bob
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The ad for June 5 advertises a semiautomatic washer. Exactly what was a semiautomatic, and how did it operate?
Frigidare POD JUne 5
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most of the semi-automatics I have come across have a selector for wash or spin, and a timer for how long you want it to complete that one task....
not fully automatic.....
you would set the selector for wash, and turn the timer for lets say 10 minutes, and when the timer ran out, the wash action would stop, waiting for your next task, wash again, or select spin, and reset the timer, filling may also be an option, or you may have to do that manually...
as for an automatic.....you would set the timer/cycle selector, and walk away...the machine would fill, wash, spin, fill, rinse, spin...with almost no help from the operator
I kinda did this with an automatic once, I put a switch in-line of the timer's motor, and turned off this motor if I wanted a longer wash, or spin....although the timer could not be set to turn off by itself, I had to keep track how long I was letting it perform its task....or plug it into a wall outlet timer
not fully automatic.....
you would set the selector for wash, and turn the timer for lets say 10 minutes, and when the timer ran out, the wash action would stop, waiting for your next task, wash again, or select spin, and reset the timer, filling may also be an option, or you may have to do that manually...
as for an automatic.....you would set the timer/cycle selector, and walk away...the machine would fill, wash, spin, fill, rinse, spin...with almost no help from the operator
I kinda did this with an automatic once, I put a switch in-line of the timer's motor, and turned off this motor if I wanted a longer wash, or spin....although the timer could not be set to turn off by itself, I had to keep track how long I was letting it perform its task....or plug it into a wall outlet timer
Frigidaire semi-automatic
This POD is from Australia. Every washing machine maker back then produced a semi-automatic washer as the bottom end of the line-up. There was generally a selector switch for either agitate/pulsate and spin. The second dial was a timer for the period of time you want to wash or spin. No automatic fill,had fill hoses but you had to fill the tub by turning the taps on manually, had to stay close because if you walked away and forget the machine would overflow. Load clothes and powder. Select wash and set timer. If you had a solid tub machine (Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Thor or Simpson) you would select spin and set the time. The water would be spun out and then time to fill up again and set to wash, set the timer for rinse. You could also do a spray rinse by turning the taps on. Then to finish the wash, turn to spin and set the timer. VOILA!!!!! A semi-automatic load of wash done. If you had a Whirlpool perforated tub there was a selection for the stationary drain to drain the tub of wash and rinse waters. Most households in Australia had wringer washers and as automatics became more affordable and popular many woman were afraid of loosing control of their washday duties that a fully automatic would provide so the semi-automatic was a good entry level to relieve some of the drudgery that went with the wringer and laundry tubs. They were also much cheaper. One of the Aussie contingent members has a frigidaire semi automatic and a Simpson semi-automatic in his collection. I know there is a vid of the Simpson in action on one of these threads. Hope this clears up the inquiry.
This POD is from Australia. Every washing machine maker back then produced a semi-automatic washer as the bottom end of the line-up. There was generally a selector switch for either agitate/pulsate and spin. The second dial was a timer for the period of time you want to wash or spin. No automatic fill,had fill hoses but you had to fill the tub by turning the taps on manually, had to stay close because if you walked away and forget the machine would overflow. Load clothes and powder. Select wash and set timer. If you had a solid tub machine (Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Thor or Simpson) you would select spin and set the time. The water would be spun out and then time to fill up again and set to wash, set the timer for rinse. You could also do a spray rinse by turning the taps on. Then to finish the wash, turn to spin and set the timer. VOILA!!!!! A semi-automatic load of wash done. If you had a Whirlpool perforated tub there was a selection for the stationary drain to drain the tub of wash and rinse waters. Most households in Australia had wringer washers and as automatics became more affordable and popular many woman were afraid of loosing control of their washday duties that a fully automatic would provide so the semi-automatic was a good entry level to relieve some of the drudgery that went with the wringer and laundry tubs. They were also much cheaper. One of the Aussie contingent members has a frigidaire semi automatic and a Simpson semi-automatic in his collection. I know there is a vid of the Simpson in action on one of these threads. Hope this clears up the inquiry.
But the washer pictured in the ad itself is probably the top of the line automatic--look at all those buttons on the panel.
toploader55
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Oh Yes,
That is a TOL. I saw that machine once in the mid to late Seventies. Stunning Machine. Didn't hear it run, But what a Beauty in Turquoise. Right here on the Cape.
If I only knew then.
That is a TOL. I saw that machine once in the mid to late Seventies. Stunning Machine. Didn't hear it run, But what a Beauty in Turquoise. Right here on the Cape.
If I only knew then.
mickeyd
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I hope Pete & Joe see this before midnight--it's a real
Happy to know Eddie has seen one here in the states. When I first saw it, I knew immediately that it was new to me. And even though, this place is a dream factory, we don't have everything. How I wished we had one of these, pix, manuals, etc. Then as soon as I read "semi," I knew we had an Aussie on our hands, the unique, not seen in America control panel. Then the "Ltd" confirmed it, as did our Aussie Brother.
But now Eddie vouched for a Yankee model right on the Cape back in the day. Awesome!
We have a new quest, Gentlemen. Is anyone secretly harboring one of these? Kidding, but do we have information, re: the dazzling controls?[this post was last edited: 6/6/2010-00:00]
Happy to know Eddie has seen one here in the states. When I first saw it, I knew immediately that it was new to me. And even though, this place is a dream factory, we don't have everything. How I wished we had one of these, pix, manuals, etc. Then as soon as I read "semi," I knew we had an Aussie on our hands, the unique, not seen in America control panel. Then the "Ltd" confirmed it, as did our Aussie Brother.
But now Eddie vouched for a Yankee model right on the Cape back in the day. Awesome!
We have a new quest, Gentlemen. Is anyone secretly harboring one of these? Kidding, but do we have information, re: the dazzling controls?[this post was last edited: 6/6/2010-00:00]
My advert
I sent this advert to Robert.
I have a semi automatic Frigidaire. The model pictured is the TOL 'Custom Deluxe' version. Unfortuntely, I missed out on an earlier 'Custom Deluxe' on ebay some 4 years ago. I have not come across one since.
Maybe one day....
Cheers
Leon
I sent this advert to Robert.
I have a semi automatic Frigidaire. The model pictured is the TOL 'Custom Deluxe' version. Unfortuntely, I missed out on an earlier 'Custom Deluxe' on ebay some 4 years ago. I have not come across one since.
Maybe one day....
Cheers
Leon
