ultramatic52
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This is a mexican washer that was used to be the most famous washer all around the country some years ago. It´s name is Crolls and its model is Ultramatic 52. There were several models. All of them automatic. The models have a name and then a number, and the number would tell how complete your washer is. There were just 2 types - Novomatic 31, 32, 33 or Ultramatic 51, 52, 53. The Novomatics were filled with both water temperatures (2 hoses needed), could have between 5 to 15 programs. 1 side of the control knob would be for cycles with spin (just 1 speed) and the other no spin for delicates or really heavy clothes that could burn the motor as bed spreads. Controls were up front and just have 1 knob that would control everything by putting on a number cycle which had specific tasks. Ultramatics just need cool water cause it has a built-in heating element. You can select only 3 temperatures, warm (displays 65ºC), Cold (displays 0ºC) and hot (displays 75ºC). The controls are at the back without having a back panel. It has (depends on the number) 3 to 6 lights on the left side (where program list are)that will show you what the washer is doing, but they aren´t progress lights. These models can come with 15 to 21 programs. It also has an option for half load. Ultramatics instead of having numbers on its control knobs, have letters with I really prefer (don´t know why). Every Crolls washer has a lint filter down in the left front corner of the cabinet covered with a small lid which could be removed to access the filter. It´s a small box with plenty of squared holes where all big things would get caught instead of blocking and ruining the drain pump. They also have the deterget and fabric softener dispenser on the top where you can add anything any time and also dependending on the model, your washer would have come with big or little detergent dispenser. My washer has lasted 15 years without any big technical problem just a belt broken. No motor repairs. In my family there were Crolls that lasted for 45 years (My Grandfather´s) without any trouble. Just 1 change of motor 23 years after buying it and on constant use. I got a Whirlpool Washer and Dryer Electronic set 3 years which have performed incredibly but neither its good performance would make me get rid of my Crolls. It washes so good and it doesnt wears/tears clothes. I simply love it. Only one thing (doesn´t bother me) is that it takes too long on a load. For example, for color clothes using the "D" program, which is the last one on the spining side of the control knob, for washing clothes it will take aprox 45 min. Using the C will take 1 - 1 3/4 hours to wash since this cycle heats up water. On letter A it takes up to 3 hours because of presoak, prewash and main wash, 4 rinses and final spin. Even so, its wonderfull. Here are some pictures of mine. I will take some more of the inside and post them later.
