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Well, It's not a Dispensall, BUT...

I Finally Found a Great old Machine.

On Saturday , in the WORST Weather here in PA, I decided to check out the trailers in the back of Best Buy and Lowes. As soon as I approached the truck, I saw the familiar shape of an old GE Bachsplash with the chrome. I jumped up and found a beautiful early 70's model GE Filter FLO in White. It even has a Super Filter Flo Pan! It is in almost perfect cosmetic shape and though the water in the hoses and pump is frozen solid - it does sound like it will run. The only problem I saw was that the lid switch was rusted out and didn't engage anymore so- ultimately the machine probably filled and stopped. I over-rided the switch and it all sounds good. I will post pics when i take some. I'm VERY Excited!

And by the way - Does anyone have a Mini-Basket for a straight vane agitator? Large capacity size? I'll gladly pay for it and the shipping!

Let me know!

Matthew
 
Hey Matthew, Where have you been? I can check out the mini basket at a newly found appliance repair shop near where I work. Check the thread New Find Appliance repair shop under SUPER. I will get back to you when I find.

Ray
 
Congrats on your great find! What is a "Super Filter Flo pan" and how does it differ from a regular one?
 
Super FilterFlo

The Super Filter Flo is just a larger version which came with the Extra Large Capacity machines. They are 13" across. The older ones - like mine - had the GE logo in the center and the words Super Filter Flo in raised letters around the edge of the pan. There are also another style with a small detergent dispensing area around the center post. I'm looking for one of them to use. I'll show pics soon!
 
Here is the Activator - It has alot of fins and reads "Heavy Duty 18" on either side of the agitator by the base, which I also love! - I can't seem to get it in a photo though...

If anyone has a Mini Basket for this, please let me know!
Thanks!

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Hi Matthew, My grandmother had the same machine, but it was the Americana, looks just like it, but, had a console light. The machine was replaced with a GE from my moms house, when they were selling my gramdmas house after her son, (my uncle died around 10 years ago. The mini basket for the straight vane agitator got thrown away. I will check tomorrow for with the appliance place for you and let you know.
 
Timer

This Model is practically the same as the Dispensall without of course, the Dispensall feature. The Soak and other cycles are pretty much exactly the same. Can anyone estimate a year for this - I'm thinking Early 70's. Someone might know better....? (mose exact?) Was this the TOL or maybe just beneath it - I assume the TOL would have had a Lighted Console?

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And One More...

I'm very happy - now i just need to find a transmission - any suggestions? The whole machine is in great shape - barely any rust at all - and I bet whoever had this used it once a week and wiped it down when they were done because its in pretty nice shape! I know I'll have this for years to come and I look forward to them! Hopefully there are no hidden problems... WE shall see...

Note that the Extra Rinse option is Engaged and ready to go!

Matthew

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WOOHOO!!!

Way to go Matt, congratulations!!! What a neat machine; I love the design of the control panel, the blue Super Filter-Flo pan (mine is in white...sigh) and the multi-vaned Activator, versus the 4 vanes cut short at the base on mine. Put a ramp Activator in it and the capacity will nearly double; it will handle all every one of those 18 pounds!!

Keep us posted on the tranny issue!

--Austin
 
Thanks Guys!~

Yes Kenny Please let me know If you have a Mini-Basket because I'm not sure when I'lll be able to find one around here.

Austin - Thanks! This activator moves alot of water - I am familiar with the Sloped Activators also - If I find One I'll try it out!

In the mean time - I need to try the belt issue.

I know this mmachine is as early as 70-72. In 73 they introduced the black and orange/gold backsplash designs. This one- especially the timer looks like the late 60's design.
 
How does this work?

Mattew. So, you find a great machine in the back of Best Buy or Lowes, and then what happens? Do you just back up a truck and take it? Or do you ask permission to take it first? Who do you talk to? How does this all work? I pass one Lowes, two Home Depots and one Best Buy every day on my way to and from work. Can I just check every other day and snag the good stuff?
 

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