The ad says 1969(?) Instant Aqua Kitchen!...Aqua Flair, Fridge and Dishwasher[this post was last edited: 12/15/2012-11:27]
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1969? Aqua Flair, Fridge and DW PGH CL
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danemodsandy
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1969? Really?
Are we sure about that date?
Because that's at least two years after other manufacturers dropped the color.
Are we sure about that date?
Because that's at least two years after other manufacturers dropped the color.
I question the date. I've always understood that avocado replaced turquoise/aqua. For GE, that was 1966. I can't imagine that Frigidaire was very far behind to introduce their version of avocado.
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philr
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They're about 4-5 years older than that... (the range and dishwasher from 1964 and the refrigerator from 1965).
Sure wish | could have that....
What an awesome colour that is I often wonder why we brits never had such coloured appliances sure beats boring white
Love that range its straight out of bewitched !!
Austin
What an awesome colour that is I often wonder why we brits never had such coloured appliances sure beats boring white
Love that range its straight out of bewitched !!
Austin
danemodsandy
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My Understanding....
....About Turquoise is that it was getting dropped in '66, and that only early '67 production was available in the color, and that not on all models or from all manufacturers.
My cousin Betty Ann was livid. She loved Turquoise.
....About Turquoise is that it was getting dropped in '66, and that only early '67 production was available in the color, and that not on all models or from all manufacturers.
My cousin Betty Ann was livid. She loved Turquoise.
Turquoise is my absolute favorite appliance color, with pale yellow (not harvest gold) a poor second.
For nearly 20 years I had a gorgeous turquoise '67 Frigidaire bottom freezer refrigerator, so I know Frigidaire did make some in '67 though I can't remember the build date. I still miss that refrigerator but when the compressor died it was over 40 years old and other things were breaking as well so it had to go. Sometimes I try to imagine the new slab-o-stainless Fisher-Paykel in turquoise, it would be so much prettier.
For nearly 20 years I had a gorgeous turquoise '67 Frigidaire bottom freezer refrigerator, so I know Frigidaire did make some in '67 though I can't remember the build date. I still miss that refrigerator but when the compressor died it was over 40 years old and other things were breaking as well so it had to go. Sometimes I try to imagine the new slab-o-stainless Fisher-Paykel in turquoise, it would be so much prettier.
danemodsandy
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I Got Two Words For You, Hydraulique:
Sand.
Spray.
Sand.
Spray.
applianceguy47
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Yeah, you know, all this hunting for the perfect COLORed appliance....
Its one thing to actually have a,... lets say, 1964 Frigidaire washer- in white. vs. not having it at all.
If color is the only consideration, have it professionally painted. These appliances are getting more and more rare.
And if you desire a NEW _______ in Candy Pink
, or Pale Yellow, or ... have that painted PROFESSIONALLY.
Professional painting includes: if possible, removing all accessories and trim pieces,
thoroughly cleaning all surfaces so paint will stick,
litely sanding shiney surfaces,
masking items that shouldn't receive paint or overspray,
priming,
allowing ideal dry times as specified by paint manufacturer,
applying adequate top coat(s) with paint made for appliances or automobiles,
once dry, waxing finished product,
and finally reassembling unit.
Its one thing to actually have a,... lets say, 1964 Frigidaire washer- in white. vs. not having it at all.
If color is the only consideration, have it professionally painted. These appliances are getting more and more rare.
And if you desire a NEW _______ in Candy Pink
Professional painting includes: if possible, removing all accessories and trim pieces,
thoroughly cleaning all surfaces so paint will stick,
litely sanding shiney surfaces,
masking items that shouldn't receive paint or overspray,
priming,
allowing ideal dry times as specified by paint manufacturer,
applying adequate top coat(s) with paint made for appliances or automobiles,
once dry, waxing finished product,
and finally reassembling unit.
Seeing that dishwasher reminds me that if you download the ephemera on the 1962 Frigidaire portable DWs, you will see how much more advanced the large Deluxe portable made by D&M was over the wash tube machine. In spite of what the answers to the True/False features quiz are about the three models, the Deluxe D&M portable had many more washability features than the frontloader; basic things like two washes versus 1, more cycles and greater loading flexibility. When I first looked at the spray tube machine information in the Frigidaire Tech's manual while he was at our house, I could see that there was no space in it for a percolator or juice pitchers that would fit so well in the lower rack of an impeller machine.
philr
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Tom,
Even the Super line of top loading washers, at least since 1963 had double wash and a detergent dispenser for the second wash... Something that the Deluxe Spin Tube models didn't offer... And my 1965 Super top loading machine still has porcelain inside. A feature that even the fanciest of the new line of Frigidaire front loading dishwashers lacked!
About colors,
Frigidaire continued to produce Turquoise appliances in 1966-67 until the end of the "L" series (equivalent of 1967 model year in cars) but they also had Tahitian Green at the same time which was closer to Avocado introduced in on "K" appliances (1966 models). Tahitian Green was replaced early on the "N" appliances (1968 models, but some of these still being produced in 1970), the change occurred on most 1968 appliances around October of 1967.
This chart doesn't show the beginning and end of production dates but it shows most of the colors available in the 1960s and variations of them.
Even the Super line of top loading washers, at least since 1963 had double wash and a detergent dispenser for the second wash... Something that the Deluxe Spin Tube models didn't offer... And my 1965 Super top loading machine still has porcelain inside. A feature that even the fanciest of the new line of Frigidaire front loading dishwashers lacked!
About colors,
Frigidaire continued to produce Turquoise appliances in 1966-67 until the end of the "L" series (equivalent of 1967 model year in cars) but they also had Tahitian Green at the same time which was closer to Avocado introduced in on "K" appliances (1966 models). Tahitian Green was replaced early on the "N" appliances (1968 models, but some of these still being produced in 1970), the change occurred on most 1968 appliances around October of 1967.
This chart doesn't show the beginning and end of production dates but it shows most of the colors available in the 1960s and variations of them.
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Mayfair P~I~N~K !
Although the Super can give two washes, the first wash, which is the first fill is 3.75 minutes and the main wash is 6 minutes versus the Deluxe top loader which gives two 7 minute minute washes with the first wash coming after a prerinse to warm things up a bit. Aside from the D&M construction which did not portend long, trouble free service, the deluxe top load portable was the better choice.
I think that only the Custom Imperial spray tube machines had a dispenser allowing two washes. When I was using the Deluxe spray tube machine at friends' house, I would quickly and partially open it after the first wash drained and throw in detergent for a second wash. It helped keep soil in suspension if not actually removing more so that less was left on the dishes and more went down the drain.
I think that only the Custom Imperial spray tube machines had a dispenser allowing two washes. When I was using the Deluxe spray tube machine at friends' house, I would quickly and partially open it after the first wash drained and throw in detergent for a second wash. It helped keep soil in suspension if not actually removing more so that less was left on the dishes and more went down the drain.
Actually, I guess if you were going to buy a D&M machine, you might just as well have bought a Kenmore. It was probably cheaper and offered the Roto Rack for more loading flexibility.
philr
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D&M top loaders
Tom, I also think the DeLuxe was the better choice but I got the Super for free so I didn't have much choice at this price!
And about Spin Tube dishwashers. They were only available in DeLuxe and Custom Imperial, no Super, Custom Deluxe or Imperial models in these.
The Custom Imperial spin tube models did have a single door double detergent dispenser and a rinse agent dispenser. Later in the sixties, the Custom Imperial (Super Surge models) had a triple detergent dispenser with two automatic doors for triple washes (that's what I have in my DW JMP dishwasher).
I just installed it in place of my newer Custom Deluxe dishwasher beside the 1962 Spin Tube dishwasher. Both are Canadian-made.
Tom, I also think the DeLuxe was the better choice but I got the Super for free so I didn't have much choice at this price!
And about Spin Tube dishwashers. They were only available in DeLuxe and Custom Imperial, no Super, Custom Deluxe or Imperial models in these.
The Custom Imperial spin tube models did have a single door double detergent dispenser and a rinse agent dispenser. Later in the sixties, the Custom Imperial (Super Surge models) had a triple detergent dispenser with two automatic doors for triple washes (that's what I have in my DW JMP dishwasher).
I just installed it in place of my newer Custom Deluxe dishwasher beside the 1962 Spin Tube dishwasher. Both are Canadian-made.
Hmmm... This would be perfect for an <instant turquoise kitchen> at a certain condo in Montreal. I may actually have the time to get them too, come January. Dare I?? LOL
come January. Dare I?? LOL
Paul, I triple-dare ya!!!
Paul, I triple-dare ya!!!
applianceguy47
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I see P~I~N~K.
Nice set up there.
Nice set up there.
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I see a color by the name of "Nantucket Blue" was offered at some point in time. I was unaware of this particular color; has anyone seen it?
I see a color by the name of "Nantucket Blue" was offered at some point in time. I was unaware of this particular color; has anyone seen it?
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