1960 through 1966 Frigidaire Range ID Guide

[philr]

Now the some of the 1965 "J" models

 

Different oven thermostats, Lux timer, two signal lights for the surface units...

 

According to the parts manual, the models were RCI-645J and RCI-635J just like the US models but I think this is an error (see the last picture that shows RCIJ-635C). 

 

I added pictures from the Canadian parts manual that show the minor differences on the illustrations (the numbers for the illustrations are the same as in the US manuals). 

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[philr]

Here's a Canadian Flair wall oven, it's a 1966 "K" model the GM badge means it's a 1967 or later. Note the filigree on the door that's also like the US (and other Canadian) 1966 ranges. 

 

BF-30K

 

[philr]

A 1967 or later Flair. My manuals don't even show this model! 

 

This one has circuit breakers on the control panel and a unique clock/timer.

 

Model number says B-30L

 

[philr]

Here are some of the Canadian 1962 ranges. The early ones (like my RCIG-39C-62) in the six first pictures) were very similar to the US models with the exception of having fuses behind the storage drawer, no "Speed Heat", two "Surface" lights and dark porcelain oven liner. Glass doors were also more popular here than in the United States. 

 

The other pictures show the ranges that were introduced later that year which had new control panels with fuses relocated in the access door at the base of the control panel. 

 

 

 

[philr]

Before 1962, the ranges we had here were quite similar to those in the US but we did have some unique 22" models and this strange 1959-style range which I think was produced in 1960-61 as an economy model. The 40" versions of the free-standing ranges were discontinued after 1960 so if someone wanted a 40", it had to be a Flair. 

 

[philr]

Here are some free-standing 1963 models. Note that the "RCIG" model is identified as an Imperial, not "Custom Imperial" as the serial number suggests (the same is true for the mid-1962 model I showed previously). 

 

[philr]

Now, some 1963 "Economy" Flairs similar to some Deluxe sold in the US.

 

Here, there was no "Custom Deluxe" version of the Flair but we did have the "Deluxe" and the "Imperial" that was based on the "Deluxe". The Imperial still had 3 6" burners, controls in the burner drawer as the Deluxe had but it added a chrome oven liner and a fluorescent light.

 

I don't think the "Imperial" was available in the US. 

 

[philr]

Here's a 1964 Deluxe range I parted out (the two front burners were not original). 

RDG-309-64

 

[philr]

Here are the Canadian free-standing ranges for 1965. The illustrations for two models were reversed in the parts manual but I corrected the information.

 

The 22" Super and Deluxe models as well as the 30" "307" model (pictures 1-2-3) feature 7 heat Chromalox burners.

 

The "308" and "309" Deluxe and Custom Imperial ranges (pictures 4-5) have infinite switches, pilot lights for the surface units and Radiantube burners. 

That year, the RCIG-309C-J was renamed "Custom Imperial". That year, it lost the meat thermometer but it had a new oven thermostat with separate bake and broil temperatures and the "Meal Minder" feature. It lacked a selector switch like the other Canadian Frigidaire free-standing ranges had since mid-1962.

 

The 22" models had no selector switch but a non thermostatic broil and the Deluxe 30" models still had a Broil/Bake selector switch.

 

[philr]

Here are the 1966 Canadian ranges. The 30" models still had cabinets that were similar to those used in 1963 US ranges but they got the larger oven door glass that year along with a new top that was extended at the front to be flush with the oven door.

 

The features otherwise remained the same as in 1965.  

 

The model names of Frigidaire ranges, washers, dryers and dishwashers were modified that year and didn't look like the US model numbers anymore... The 22" Super models were renamed RP-22K and RG-22K (The RG version had a glass in it's door).

The Deluxe models were renamed "RA-22K" "RA-37K", "RA-38K" and "RA-39K"

"22" was designating the 22" model, 37 was designating the 30" Deluxe with the 7 heat Chromalox burners, "38" was the 30" Deluxe with the infinite heat and the "39" added the Pull-N-Clean oven.

 

The link shows various pictures of my RJ-39K which is the 1966 Custom Imperial model. 

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http://https//www.flickr.com/search/?w=33723086@N02&q=RJ-39K

 

[philr]

Finally, the last Canadian free-standing ranges for 1967-70. 

 

Again, the cheaper 30" model had Chromalox burners (now with infinite switches), the rest of the lineup had Radiantube burners but now used Robertshaw infinite switches rather than Proctor/King-Seeley infinite switches.

 

The mid-line model was now a "Custom Deluxe"

 

The RJ-39 model was downgraded again to "Imperial" Some still had the Heat Minder but the one picture doesn't. I don't know if it was just replaced or if it was a change during the 3 years of production. The Imperial also lost the "Meal Minder" featured and it now had a selector switch like the 1962-64 Imperial models had. 

 

[Ladybug]

Hoping you can help identify the year/model of this stove?

So here is a beautiful Frigidaire Deluxe Cookmaster with a warming drawer in great shape and working order.

It was in the clubhouse for years where we own a lake house and a board member recently donated his two year old range to replace it. I volunteered to sell it on craigslist for the lake association but have looked for hours on the internet and had no luck finding out the year, model number or estimated value. I assume there was a plate or tag with all the info on the stove at one time but it no longer has one.

Any information on this great vintage stove would be greatly appreciated!

 

[philr]

The model number should be written on a plate under one of the left burner's drip pans. It seems to be a RGC-45, from the late seventies. There's no warming drawers in these, both the lower and the left side drawers are for storage. 

 

[Ladybug]

Yes, my husband just looked and you were right - the plate was there and it is a RGC-45. Thank you so much for your help!

 

[philr]

You're welcome!

 

[Ozarina]

Help with parts, please

Hi. I am the proud?? owner of what appears to be a 1966 Flair, RCI635K. It is in mostly working order, but needs a few parts and some TLC. I have seen a few parts posted on eBay, but am not sure exactly which ones will work for my model. Some of the items I am in need of are: broiler element, oven control knob, timer knob. Also, my HeatMinder burner doesn't work, but I am not sure if it is the burner or the control.

When we bought our house (including original Flair) the plan was to remodel the kitchen. I do really love the design of the oven and would be open to keeping it, if I can improve it's usability. Failing that, I'd like to keep it limping along for another year or two until we are ready to do the big remodel and probably sell the oven. I see them on eBay from anywhere from $200 to $3,000. Do they actually sell for that much sometimes?

I've never done any appliance repair aside from replacing a switch, cord, or knob here and there, so any advice you have would be helpful.

Thanks for your time and your help!!

 

[joe]

What year is this?

I just picked this up the other day. Model number is RCD-39-59. I didn't see this number anywhere on the lists. Anyone happen to know what year this is.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Beautiful range! That's a 1959 model, if you need the complete service manual and parts catalog it is available here...

https://www.automatice.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi?showdoc~591~Frigidaire~RA