Chrome facia - Blue detailing - its the PHILIPS my Grandma had!!!

[optima]

That slimstar is built like a tank. Wish they made the drums to that standard now. it looks like its still got its original drain hose aswell. Made in Great Britain you can sure tell.

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hiya guys.

Until i get a new computer, I will have to be content with being a weekend poster at Discuss o Mat.
Oh well.

Hi Louis. I have never been able to find out for sure the spin speed of this early version HN3156.
I know for a fact that the bronze dial version of the HN3156 was 1000rpm and the machine you saw in the street is obviously 1000rpm.
Is my machine 1000rpm, or a touch slower - say 850rpm?

Final batch of Slimstar pictures to follow - the facia....

 

[matchboxpaul]

the emergency release key...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Programme guide...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Programme indicator...

 

[foraloysius]

IIRC this model has a 1000rpm spinspeed. The later models, the chrome ones with the dial for the spin speed had a max. of 850rpm (or lower, depending on the model). The later models with the detergent dispenser in the lid of the drum had went up to 1100rpm for the TOL model.

 

[matchboxpaul]

Programme selector dial, alongside the spin delay and lid release button...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Cheers Louis.

So thats where I got the figure 850 from - the later models.

Still not managed to plug and properly play with it yet - cant wait to see how it performs.

Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

the full facia...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Temporary residency in good company...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Lids open again...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Just waiting to start work...

 

[matchboxpaul]

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[matchboxpaul]

shop closed...

 

[matchboxpaul]

A very nice machine...

 

[foraloysius]

A very nice machine indeed Paul! The state in which it is is really stunning! I have never ever seen a Philips washing machine from that age in such a good state. I'm officially jealous now! lo

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Louis.

I am pleased to be able to give it a home and secure future, so long as I am its custodian.

Never thought I would see one again and just hope one day to be able to show it to my gran.

Attach below a Good Housekeeping washing machine report, from Mike's collection, in which they speak in glowing terms of the HN3156 Slimstar...

 

[matchboxpaul]

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