers built in '64.

 

[kenmore1978]

dryer type

Trust me, unless you are in one of those rare places where electricity is cheaper than gas or natural gas is not available, you'll be glad it's a gas dryer when the bills come.

"As far as the dryer goes, it spins with gusto, but it's gas (wish it were electric)"

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Cory, that's a wonderful find, congratulations and thanks for the great pictures! Yes the wash tub remains stationary during wash and rinse otherwise it would throw water out and down the drain.

There is no way to convert the dryer to electric. Let us know if we can help with advice for the restoration.

 

[peterh770]

Just wonderful! So stately looking as a set! Congrats!

Do you guys think this is one of the first, original Jet Cone installations, or is it a replacement? I bet it is Multimatic under the hood.

-ph

 

[Unimatic1140]

My guess is that it's one of the first Rollermatics.

 

[golittlesport]

Beautiful set! Congratulations!

 

[cadman]

It's a Multimatic-

Took a peek underneath and sure enough, two belts- Multimatic, did these normally have a jet cone like this? Or did these come along with the Rollermatics?

Great news, it works too! Both water valves function for both wash and rinse temps and it makes it all the way around the dial. I did the first load, some towels, and the thing almost walked across the floor at the start of the spindry until I rebalanced them, would this be a sign of weak suspension components or is this typical?

And the only problem with the dryer is that the pointer never moves, but the timer motor runs, guess that's why they ditched the set. I really cleaned that unit up and the controls are just mint!

Thanks a lot guys for all the compliments! Neat stuff : )

 

[cadman]

Hope I'm not overloading this thread with pics...

 

[appnut]

The jet-cone replaced the original pulsator found in multimatics. Friends with a WI59 did the same thing. It's beautiful!!!!! Another solid-tub Frigidaire saved!!!

 

[gansky1]

Wonderful set - how cool that the washer works too! I'm surprised there isn't an off-balance cut off, perhaps it was disabled at some point. Most Frigidaires, especially those with the Jetcone pulsator, work best with a full load. Don't be afraid to fill 'er up!

 

[gyrafoam]

Really cool to see that console again! Mom had the Imperial with that console---a double set of push buttons as I recall. Mom's had the 3-ring agitator with the hard plastic twist-on cap (that we never put back on!). What a great find! Hope you have fun! -Steve

 

[davenp]

AMAZING!!!

Totally AMAZING SET! I'm very jealous

What are the three knobs in the middle for? I assume temp and load size maybe? Forgive the newbie here, never seen one of these before

Dave

 

[gyrafoam]

Memo to

If you enjoy seeing the clothes "Roll-over" during the wash cycle, and do not want a bunch of suds covering up your view, get some "FAB" detergent POWDER (not liquid--different formulae!). It comes in a few nice fragrances and has the advantage of creating almost NO suds at all, even if you use extra! I use it in my Frigidaire 1-18 and the "Unimatic" for that reason. Enjoy those machines! -Steve

 

[drmitch]

Beautiful set Cory, the suds look good. Any clothes in it yet? You should be very proud of these! The radarranges would look good sitting next to these also! Enjoy!