Most Unique Washer Control Panel

Chetlaham · Monday at 11:34

I have always found this control panel obnoxious, yet at the same time strangely likable. Sharp, stand out ish, yet also kind of cheap looking. A real interesting mix. I like the layout and options. I wouldn't mind using it.

What do others think? What control panel do you find strange, unique, odd or ahead of its time?

agiflow · Monday at 15:34

Basically copying Whirlpool at that point.

phillymatt53 · Monday at 20:19

I find that the large cycle knob is confusing, and too "busy".

As far as "looks", I thought that those 1957 Frigidaire "Control Tower" washers were neat and ahead of their time.
I just don't care for that up and down agitation that they had.

goatfarmer · Tuesday at 10:13

No issues with the Maytag

foraloysius · Tuesday at 11:33

I always liked the older Constructa control panel. Especially the timer with an explanation of every increment.

rinso · Tuesday at 12:04

phillymatt53 said:
I find that the large cycle knob is confusing, and too "busy".

As far as "looks", I thought that those 1957 Frigidaire "Control Tower" washers were neat and ahead of their time.
I just don't care for that up and down agitation that they had.

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When Kenmore's started sporting a similar control panel, (along with many other manufacturers like GE) it did indeed look incredibly cheap, something for which the Kenmore-branded Whirlpools were not known.

pierreandreply4 · Tuesday at 13:27

@Chetlaham i find it strange that during the 1980 whirlpool use a diffrent design for there canadien washer dryer line compared to the us line during my teen years grew up with the washer in the pic not the matching dryer since the one we had dating from 1972 was still working i have been wondering what was the us equivalant to the canadian model in the pic

Chetlaham · Tuesday at 17:05

foraloysius said:
I always liked the older Constructa control panel. Especially the timer with an explanation of every increment.

I love the design of that washer. Is this German made? What is EIN and AUS on those rockers?

I wouldn't mind trying that model out had I access to a 50Hz generator, I've seen the videos on online and it looks like a really nice washer.

Chetlaham · Tuesday at 17:07

pierreandreply4 said:
@Chetlaham i find it strange that during the 1980 whirlpool use a diffrent design for there canadien washer dryer line compared to the us line during my teen years grew up with the washer in the pic not the matching dryer since the one we had dating from 1972 was still working i have been wondering what was the us equivalant to the canadian model in the pic

You know, I like it but I am assuming plastic? I don't care much for plastic, but if durable enough why not? I do like what I assume is a side opening lid. I miss vintage Whirlpool.

phillymatt53 · Tuesday at 17:49

Chetlaham said:
I love the design of that washer. Is this German made? What is EIN and AUS on those rockers?

I wouldn't mind trying that model out had I access to a 50Hz generator, I've seen the videos on online and it looks like a really nice washer.

Here ya go Chet...
In German,
"ein" and "aus" are often used as opposites, carrying the meanings of "in/on" and "out/off," respectively

Chetlaham · Tuesday at 18:05

phillymatt53 said:
Here ya go Chet...
In German,
"ein" and "aus" are often used as opposites, carrying the meanings of "in/on" and "out/off," respectively

Thanks

Seeing that there are two off options I'm guessing one of those rockers switches off something else besides main power.

I love vintage EU front loaders.

pierreandreply4 · Tuesday at 18:21

Chetlaham said:
You know, I like it but I am assuming plastic? I don't care much for plastic, but if durable enough why not? I do like what I assume is a side opening lid. I miss vintage Whirlpool.

the lid even do it looks like a side opening lid open upright @Chetlaham witch i found strange because the body looks like that of a kenmore washer then a whirlpool washer

Chetlaham · Tuesday at 18:41

I like side opening lids to be honest. I feel like they go hand in hand with machines that fill with the lid open. Just one of those things that go together in my world view.

pierreandreply4 · Tuesday at 20:27

@Chetlaham can you explain why kenmore on there canadien model has pass from the classic silver chrome dial and classic panel to a plastic timer knob and dial and plastic control board first pic is there 1988 line for canadien kenmore

foraloysius · 2025-07-30T00:52:21-0500

Chetlaham said:
I love the design of that washer. Is this German made? What is EIN and AUS on those rockers?

I wouldn't mind trying that model out had I access to a 50Hz generator, I've seen the videos on online and it looks like a really nice washer.

Yes, Constructa is German. EIN = ON and AUS = OFF. One is for power and the other one is for turning off the spin IIRC.

Chetlaham · 2025-07-30T05:40:56-0500

foraloysius said:
Yes, Constructa is German. EIN = ON and AUS = OFF. One is for power and the other one is for turning off the spin IIRC.

No spin- thanks!

appnut · 2025-07-30T15:23:36-0500

being visually impaired, larger dials and fonts work best for me.

me · 2025-07-30T19:09:51-0500

I guess, the Hoover Keymatic's control panel is pretty unique, due to its plastic program card. Pretty ugly too mind

I know you don't like electronics, but the controls of the 1980 Hotpoint Microtronic X2000, with all push buttons and an LED display was, I'd argue ahead of its time, although the buttons were bigger, had icons on them indicating their function, and were much better quality than I've seen on most modern machines, particularly the centre four momentary action programme selection buttons. The controls certainly made the machine stand out in the shop. Even had some Economy buttons (reduced rinses, lower temperature and half load), before water and energy saving became a thing.

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