keiththomas
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I have an eight year old D21 Indesit Dishwasher, what was indesit first dishwasher called and what year. I think 1960's any idea please
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I don't know if this is Indesit's first, but it sure is an early one. Look around in this Youtube channel, there are lots of interesting videos there.
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The one Louis posted was earlier than this one, but this Indesit (or one like it) was the earliest I know of in the UK
Al
The one Louis posted was earlier than this one, but this Indesit (or one like it) was the earliest I know of in the UK
Al
I remember that one very well! We had one at the gay community center. It was loud, there was no insulation I think. And besides that IIRC it used 60 liters for one load. It was the cheapest dishwasher available at that time I think. There were probably sold a lot of that model!
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I like the early crown style logo
dishwasherrules
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Hello everybody!
This is my very first post here and I'm a bit thrilled, so I hope I won't disappoint anyone.
The first video linked by foraloysius is actually showing the first automatic dishwasher ever made by Indesit: the P6 model. It must have been launched on the market between 1963 and 1965 and as you can see its design is the same as other machines of the time; it is a portable model, it washed using an impeller (just like other brands did) and used scolding hot water for the main wash and the final rinse (it features a built-in water tank under the tub). The P6 had no safety switch on its door-latch, which could be opened at any moment during the cycle - this machine can actually be as powerful as the "Hurricane In A Box" portable dishwasher made by KitchenAid in the USA, so just imagine which kind of disaster could befal anyone trying to open it during when it was on and washing with 90°C hot water.
The other video posted by vacbear58 shows the model which imediately followed the P6: the LS-12. Indesit started its production in (more or less) 1968: the yellow portion on the programme dial is the warm pre-wash for the BIO programme (a programme most Italian dishwashers had from 1968 to about 1973/74). And yes: it was noisy! No sound insulation between the stainless steel tub and its outer body. You had to escape your kitchen soon after turning it on if you didn't want to go mad.
Hope I've been clear enough folks
See ya!
Ivan
Hello everybody!
This is my very first post here and I'm a bit thrilled, so I hope I won't disappoint anyone.
The first video linked by foraloysius is actually showing the first automatic dishwasher ever made by Indesit: the P6 model. It must have been launched on the market between 1963 and 1965 and as you can see its design is the same as other machines of the time; it is a portable model, it washed using an impeller (just like other brands did) and used scolding hot water for the main wash and the final rinse (it features a built-in water tank under the tub). The P6 had no safety switch on its door-latch, which could be opened at any moment during the cycle - this machine can actually be as powerful as the "Hurricane In A Box" portable dishwasher made by KitchenAid in the USA, so just imagine which kind of disaster could befal anyone trying to open it during when it was on and washing with 90°C hot water.
The other video posted by vacbear58 shows the model which imediately followed the P6: the LS-12. Indesit started its production in (more or less) 1968: the yellow portion on the programme dial is the warm pre-wash for the BIO programme (a programme most Italian dishwashers had from 1968 to about 1973/74). And yes: it was noisy! No sound insulation between the stainless steel tub and its outer body. You had to escape your kitchen soon after turning it on if you didn't want to go mad.
Hope I've been clear enough folks
See ya!
Ivan
Ivan
Thank you for your post and welcome to this club! I wasn't sure if the P6 was the first model. Quite surprising too that the LS12 was their second model. I had expected there would be something in between. I remember the warm prewash of the LS12. More water and electricity used! lol
BTW, when the LS12 at the gay community center was on it's last legs it got noisier and noisier. We had to run it before or after opening hours. Once one of the neighbours came over to ask what we were thinking, drilling in her wall...!! lol
Thank you for your post and welcome to this club! I wasn't sure if the P6 was the first model. Quite surprising too that the LS12 was their second model. I had expected there would be something in between. I remember the warm prewash of the LS12. More water and electricity used! lol
BTW, when the LS12 at the gay community center was on it's last legs it got noisier and noisier. We had to run it before or after opening hours. Once one of the neighbours came over to ask what we were thinking, drilling in her wall...!! lol
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First in SA
The LS12 was the first Indesit dishwasher sold in South Africa, but the LS18, 114, 2114 was the best seller right into the 90's. At 1.2m high, this is my idea of a tall tub machine.
The LS12 was the first Indesit dishwasher sold in South Africa, but the LS18, 114, 2114 was the best seller right into the 90's. At 1.2m high, this is my idea of a tall tub machine.
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Very interesting but i wonder if there is a book on domestic appliances that covers the history of these machines and an early which report, love to see early indesit brochurers
dishwasherrules
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Hi guys! Hope everyone's fine! Sorry for disappearing but I'm up to my neck in translations as usual (I'm a freelance medical translator) and I try to stay away from this darn computer when I don't have to work...
@foraloysius - I've noticed that most dishwashers get louder in their last years: my mom's dishwashers, even the Miele G579, got quite noisy in their last days. I'm pretty sure that the LS-12 imediately followed the P6, but I'll try and do some research as soon as I can. BTW, as the LS-12 can be considered a TOL model, there must have been two other models in Indesit's dishwasher line: an "average" model (with a BIO programme as well) and a BOL model (with just basic programmes such as Strong Wash, Normal Wash, Rinse&Hold).
@docker - Nice pic and nice machine! It's the LS-18, isn't it? Indesit was the only one to make these 3-rack, tall-tub dishwashers (Candy proposed some models as well from time to time, but not a complete line of this type): I saw the last model of these machines somewhere in 1994 or 1995, then Indesit stopped their production I think. Although none of my friends has ever owned one of them, I know that the central rack of these models presented with some limitations: it was meant for dishes and other kinds of flatware only, as the water jets were coming from above (the top sprayarm served both the central and upper rack and featured a double spraying sufrace: one projecting water upwards to wash glasses, cups, bowls, etc. and one spraying downwards to clean dishware). Of course, dishes had to be of a shape that could allow the soiled surfaces to properly face upwards - i.e. like that \ - otherwise they would not get clean. Quite a nuisance if you consider that most Italian housewives have never particularly loved dishwashers (but that's another story).
@keith - In Italy we had one book, "Dalla casa elettrica alla casa elettronica" (From the electric house to the electronic house), published in the 90s, which depicted an history of domestic appliances, their evolution and the changes they brought by in our homes. It is now impossible to find, but I know that the Library of the Faculty of Architecture in Milan owns 2 copies: I must go and see one of these days. BTW, I have a 1963 WHICH? Magazine with a report on dishwashers (Westinghouse, Tappan, Rolls-Coston, Swanmaid and other brands) - I'll pass it through my scanner and post it here if you are interested.
Ivan
Hi guys! Hope everyone's fine! Sorry for disappearing but I'm up to my neck in translations as usual (I'm a freelance medical translator) and I try to stay away from this darn computer when I don't have to work...
@foraloysius - I've noticed that most dishwashers get louder in their last years: my mom's dishwashers, even the Miele G579, got quite noisy in their last days. I'm pretty sure that the LS-12 imediately followed the P6, but I'll try and do some research as soon as I can. BTW, as the LS-12 can be considered a TOL model, there must have been two other models in Indesit's dishwasher line: an "average" model (with a BIO programme as well) and a BOL model (with just basic programmes such as Strong Wash, Normal Wash, Rinse&Hold).
@docker - Nice pic and nice machine! It's the LS-18, isn't it? Indesit was the only one to make these 3-rack, tall-tub dishwashers (Candy proposed some models as well from time to time, but not a complete line of this type): I saw the last model of these machines somewhere in 1994 or 1995, then Indesit stopped their production I think. Although none of my friends has ever owned one of them, I know that the central rack of these models presented with some limitations: it was meant for dishes and other kinds of flatware only, as the water jets were coming from above (the top sprayarm served both the central and upper rack and featured a double spraying sufrace: one projecting water upwards to wash glasses, cups, bowls, etc. and one spraying downwards to clean dishware). Of course, dishes had to be of a shape that could allow the soiled surfaces to properly face upwards - i.e. like that \ - otherwise they would not get clean. Quite a nuisance if you consider that most Italian housewives have never particularly loved dishwashers (but that's another story).
@keith - In Italy we had one book, "Dalla casa elettrica alla casa elettronica" (From the electric house to the electronic house), published in the 90s, which depicted an history of domestic appliances, their evolution and the changes they brought by in our homes. It is now impossible to find, but I know that the Library of the Faculty of Architecture in Milan owns 2 copies: I must go and see one of these days. BTW, I have a 1963 WHICH? Magazine with a report on dishwashers (Westinghouse, Tappan, Rolls-Coston, Swanmaid and other brands) - I'll pass it through my scanner and post it here if you are interested.
Ivan
Are we interested?
YES please! If I have time I will scan and post the December 1960 Which report too
Al
YES please! If I have time I will scan and post the December 1960 Which report too
Al
dishwasherrules
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For vacbear58
Hi Al, ok I'll create a thread as soon as I get some spare time and I finish this darn English>Italian translation about "Stroke prevention in Europe"
Have a nive evening guys (dependin on your timezone).
Ivan
Hi Al, ok I'll create a thread as soon as I get some spare time and I finish this darn English>Italian translation about "Stroke prevention in Europe"
Have a nive evening guys (dependin on your timezone).
Ivan
keiththomas
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Yes I would love to see this magazine, Pity I cannot get a copy of this book form italy
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Please scan the photos
