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
Brand new in the box.
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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.
Does anybody know if there was a matching dryer for this washer and if yes, what model was it? Do you have at least pictures of it?
Thomas
I have the matching dryer for my GE version of this washer. I could post the picture but I won't be home until Tuesday. If nobody posts before then, I will.
Bill
I have the matching dryer for my GE version of this washer. I could post the picture but I won't be home until Tuesday. If nobody posts before then, I will.
Bill
Re: spin speed
Thomas, I believe the spin speed is 900 rpm.
Thomas, I believe the spin speed is 900 rpm.
Question to the experts.
Why did the japanese engineers used an oblong shape for the drum?
If it was only for the hydrodinamics during wash, it is quite understandable, not a big deal, affect the capacity minimally but improves the cleaning power.
The extraction in that washer is really intriguing. Kevin confirmed it's 900 RPM,just in case I'll run the tachometer to reconfirm this info but it extracts too much water for that diameter and RPM. I mean, maybe 15% more, it's a giant discrepancy. It is almost like this washer managed to break the fisics laws!
Different from all the theory we know about centrifugal forces, RPM and hole pattern, would the oblong drum cause that? What else could make it extract so much water? Am I missing something?
Other possibility is if that washer spins at 1100 to 1350 rpm (which i obviously doubt) then the result would be the same as predicted with the G-force formula.
Why did the japanese engineers used an oblong shape for the drum?
If it was only for the hydrodinamics during wash, it is quite understandable, not a big deal, affect the capacity minimally but improves the cleaning power.
The extraction in that washer is really intriguing. Kevin confirmed it's 900 RPM,just in case I'll run the tachometer to reconfirm this info but it extracts too much water for that diameter and RPM. I mean, maybe 15% more, it's a giant discrepancy. It is almost like this washer managed to break the fisics laws!
Different from all the theory we know about centrifugal forces, RPM and hole pattern, would the oblong drum cause that? What else could make it extract so much water? Am I missing something?
Other possibility is if that washer spins at 1100 to 1350 rpm (which i obviously doubt) then the result would be the same as predicted with the G-force formula.
as promised...
washer model WWP1150VAJWH
dryer model DDP1200VACWH
washer model WWP1150VAJWH
dryer model DDP1200VACWH
Just because it's old and cute does not make it great.
More than 4 decades ago, the poor rinsing caused friends to have to visit the dermatologist to find the reason for the rash in their underwear regions. It was determined to be contact dermatitis from inadequate rinsing so everything had to go through additional rinses. I have no idea of their laundering habits, but be cautious of the rinsing and make sure that the last rinse water is not slippery from detergent still left in the fabrics. The machine has such a terrible tendency to suds lock that it did not spin between water changes so the rinsing is impaired.
It would make a great companion to a GE combo to get some real water extraction before the drying.
More than 4 decades ago, the poor rinsing caused friends to have to visit the dermatologist to find the reason for the rash in their underwear regions. It was determined to be contact dermatitis from inadequate rinsing so everything had to go through additional rinses. I have no idea of their laundering habits, but be cautious of the rinsing and make sure that the last rinse water is not slippery from detergent still left in the fabrics. The machine has such a terrible tendency to suds lock that it did not spin between water changes so the rinsing is impaired.
It would make a great companion to a GE combo to get some real water extraction before the drying.
Its possible they were adding detergent as though it was a full size- similar to half size dishwashers with full size detergent cups.
mickeyd
Well-known member
What a cutty pie!
I thought the no spin between rinses was by design, rather than suds lock. Would Bill or Thomas clarify?
New in Box is such a delight; without this place, we'd never see them. I'd love to have that toy! Someday, maybe we'll get a huge trade-a-thon going.
I thought the no spin between rinses was by design, rather than suds lock. Would Bill or Thomas clarify?
New in Box is such a delight; without this place, we'd never see them. I'd love to have that toy! Someday, maybe we'll get a huge trade-a-thon going.
Tom, the rinsing on that washer is not "wow, OMG, the best thing ever seen in my whole life", but it's also not bad. It is actually much better than many washer I've seen.
Lots of people say about this tendency to suds lock. I didn't see anything wrong with it until now. even using lots of detergent (i tend to overdose).
If i used only enough detergent and followed only the standard cycle, the rinse would be OK (not fantastic, but far from being poor)
Anyway, I'm a little paranoid about rinsing. If I see a single bubble on the drain water I always rinse again. I don't even consider going to the final rinse without spinning the load first and I never run a load rinsing less than 3 times before the final rinse with softener.
The extraction in that washer is amazing (for that size). I would say it's even better than many full size top load washers from those years. But anyway, even clothes spun at "Samtag" or the LG front load go to the spin dryer before going to the dryer. I spin up to the very last drop, to save as much gas and electricity as possible on the dryer.
Also, this washer is a little treasure. Of course I won't use it as frequently because i want to preserve it as new as possible for many years.
Lots of people say about this tendency to suds lock. I didn't see anything wrong with it until now. even using lots of detergent (i tend to overdose).
If i used only enough detergent and followed only the standard cycle, the rinse would be OK (not fantastic, but far from being poor)
Anyway, I'm a little paranoid about rinsing. If I see a single bubble on the drain water I always rinse again. I don't even consider going to the final rinse without spinning the load first and I never run a load rinsing less than 3 times before the final rinse with softener.
The extraction in that washer is amazing (for that size). I would say it's even better than many full size top load washers from those years. But anyway, even clothes spun at "Samtag" or the LG front load go to the spin dryer before going to the dryer. I spin up to the very last drop, to save as much gas and electricity as possible on the dryer.
Also, this washer is a little treasure. Of course I won't use it as frequently because i want to preserve it as new as possible for many years.
