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

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Lee.

I have had the thought that the bronze 18680 fascia sticker was a simple relacement in thye new colour scheme.
Have never seen nor read about an all bronze 18680 either.

Hi Hass.
Glad you are enjoying the thread - nice to be able to repay some of your hard work with the Laundry Lab! You have done a major service to appliance history and research, with your youtube channel. Its a real credit to you.

Hi Bud.
The purple/amethyst Hotpoint Liberators were introduced in 1973 and were on sale through to mid 1979.
The silver fascias then took over as the core range, from mid 1979 through to circa 1982, when replaced by the all new 'New Generation' range.
The bronze machines were introduced, initially running alongside the silvers, and stayed in full range production through to 1982/83, with the odd exclusive model being produced through to 1986. The Bronze 18-series machines became the budget range, alongside the full price New Generations.

Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Paul.

Glad that your Hotpoin 1006 is still doing the trick. You got an absolute steal there!

Will endeavour to do a combined Hotpoint and Hoover twin tub, single tub and spin dryer thread, when I have recharged the batteries after this one.
They are harder ranges to fathom out and there are surprisingly loads of Hotpoing Supermatic exclusives that I have never found photos of.
Fulness of time - one will be done.

Servis wise - even harder as information is so sparce. There is virtually no official servicing information about, no official introduction dates and loads of vacant Mk numbers with no machines to tie to them.
BUT
automatic wise, things are easier to fathom. So, again in the fulness of time, some sort of history will surface I am sure.

Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

The final exclusives - Microtronics 18871 and 18872

The 1st Microtronic exclusive was Model 18871 Microtronic L.E, which introduced the Low Energy feature to the 18-series.

The 18871 was an 800/500rpm machine and was initially introduced in March 1983.
It was then internally upgraded to 18871/2 in January 1984 and 18871/3 in April 1985.

Model 18872 was the almond bodyshelled version, for which I have never found a photograph. Anyone able to oblige?
It underwent the same upgrades as the 18871 and was reintroduced as 18872/2 and 18872/3 at the same times...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Model 18873

The Comet exclusive Microtronic L.E, introduced in June 1985 and was the last 18-series Hotpoint.
Spin speed was boosted, over the previous exclusives, to 1000rpm.

Have never found a photograph of this machine, but it undoubtedly stars in the link attached...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Bronze dryers to follow soon, followed by Hotpoint's 'NEW' range.

Paul

 

[hotpoint95622]

17230 super dryer

Exploded diagram front

 

[hotpoint95622]

17230 super dryer

Exploded diagram back
Looks to be a nice compact unit, I will have to keep a look out for one.

 

[aquarius8000]

Here are some 17230 shots that I took ages ago. Sadly, I couldn't save it

 

[aquarius8000]

Shot 2 - control panel

 

[hotpoint95622]

Microtronics 18871 and 18872

Console and Dispenser

 

[aquarius8000]

Shot 3 - lifter paddle and door with filter

 

[hotpoint95622]

Microtronics 18871 and 18872

Chassis and Cabinet

 

[hotpoint95622]

Microtronics 18871 and 18872

Drum Assembly

 

[hotpoint95622]

17230 super dryer

It’s a shame the dryer could not be saved.

 

[electron1100]

Hotpoint

Thank you very much Paul for all your time and effort in producing yet another excellent manufacturer thread, like hoover the model changes can be bewildering and yet fascinating.

I am definateley in the 70s when it comes to favourite Hotpoint machines

Gary

 

[aquacycle]

Hotpoint 18371

My Grandma had a 18371 and matching dryer from new until 2010. The washer had the motor brushes replaced a few times and I think she said the belt was replaced too. Other than that, it had no repairs. The dryer had no repairs at all. Both served a family of 8 and then later served my Grandma, Aunt and 2 god awful cousins. Sadly, they were both chucked in a skip when my Grandma got a new kitchen fitted in 2010 and replaced with an integrated Candy washer/dryer. I got no say in this, I might add. Stupid woman.

 

[aegokocarat]

My mother had two supermatic twintubs, the first one she bought when she first got married, the second she bought in the early 90s, then in 96 she bought her first automatic and she sold the supermatic to a family friend who is sadley no longer with us.
My bloomin horible aunt allways had hotpoint washers, the first one she had was a baisic new generation style machine or somthing along those kines.
Tom

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Lee
Thanks for the exploded diagrams of the 17230 and Microtronic - very helpful for the detail of this thread.

Hi Chris
Thanks for the 17230 photographs. I had totally forgotten that you had sent them to me, but its better that you were able to post them yourself and add some details.

Hi Gary.
Agree that the 70s was a classic era for Hotpoint. Your recent A3060 repair, might offer me some hints and tips for the resurrection of a certain 1828/02! Really have everything crossed that all comes together with your New Magic!

Hi Chris.
Gutting about the 17 and 18 being tipped, especially when done under your nose. Much like me and a Zanussi S218T which I think has recently been disposed of unfortunately, despite a claim being put on it. Sigh :-(

Hi Tom.
When I get the energy, I intend on doing a thread on Hoover and Hotpoint twin tubs, so your family machines should get covered eventually.

Cheers guys.
Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

Model 17221

December 1980 saw the arrival on the scene of the Best Buy compact Model 17221 Super Dryer, as the match of 18331, 18361 and 18371 models...

 

[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...