I picked up this little gem yesterday. Guy who was selling it got it in a house he was flipping. It's never been removed from the box. Tomorrow, when I get it home, I'll take more pictures.
Brand new in the box.
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Nice score!
Wow! Congratulations on such a neat find! Made in Japan for Hotpoint?
To Lucky! Im jealous!
I've always wanted a new in box mini. Especially an older one like that. I think you hit the jackpot.
I've always wanted a new in box mini. Especially an older one like that. I think you hit the jackpot.
hippiedoll
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WOWZERS!!
What a lucky find!
CONGRATULATIONS!
is it a portable washing machine?
If so, that is really cute!
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What a lucky find!
CONGRATULATIONS!
is it a portable washing machine?
If so, that is really cute!
)They are pretty terrible washers if it is one of the earlier ones. Toward the end of the run, they modified it to alternate the fill valve with the drain pump, I believe, so that it did not sudslock as badly as the earlier machines. It had a rectangular spray head at the rear of the tub opening that sprayed a nice shower on the spinning load. It still managed to tie the load in knots, but they were just ahead of the times by 50 years.
Some pictures as I unboxed it. The box is not in great shape. Water damage and disintegrating.
ahead of the times by 50 years
This statement is true in every way possible. This design would literally set the standard for almost every new washer built today. Separate drain pump, 4 point rod and spring suspension, permanent split capacitor motor, splutch, brake band, impeller, and I am sure I missed a few.
This statement is true in every way possible. This design would literally set the standard for almost every new washer built today. Separate drain pump, 4 point rod and spring suspension, permanent split capacitor motor, splutch, brake band, impeller, and I am sure I missed a few.
It’s probably a convertible like some of the Whirlpool portables were. My Whirlpool portable could either be hooked up to the sink, like a portable dishwasher, or to hot and cold supply lines just like a regular automatic. I used mine both ways, depending on whether or not I had regular water and drain connections. So the casters were for when it was used as a portable. If used as a regularlly connected automatic the casters were locked int place to prevent movement.
Eddie
Eddie
launderess
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Exactly!
My vintage Whirlpool (in Harvest Gold) WP compact washer was a "convertible" model. One could use it either way; stationary or portable.
To use it as a portable besides castors instead of feet, one set the water temperature controls to "Cold/Cold". Wash and or rinse temperatures were then controlled from the tap.
It has been awhile and machine has long since been sold onto another member but, IIRC one capped off the rinse water hose port and just used the wash side. When used as a portable a "quick connect" dishwasher type hose was used. Two hoses; one for drain, other for wash/rinse water.
For stationary all this palver was reversed; two water hoses, a separate drain hose and feet instead of castors.
There are of course *other* ways to make said washer "stationary". Mine's wouldn't dare though.... *LOL*
My vintage Whirlpool (in Harvest Gold) WP compact washer was a "convertible" model. One could use it either way; stationary or portable.
To use it as a portable besides castors instead of feet, one set the water temperature controls to "Cold/Cold". Wash and or rinse temperatures were then controlled from the tap.
It has been awhile and machine has long since been sold onto another member but, IIRC one capped off the rinse water hose port and just used the wash side. When used as a portable a "quick connect" dishwasher type hose was used. Two hoses; one for drain, other for wash/rinse water.
For stationary all this palver was reversed; two water hoses, a separate drain hose and feet instead of castors.
There are of course *other* ways to make said washer "stationary". Mine's wouldn't dare though.... *LOL*
Looks just like its GE branded cousin.
hippiedoll
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So shiney!
Can't wait to see a video of this cute lil machine in action
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Can't wait to see a video of this cute lil machine in action
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That's a very cool find Justin, it's an early model because the spin tub is all porcelain, later on the rim of the tub was plastic.
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Congratulations! What a find, my grandparents had a Sanyo machine like this at our old cottage.
Side note, how well do these machines clean?
Side note, how well do these machines clean?
mistereric
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What a cutie! My GE version of the same gets occasional use, but its got a VERY noisy bearing and changing it is over my head.
MOST EXCELLENT JUSTIN....
That is a very Cool machine. Wishing
you lots of fun with it. NOS is awesome!
Louis
That is a very Cool machine. Wishing
you lots of fun with it. NOS is awesome!
Louis
How fun and congrats! Have to laugh about “water damage” to the carton — is there any water in Arizona?! Have fun and looking forward to hearing and seeing more about this interesting and intriguing machine!
Looks pretty.
You know, I've used this style of washer frequently and there's a lot to be said for them:
They clean quite well and frequently spin out very well.
If enough water is used, the cycle is the appropriate length and the washer not overloaded they don't tangle clothes as badly as their reputation. Yes, they can tangle clothes more easily than an agitator washer, but nowhere near as bad as all that.
I'm looking forward to seeing her in action!
You know, I've used this style of washer frequently and there's a lot to be said for them:
They clean quite well and frequently spin out very well.
If enough water is used, the cycle is the appropriate length and the washer not overloaded they don't tangle clothes as badly as their reputation. Yes, they can tangle clothes more easily than an agitator washer, but nowhere near as bad as all that.
I'm looking forward to seeing her in action!
She looks like she will be a lot of fun to watch working, so enjoy her in the best of health...
I have seen a lot of amazing new finds, decades out, just now coming right out of their boxes, & enough to wonder if we have a thread going on them or should get one started...
-- Dave
I have seen a lot of amazing new finds, decades out, just now coming right out of their boxes, & enough to wonder if we have a thread going on them or should get one started...
-- Dave
rolls_rapide
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Nice machine!
If the machine does tend to suds-lock, try using the 'High Efficiency' detergents to keep the foam under control.
If the machine does tend to suds-lock, try using the 'High Efficiency' detergents to keep the foam under control.
--Or a vintage "Low Sudsing" laundry soap, if you can find...
-- Dave
-- Dave
Aaaaaaaaand it's mine, wooo hoo
After nearly a month of a misterious negotiation, Darryl and I are the new owners of this Hotpoint Washer.
For decades I've been curious about this portable washer and tomorrow I'll run the very first load with clothes in it.
Of course I'll make tons of videos for you guys. Hopefully in less than 24 hours.
And.... This cute washer now lives in Los Angeles.
After nearly a month of a misterious negotiation, Darryl and I are the new owners of this Hotpoint Washer.
For decades I've been curious about this portable washer and tomorrow I'll run the very first load with clothes in it.
Of course I'll make tons of videos for you guys. Hopefully in less than 24 hours.
And.... This cute washer now lives in Los Angeles.
Some pics...
First impressions
I've ran four loads in it this afternoon, plus a random test load this morning, when Justin delivered the washer.
1) It is extremely gentle on clothes and has a very good cleaning performance.
2) It's nearly silent, more silent than the Magic Chef 1.6 cu ft, except for the brake solenoid.
3) It does not have spins between rinses, only the final spin.
4) There are 2 rinses as default. (Ive heard people talking about 3 rinses)
5) The extraction is quite impressive for the size of that machine. Does anybody know what is the spin speed?
6) The only marks are some cardboard stains near the bottom of the washer, minimal thing, it will probably disappear after I polish it.
7) It was super easy to bypass the lid switch. I didn't even need to remove the top, just placed a rubber washer under the switch to keep it on all the time.
8) Its drum is very heavy, it takes more than 40 seconds to coast down. when the brake activates it stops almost instantly.
7) I'm very, very, very happy with it. I was always curious about this washer and Darryl loves Ge/Hotpoint appliances.
I've ran four loads in it this afternoon, plus a random test load this morning, when Justin delivered the washer.
1) It is extremely gentle on clothes and has a very good cleaning performance.
2) It's nearly silent, more silent than the Magic Chef 1.6 cu ft, except for the brake solenoid.
3) It does not have spins between rinses, only the final spin.
4) There are 2 rinses as default. (Ive heard people talking about 3 rinses)
5) The extraction is quite impressive for the size of that machine. Does anybody know what is the spin speed?
6) The only marks are some cardboard stains near the bottom of the washer, minimal thing, it will probably disappear after I polish it.
7) It was super easy to bypass the lid switch. I didn't even need to remove the top, just placed a rubber washer under the switch to keep it on all the time.
8) Its drum is very heavy, it takes more than 40 seconds to coast down. when the brake activates it stops almost instantly.
7) I'm very, very, very happy with it. I was always curious about this washer and Darryl loves Ge/Hotpoint appliances.
hippiedoll
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
Glad to hear that this cute little washing machine found a good home that will take care of it and use & appreciate it
)
Looking forward to seeing the videos
)
Glad to hear that this cute little washing machine found a good home that will take care of it and use & appreciate it
)Looking forward to seeing the videos
)
Thank you!
I'll make videos as soon as I have a decent full load for it.
Today I washed some cleaning rags, then a load of unmentionables, now i have a load of blacks, but it won't be nice on video because of the black drum.
I'm looking forward to have a full load of light colors to make a video.
This little gem is still impressing me. It always looks "weak" or "a bit overloaded" and it makes me think it won't clean well... Ha ha... it always manages to surprise me. The results are always perfect, even with a full load of white towels that was very dirty.
I'll make videos as soon as I have a decent full load for it.
Today I washed some cleaning rags, then a load of unmentionables, now i have a load of blacks, but it won't be nice on video because of the black drum.
I'm looking forward to have a full load of light colors to make a video.
This little gem is still impressing me. It always looks "weak" or "a bit overloaded" and it makes me think it won't clean well... Ha ha... it always manages to surprise me. The results are always perfect, even with a full load of white towels that was very dirty.
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