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

[matchboxpaul]

The 1978 Best Buys

The new range was introduced in June 1978.

Following these in December 1978 was Hotpoint's first ever discount range - the Best Buys!

These adopted the budget plain white door surround of the Model 1824, along with white fascia sticker and clear door bowls.
As with machines through the 80s and the 90's, the white plastics used on these machines yellowed over the years.

Below is the full size dryer, confusingly called Model 1700 Super Dryer (this definitely wasnt the first Hotpoint dryer)...

 

[matchboxpaul]

No photo here :-(

The Best Buy washing machine, was Model 1827 Super Electronic, boasting economy wash, gentle action and slow spin options, with 800 and 500rpm spin speeds.

I have never seen a photo of this machine, but do own a powder drawer fascia from one.

Basically, take the Model 1700 dryer - add 4 switches in standard Liberator colours to the fascia and add a plain white (turned yellow) powder drawer fascia, with 'Super Electronic' in later 18 series standard script printed on it, to the mix and you have a 1827.

 

[matchboxpaul]

& finally...

Model 1731 Super Dryer was the compact offering. There was no rear venting version...

 

[matchboxpaul]

thats it for tonight.

This evenings machines take us through to May 1979.

The following month would see a new series of restyled machines released for sale and the abandonment of the name 'LIBERATOR'.

to be continued!
Paul

 

[aquarius8000]

Hi All

Your all very welcome for the scans suppose they are rare and so I am glad you appreciate them.

Paul - I sent you an e-mail with some 17230 snaps witch you can use if you want to.

Chris

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint - The Liberators....

Excellent thread Paul and all that have contributed, Hotpoint was the workhorse of British laundry from the first badged Maytag (Model E) gyrator machines, to the BTH cabinet models, its great to see the progression through the eyes of British Industrial Designers and Engineers...and also those field engineers, Thank You Hotpoint.

Heres my 1501 , the blue fascia definately makes it!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1501

Open top, full width lid...

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1500 series

Control Panel, Wash Temp and Timer...

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint - The Liberators....

Laundry Guide under lid

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint - The Colour Purple!!

1509 / 10 series

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1509/10 Series

Top View

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1509/10 Series

controls - Push buttons, the RHS was really pitted & grey, so I experimented with a laquer and filler painting individual layers until restored, I do have NIB spares but like the fact its original - a couple more layers to do on it!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1509/10 Series

Timeline

 

[chestermikeuk]

Does Your Automatic....

"Tell You Its a Liberator"

 

[andyvivo]

Looks lovely, a shame the filter always came loose easily and wore away the print on these versions

 

[vacbear58]

And just in case you missed it on Andy's thread .....

Here is the 1600 - apologies if the double posting upsets anyone, but this is a wonderful machine

Al

 

[optima]

Hotpoint

This is a truly excellent thread Paul. The history of Uk Hotpoint. Wow those top loaders. I just wish that i could add a touch of information but i can't for now, but i will try when you get a bit nearer to the end of it.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1509/10 Series

Laundry Guide, Hi Andy , yes that tell tale sign - thankfully it was positioned where least damage was done!!!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1509/10 Series

Interior money shot, vitreous enamel drum with the famous "Spiralator"...

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint 1501

With matching turquoise Spiralator and Filter-Flow tray