One great feature was the durability, hats off to General Electrics motor designs which were very ingenious! I went under that washer and marveled at the motor and pumping system, I would wonder how the pump spun fast while the agitation cycle was in progress. Equally amazing was during the spin cycle, the pump reveres direction, the main pulley spins slowly and yet the pump spins fast, it always looked as if the motor had a dual armature. Wish they would post the underneath!
GE's mini-basket was a clever design that was really great for hand washables. Once it filled up via the recirculating water through the filter-flo pan, the water recirculated to the regular tub through holes at the top of the mini-basket during agitation. There are also holes on the inside of the mini-basket to allow the water to drain into the regular tub when the waher pauses between agitation and spin.
Nice washer my parents had one exactly like this when I was a kid in the early 70's that included that mini basket.That color is avacado,but lasted only a few years and replaced it with a maytag.Brings back alot of memories.Thanks for posting.
My parents bought one of these in 1978, it lasted till 1997. It had the mini-basket,straight vain agitator,quick stop braking. I loved the recycling of the water during agitation in to the lint filter, that was a great feature. One bad design was the speed control, you needed to select your speed prior to turning it on, if you changed your mind while it was running, you would knock the little magnetically activated solenoid out of alignment, which was mounted on the motor underneath.
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I still remember when my mom had a washer like this one, my dad bought for her from a local high school home economics classroom. The high school was getting new GE appliances, and dad knew that she needed a better washer. She was in love with the mini basket, made smaller loads easier on her. She was also very disappointed and unhappy when broke down and couldn't be repaired. Just curious here...what is the model number of this washer??
Was there any real turnover using the Mini basket or did the clothes just get thrashed and have water forced through them to get them clean? Did the outer mini-tub remain stationary while the agitator forced the turnover to occur?
@ lawnkit 22: Actually, no. Don't be fooled by the suds level in the regular tub during the wash. My family had one of these when I was growing up, and the water level for the mini-basket (if it is removed) just covers the bottom of the agitator (or "activator" as GE used to call it). When the water recirculating into the filter pan fills up the mini-basket, the water level in the regular tub barely touches the bottom of the agitator.
Does this machine have any outer tub? I notice I'm not seeing any tub going behind the basket, but I think there is. Hopefully there's a tub that protects it, but I'm sure there is. Is there?
The simpler it is, the better it is. I miss these kinds of machines!
also what's cool is we never had much mini-basket action on youtube I always wanted to see a video with mini-basket action, Thanks Jon.
Love the total simplicity of the four selection switches! Really gives full control over the machine.
One great feature was the durability, hats off to General Electrics motor designs which were very ingenious! I went under that washer and marveled at the motor and pumping system, I would wonder how the pump spun fast while the agitation cycle was in progress. Equally amazing was during the spin cycle, the pump reveres direction, the main pulley spins slowly and yet the pump spins fast, it always looked as if the motor had a dual armature. Wish they would post the underneath!
GE's mini-basket was a clever design that was really great for hand washables. Once it filled up via the recirculating water through the filter-flo pan, the water recirculated to the regular tub through holes at the top of the mini-basket during agitation. There are also holes on the inside of the mini-basket to allow the water to drain into the regular tub when the waher pauses between agitation and spin.
Basically, the Mini Basket turned the regular wash basket into an outer tub when it has no clothes.
Nice washer my parents had one exactly like this when I was a kid in the early 70's that included that mini basket.That color is avacado,but lasted only a few years and replaced it with a maytag.Brings back alot of memories.Thanks for posting.
My parents bought one of these in 1978, it lasted till 1997. It had the mini-basket,straight vain agitator,quick stop braking. I loved the recycling of the water during agitation in to the lint filter, that was a great feature. One bad design was the speed control, you needed to select your speed prior to turning it on, if you changed your mind while it was running, you would knock the little magnetically activated solenoid out of alignment, which was mounted on the motor underneath.
The filter flo I used to have was the one with wood-toned control panel.
Now this was a real washing machine
We had a GE filter flo that was probably new during the late 80's, early
90's it sounded like it was 600 RPM.
How fast dose it go
Thanks glad you like! It's a great machine. By the way, have a new Westinghouse video up now. Check it out!
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We had this exact machine same color , except ours did not have the flourescent light on the panel
Perfect for washing a small load of ones unmentionables. :-)
I still remember when my mom had a washer like this one, my dad bought for her from a local high school home economics classroom. The high school was getting new GE appliances, and dad knew that she needed a better washer. She was in love with the mini basket, made smaller loads easier on her. She was also very disappointed and unhappy when broke down and couldn't be repaired.
Just curious here...what is the model number of this washer??
My mother had 1 just like this. I believe hers was Harvest Gold color, however.
So... I've seen a few of these "mini baskets" why do they have them and what differancy does it make vs just using the whole maching?
I am not sure what happened with some of the sound. Could have been some feedback on the camera or something. Glad you enjoyed it though!
Was there any real turnover using the Mini basket or did the clothes just get thrashed and have water forced through them to get them clean? Did the outer mini-tub remain stationary while the agitator forced the turnover to occur?
Looks like they just thrashed back and forth. There were no molded bottom fins to help facilitate rollover I believe.
@ lawnkit 22: Actually, no. Don't be fooled by the suds level in the regular tub during the wash. My family had one of these when I was growing up, and the water level for the mini-basket (if it is removed) just covers the bottom of the agitator (or "activator" as GE used to call it). When the water recirculating into the filter pan fills up the mini-basket, the water level in the regular tub barely touches the bottom of the agitator.
Outer tub should be going around slowly like a clock hand. At least during a normal load....don't remember if it did that on the 'Mini' setting.
Kevin Fetner not in the filter Flo washers
they never had an indexing tub, Westinghouse had that and I have always thought it was counterproductive to the washing action
Looks like it didn't load. I'll try putting it up again tonight after work. Sorry about that.
Spin rpm ?
Hey when you do a video of your westinghouse with the new belt put a picture of the washer at beginning and end like this video has.
Does this machine have any outer tub? I notice I'm not seeing any tub going behind the basket, but I think there is. Hopefully there's a tub that protects it, but I'm sure there is. Is there?
can someone explain to me the point of the mini basket?
Small delicate loads.
from 2:43 to 4:00 that's got to be the longest spray rinse ever.
interesting video, but why did it fall silent for for a few seconds when it got to full speed on the first spin?
This is really cool!
Was this in the normal or permanent press cycle?
Does the "spray rinse" totally miss the mini-basket?
That spay rinse water doesn't seem to have contact the with laundry in the mini-basket during the first spin.
What was the tub that sits on the adjitator for?
Small delicate loads
Not sure what GE's point was in having a mini-tub insert, if the whole regular tub needs to fill with water anyway.
It doesn't fill all the way. And was great.
they dont make machines like that any more.....
the westinghouse video is not there. did you not post it yet, or did you delete it?
that is so cool
hope is at school.
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rpm?
revolutions per minute...not sure how many a GE does...probably 700-800 on fast.
o thats cool 2 washers in 1. haha
Dies this mean: YOU'RE ALL WASHED UP??!!!!!
Nice comment! hehe
how come they dont sell mCINES TLIKE THAT ANYMORE. WITH THE MINI WASH