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Groovy shots of installation options.
Groovy shots of installation options.
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Compare the motor speeds to the previous models.
Compare the motor speeds to the previous models.
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Hoover 495 (Axxxx) and 490 (A3738)
Alas, I don’t have a brochure for these models, and I’m unaware of any changes that were made from the 485/480. They were still called “Zodiac 12” however.
Mattyboy has some excellent images and videos of a 490 in the thread below.
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Hoover 495 (Axxxx) and 490 (A3738)
Alas, I don’t have a brochure for these models, and I’m unaware of any changes that were made from the 485/480. They were still called “Zodiac 12” however.
Mattyboy has some excellent images and videos of a 490 in the thread below.
Latest Find: Aussie Hoover Zodiac 12 (490)
Hi Guys I have always been curious about the Zodiac model of Hoover front load washers here in Australia as I have never encountered one before. Well a few days ago one appeared on Gumtree in my area and from the picture included it looked like it had been cared for well. I rang the...
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Hoover 525 (A3658) and 520 (A3656)
Why these model numbers numerically precede the 495/490 model numbers is unknown.
The “Zodiac 12” name was gone - these were called “Electra”.
The control panel and bezel were taller than before, and the detergent drawer returned, with a conditioner dispenser now included.
There were six buttons in a row on the control panel. From right to left they were:
Power - power on/off,
Heater - heater on/off (this was blanked off on the 520),
C/Guard (Crease Guard) ‘spin – hold’ control,
Cold - cold water inlet,
Warm – mixed hot/cold water inlet, and
Hot - hot water inlet.
The latter three controlled which inlet solenoids opened on initial fill.
The control knob was nearly flush with the control panel and was easily used “with wet or impaired hands with arthritis or similar problems”.
The heater switch allowed the 525 to operate on any cycle without heating action (basically as a 520).
The power and Crease Guard switches had neon indicators above them.
The timer was new and more in line with the Hoover top loaders. Approximately one half of the dial was used for normal washes, and the other half for gentle washes. Thus there were two off locations.
The tumble action was again different for these models. Normal action was now tumble in one direction for 15 seconds, stationary for 5 seconds, then 15 seconds tumbling in the opposite direction, and stationary for 5 seconds. If this sounds familiar, it’s exactly the same action as the 3236H and 455 on their normal tumble action. Gentle action was now 3.5 seconds of tumbling and 6 seconds of pause, then a further 3.5 seconds of tumbling and 6 seconds of pause, in one direction, then repeated in the opposite direction.
The motor was basically the 2/16 pole induction motor introduced on the 485/480, but with the addition of a tachometer and electronic speed control module, similar to the previous brush type motor. These additions allowed the machine to offer different drum speeds for tumble and distribute, and 800rpm spin speed for the normal cycles, and 500rpm spin speed for gentle cycles.
Drum speed for tumbling was now 60 rpm. Distribute speed commenced at 60 rpm, which was then raised to 100rpm electronically.
The door was now plastic, though it still used the same glass going back to the 3236H. There was a new door release lever.
The water inlet solenoids were again the familiar type with screw on hose connections.
The drum bearings were the same as previous models, but a lip type oil seal was introduced, replacing the previous carbon face seal. The seal lip contacted the shaft of the spider.
A single, dual temperature thermostat was used on the 525 which contacted the water like the previous UK models. It was located at the bottom of the drum rear plate.
The colours were white for the cabinet, with a white, grey, and blue control panel. This colour scheme was also used on the top loaders and dryers at the time.
Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure.
My thoughts.
I am quite biased when it comes to these models as my parents bought a 525 with its matching dryer in 1991, on my recommendation naturally. To me, they were the high point of Australian Hoover front loaders. They were refined and quiet, and the control panel and colours were very attractive, and are still so even now. I replaced the drum bearings and spider on their machine in the early 2000s, and took photos of course. After my 455, I could easily own one of these.
Good points:
As above, very refined and quiet, and attractive colours.
The reintroduction of the detergent dispenser, now with conditioner as well.
The heater on the 525 could be switched on and off as required.
Fast and gentle spin speeds.
Reintroduction of screw on hose fittings.
Bad points
The door latch was a problem on these as the plastic lever snapped easily. Later replacement levers were shorter to reduce the mechanical advantage on the plastic.
This brochure is A4 size and dated April 1990.
Hoover 525 (A3658) and 520 (A3656)
Why these model numbers numerically precede the 495/490 model numbers is unknown.
The “Zodiac 12” name was gone - these were called “Electra”.
The control panel and bezel were taller than before, and the detergent drawer returned, with a conditioner dispenser now included.
There were six buttons in a row on the control panel. From right to left they were:
Power - power on/off,
Heater - heater on/off (this was blanked off on the 520),
C/Guard (Crease Guard) ‘spin – hold’ control,
Cold - cold water inlet,
Warm – mixed hot/cold water inlet, and
Hot - hot water inlet.
The latter three controlled which inlet solenoids opened on initial fill.
The control knob was nearly flush with the control panel and was easily used “with wet or impaired hands with arthritis or similar problems”.
The heater switch allowed the 525 to operate on any cycle without heating action (basically as a 520).
The power and Crease Guard switches had neon indicators above them.
The timer was new and more in line with the Hoover top loaders. Approximately one half of the dial was used for normal washes, and the other half for gentle washes. Thus there were two off locations.
The tumble action was again different for these models. Normal action was now tumble in one direction for 15 seconds, stationary for 5 seconds, then 15 seconds tumbling in the opposite direction, and stationary for 5 seconds. If this sounds familiar, it’s exactly the same action as the 3236H and 455 on their normal tumble action. Gentle action was now 3.5 seconds of tumbling and 6 seconds of pause, then a further 3.5 seconds of tumbling and 6 seconds of pause, in one direction, then repeated in the opposite direction.
The motor was basically the 2/16 pole induction motor introduced on the 485/480, but with the addition of a tachometer and electronic speed control module, similar to the previous brush type motor. These additions allowed the machine to offer different drum speeds for tumble and distribute, and 800rpm spin speed for the normal cycles, and 500rpm spin speed for gentle cycles.
Drum speed for tumbling was now 60 rpm. Distribute speed commenced at 60 rpm, which was then raised to 100rpm electronically.
The door was now plastic, though it still used the same glass going back to the 3236H. There was a new door release lever.
The water inlet solenoids were again the familiar type with screw on hose connections.
The drum bearings were the same as previous models, but a lip type oil seal was introduced, replacing the previous carbon face seal. The seal lip contacted the shaft of the spider.
A single, dual temperature thermostat was used on the 525 which contacted the water like the previous UK models. It was located at the bottom of the drum rear plate.
The colours were white for the cabinet, with a white, grey, and blue control panel. This colour scheme was also used on the top loaders and dryers at the time.
Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure.
My thoughts.
I am quite biased when it comes to these models as my parents bought a 525 with its matching dryer in 1991, on my recommendation naturally. To me, they were the high point of Australian Hoover front loaders. They were refined and quiet, and the control panel and colours were very attractive, and are still so even now. I replaced the drum bearings and spider on their machine in the early 2000s, and took photos of course. After my 455, I could easily own one of these.
Good points:
As above, very refined and quiet, and attractive colours.
The reintroduction of the detergent dispenser, now with conditioner as well.
The heater on the 525 could be switched on and off as required.
Fast and gentle spin speeds.
Reintroduction of screw on hose fittings.
Bad points
The door latch was a problem on these as the plastic lever snapped easily. Later replacement levers were shorter to reduce the mechanical advantage on the plastic.
This brochure is A4 size and dated April 1990.
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A beautiful machine in my opinion.
A beautiful machine in my opinion.
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An image of someone "with arthritis or similar problems" operating the programme control.
An image of someone "with arthritis or similar problems" operating the programme control.
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The dryers received the same colour scheme.
The dryers received the same colour scheme.
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Hoover 535 (Axxxx) and 530 (Axxxx), and 545 (Axxxx) and 540 (Axxxx)
Alas again, as I don't have brochures for these. They must have been released in quite quick succession with barely a year between them, as the following 555/550 models was introduced in 1994.
mattywashboy (my apologies for the incorrect name in the 495-490 posting above) has images of the 540 in this thread below.
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Hoover 535 (Axxxx) and 530 (Axxxx), and 545 (Axxxx) and 540 (Axxxx)
Alas again, as I don't have brochures for these. They must have been released in quite quick succession with barely a year between them, as the following 555/550 models was introduced in 1994.
mattywashboy (my apologies for the incorrect name in the 495-490 posting above) has images of the 540 in this thread below.
New Find: Hoover Electra 540 Dual Spin - Australian F/L
Hi Guys Well just before I was due to leave England for my flights back home this past Sunday, I was searching Perth Gumtree. I found a Hoover Electra 540 Dual Spin front loader made in Australia. I have always wanted one of these machines so despite the seller not being sure of its condition...
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Hoover 555 (Axxxx) and 550 (Axxxx)
These models were basically the same as the 525 and 520 (and the 535, 530, 545, and 540), except for the following:
The control panel was restyled with new colours, and the name now was “Electra-economiser”.
The number of rinses was reduced to three. According to the respective brochures, the 525/520 used 105 litres of water with maximum load, and the 555/550 used 104 litres. Quite how the elimination of two rinses results in a reduction of just one litre is a mystery. The only thing I can think of is that the water level was higher.
Also, with having five rinses giving the impression of using a lot of water, having only three rinses may have sounded better ecologically.
Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure.
My thoughts.
Good points:
The same as the previous 525/520.
Bad points:
The reduction of rinses perhaps, but it would be good to know the whole story.
The rest the same as the 525/520.
This brochure is A4 size and dated February 1994, and it's also a little water damaged. It has hand written prices on the back of $1,000 for the 555, and $860 for the 550.
There is a flap on the right of the brochure where the cupboard is, which opens...
Hoover 555 (Axxxx) and 550 (Axxxx)
These models were basically the same as the 525 and 520 (and the 535, 530, 545, and 540), except for the following:
The control panel was restyled with new colours, and the name now was “Electra-economiser”.
The number of rinses was reduced to three. According to the respective brochures, the 525/520 used 105 litres of water with maximum load, and the 555/550 used 104 litres. Quite how the elimination of two rinses results in a reduction of just one litre is a mystery. The only thing I can think of is that the water level was higher.
Also, with having five rinses giving the impression of using a lot of water, having only three rinses may have sounded better ecologically.
Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure.
My thoughts.
Good points:
The same as the previous 525/520.
Bad points:
The reduction of rinses perhaps, but it would be good to know the whole story.
The rest the same as the 525/520.
This brochure is A4 size and dated February 1994, and it's also a little water damaged. It has hand written prices on the back of $1,000 for the 555, and $860 for the 550.
There is a flap on the right of the brochure where the cupboard is, which opens...
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...to reveal the washer dryer stacked pair.
...to reveal the washer dryer stacked pair.
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The washer's colour scheme is almost entirely white. The dryer's colour scheme matches the previous 545-540 models.
The washer's colour scheme is almost entirely white. The dryer's colour scheme matches the previous 545-540 models.
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Ecological benefits now being pushed.
Ecological benefits now being pushed.
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The water usage figure as mentioned earlier.
They were quite expensive in their day.
The water usage figure as mentioned earlier.
They were quite expensive in their day.
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1000F - 1100F
There were two final machines before Hoover stopped making front loaders in Australia - the 1000F and 1100F. I personally have never seen an example of either, but I'd love to.
That is all the front loader brochures I have. I'd dearly love to know if there was a local brochure for the 455, or indeed the 3236H.
On to other models now.
There were two final machines before Hoover stopped making front loaders in Australia - the 1000F and 1100F. I personally have never seen an example of either, but I'd love to.
That is all the front loader brochures I have. I'd dearly love to know if there was a local brochure for the 455, or indeed the 3236H.
On to other models now.
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The following are random brochures picked up over the years.
The first is for Australian made Hoovermatics.
The brochure measures only 111mm x 165mm when folded, but the way it unfolds is difficult for scanning. It is not dated, but it would be from the 70s sometime.
The following are random brochures picked up over the years.
The first is for Australian made Hoovermatics.
The brochure measures only 111mm x 165mm when folded, but the way it unfolds is difficult for scanning. It is not dated, but it would be from the 70s sometime.
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I feel I want to cut out the jigsaw pieces and see if they fit into the cover image.
I feel I want to cut out the jigsaw pieces and see if they fit into the cover image.
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The Australian automatic rinsing.
The Australian automatic rinsing.
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Fantastic thread John!
I have longed to see the advertising brochure for the Electra and Zodiac range for a long time. My favourite machines are the Electras, a faster spin and detergent dispenser. Also the styling was a lot nicer with more attractive colours. I still like the Zodiacs however, they represent that 'retro' styling that I am fond of. My Zodiac is great, very very quiet on wash and spin and does a good job although the rinsing and spinning could be better, even with 5 deep rinses a full load sometimes doesnt seem to rinse very well.
Anyway the ELectra 565 looks fantastic, that white/blue/grey styling is my favourite!
Thanks so much for putting these brochures up
Many Thanks,
Matty
I have longed to see the advertising brochure for the Electra and Zodiac range for a long time. My favourite machines are the Electras, a faster spin and detergent dispenser. Also the styling was a lot nicer with more attractive colours. I still like the Zodiacs however, they represent that 'retro' styling that I am fond of. My Zodiac is great, very very quiet on wash and spin and does a good job although the rinsing and spinning could be better, even with 5 deep rinses a full load sometimes doesnt seem to rinse very well.
Anyway the ELectra 565 looks fantastic, that white/blue/grey styling is my favourite!
Thanks so much for putting these brochures up
Many Thanks,
Matty
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The coppertone model would be a groovy addition to a cool pad.
The coppertone model would be a groovy addition to a cool pad.
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That sales figure is pretty impressive compared to the number of Australian households at the time.
That sales figure is pretty impressive compared to the number of Australian households at the time.
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