Frigidaire Classic Front Load Washer

[whatsername]

There was also a rare touchpad control model--never seen one offline before but here's a current listing on CL.

http://https//fortcollins.craigslist.org/ppd/d/front-load-stackable/6516817102.html

 

[stricklybojack]

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Yes rare!
Yet to see one.

 

[mark_wpduet]

I remember these

were called FriGEmores. I never had one but I always heard they used more water and washed and rinsed well.

So Electrolux made these?

I never knew Electrolux EVER gave a 5-year warranty on any washer! I know this was in the UK so I guess perhaps they make their washers differently there than the USA? Wouldn't surprise me.

Another thing I notice is the lack of a coin trap pump access door. That still annoys me on washers today that do not have one.

 

[richimaor]

I’d love to see those touchpad models in action, and even more to play with them

 

[combo52]

Touch Pad Control FD Small Door FL Washers

We saw about a dozen pairs of these over the years and they really did not offer any advantage over the regular timer controlled models and the control boards are now NLA.

These FD FL machines did have a nice removable lower access panel, but even after you remove it there is no clean-out trap, instead you have to remove the sump hose from the pump to clean out any clogs.

john L.

 

[stricklybojack]

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Proud new owner of a pair...ahem, of FL Frigidaires that is.
Just picked them up from the original owner who had them in storage for 12 years. We unstacked the units...luckily he kept the washer top which apparently one removes if stacking the pair. Despite being standard sized units, both were able to fit in my Saturn wagon...at the same time!
He kindly gave me a 30 day warranty in case the washer leaks (presumably from a dry seal), and seemed like the sort who would back it up without question.
Will give them a test spin tomorrow and report back.[this post was last edited: 4/7/2018-19:41]

 

[ea56]

Congratulations Robert! I think you will be very happy with these machines, especially the washer. They both appear to be in very good condition. You will be pleasantly surprised how much this washer will hold, and still wash well. It uses enough water to really clean and rinse very well.

Good luck with your new set.

Eddie

 

[iowabear]

Congratulations!  I would love to find a low-mileage version of this washer.

 

[appnut]

A friend of mine here found one of these and all it needed was a new strut.  I enjoyed having it from 10/2006 until 12/2011.  The bearings started rumbling more and more.  Once I discovered the incredibly cleaner, not-so-stressed laundry chore with the reality of a machine with a heater and gradual heating of water to super hot temps, I knew there was no going back and anything without a heater was a inferior compromise. 

 

Ricardo, my model had a quick wash rather than prewash.  My PowerWash cycle was called Cottons/Whites.  My Eco cycle was called Wrinkle Free/Colors.  If your Eco cycle is anything like my Colors cycle was, it's probably called eco because it uses less water by eliminating all interim spins except for a spin right before the final rinse and then the final spin.  Less spins is supposed to be gentler on colors. 

 

[rolls_rapide]

Electrolux UK machines

As far as I know, UK Electrolux front loaders were made by Zanussi of Italy, and simply badged as 'Electrolux'.

Electrolux machines weren't terribly common, but were usually seen to be in the superior price bracket.

Regarding the guarantee, I can't honestly remember if Electrolux had a 5 Year Guarantee.

Hoover and Hotpoint both had a '5 Year Parts Guarantee' with 1 year labour, as standard. Various vendors/manufacturers/stores offered cover for up to the remaining 4 years. Typically, the manufacturer insurer was Domestic & General.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

This Frigidaire vs. her long-beloved Maytag!

I did my mom a huge favor by NOT buying that "cute little front-loader" at the mom & pop appliance store...

That is, I might have died, first...

-- Dave