Hoover electronic 1100

[richardc1983]

Im about to aquire a Hoover Electronic 1100 not sure of the model number but its the same as this.

but with more features apparently and is deffo 1100 spin.

Would you say to get it, im replacing my currently washer and this was offered for free. Apparently in good working order and received light use throughout its life.

Thanks.

 

[dj-gabriele]

Well, if it is free, why refuse it?
If you're not satisfied you can always change it later.

 

[dyson2drums]

The model is A3110, if its got an orange half load button, if its got the black half load button then its A3190. Anyone correct me if i'm wrong.

Its a gd machine, nice water levels, i'd deffo get it, plus it's free!

GD LUCK!

 

[richardc1983]

Apparently its identical to the one in the video but has more options on it.

Which model do you most likely think it is.

its got 1100 spin on it.

 

[dyson2drums]

more options, no idea coz both the models i stated have 4 options being half spin, full spin, woolens and half load.

Possibly a pic could help.

 

[hoover1100]

If it is identical to the one in the video it will be the A3110,

The only other machine made in that colour scheme with 1100 spin would be the keymatic, which used keyplates instead of a timer dial.

If it is a keymatic you are on to something very rare indeed!

I think chances are it will be the A3110, the keymatic dosen't have any more options to my knowledge, and those are the only machines in that colour scheme as I said.

The A3110 is one of my all time favourite machines so I highly recommend it, fantastic machines, would love to have an A3110 or A3190 myself!

Matt

 

[richardc1983]

Sounds good matt.

U fancy chatting on msn?

add me [email protected] would like to know more about this machine.

if its not the a3110 what else could it be when it looks the same but they say has more options on it.

It has rotary dial on it.

 

[hoover1100]

As far as I'm aware it can only be the A3110 if it's in that colour scheme as has a dial.

They made an 800 version, an 1100 version (A3110) the Keymatic and the Selectamatic (which was bronze).

So there wasn't a model in that series with anymore options

I'll give you an add on msn

Matt

 

[matchboxpaul]

You really should claim this machine Richard!

You might have the opportunity to preserve the second Selectamatic 1100!

The selectamatic 1100 had more programme options than the A3110 and has a rotary dial.
If it is an A3114, then a word of warning re the dial - DO NOT PULL TO START!

It is a rotary dial in todays modern machine style, in that it does not move round as programme progresses. You turn it to the desired programme letter then PUSH the dial in, for two or three seconds, then release it when the machine starts.

See thread attached below to see what one looks like.

The Electronic 1100 thing confuses me. The only thing I can think of is that it has had a replacement powder drawer facia and has been given one from an A3110.

This series of machines was introduced in 1980 and ran until 1982 (definately a pink forum machine), being replaced by the first series of electrons.

I might be barking uo the wrong tree but, irrespective of what it turns out to be, its a vintage machine and you should go for it.
Although whether i would force it to be a daily driver is another question entirely.

Paul

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/VINTAGE/2009/25141.htm?17

 

[matchboxpaul]

Matt is right with his model description.

The A3108 was a silver faciad 800 machine (Electronic 800).

The A3110 was the machine in the video you linked to (Electronic 1100), which is owned by Gary - aka electron1100.

The A3112 was the Keymatic 1100 and had a plain bi-metal facia, with no programme guide on it. The programme guide was found round the edges of the two keyplates, which provided 16 programmes.

and finally...

The A3114 was the Selctamatic 1100, which had a rotary dial, a timeline guide and 18 programme settings, one of which was 'reset'.

Paul

 

[richardc1983]

Thanks for your info guys:

Why wouldnt you use it as a daily driver?

This is the email she sent me perhaps this makes sense to some of you:

Its a Hoover Electronic 1100. Almost Identical to this one



but ours has more functions.

Its as old as the hills but has been looked after - one {old}lady owner. lol

 

[matchboxpaul]

It really does sound like it could be a Selectamatic in disguise.

They only did two machines (that spring to mind) called 'Electronic 1100' - the A3060 (which looked nothing like the machine in the video) and the A3110 (which is the machine in the video).

If it looks like the machine in the video, but has more options, then it leads me to think its an A3114 with an A3110's powder drawer.

Dont be frightened off buy my 'Although whether i would force it to be a daily driver is another question entirely' statement.
All you need to remember is that the youngest this machine can be, subject to us having identified it correctly, is 27 years old.
Age should definately not put you off though, as they were soundly and solidly engineered and mechanical spares are usually easy to find.

Just treat it with gentle respect, when you get it, and that is advice I would apply to any machine, be it vintage, modern or brand new.

Do let us all know what you decide to do.

Paul

 

[richardc1983]

I wish she would hurry up and reply with the correct model number.

I dont know if she has had a differnt soap drawer but im sure she has read it from the front that its the electronic 1100.

Looking at the pic above if it isnt those shes either written it down wrong and it could possibly be an electron 1100 which im assuming is newer?

 

[electron1100]

Electron 1100s

ah thats a point if it is an Electron 1100 then it would be a later version of this range of machines.
The first electron 1100 was the same as the A3110 but with an all black fascia

The later versions had more buttons for washing options etc.....so that would explain the "more features" comment

Gary

 

[aquacycle]

Nice find Richard love love love LOVE the square door Hoovers. Make sure to get some snaps up when u get it

 

[richardc1983]

I would like someone to come out actually when I get it and check its health if thats possible?

Any takers?

 

[richardc1983]

Hello everyone!

Managed to speak to the lady whos giving me the washer, she says that its identical to the one in the video but has a few more options on it, like a button for woolens etc.

I checked the video again and noticed that it was very dark and the only button I could make out was the orange button.

If you look closely you can see the other buttons so this leads me to believe it is the Electronic 1100 as her mother just read it off the front.

The buttons can be seen more clearly in this video:



This is the first time I have spoken to her on the telephone as well and she said her mother had it serviced religiously every year upto about 4 yrs ago until her health started to deteriorate.

She thinks parts will have been replaced as and when needed.

SHe says it is in good cosmetic condition and she has used it a couple of times recently and no reported bad noises etc which is good.

My bet is this machine is in top condition.

Cant wait to get it, it will be my daily driver as well so thats a good thing.

 

[electron1100]

A3110 Buttons

Hello There.

This machine has three other buttons aswell as the orange 1/2 load button, these are woollens, fast spin and slow spin, the buttons for these options are the a dark brown and dont show up well on this video as it was taken with a digital camera that was not very good at this type of filming, if you look at the front panel on the A3190 it is identical except the colour of the front panel is all black

Here is a picture of the control panel on the A3110, before i replced the missing spin speed selector button

Gary

 

[matchboxpaul]

Go get it Ricahrd.

Now sounds more definite that its an A3110 we are talking about, which is good, as this was the standard 1100 machine with no fancy mechanisms to go wrong.

The Selectamatic control system is totally unsupported spares wise and the Keymatic would be pretty much impossible to find support for (especially in the A3112 version).

The A3110 is a strong reliable machine that should do exactly what you ask of it for many years to come. An aunt and uncle of mine had one and they sound great as the three stage spin is wonderful to listen too - 500, then to 800 and then finally, following a second or so's drop in speed, the ramp upto 1100rpm.

A fair number of us have had experience of the A3110 series and, in the unlikely event of issues, all you have to do is post a question and someone would be along to answer soon after I am sure.

Be sure to post some piccies of the machine and, of course, any help you need - just yell!

Cant wait to see it and have fun.

Paul