What model is this Maytag

[harold]

Hello guys On Thursday afternoon, I am going to pick up this Maytag washing machine. What is the the model/serial of this machine? Or do you have any information about this machine.. Thanks.. P.S. The owner is sell this machine very cheap to me.

 

[qsd-dan]

Belts

If you have the patience, get these genuine Maytag belts for a fraction of $40

http://cgi.ebay.com/Maytag-Washer-B...ryZ20714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[maytagbear]

It's from the 80s,

and is rock solid, if in good condition. Won't find any better top-loader new.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[harold]

Lawrence, went I bring this machine Thursday, I will give the model number/serial information. Do anyone has any paper work showing what does this machines has?
Thanks again..

 

[harold]

Here is a small pic of the panel

I will take more later, when I get the machine home.

 

[harold]

Here is a small pic of the panel

I will take more later, when I get the machine home.

 

[eddy1210]

It's a model A612

Exactly like one I have. Series= 04 Serial # 916142VV

 

[harold]

Hi Eddy

Hey there Eddy,

How do you like your Maytag A612? I can't wait to see the inside of the wash tub. Does this Maytag has a off balance switch on it?

 

[jaytag]

A great washer indeed

My sister has the same model in xtra large capacity. It has been doing 2 to 3 loads of laundry daily since 1987. NEVER a repair. 21 years strong. You will be very happy with it.

 

[turquoisedude]

I know someone who has the same model

She actually inherited it from her Grandmother and has been using it for nearly 10 years herself. I'll ask her if she still happens to have the manuals and if so, I'll copy 'em for you.

 

[harold]

Manuals/turquoisedue

Thank you Turquoisedude for doing that for me! I love to see them when you get them.. Thanks again..

 

[nmaineman36]

I have the 613 which adds a warm/warm and hot/warm buttons. Very good machine and washes well. The agitator has a set screw and it tends to go up and down during wash. Its a slight movement but its there. I changed it out with a regular PowerFin with a stop ring. Much more solid and the drive shaft spline contacts are more snug to the agitator. Plus the washer runs very quiet. One thing is to make sure that the washer is level. That way the motor carriage can do its thing properly. Plus I would also look at the drive belts and make sure they are not frayed or worn looking. That simple change out makes all the difference in the world performance wise.

 

[70series]

Have fun with your machine. I played with one back in 1987 and had lots of fun.

Have a good one,
James

 

[gansky1]

This is a good washer...

Is this an orbital tranny or the original Newton long-stroke?

I had an A412 for a while, same features but standard capacity and it was a great machine. I found it behind Lowes and all it needed was a water valve. It was so mint and clean I hated to let it go, but I grabbed an A710 today at a garage sale today that is just as nice. They are great washers, run forever. I posted pics of the A710 in the Deluxe forum even though I think it's pre-1986 and could be here.

 

[70series]

This has the long slow stroke. A neighbor who lived behind our house had this model. I ran it through a couple of rinses when I would feed her cats and dogs while she was away. I don't know if the thrill came from running the Tag, or knowing that I really should not have been.

I always loved it when people asked me to take care of their pets!

Have a good one,
James

P.S. For the record, I never intentionally operated a washer unless I was sure I knew how to use it.

 

[70series]

Not to belabor the point, but I should mention that I was a kid when I did this. I am (much) older now and more respectful of peoples' privacy.

James

 

[frigilux]

James, you'd be hard-pressed to find a person at this site who hasn't done the same thing. I used to run peoples' washers when I took care of their pets, too.

In fact, I had a neighbor who always left the house open during the day while at work. I ran their washer for kicks on more than one occasion. They had a Coronado with an indexing tub and a 'Partial Fill' button, so you could control exactly when agitation would start.

 

[goatfarmer]

Except for the infinite water level, your washer's identical to our A510. It's been a great washer. Pulled it off a trade in pile about 10 years ago, put a set of belts on it, and have done NOTHING else to it. Indestructable!

kennyGF

 

[70series]

Thanks Frigilux. It's good to know I am not the only one.

The riskiest stunt I ever pulled was operating a display model at Sears when the sales personnel were not looking. This was in 1988. It was fortunate that the store was busy enough that they were occupied with customers, but not so busy that people were always swarming around. I did not put it through a full cycle, I just filled it a little, emptied it, and buzzed out of there.

The only time the salesman saw me was when I first entered the appliance department. He asked if I needed help. I responded with: "Nope, just browsing." It got him off my back.

Have a good one,
James

 

[harold]

Got the New Maytag washer Home

Hey Guys, This afternoon I got the Maytag washer home, and I try it out. It works, but the belts need to be replace. I have washed 3 loads of clothes today, the water draining was little poor, on the second load of clothes, got to the rinse cycle, when in a pause and then to the final spin, well, the machine did not drain out it was full of water. I turn the timer back to the rinse and it did drain all the water out. I did hear noises come from the belts a loud scream noise, so I did call up around town, they want $40.00 both belts. So I went on ebay and found the same item for less money both belts in a package for $16.00. Now, I have to wait about less then a week to get the new belts, I will see what happens next. The belts parts numbers are for this Maytag Model A612 is: 211124 is for the pump, and the drive belt is: 211125. I will found out later it that take care of it or not..

 

[swestoyz]

Harold -

If you could, tip the machine back a bit, and give the pump pulley a nice spin. The pulley is located on the right hand side, towards the front.

It should move with little effort - if it is difficult to move you may need to grab a new Polly Pump for it as well.

Ben

 

[harold]

Belts

I all ready got these belts from this ebay website

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110261066813&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

 

[harold]

Here is what is inside of the Maytag

Inside of the machine

 

[harold]

The Tub

inside of the wash tub

 

[harold]

Transmission

closer look

 

[charbee]

Congrats, and enjoy yer "bulletproof" Maytag!

 

[nmaineman36]

When I replaced the drive and pump belt on my 613 they came as a kit. Both belts cost together around 28 bucks. Funny thing is that I had to tell the parts guy its for a long stroke Maytag and not the Orbital. I have used the Orbital belts on the 613 and it does make a slight difference and the Orbital belts have a cloth covering to them. A very easy fix and you cant get any easier to change out a set of belts either.

 

[fishercat]

Hey Harold
I have the original A612 Maytag washer manual. I will be happy to send it to you. Bill

 

[harold]

Hi Bill

Gee, Thank you Sir.. Here is my email address: [email protected] That is a sweet machine I got.. I am waiting for the belts to arrive in the mail next week.

I got another question for your guys.. Does anyone know how to take the motor off? I hate do something to mess things up on the machine. I know the older type and the fewer newer type of the has the basic the same setup of motor being on the front left side. I try to search on the internet how to replace the washer motor on a Maytag and no luck. I'm very curious about how to change one out just in case if I need too. Thanks

 

[turquoisedude]

Found the Manuals!

Sorry for the delay, but my friend Julie finally found the manuals for the Maytag washer but it is an A212. Would this still help?? If so, please email me with your address and I'll send it directly to you.