Hey guys,
I recently picked up a mint Electromatic of later vintage, probably 1972 or later. The cap on the later ones isn't as nice as on earlier models, with a clear plastic center instead of glass, and the plastic piece is much smaller in diameter than on earlier models. It also uses a spring-loaded assembly to hold the basket in place rather than the clip near the top of the heating assembly that flips up and down.
I passed that particular Electromatic along to a friend whose Mom wanted one. I've decided I want an earlier vintage.
At the same place where I found the minty one, I also found just the heating element for an older model 1300. It has stainless trim on top with an embossed star motif and a diamond cut indicator light.
I have two questions. I read that the 1300 model's heating unit requires a different type of power cord than other (later?) models. Is this true? What is the difference?
I also tried the 1300 element in the later model's carafe, and it wouldn't fit into the handle. Is there a way to identify a 1300 carafe from later models? The best scenario would be for me to find a complete early model, but in case I come across just a carafe, I'd like to know how to identify the correct one.
I would appreciate any advice people may be able to contribute.
Ralph
I recently picked up a mint Electromatic of later vintage, probably 1972 or later. The cap on the later ones isn't as nice as on earlier models, with a clear plastic center instead of glass, and the plastic piece is much smaller in diameter than on earlier models. It also uses a spring-loaded assembly to hold the basket in place rather than the clip near the top of the heating assembly that flips up and down.
I passed that particular Electromatic along to a friend whose Mom wanted one. I've decided I want an earlier vintage.
At the same place where I found the minty one, I also found just the heating element for an older model 1300. It has stainless trim on top with an embossed star motif and a diamond cut indicator light.
I have two questions. I read that the 1300 model's heating unit requires a different type of power cord than other (later?) models. Is this true? What is the difference?
I also tried the 1300 element in the later model's carafe, and it wouldn't fit into the handle. Is there a way to identify a 1300 carafe from later models? The best scenario would be for me to find a complete early model, but in case I come across just a carafe, I'd like to know how to identify the correct one.
I would appreciate any advice people may be able to contribute.
Ralph
