I finally got the 1-18 mentioned in the "another 1-18" thread.
Here is the WC-6, WIB, and WS-2.
Martin
Here is the WC-6, WIB, and WS-2.
Martin
WIB 1-18
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The story
I went to an Estate Sale two weeks ago and saw this washer in the garage. I made an offer, but the owner said she needed to use the washer for another week. Well that turned into two weeks, during which time I was kind of a wreck.
Finally she decided to give it up and I went over. She said her mother, who owned it, said to use cold water and set the timer to 8 minutes. Maybe those two things kept it running longer. I believe it is a late model probably 1979. It is in really good shape and was still connected and running.
When I hooked it up and ran it, it is much quieter and smoother than my WS-2.
I went to an Estate Sale two weeks ago and saw this washer in the garage. I made an offer, but the owner said she needed to use the washer for another week. Well that turned into two weeks, during which time I was kind of a wreck.
Finally she decided to give it up and I went over. She said her mother, who owned it, said to use cold water and set the timer to 8 minutes. Maybe those two things kept it running longer. I believe it is a late model probably 1979. It is in really good shape and was still connected and running.
When I hooked it up and ran it, it is much quieter and smoother than my WS-2.
Panel
The panel is that wonderful woodgrain. In great shape.
The panel is that wonderful woodgrain. In great shape.
Interior
And it has a different filter than the others.
And it has a different filter than the others.
Circle spray rinse
As the cycle ran through, I noticed many features that I didn't know about.
The first spin starts slow and then speeds up. Then the spray rinse starts and sprays through the whole spin!
It really makes me appreciate the last of the Frigidaires. They don't have that kick in the ass spin, but they are nice and unique in thier own way. Of course the vertical agitation has no peer in cleaning ability or gentleness.
That's a little plastic whistle that sticks in the lid switch to keep the spin cycle going!
As the cycle ran through, I noticed many features that I didn't know about.
The first spin starts slow and then speeds up. Then the spray rinse starts and sprays through the whole spin!
It really makes me appreciate the last of the Frigidaires. They don't have that kick in the ass spin, but they are nice and unique in thier own way. Of course the vertical agitation has no peer in cleaning ability or gentleness.
That's a little plastic whistle that sticks in the lid switch to keep the spin cycle going!
Just Awesome!
Awesome machines you have there. The '75 W-22 1-18 that i just got from pdub has that same low speed spin at the start of the spin cycle then after about 30 seconds or so it will kick it up to a high speed spin. You would think that having a perforated tub there would be a neutral drain to drain all the water off the tub before it would start spinning. Enjoy!
Mark
Awesome machines you have there. The '75 W-22 1-18 that i just got from pdub has that same low speed spin at the start of the spin cycle then after about 30 seconds or so it will kick it up to a high speed spin. You would think that having a perforated tub there would be a neutral drain to drain all the water off the tub before it would start spinning. Enjoy!
Mark
mayken4now
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Wonderful machine(s), hope you enjoy.
Great 1-18's you have there. I use mine everyday and can't imagine being without them.
Now all you need is white, brown, and poppy!
Do you think the later desgined lint filter does a better job than the bed of nails one in the other two machines?
Patrick
Now all you need is white, brown, and poppy!
Do you think the later desgined lint filter does a better job than the bed of nails one in the other two machines?
Patrick
mayken4now
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Your WIB 1-18 is not a 1979. More like 1975. The agitator on the water level indicator tells that story to me. I think I may be right. Later years they got rid of that water level agitator marker.
Forgot to mention earlier, run hot water washes and warm water washes, and you don't have to stick to the "8" minutes!
Steve
Forgot to mention earlier, run hot water washes and warm water washes, and you don't have to stick to the "8" minutes!
Steve
Wonderful mini-collection of machines. What's the difference between the WC-6 and the WS-2? They both are TOL's, I assume from the window lids, but is it just a matter of vintage? Can you post some panel close-ups?
The lid switch was moved to the back of the opening in 1978-79 model years, so this WIB would be a later production run.
Thanks for the comments
Pdub – The filter seems to work better and is more securely held in the frame.
Mayken4now – Yes, I did a load of whites and used hot wash warm rinse. Actually she probably said to use cold water, because the hot water hose had a hole in it, and was probably shut off.
Bajaespuma- The WS-2 is the oldest, it has only 2 cycles regular and soak. But it runs well, although noisy, and the timer needs repair. The WC-6 is probably inbetween the two in age and has a permanent press cycle and knit cycle like the WIB. The WIB has Cold water rinse for three of the selections while the WS-2 has a separate knob for the rinse temperature. The cold water preference of the WIB is what told me it was a later model.
Gansky1 – I too think it is a later model.
It was well taken care of, not beat like so many machines. All I did was wipe around the tub opening and dust off the back. She probably only used it once a week or less.
Martin
Pdub – The filter seems to work better and is more securely held in the frame.
Mayken4now – Yes, I did a load of whites and used hot wash warm rinse. Actually she probably said to use cold water, because the hot water hose had a hole in it, and was probably shut off.
Bajaespuma- The WS-2 is the oldest, it has only 2 cycles regular and soak. But it runs well, although noisy, and the timer needs repair. The WC-6 is probably inbetween the two in age and has a permanent press cycle and knit cycle like the WIB. The WIB has Cold water rinse for three of the selections while the WS-2 has a separate knob for the rinse temperature. The cold water preference of the WIB is what told me it was a later model.
Gansky1 – I too think it is a later model.
It was well taken care of, not beat like so many machines. All I did was wipe around the tub opening and dust off the back. She probably only used it once a week or less.
Martin
1/18's
The 1/18's were my favorate washer of all time. They are really beautiful.
Peter
The 1/18's were my favorate washer of all time. They are really beautiful.
Peter
Martin
What is the first digit of the Serial Number?
That seems to be a good date indicator on my machines
and I thought someone once said that was the way to tell.
Also, if you take the front cover off, look in the bottom
corner of the schematic for a date.
Patrick
What is the first digit of the Serial Number?
That seems to be a good date indicator on my machines
and I thought someone once said that was the way to tell.
Also, if you take the front cover off, look in the bottom
corner of the schematic for a date.
Patrick
frontaloadotmy
Well-known member
48 , my WC's controls are
the same minus the fancy agitator graphic on the water level.
It also has the nails filter, and the lid switch is in the
rear left corner of the lid opening.
pdub- the first digit of the ser # is "5" , does that indicate
1975?
48-mine is also a lovely avocado!
the same minus the fancy agitator graphic on the water level.
It also has the nails filter, and the lid switch is in the
rear left corner of the lid opening.
pdub- the first digit of the ser # is "5" , does that indicate
1975?
48-mine is also a lovely avocado!
1979 WIC
Great machine! I'm glad the seller (benefactor?) didn't flake, You got a winner. I have a '79 WIC. The control graphics are a little different, but the same controls with the water-level icon. It's worked without a problem since I bought the house and inherited it 11 years ago! A usin' machine, it does probably one load a week. It's fairly quiet, but developed a 'clunk' about every 6-10 pulses.
BTW, if yours is like this model, the high-speed spin runs only on the regular cycle, not knits or permanent-press, even if the speed is on normal.
Kelly
Great machine! I'm glad the seller (benefactor?) didn't flake, You got a winner. I have a '79 WIC. The control graphics are a little different, but the same controls with the water-level icon. It's worked without a problem since I bought the house and inherited it 11 years ago! A usin' machine, it does probably one load a week. It's fairly quiet, but developed a 'clunk' about every 6-10 pulses.
BTW, if yours is like this model, the high-speed spin runs only on the regular cycle, not knits or permanent-press, even if the speed is on normal.
Kelly
Yup, first digit in the serial # should be the year of manufacture.
kennyGF
kennyGF
