xraytech
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Here is my favorite console.
The TOL 1966 Ge Filter-Flo. This is the set grandma Rose had until 2002,
The TOL 1966 Ge Filter-Flo. This is the set grandma Rose had until 2002,
Favorite Console
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Classic, modern and futuristic all at the same time:
Frigidaire's 1960 TOL models were featured for only one year; they featured rocker switches, remote pie-chart control dials and had lit panels that, IMHO, were the prototype for many lighted panels of other brands in later years. And they were stunning:
Frigidaire's 1960 TOL models were featured for only one year; they featured rocker switches, remote pie-chart control dials and had lit panels that, IMHO, were the prototype for many lighted panels of other brands in later years. And they were stunning:
Thank you for posting that picture of my Maytag, Darren! I lost a bunch of pics on a flashdrive that went bad and that was one of them 
This 59 Philco is one of the top-ten as well:
This 59 Philco is one of the top-ten as well:
One of my favorite GE panels but Kevin's green one has to be one of the best as well...
65 LK's and 66 806's
Don's beautiful panels in Minneapolis:
Don's beautiful panels in Minneapolis:
aldspinboy
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Hey guy's i have to say i like Full Dials that turn...
No pointers for me.
Not saying they are bad, because sometime's you get what you get.
Greg that photo is in your collections in ...
Photos of collections.
On the board.
Darren k.
No pointers for me.
Not saying they are bad, because sometime's you get what you get.
Greg that photo is in your collections in ...
Photos of collections.
On the board.
Darren k.
dishwashercrazy
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1946 THOR Automagic Clothes Washer / Thor Automagic Dishwash
I have been silent about my Thor since mentioning it back in July. The reason is that I have not had time to work on it, therefore nothing to show or discuss.
However, this thread gives me the opportunity to talk a little about the machine based on the operating instructions that came with the machine. The control knob has five positions.
The “Dry” position, while washing clothes, means Spin; while washing dishes, means Air Circulation (caused by the spinning disk in the bottom of the dishwasher tub).
The “Wash” position, while washing clothes, means Agitate; while washing dishes, means the Water Distributor produces water action on the dishes (the spinning disk circulates the water while the water distributor oscillates back and forth to pick the water up through two ‘L’ shaped tubes).
The “Off” position, both left and right, disengages the transmission.
Water temperature is controlled by the operator, both for Washing and Rinsing clothes, and for Pre-Rinsing, Washing, and Rinsing dishes. When washing clothes, the Wash and Spin times are controlled by the operator, and obviously coincides with the type of fabric, soil content, and desired dryness. Likewise, when washing dishes, the number of pre-rinses, length of wash time, and number & duration of post rinses are controlled by the operator.
I am really looking forward to being able to getting my hands dirty fixing/repairing/rebuilding this machine, and sharing it with all of you. I also intend to scan and attach all of the printed material that came with the machine.
Mike
I have been silent about my Thor since mentioning it back in July. The reason is that I have not had time to work on it, therefore nothing to show or discuss.
However, this thread gives me the opportunity to talk a little about the machine based on the operating instructions that came with the machine. The control knob has five positions.
The “Dry” position, while washing clothes, means Spin; while washing dishes, means Air Circulation (caused by the spinning disk in the bottom of the dishwasher tub).
The “Wash” position, while washing clothes, means Agitate; while washing dishes, means the Water Distributor produces water action on the dishes (the spinning disk circulates the water while the water distributor oscillates back and forth to pick the water up through two ‘L’ shaped tubes).
The “Off” position, both left and right, disengages the transmission.
Water temperature is controlled by the operator, both for Washing and Rinsing clothes, and for Pre-Rinsing, Washing, and Rinsing dishes. When washing clothes, the Wash and Spin times are controlled by the operator, and obviously coincides with the type of fabric, soil content, and desired dryness. Likewise, when washing dishes, the number of pre-rinses, length of wash time, and number & duration of post rinses are controlled by the operator.
I am really looking forward to being able to getting my hands dirty fixing/repairing/rebuilding this machine, and sharing it with all of you. I also intend to scan and attach all of the printed material that came with the machine.
Mike
dishwashercrazy
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Here is the Dishwasher Tub
If you look closely, you can see the "L" shaped distributor tube at the 8 o'clock position.
If you look closely, you can see the "L" shaped distributor tube at the 8 o'clock position.
My top three
I really like the GE WA-1250B in Xraytech's post above. Unlike some others, it never looks dated. My others are '66-67 Lady Kenmores and Whirlpool Mark XII in post #467147 by SupremeWhirlpool.
I really like the GE WA-1250B in Xraytech's post above. Unlike some others, it never looks dated. My others are '66-67 Lady Kenmores and Whirlpool Mark XII in post #467147 by SupremeWhirlpool.
70series
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To me the two best console designs are that of the 1963 Model 70 and the 1963 Lady Kenmore, both pictured above.
Have a good one,
James
Have a good one,
James
mickeyd
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Quite a few weeks ago,
I think it was a new guy who showed a lilac Mark XII set that had everybody going gaga, myself, of course, especially--big full buttons on each side of a buxom main dial--it was gorgeous. Be great if someone could show it. Here is the less comely orphan brother.
I think it was a new guy who showed a lilac Mark XII set that had everybody going gaga, myself, of course, especially--big full buttons on each side of a buxom main dial--it was gorgeous. Be great if someone could show it. Here is the less comely orphan brother.
cornutt
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I'd have to go with the '59 LK. My mom had the dryer of the next model down (70 series?), which only had three of the big rockers. Unfortunately, within my memory, it never worked right and my mom hated it. But I still think it was cool.
The washer was similar to the '61 Kenmore 70 that KenmoreGuy64 posted. I distinctly recall those pastel color bands for the three cycles. I seem to recall that it had four knobs, though: one for water level, one for wash temp (hot/med/warm/cool/cold), one for rinse temp, and one for spin speed. I could be wrong about that, though; my memory on that part is a bit hazy. The washer shocked me once when I was 4, so I wasn't that fond of it.
The washer was similar to the '61 Kenmore 70 that KenmoreGuy64 posted. I distinctly recall those pastel color bands for the three cycles. I seem to recall that it had four knobs, though: one for water level, one for wash temp (hot/med/warm/cool/cold), one for rinse temp, and one for spin speed. I could be wrong about that, though; my memory on that part is a bit hazy. The washer shocked me once when I was 4, so I wasn't that fond of it.
This one is a beauty, too!
mickeyd
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Did you know, Eugene, that Jimmy has one if these too!
The glare is everywhere and I couldn't edit/enhance it out, but at least the clock works. It almost looks like a STOVE, for criminees sake.
The glare is everywhere and I couldn't edit/enhance it out, but at least the clock works. It almost looks like a STOVE, for criminees sake.
58 Norge
That is definitely one of the coolest washer control panels ever made. Mike - you are right - looks just like a stove clock.
I dismantled my 58 Norge dryer control panel to clean it and was amazed at the puzzle of various cogs and gears with a super long serpentine of beaded chain that runs through the whole deal and turns that selection roller. Someone actually designed that crazy mechanism ! I love it!
Definitely not machines that you see much if at all!
That is definitely one of the coolest washer control panels ever made. Mike - you are right - looks just like a stove clock.
I dismantled my 58 Norge dryer control panel to clean it and was amazed at the puzzle of various cogs and gears with a super long serpentine of beaded chain that runs through the whole deal and turns that selection roller. Someone actually designed that crazy mechanism ! I love it!
Definitely not machines that you see much if at all!
mickeyd---I didn't know Jimmy had a Norge Dispensomat. What a cool machine to own! That clock with the delay start feature really does make it look like a 1960's range.
bygted-- I've often wondered what kind of Rube Goldberg-esque mechanism was used to operate each portion of the dispenser on that Norge
bygted-- I've often wondered what kind of Rube Goldberg-esque mechanism was used to operate each portion of the dispenser on that Norge
dishwashercrazy
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Here is a photo of Jimmy's Norge set.
I was a guest at one of Jimmy's Wash-Ins in November 2008. He was a gracious host; his appliance collection is just phenomenal; and he has a wealth of product knowledge. It was my first wash party, and I was just awestruck.
I was a guest at one of Jimmy's Wash-Ins in November 2008. He was a gracious host; his appliance collection is just phenomenal; and he has a wealth of product knowledge. It was my first wash party, and I was just awestruck.
aldspinboy
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Eddy's Speed Queen washer in Vancouver has a nice dispenser system in this model.
oooh and light's.
Darren k.
oooh and light's.
Darren k.
jonvance1990
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I have several favorites such as the GE filter flo control panel that has the wood tone, Maytag center dial, BD Whirlpools from the 60's/70's, the 60's GE filter flo control panel and the design of the control panels of the GE Impeller washers. (ones with the blue impeller)
