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As mentioned previously, the timer knob is similar to the Electra D6E06 dryer.
Australian Market Hoover 455 Washer & 155 Dryer
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Not even deluxe! See how they treat us from the antipodes. 
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Open wide! The vitreous enamel on the drum is unmarked.
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It could get nasty if ignored.
Sorry about the blurry image.
Sorry about the blurry image.
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Lid off. The condition throughout is remarkable.
I also modified this machine like the 455 - a neon when running, and a relay to take the electrical load of the elements, instead of the timer.
I also modified this machine like the 455 - a neon when running, and a relay to take the electrical load of the elements, instead of the timer.
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The clockwork timer was replaced by a Diehl electric timer. Hoover sold conversion kits at the time. I didn't quite trust the clockwork timer.
The cabinet, same as the 455, appears to have cutouts for late Keymatics, among others.
The cabinet, same as the 455, appears to have cutouts for late Keymatics, among others.
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Model D6028 manufactured December 1978.
As noted for the 455, the 058 at the top right corner of the label is probably the Hoover internal country code for Australia.
Sorry once again for the blurry image.
I hope this has been interesting. Let me know if you'd like to see my Aus market brochures.
As noted for the 455, the 058 at the top right corner of the label is probably the Hoover internal country code for Australia.
Sorry once again for the blurry image.
I hope this has been interesting. Let me know if you'd like to see my Aus market brochures.
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Hi John.
Welcome to the club and have to say what a great treat this thread has been for the early hours of Saturday morning - its now 09.46 over here and I have been nipping to and from this thread for the last hour and a half.
Having researched the Hoover UK range of machines for the last few years, Australia has to be the next most interesting range or me.
A market that imported UK tubs in its early years, moved onto unusual top loader models derived from other countries, but with the Hoover roundel applied to them, before dabbling with front loaders.
My username giving the game away, you will realise that these front loaders are a particular interest of mine, particularly as your first non-keymatic front loader was the 3236H of which I am so fond.
Your 455 looks superb in those photos and its great that you have decided to indulge in a further resurrection of it. I am not a mechanical expert, being more the history side, but am sure that those in the know concerning tubs and bearings will offer their support and advice over the coming days.
I never knew that you also had a matching dryer too, for in all the Australian history threads over the years I don't ever remember anyone mentioning that the 455 had a companion dryer.
Your 155 is in superb condition - any possibility, once the 455 is sorted, of a side by side photo of your machines?
Thank goodness you were in the right place at the right time, to save it.
Below are a photo of my equivilants of your machines - the 3236H and the 3022 version 1 dryer:
Welcome to the club and have to say what a great treat this thread has been for the early hours of Saturday morning - its now 09.46 over here and I have been nipping to and from this thread for the last hour and a half.
Having researched the Hoover UK range of machines for the last few years, Australia has to be the next most interesting range or me.
A market that imported UK tubs in its early years, moved onto unusual top loader models derived from other countries, but with the Hoover roundel applied to them, before dabbling with front loaders.
My username giving the game away, you will realise that these front loaders are a particular interest of mine, particularly as your first non-keymatic front loader was the 3236H of which I am so fond.
Your 455 looks superb in those photos and its great that you have decided to indulge in a further resurrection of it. I am not a mechanical expert, being more the history side, but am sure that those in the know concerning tubs and bearings will offer their support and advice over the coming days.
I never knew that you also had a matching dryer too, for in all the Australian history threads over the years I don't ever remember anyone mentioning that the 455 had a companion dryer.
Your 155 is in superb condition - any possibility, once the 455 is sorted, of a side by side photo of your machines?
Thank goodness you were in the right place at the right time, to save it.
Below are a photo of my equivilants of your machines - the 3236H and the 3022 version 1 dryer:
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you will have seen the threads concerning this machines rescue and the many members involved in it finding a good home.
I am envious of your black door seal and made me smile, the fact that it started off with a grey one and that you managed to find a black one to replace it.
In the UK we are stuck with having to replace original black seals with less visually pleasing greys.
Still, I shouldn't complain too much as I am grateful that they are still available so the machines can be kept alive a bit longer.
The 3236H is owned by myself and Mathew (keymatic3203)....
I am envious of your black door seal and made me smile, the fact that it started off with a grey one and that you managed to find a black one to replace it.
In the UK we are stuck with having to replace original black seals with less visually pleasing greys.
Still, I shouldn't complain too much as I am grateful that they are still available so the machines can be kept alive a bit longer.
The 3236H is owned by myself and Mathew (keymatic3203)....
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the 3022 version1 dryer is a touch older than the washer and dates from March 1971 (the 3236H is from October the same year).
This version1 3022 has the half panel fascia.
The version2 had a full panel, whilst version 3 was full panel but with a silver fascia and orange embellishments.
My parents had a 3236H and a version2 3022 dryer bought or them as wedding presents, back in 1973...
This version1 3022 has the half panel fascia.
The version2 had a full panel, whilst version 3 was full panel but with a silver fascia and orange embellishments.
My parents had a 3236H and a version2 3022 dryer bought or them as wedding presents, back in 1973...
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I really don't want to hijack your thread by wittering on about my machines anymore, as they have had plenty written about them before and this is about your 455 and 155, but I will just post this final image below taken from the 1972 Hoover UK brochure and showing their range.
Top row - left to right:
3019T spinarinse de luxe
3019 spinarinse
3021 spin dryer
3106E tub with power wringer
3104E tub with hand wringer
3102E tub without wringer
3310E Hoovermatic
Bottom row - left to right:
3022 Dryer De Luxe (version2 !)
3235 Automatic
3236H Automatic De Luxe
3243H Keymatic De Luxe
3314L Hoovermatic De Luxe
.....
Top row - left to right:
3019T spinarinse de luxe
3019 spinarinse
3021 spin dryer
3106E tub with power wringer
3104E tub with hand wringer
3102E tub without wringer
3310E Hoovermatic
Bottom row - left to right:
3022 Dryer De Luxe (version2 !)
3235 Automatic
3236H Automatic De Luxe
3243H Keymatic De Luxe
3314L Hoovermatic De Luxe
.....
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Can I take you up on your offers, John?
Hi John.
I would love to take you up on your offer of the pdf servicing manual - will be great to be bale to compare it with the information that Hoover UK issued.
Also, and I am sure that I will not be alone in this, it would be fan-flamingtastic to be able to see the Hoover Australia brochures that you have managed to accumulate over the years.
With your 455 and 155 and the possibility of servicing and brochure information, I have been really spoilt this morning
Thanks again and keep us updated with how the restoration goes.
Paul
p.s useful that you have done the relay modification - is something that myself and Mathew will have to consider doing with the 3236H, as well as making it a part of the restoration plans for the 3243H Keymatic De Luxe....
Hi John.
I would love to take you up on your offer of the pdf servicing manual - will be great to be bale to compare it with the information that Hoover UK issued.
Also, and I am sure that I will not be alone in this, it would be fan-flamingtastic to be able to see the Hoover Australia brochures that you have managed to accumulate over the years.
With your 455 and 155 and the possibility of servicing and brochure information, I have been really spoilt this morning
Thanks again and keep us updated with how the restoration goes.
Paul
p.s useful that you have done the relay modification - is something that myself and Mathew will have to consider doing with the 3236H, as well as making it a part of the restoration plans for the 3243H Keymatic De Luxe....
Aus Washers
Welcome John, looking forward to hearing more about your Hoover and washer experiences, lovely looking machines, the 455 series are like hybrids of our matchbox machines and as you say the programmers are like our "Electra by Hoover" series...just editing a video of Mathews 3243 keymatic as we speak...
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Welcome John, looking forward to hearing more about your Hoover and washer experiences, lovely looking machines, the 455 series are like hybrids of our matchbox machines and as you say the programmers are like our "Electra by Hoover" series...just editing a video of Mathews 3243 keymatic as we speak...
Hoover Electra A3E12 Washing Machine (1982)
The Electra A3E12 Washing machine was produced by Hoover UK in Merthyr Tidfyl, South Wales for the UK Electricity Board shops. It was based on the Hoover A3110 model, It became one of the most popular automatics as it had a fast spin speed of 1100rpm. Specifications: Load: 10lbs Hot & Cold...
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Hello to all.
Paul (matchboxpaul)
Thanks for the comments and images, and I'm glad you enjoyed the postings.
You may be interested to know there was one final UK built dryer on the Aus market. All will be revealed with the brochures (Twilight Zone music).
A friend of mine had a 3236H and matching 3022 dryer (with the full width control panel and the centrifugal start motor). He took them with him when moving to Melbourne and unfortunately they were lost. The half control panel is rather elegant, but making two cabinet types would presumably be why they went to full width later.
After lugging all 75kg of 455 washer up my stairs Friday (only one set of stairs with assistance from a friend - whew!), and after a bit more disassembly, there appear to be three problems to fix:
a. the previously mentioned rust in the outer tub,
b. the previously mentioned rear seal, and
c. the motor bearings need replacing (no big deal).
I'll also take the time to clean up and paint some items, mainly the pump cover, and it will all be photographed of course. It may even be treated to a new outer door panel and trim that I've been saving (image attached).
Thanks for the '72 range image. I too love the matchbox machines, especially the proud door models (it's all we had here...hehe). The chrome door models are especially striking.
A friend of mine was the Miele service manager at the time, and he 'obtained' the relays for me which were from certain Miele machines.
I'll be sure to get a picture side by side when all's completed.
Mike (chestermikeuk)
Thanks for the greeting. Your tumblr images are jaw dropping and will take me many hours to look through. I love the 3226 Keymatic video you filmed. It's so gloriously complicated - my favourite type of device. I remember looking at these in the shops when quite young, and wishing we had one.
Best wishes
John
Paul (matchboxpaul)
Thanks for the comments and images, and I'm glad you enjoyed the postings.
You may be interested to know there was one final UK built dryer on the Aus market. All will be revealed with the brochures (Twilight Zone music).
A friend of mine had a 3236H and matching 3022 dryer (with the full width control panel and the centrifugal start motor). He took them with him when moving to Melbourne and unfortunately they were lost. The half control panel is rather elegant, but making two cabinet types would presumably be why they went to full width later.
After lugging all 75kg of 455 washer up my stairs Friday (only one set of stairs with assistance from a friend - whew!), and after a bit more disassembly, there appear to be three problems to fix:
a. the previously mentioned rust in the outer tub,
b. the previously mentioned rear seal, and
c. the motor bearings need replacing (no big deal).
I'll also take the time to clean up and paint some items, mainly the pump cover, and it will all be photographed of course. It may even be treated to a new outer door panel and trim that I've been saving (image attached).
Thanks for the '72 range image. I too love the matchbox machines, especially the proud door models (it's all we had here...hehe). The chrome door models are especially striking.
A friend of mine was the Miele service manager at the time, and he 'obtained' the relays for me which were from certain Miele machines.
I'll be sure to get a picture side by side when all's completed.
Mike (chestermikeuk)
Thanks for the greeting. Your tumblr images are jaw dropping and will take me many hours to look through. I love the 3226 Keymatic video you filmed. It's so gloriously complicated - my favourite type of device. I remember looking at these in the shops when quite young, and wishing we had one.
Best wishes
John
matchboxpaul
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Hi John.
Made me smile when I saw your spare parts fascia backing, as I recognised it immediately.
That piece is a 1977 onwards creation, as it was pressed in such a way as to be able to accommodate both pure style matchboxes and also the Electra A3E02, of which my grandma was the proud owner.
Sold only through the electricity board shops, it was originally top of the Hoover-electra range, until the arrival of the A3E08 model introduced an 1100 machine to the range.
Strange that your fascia panel has an indentation space under the button cutouts, which the UK model definitely didn't have....
Made me smile when I saw your spare parts fascia backing, as I recognised it immediately.
That piece is a 1977 onwards creation, as it was pressed in such a way as to be able to accommodate both pure style matchboxes and also the Electra A3E02, of which my grandma was the proud owner.
Sold only through the electricity board shops, it was originally top of the Hoover-electra range, until the arrival of the A3E08 model introduced an 1100 machine to the range.
Strange that your fascia panel has an indentation space under the button cutouts, which the UK model definitely didn't have....
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A3E02...
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Hi John.
Treating and repairing rust and holes in tubs isn't impossible - depending on the size of the holes of course!
There are a coupe of guys on here who are experienced in doing this sort of repair and I am sure that they will be along in the next couple of days, with some advice.
As I mentioned before, my forte is the history side of things rather than the getting hands dirty side, though hopefully that will change towards the end of the year.
With so many machines to tinker on, I need to start learning what to do myself, without counting on others to do it for me. Irrespective of how much they enjoy doing repairs, I need to develop 'the knowledge' myself.
Your relay installations are a useful template, to take some of the pressure off the 3236H's timer and also to be included in the repair of the 3243H Keymatic. The latter machines issue centres around the fact that the heater being turned on and off has had a detrimental effect on the timer, which no longer performs the function.
Good to know that using a separate relay has been done before with success.
Cannot wait to start absorbing your brochures - just be sure to make 'em BIG! Lol
Paul
Treating and repairing rust and holes in tubs isn't impossible - depending on the size of the holes of course!
There are a coupe of guys on here who are experienced in doing this sort of repair and I am sure that they will be along in the next couple of days, with some advice.
As I mentioned before, my forte is the history side of things rather than the getting hands dirty side, though hopefully that will change towards the end of the year.
With so many machines to tinker on, I need to start learning what to do myself, without counting on others to do it for me. Irrespective of how much they enjoy doing repairs, I need to develop 'the knowledge' myself.
Your relay installations are a useful template, to take some of the pressure off the 3236H's timer and also to be included in the repair of the 3243H Keymatic. The latter machines issue centres around the fact that the heater being turned on and off has had a detrimental effect on the timer, which no longer performs the function.
Good to know that using a separate relay has been done before with success.
Cannot wait to start absorbing your brochures - just be sure to make 'em BIG! Lol
Paul
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It's a little difficult to see in the images, but it's only the chrome plating beside the switch openings that is recessed, not the lip.
I also have a new bezel for the 155 (at the bottom), but unfortunately no adhesive insert.
Cheers
John
I also have a new bezel for the 155 (at the bottom), but unfortunately no adhesive insert.
Cheers
John
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Dates........
Hey Guys
It strikes me as odd on 2 counts.... firstly the fact the 455 and 155 were both Merthyr built- surely it would have made more sense for Meadowbank to have been kitted out to make them!.
Secondly the fact they date from Feb 79 and Dec 78 a while after Home market machines had moved on......
Seamus
Hey Guys
It strikes me as odd on 2 counts.... firstly the fact the 455 and 155 were both Merthyr built- surely it would have made more sense for Meadowbank to have been kitted out to make them!.
Secondly the fact they date from Feb 79 and Dec 78 a while after Home market machines had moved on......
Seamus
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Seamus
Meadowbank did eventually kit out to make them from either the 460/5 or the 470/5, but what you need to remember is that our market in general is about 35% the size of the UK market AND, at that point in time, front load machines only took about 5-10% of it.
It wasn't until around 1994-5 that front load sales started to increase and then around 2005-6 many councils introduced rebates for people who bought water efficient appliances, which had a flow on effect for front load sales.
There was an 9% increase in front load usage nationally (13-22%) from 2003 to 2008, with South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory then at 28%%....I'd suggest that this could be as high as 50% today.
Meadowbank did eventually kit out to make them from either the 460/5 or the 470/5, but what you need to remember is that our market in general is about 35% the size of the UK market AND, at that point in time, front load machines only took about 5-10% of it.
It wasn't until around 1994-5 that front load sales started to increase and then around 2005-6 many councils introduced rebates for people who bought water efficient appliances, which had a flow on effect for front load sales.
There was an 9% increase in front load usage nationally (13-22%) from 2003 to 2008, with South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory then at 28%%....I'd suggest that this could be as high as 50% today.
