Sweet deal, check this baby out!
Hotpoint Number 2!
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Wow, thanks guys! Now I just have to find the spit for the Rota-Grill : )
Toggle, the Super-Matic (how descriptive is that name!) is the front right burner that not only is one of those "infinite heat" units where you select the exact temp and it maintains it, but also concentrates heat at the push of one of three buttons for 4", 6" and 8" pots! The flip-up guide on top is pretty handy, it has explanations of how to operate the key features.
About those buttons, I just had to investigate the other night. You'll notice one philips screw at the bottom of both key panels. You pull the panel, and there are two C7 bulbs, one for each row. Besides each button having an internal color filter that pops into the light path, each buttons also completes the circuit to turn the bulb on so it only comes on if a button is engaged. There's also a neon in this panel too, a soft orange circle next to the oven selector whenever the Bake/Broiler is on. Cool!
Toggle, the Super-Matic (how descriptive is that name!) is the front right burner that not only is one of those "infinite heat" units where you select the exact temp and it maintains it, but also concentrates heat at the push of one of three buttons for 4", 6" and 8" pots! The flip-up guide on top is pretty handy, it has explanations of how to operate the key features.
About those buttons, I just had to investigate the other night. You'll notice one philips screw at the bottom of both key panels. You pull the panel, and there are two C7 bulbs, one for each row. Besides each button having an internal color filter that pops into the light path, each buttons also completes the circuit to turn the bulb on so it only comes on if a button is engaged. There's also a neon in this panel too, a soft orange circle next to the oven selector whenever the Bake/Broiler is on. Cool!
1961 Custom Crest
Featuring Super-Matic burner, Rota-Grill, Roast-Minder (with probe!) and push-buttons that I suspect light up in different colors!
Featuring Super-Matic burner, Rota-Grill, Roast-Minder (with probe!) and push-buttons that I suspect light up in different colors!
And....chrome plated interior! I think this baby should clean up nicely...best of all...saved from the crusher (and free)!
How chromalishus
Now that's a stove. I hope it lights up.that would be super.
Now that's a stove. I hope it lights up.that would be super.
Super kewl--someone was going to send it to the crusher?Bet that Hotpoint is BETTER than the new one they bought!!Is that a temp probe in the second shot?Very interesting.
It's beautiful. !!!
gmpayne
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Hotpoint Number 2
CALLING BETHANN, BETHANN
CALLING BETHANN, BETHANN
Yup, she's a looker, all right. 
veg-o-matic
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That is one
BIGASS honkin' control panel!
Cory, you are The King!
veg
BIGASS honkin' control panel!
Cory, you are The King!
veg
toggleswitch
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SALIVATING-
I luvs to cook.
I luvs to cook.
Yowza!
Just noticed the "crosshair" pattern on the oven window! Class-ay!
Just noticed the "crosshair" pattern on the oven window! Class-ay!
toggleswitch
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I know it's sorta ok to do but I still get a charge out of aluminum foil in electric stoves!
P.S. Easy-off works great on chrome and/or SS, whatever that door is!
P.S. Easy-off works great on chrome and/or SS, whatever that door is!
bostonwash
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Looks great for being a stove that age.
toggleswitch
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meat probe?
I'm hungry
I'm hungry
Good Cooks Go Electric!
Excellent find - will you get to test it soon? With that light on top, the buttons glowing and the oven light on, you won't need any other light in your kitchen!
Excellent find - will you get to test it soon? With that light on top, the buttons glowing and the oven light on, you won't need any other light in your kitchen!
Technicolor Hotpoint
I just had to find out, so I threw some 110v on one side of the unit simulating half a hookup and played around... This has the rotisserie option, but lacks the spit; but it works! And the temp probe registers, oven starts to warm, etc.
Dig these buttons! I can only imagine once I get the panel apart and cleaned...BTW, they did a great job with the "Gourmet Guide", when you flip it up, just that flap illuminates via slits to the main fluorescent light.
I just had to find out, so I threw some 110v on one side of the unit simulating half a hookup and played around... This has the rotisserie option, but lacks the spit; but it works! And the temp probe registers, oven starts to warm, etc.
Dig these buttons! I can only imagine once I get the panel apart and cleaned...BTW, they did a great job with the "Gourmet Guide", when you flip it up, just that flap illuminates via slits to the main fluorescent light.
BTW, we hooked up the pink Hotpoint Customline tonight and it runs so silently, you'd think the compressor stopped. And...it still gets cold! Why would someone run that off to Lowes??
Cory
Cory
Brent-Aucoin
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Cory,
What a beautiful range!
If everything works out well, will this be your main stove?
Also wanted to ask if this is a "Hotpoint", or a GE made Hotpoint.
Either way, it is beautiful!
So glad you found it!
Brent
What a beautiful range!
If everything works out well, will this be your main stove?
Also wanted to ask if this is a "Hotpoint", or a GE made Hotpoint.
Either way, it is beautiful!
So glad you found it!
Brent
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Control panel
Wow, that control panel looks as if when you touched it, the stove would rise and take off into outer space!
Wow, that control panel looks as if when you touched it, the stove would rise and take off into outer space!
kenmore1978
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another thing
I just noticed that the convenience outlets are GROUNDED! Very rare on a vintage range
I just noticed that the convenience outlets are GROUNDED! Very rare on a vintage range
GORGEOUS panel!
That is a GORGEOUS stove. I'm jealous as all get out! ;-)
I went to college in Iowa City, and you can find some AMAZING stuff in that part of the world, but that stove is particularly cool!
I went to college in Iowa City, and you can find some AMAZING stuff in that part of the world, but that stove is particularly cool!
toggleswitch
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Still drooling!
Cory- Really smart to try the 110v stuff out by hooking up one hot leg.
When I worked for Sears sellign appliances, they told Whirlpool to make all stoves with ALL the (110v)accessories on ONE hot leg so the stores can do just what you did- hook up to 110V to get everything functioning but heat!
I wonder what voltage those new "ovens/warmers in drawer" found in both gas self/cleaners and ectric stoves are- I would assume the gas stove have 110 volt elements. And probably to avoid duplicate inventory of parts the electric ones are the same - 110v-.Wonder if this 110v part is on the same hot leg as the bells and whistles.
BTW my Whirpool uses 220v pilot lights to indicate surface units "ON". Avoids need for a neutal wire to be extended. Your vintage Hotpoint must use 110v.
Are the surface unit indicators one bulb for each surface unit with a shutter/flap that opens when the button is pressed in? I cant imagine a neon lamp behind each temp.
Oh and when did neon pilot lights come-out?, LOL maybe I should say "appear" LOL.
tks.
Cory- Really smart to try the 110v stuff out by hooking up one hot leg.
When I worked for Sears sellign appliances, they told Whirlpool to make all stoves with ALL the (110v)accessories on ONE hot leg so the stores can do just what you did- hook up to 110V to get everything functioning but heat!
I wonder what voltage those new "ovens/warmers in drawer" found in both gas self/cleaners and ectric stoves are- I would assume the gas stove have 110 volt elements. And probably to avoid duplicate inventory of parts the electric ones are the same - 110v-.Wonder if this 110v part is on the same hot leg as the bells and whistles.
BTW my Whirpool uses 220v pilot lights to indicate surface units "ON". Avoids need for a neutal wire to be extended. Your vintage Hotpoint must use 110v.
Are the surface unit indicators one bulb for each surface unit with a shutter/flap that opens when the button is pressed in? I cant imagine a neon lamp behind each temp.
Oh and when did neon pilot lights come-out?, LOL maybe I should say "appear" LOL.
tks.
toggleswitch
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Oh I forgot to ask--- What is the "Super-matic", and is that a guide of some kind for it on the flip up panel shows at the top of the backsplash?
JerseyMike
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Cool!
That's a great find, Cory!
Love that control panel. It's a very handsome range.
Have fun using it!
Mike
That's a great find, Cory!
Love that control panel. It's a very handsome range.
Have fun using it!
Mike
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