I'll get you a couple this weekend, Ben.
GM Frigidaire Owners - we need YOU! Serial Numbers
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FI-13TC-62 Canadian Imperial Cycla-Matic refrigerator 1C018862
WDAC-63 Canadian Deluxe washer 3C007559
WDAC-63 Canadian Deluxe washer 3C007559
Huge thanks!
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's sent me or posted numbers so far. I've had a crazy busy week, so I haven't had a chance to update my listings, but I hope to later this weekend.
Keep'em coming!
Ben
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's sent me or posted numbers so far. I've had a crazy busy week, so I haven't had a chance to update my listings, but I hope to later this weekend.
Keep'em coming!
Ben
toploader55
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WO65-2 Serial Number : 7OE2547 Unimatic
toploader55
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Range
RCDG-39J Serial Number 52C97977
1952crestwood
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1965-66 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Dishmobile
Here is a picture of my tag.
Here is a picture of my tag.
1952crestwood
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1965-66 Frigidaire Custom Imperial Dishmobile
Shot of the full front in case you need it to go with the serial tag above.
Shot of the full front in case you need it to go with the serial tag above.
philr
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Here are two others
RBGZ-99C 1958-59 Canadian Custom Imperial double wall oven, Turquoise <span style="color: #000000;"> serial # 31C 56891</span>
FPI-16BC-64 1964 Canadian Imperial 16 cu-ft Frost-Proof bottom-freezer refrigerator. Serial# 1C059839
RBGZ-99C 1958-59 Canadian Custom Imperial double wall oven, Turquoise <span style="color: #000000;"> serial # 31C 56891</span>
FPI-16BC-64 1964 Canadian Imperial 16 cu-ft Frost-Proof bottom-freezer refrigerator. Serial# 1C059839
UPDATE!
Would you guys believe that I've already collected 107 unique model and serial numbers! A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!
If you are planning on contributing, let me know when you might be able to add to the list. The primary focus is washers/dryers, but I'll take anything at the moment, with an emphasis on anything washer/dryer related from the 50's through 1972. I'm very lean on washers from 1964-1972.
What I can share right now is that GM used a letter or letter combination to identify the appliance type within the serial number, placed at the third digit, from the very beginning up until around 1971. Here is a small sampling of what each of those letters mean:
<ul>
<li>A - Fridge</li>
<li>AA - Freezer</li>
<li>C - Range (includes ovens, flairs, cook tops, drop-in's)</li>
<li>E - Washer (1947 Unimatic through the 1964 Multimatics, 1-18's)</li>
<li>VB - Dishwasher</li>
<li>SA - Dryer</li>
<li>VD - Washer (1964 Rollermatic through 1969)</li>
</ul>
There were more codes used during this time, and as well as a new set of codes used from 1971/1972 on.
And there is more to come. Again, if you have a 1950's, 60's, or early 1970's washer and you're willing to contribute, I'd love your serial number!
Thanks again to everyone!
Ben
Would you guys believe that I've already collected 107 unique model and serial numbers! A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!
If you are planning on contributing, let me know when you might be able to add to the list. The primary focus is washers/dryers, but I'll take anything at the moment, with an emphasis on anything washer/dryer related from the 50's through 1972. I'm very lean on washers from 1964-1972.
What I can share right now is that GM used a letter or letter combination to identify the appliance type within the serial number, placed at the third digit, from the very beginning up until around 1971. Here is a small sampling of what each of those letters mean:
<ul>
<li>A - Fridge</li>
<li>AA - Freezer</li>
<li>C - Range (includes ovens, flairs, cook tops, drop-in's)</li>
<li>E - Washer (1947 Unimatic through the 1964 Multimatics, 1-18's)</li>
<li>VB - Dishwasher</li>
<li>SA - Dryer</li>
<li>VD - Washer (1964 Rollermatic through 1969)</li>
</ul>
There were more codes used during this time, and as well as a new set of codes used from 1971/1972 on.
And there is more to come. Again, if you have a 1950's, 60's, or early 1970's washer and you're willing to contribute, I'd love your serial number!
Thanks again to everyone!
Ben
philr
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Ben (or Greg), did you ever see the serial number on the washer I got from you?
There's the plate with the model number at the back but I didn't see a serial number sticker on the lower part of the front panel like there is on my 1964 washer. According to the Tech-Talk manuals, they should still be there in 1965-66.
Also, I can't find the model number or serial number on my 1957 Imperial dryer. There's just a wiring diagram at the rear that says model DIC-57.
My 1965 (D&M) Super mobile dishwasher (which was sold new to friends of mine in Canada but made in the US) has the code "ED", my other top loading dishwasher, also from Canada but made in the US has the regular dishwasher code "VB" and so does my Canadian 1962 Deluxe but not my 1969 Custom Imperial dishwasher (which has a "C" code in the serial number like many Canadian appliances that are not cooking appliances).
BTW, I'd be curious to see the tags of other "slant top" dishmobiles in the club. According to my documents, only the "DW ITR" was imported here, I'm wondering if just this model had the CSA approval on the tag or if other models had it as well...[this post was last edited: 2/4/2014-02:27]
There's the plate with the model number at the back but I didn't see a serial number sticker on the lower part of the front panel like there is on my 1964 washer. According to the Tech-Talk manuals, they should still be there in 1965-66.
Also, I can't find the model number or serial number on my 1957 Imperial dryer. There's just a wiring diagram at the rear that says model DIC-57.
My 1965 (D&M) Super mobile dishwasher (which was sold new to friends of mine in Canada but made in the US) has the code "ED", my other top loading dishwasher, also from Canada but made in the US has the regular dishwasher code "VB" and so does my Canadian 1962 Deluxe but not my 1969 Custom Imperial dishwasher (which has a "C" code in the serial number like many Canadian appliances that are not cooking appliances).
BTW, I'd be curious to see the tags of other "slant top" dishmobiles in the club. According to my documents, only the "DW ITR" was imported here, I'm wondering if just this model had the CSA approval on the tag or if other models had it as well...[this post was last edited: 2/4/2014-02:27]
Phil -
I never did find a serial number for that washer. With the base coming from a WIAK (or was it a WCIAK?) and the top from a WCI-65, there is a good chance that it went missing at some point.
I know the 53 through 56 Filtrators had the model/serial tag along the frame behind the filtrator coil cover. I'll look around on the later examples I have to see if I can track it down. It has to be there somewhere.
I thought it to be strange that the D&M dishwasher had an EB serial code, rather than the traditional DW code of VB. I might have a photo of the 59/60 D&M Frigidaire dishwasher model tag from when I had that one from Robert years ago. Maybe GM wanted to distinguish between in house dishwashers and sourced dishwashers since they were being produced at the same time, just originating from different sources?
I have a theory about the Canadian serial codes, but I'll do a write up about them later tonight.
UPDATE - I took a look at the '58 Dryer manual, and it has the tag posted in same location as it was on the earlier models - right behind the filtrator cover. Take a look to see if you spot it there.
Ben
I never did find a serial number for that washer. With the base coming from a WIAK (or was it a WCIAK?) and the top from a WCI-65, there is a good chance that it went missing at some point.
I know the 53 through 56 Filtrators had the model/serial tag along the frame behind the filtrator coil cover. I'll look around on the later examples I have to see if I can track it down. It has to be there somewhere.
I thought it to be strange that the D&M dishwasher had an EB serial code, rather than the traditional DW code of VB. I might have a photo of the 59/60 D&M Frigidaire dishwasher model tag from when I had that one from Robert years ago. Maybe GM wanted to distinguish between in house dishwashers and sourced dishwashers since they were being produced at the same time, just originating from different sources?
I have a theory about the Canadian serial codes, but I'll do a write up about them later tonight.
UPDATE - I took a look at the '58 Dryer manual, and it has the tag posted in same location as it was on the earlier models - right behind the filtrator cover. Take a look to see if you spot it there.
Ben
philr
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Ben, thanks for the information on the Filtrator dryer! It is there, mounted upside down! It has the same extra number after the model number as the washer (5430165 for the washer, 5430170 for the dryer). I don't know what this number is, the serial number is clearly a separate number.
DIC-57 Canadian 1957 Imperial Filtrator dryer Serial #50SA 3050
As for the washer I got from you, the cabinet is from a 1966 WCIAK, the model number is still written on the electrical tag at the back, in 1966, the serial number was still in the same location as in 1964-65 under the front panel but I really looked for this one and it's not there anymore!
DIC-57 Canadian 1957 Imperial Filtrator dryer Serial #50SA 3050
As for the washer I got from you, the cabinet is from a 1966 WCIAK, the model number is still written on the electrical tag at the back, in 1966, the serial number was still in the same location as in 1964-65 under the front panel but I really looked for this one and it's not there anymore!
More from Ogden! This is the tag for the 1958 Frigidaire dishwasher. Original colour as sold was white (it went through a harvest gold phase and then I repainted it turquoise). The last three numbers are 113 (sorry for the picture quality).
This is a US-built machine that was certified by CSA and sold here in Canada. Later models (like Phil's pink '62 model) were actually built here.
This is a US-built machine that was certified by CSA and sold here in Canada. Later models (like Phil's pink '62 model) were actually built here.
Ben
Hi Ben, Here is the model number of my washer. WCD 64. Where the serial number should be, there is a blank space, nothing at all. Sorry I couldn't help more.
Gary
Hi Ben, Here is the model number of my washer. WCD 64. Where the serial number should be, there is a blank space, nothing at all. Sorry I couldn't help more.
Gary
philr
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Gary, the serial number on your WCD-64 should be located below the front panel. On my WDR-64, it's on the silver-painted toeplate. It's just a sticker and it's not very visible...
philr
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This one is from an ad that the other Phil R from Atlanta found!
It's a 1970-71 air conditioner.
Model AE-10MP-K Serial 4Y32530
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?51408_4~1
It's a 1970-71 air conditioner.
Model AE-10MP-K Serial 4Y32530
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?51408_4~1
mickeyd
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THE DEEP FREEZE
Hi Ben ~
The garage laundry here is a veritable tundra. If you can wait for a thaw, I can help; but DO know that I have a 56 identical to yours -- is the serial number different for each machine? -- and a WO 65 - 2, and a Multimatic that you have baptized as a 62 and 1/2. If the thaw will come too late, I'm sorry I can't participate.
Hi Ben ~
The garage laundry here is a veritable tundra. If you can wait for a thaw, I can help; but DO know that I have a 56 identical to yours -- is the serial number different for each machine? -- and a WO 65 - 2, and a Multimatic that you have baptized as a 62 and 1/2. If the thaw will come too late, I'm sorry I can't participate.
My Only Contribution
From my Frigidaire ironer:
From my Frigidaire ironer:
Hey guys - thanks for the recent additions! Much appreciated.
Currently I think I'm up to about 170 or so serial numbers. When I have free time, which doesn't seem to be very much these days, I'm combing through of Tech Talks and grabbing groups of serial numbers for random changes made to various appliances over the years. Hopefully I'll have something to present soon.
Mike - if you want, feel free to post the serial numbers of your Frigidaires!
Ben
Currently I think I'm up to about 170 or so serial numbers. When I have free time, which doesn't seem to be very much these days, I'm combing through of Tech Talks and grabbing groups of serial numbers for random changes made to various appliances over the years. Hopefully I'll have something to present soon.
Mike - if you want, feel free to post the serial numbers of your Frigidaires!
Ben
