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

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Paul,

That is an awesome machine!! I remember these from the ad in the women's magazines my mother read. I was fascinated by the 1000rpm spin. The later models with the variable spin speed like my AWB119 didn't spin faster than 850rpm. But then again those were made in France IIRC.

Years ago I saw a similar model overhere at the curb. It was in a bad state, but nevertheless I went home to get my camera and took some pictures. Here's the thread with them, they are at the bottom of the thread. There are more Philips pictures in this thread, including an ad of the machine you found and a picture you posted there yourself.

 
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.
 
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....

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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
 
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...

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