Favourite Nomenclature

[potatochips]

So, what are your favourite terms, wording, nomenclature etc... that you found on appliances? 

 

I always liked how Maytag called the gentle cycle Delicate. I also think the Filter-Flo name is cool, rinse & hold, and the name Perma Press for permanent press. 

 

Bonus points for pictures. 

 

[wayupnorth]

Damp Dry instead of Spin.

 

[appnut]

Our 1964 Norge called the sequence that was between the wash and rinse (drain, spin, spray rinse, and spin) Extract. 

 

[turquoisedude]

I always liked the term 'Power Scrub' on the 2nd dishwasher our family had (a 1978 GE).

 

For washers, that 'shampoo' phase of the wash cycle on the 57 ABC-O-Matic is tied with 'Spin-Spray' on the 58 Dominion for my favourite cycle description!

 

[DADoES]

 
The variety of Kenmore belt-drive agitator names:  Straight-Vane, Roto-Swirl, Super Roto-Swirl, Roto-Flex, Vari-Flex, Penta-Vane, Penta-Swirl.

Whirlpool's Surgilator, Super Surgilator, and Double-Duty Super Surgilator.

Speed Queen "Brisk" for fast agitation.

 

[rp2813]

As everyone here knows, I hate, Hate, HATED our '67 Snorge.  As Bob mentioned above, instead of "Spin" that portion of the cycle was labeled as "Extract."  I thought that was a stupid term and out of step with the times, considering top load automatic washers had already been on the scene for 20 years.  Maybe a 1947 Norge would call it "Extract" but by 1967, everybody knew it as "Spin."  Sheesh!

 

Another cynical "favorite" is the "Soak" cycle on a dishwasher.  To me, something has to be submerged in order to soak.  That is physically impossible with a dishwasher.

 

[washerlover]

Now, Ralph, there is nothing wrong with “extract.” At least Norge/Wards labeled the cycle something instead of Whirlmore getting lazy with marking their rinse cycle with just a dot or an asterisk..!

No one here has mentioned Westinghouse’s exclusive “Lock ‘n Spin” cycle...nor Norge’s fill plume spout labeled “Super Rinse.”

 

[combo52]

Agreed Todd Extract is actually a better term than spin for the extraction phase of a wash cycle.

 

[angus]

Let's not forget the solid tub Hotpoint's "Fountain Filter". Apparently GE was a fan of alliteration - "Filter Flo" on their models but Fountain Filter on the Hotpoint line.

Also mid-late 1960s agitation on the Philco top loaders was labelled as "Flex-a-Wash" and on the models with the wide loading sloped contoured loading port they labeled their fill flume "Contourfill"

And 1950s Norge had "safety spin" and my personal fave the "Dispensomat" models...

 

[eurekastar]

I've always liked Maytag's Halo of Heat.  I hope to own one someday! 

 

 

[gansky1]

Omit Dry

Lint-A-Way Rinse

Tri-Dura Porcelain

Sure-Scrub

Fine Rinse

Basket Clean (ha!)

 

[DADoES]

 
AquaSmart

AeroSmart

SmartLoad

Intuitive Eco

Her Majesty

Miss America

Duomatic

 

[rp2813]

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[abcomatic]

One of the older brands of wringer washers, said that their wringer was "pressure cleansing."

 

[jons1077]

I like GE’s “V” series reminiscent of the automobiles at the time.

 

[frigilux]

Taking a cue from Paul, I’ll add “Magic Minute” to the list (Kelvinator).

Also: Wizard Imperial (for Wizard’s top-of-the-line snorter), although it should probably be filed under ‘dubious distinction’ for obvious reasons.

 

[askolover]

"Made in Sweden" on my Asko washer

 

[kakidd]

Hotpoint "Whisper Clean" dishwashers

 

[toploader55]

Hotpoint Dishwashers... 'Crystal Clear Rinse". GE... Rinse-Glo