Grayson Range

[dishwashercrazy]

I've been attempting to establish myself as a 'first contact' with some of the local new and used appliance stores in the Peoria, Illinois area.

Today, I received a phone call from a guy as a result of a referral from the local Maytag dealer. He wanted to know if I was interested in buying his Grayson range. I told him I'm only interested in vintage washing machines and dishwasher, but that I would pass along the information about his range.

He wrote: "Knob says Grayson on it, as does the ID tag. There is one knob missing, and one handle broke. Other than that, it has one spot where the paint is rubbed through. It is in working condition." He indicated that he would like to sell it for $150.

I have no knowledge about these old ranges.

If you have an interest in this range, would you please email me directly at [email protected] and I'll work you to get in contact with the seller.

Mike

 

[dishwashercrazy]

Photo #2

 

[dishwashercrazy]

Photo #3

 

[toggleswitch2]

Thea beauty of classic gas stoves is that there are so few moving parts, and even fewer that wear out!

The gas valves need to be re-greased (i.e. re-sealed for leak-protection), and there are the door hinges and springs. Newer models actually have a thermostat that may need love and care.

I recommend a visible/accessible gas vale on the supply to older stoves be added and actually used. These old stoves did not have the push-to-turn safety valves. Also today's U.S stoves turn the gas-cock "OFF" when turned clocwise; which is the natural motion of the right hand. Older ones tend to turn "ON" that way...so for safety's sake when you righties are not thinking.... today's system is generally beleived to be much safer.

I am amazed at how many consider a match-lit oven unsafe! Focus, concentrate (do one thing at a time to successful fruition) and get the order-of-operations right and it's not a big deal!

Does this stove have a connection to vent the oven to a stovepipe/ flue?

 

[dishwashercrazy]

Here is...

a photo of the back of this Grayson range.

 

[toggleswitch2]

oh yes child, that there rectangular opening with two circular openings within it do lookie likey there was a draft-diiverter and stovepipe (flue) connection there.

Looks like it was hard plumbed into a gas line.

Does anyone know when flexible connectors came into vogue?
Does anyone know when LP (bottled) gas came into being?

TIA- Thanks in advance.