Hotpoint UK Washers & Dryers - 1st Automatic to final New Generation

[matchboxpaul]

Model 17221

and here is mine and Rob's machine - note the curse of the 'white' plastic, that afflicted most of the Hotpoint compacts of this style...

 

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Models 17330 and 17332

This was the standard compact and had a high heat/low heat switch over the 17221.

17330 Super Dryer was the white cabinet version, whilst the 17332 was the almond cabinet version (I have never see a photograph of this latter model).

Both models arrived in June 1982...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Model 17351

This was a single heat, full size Best Buy dryer, introduced in April 1981.

As with the matching 18361 and 18371, there was an initial grey door trimmed version...

 

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Model 17351/2

Warmed over internally to produce model 17351/2 in November 1982, the grey door trim gave way to fawn.

Below is mine and Rob's preserved example...

 

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Model 17451

This 'Super Dryer' was the standard full size Best Buy offering and, as with the other machines of this particular ilk, came initially with the grey door trim.

This machine was introduced in December 1980 and below is mine and Rob's preserved example, dating from date code 36 - December 1980!
This could be the oldest 17451 still in existance...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Model 17451/2

Introduced in November 1982, this version was given an extra bronze treatment, producing a very dark looking machine with little in the way of detailing.
This was the final 17-series standard dryer and was a match for the Model 18381 Super Electronic washing machine...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Model 17760

This was a restyled 17660/2, with the addition of a bronze fascia with silver band, rather than an all silver/grey fascia.
This ensured a colour tie in with the later bronzed Microtronics.

Below is mine and Rob's machine...

 

[matchboxpaul]

& finally - the Currys exclusives.

Model 1737 Dryer was the Cuurys exclusive match to the model 1842 washing machine and was introduced in November 1982.

Never seen a proper photo of one of these machines, but do own a couple of fascias...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Model 1762

this was the Currys exclusive match to the almond cabinet Model 1852 washing machine and was introduced in August 1983...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Well folks....

that brings us to the end of the 17 series dryers and 18 series washing machines. Production began in 1973 with the 1701 and 1850 and ended circa 1986/87, with the 18873 Microtronic L.E for Comet.

The replacement machines had begun production in 1982, so the old series was carried on for the better part of 5 years afater in could have been discontinued.

Will roll back the clock to 1982 in a day or so - time for a 'New Generation'!

Cheers
Paul

 

[paulc]

Thanks again for this great thread Paul. Here is a pic of my sisters 1762 dryer she got off gumtree a few months ago. Unfortunately the belt has broken now and I suspect the bearings will need replacing. I am waiting for her to order the parts and I will hopefully be able to get it up and running again.

 

[matchboxpaul]

Thanks Paul

Really hope that the 1762 gets repaired soon. Though noisy, they are superb dryers for sure.

Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

The NEW GENERATION arrives - 1982!

As with the other Hotpoint ranges, the introduction of the New Generation series was a piecemeal introduction over a number of years.

This was the opposite of how Hotpoint's great rival used to do things, with Hoover preferring a much more BIG BANG style introduction of new ranges, with the Smoothers and the various Electron Ranges all tending to be introduced at or around the same time.

Though Hotpoint New and Next Generations are famous for their plastic tubs, it wasnt until around 1984 that they became standard fixtures.
Most early 95's, from budget two switch versions right through to the Microtronic's, were originally fitted with enamel outer tubs, until the design was proven in the model 1852 and handfuls of 95 prototypes that were released to the public.

The timeline of the Next Generations is much easier to decipher, so will try and deal with them in introduction order. Here goes....

 

[matchboxpaul]

1st release - Model 95450 and 95452 'Electronic De Luxe&

This was the 4 switch, 500/800rpm initial standard 95 machine, released to the market in September 1982.

I first encountered a 95450 in 1982 when my godmother moved house, leaving cast off Hoover 3226 Keymatic, Hoover 3236H Automatic De Luxe, Hoover 3022 Dryer De Luxe and a Mk42 Servis Supertwin behind her at the old house. Today she would get a fair few hundred quid for those machines she left behind!!!!
The replacement machine was a brand new 95450 and matching dryer stacked on top. These will have been some of the first New Generations released.
The 95450 was a hard worked machine, doing the wash for a house of 5 people and my dad did many a repair on it, in its later years.

In contrast was my mothers 95452, which was bought towards the end of 95450/452 production, when they had become Currys exclusive versions.
This machine worked flawlessly from 1985 through to 1992, when a very heavy coat unfortunately overheated and blew the original motor.
A new motor saw the machine work on, with nothing but the obligatory replacement sets of brushes from time to time.
It lasted until 2005, having given 20 years sterling service. Had it lasted two more years, it would still be around today in mine and Rob's collection. Since my parents machine was disposed of, I have only ever seen one other appear on ebay - seemingly this was a rare version...

 

[matchboxpaul]

1st Release - 93580 and 93582 ' Super De Luxe Dryer'

This was the initial New Generation dryer release and it was a 93580 that sat atop my godmothers 95450.

Also released to market in September 1982...

 

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Model 95130 - Super Electronic'

Released in late 1982/early 1983, this was the basic New Generation machine, sold under the discount 'Super Buy' banner and widely available in mail order catalogues.

As with the 95450/452, this was also an 800/500rpm machine...

 

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Model 95132 - Super Electronic'

and its almond counterpart....

 

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Model 95360 'Electronic Super Plus'

Also a 'Super Buy' model, this version boasted a Half Load option over the basic 95130/132...

 

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Model 95362 'Electronic Super Plus'

Its almond counterpart, for which I have never been able to find an actual photograph!

The three switch version were rare models anyway and its seems that the 362 is the rarest....

 

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Models 95620 and 95622 'Super Electronic De Luxe L.E&#39

Released to market in April 1983.

This was the first New Generation 1000rpm machine and came equipped with variable spin, button controlled door release and Low Energy programmes - hence the 'L.E' bit!

Default wash temperatures were 10degrees lower than stated on the fascia, unless the Super Wash switch was flicked, then the extra 10degrees was added back on...