Calling all FLAIR LOVERS

[jetcone]

Oh Phil !

Thats one of those learning bummers! I will definitely check the replacement switches on my rebuild Flair although it was in service before I got it only one burner was working. 

So replacement switches can switch which terminal goes to the pilot lights? Hmm thats something I wouldnt look for. The pilots run off 120v don't they, never 240v?

 

 

 

 

 

[philr]

Jon,

Not only replacement switches but the original type and factory-installed switches too. But that doesn't include the Heat-minder switch in your Flair as it should be a Proctor (or King Seeley) just like the other infinite switches and the L1 and L2 terminals are on the same spot on these. Also, the pre-1964 Flairs have a pilot light for each burner so reversing the two hot wires on your range's switches shouldn't cause such a problem! 1964 "H" model and newer Flairs started to use just one pilot light for all four burners (two on Canadian models) and they also started to use the Robertshaw hydraulic type Heat-Minder switch, just like the 1964 cooktop I parted out, my 1966 Custom Imperial range and my 1973 Custom Deluxe range.

 

[jetcone]

Restoration Work

finally begins on the Flair after the big "grease-off"!~

 

 

[combo52]

Repainted Burner Sub-Top

Looks Great Jon, but I always though it was a shame when you consider how much these Flairs cost that they did not use a porcelain coating on these sub-tops, even the Hotpoint Hallmarks just used paint on these and I had to repaint the ST on my 30" HM range.

 

[philr]

I think that the only thing that was porcelain-coated on these Flairs with the chrome ovens were the burner drip bowls.

 

[jetcone]

I agree John

that was a silly choice as most foods that drip down seem to be on the acidic side. Phil the drip pans so far are the only piece of enamel I have found.

 

I found a weird conundrum yesterday with the burners on this Range.

Calling out the exact same part numbers the burners are different lengths so that makes them sit in the holes on the cooktop at different places!

 

It depended on where they spot welded the rotating connectors. Some burners have longer legs than others! Very odd!

 

 

 

[jetcone]

Bagged and tagged circuits:

 Starting from scratch with this unit is the safest thing one can do!

 

 

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Ooh, you know how I love it when you do things right!

Can't wait to try some space-age cooking on this Flair! You know Terry is smiling from ear to ear that you're going to have a Frigidaire range...

 

[jetcone]

Is he?

I love that !!

 

Yes you are gonna cook up a storm of a tater tot casserole in the Jet Age!!

 

 

 

[lbowling]

1964 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Flair Range

Not sure if this is an active thread or not, but hopefully someone who loves Flair ranges will be able to salvage this baby. Found it on Facebook Marketplace in January 2024.