Hello, I thought some people might be interested in this - it's an incredibly rare version of the Hoovermatic 3301L with gas heating of the wash-tub as opposed to the standard electric version. It's model number is 3301G and even still has it's original manual. Apart from the gas heating elements, it's as a standard 3301L using the same pump/ motors and tubs. The control for the gas heating is on the lower front panel and is the same type of control knob as used on the main control panel. Where there would normally be the temperature control knob there is one with two off positions and two motor run positions, as on the lesser models of the Hoovermatics with no heater. The machine was built by Hoover in Paris - according to my family it was a very rare option, even at the time - considering the rarity of the standard 3301L nowadays this is probably fairly unique especially in the UK where as far as Hoover UK told me, it was never offered for sale.
This one sat at the back of a barn in my family's house in France and was going to be scrapped until I rescued it and brought it back to the UK. It needs some cosmetic attention - mostly cleaning but generally is in great condition. There seems to be no corrosion at the bottom of the spin tub and the internal rubber hoses are fine. Not so the spin mat which has turned to some sort of semi-liquid... Also, very unfortunate is that the drain pipe attachment is missing... I certainly don't hold out much hope to find one of them...
In any case the search is on for one as I intend to restore this machine, particularly due to it's rarity but more for sentimental reasons. If anyone has any leads to such a hose, I would be very grateful if you could forward me the details. My grandmother certainly thought the 3301 was a good design as there was the British, standard version in her house here in England too... That one was used consistently for 36 years and actually still works, though is now in her church... I have posted some pictures and will add more of the internals soon...
This one sat at the back of a barn in my family's house in France and was going to be scrapped until I rescued it and brought it back to the UK. It needs some cosmetic attention - mostly cleaning but generally is in great condition. There seems to be no corrosion at the bottom of the spin tub and the internal rubber hoses are fine. Not so the spin mat which has turned to some sort of semi-liquid... Also, very unfortunate is that the drain pipe attachment is missing... I certainly don't hold out much hope to find one of them...
In any case the search is on for one as I intend to restore this machine, particularly due to it's rarity but more for sentimental reasons. If anyone has any leads to such a hose, I would be very grateful if you could forward me the details. My grandmother certainly thought the 3301 was a good design as there was the British, standard version in her house here in England too... That one was used consistently for 36 years and actually still works, though is now in her church... I have posted some pictures and will add more of the internals soon...
