Introducing the HOTPOINT 95620 Electronic De Luxe L.E

[matchboxpaul]

and finally

the pinacle of New Generation design!

The 95840 'Microtronic De Luxe L.E' in white and the 95842 in almond.

 

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and now for the dryers...

the New generation Compact.

The 17430 'Super Dryer' in white and the 17432 in almond.

Me and Rob picked up a 17430 on Saturday just gone!

 

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the basic non-De Luxe dryer, with no low/high heat button and its basic non-chrome door...

the 93470 'Super Dryer' in white and 93472 in almond...

 

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and now the De Luxe machines, with their chrome finery.

The 93580 'Super De Luxe Dryer' in white and 93582 in almond...

 

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and finally

the top of the line dryer, in the form of the 93730 'Reversomatic & Creasecare' in white and the 93732 in almond.

This was the direct match dryer for both the 95620/622 variable and 95840/842 Microtronic...

 

[matchboxpaul]

There remains a mystery machine however....

and I would love to know more about it.

Hotpoint also manufactured the 95470 and 95472 model - where did it fit in and what did it look like? does anyone have any ideas on it?

I do have a bit of a theory, but it is only a theory.

By 1984 the 800 rpm models 95450 and 95452 had quickly become a Currys exclusive model.
Was the 95470/472 therefore an 800rpm non-exclusive replacement for the 95450/95452?

Be great if this one can be put to bed and the last blocks of New Generation red squares on the spreadsheet be dispensed with.

Fingers crossed.
Cheers
Paul
p.s thanks Rob and Darren for your comments. Getting rid of the replacement mottled brown door rim, with the original chrome style one, created an instantaneous improvement. I remember saying to Rob, soon after that event, that I really wanted to do the machine justice.

Believe me Darren - the bearings were really shot. The 2nd vid should bring back memories for you! How does mine and Rob's machine compare?

Will continue with the restoration tomorrow. tbc....

 

[electron800]

the 95620

Is my favourtie Hotpoint of all, therefore one of my fav machines. (only second to Hoover electrons) So pleased to see one being restored. Two cool machines in one go. I'm so jealous! My next door neighbour had the 93580 dryer in their garage. It lasted years!

 

[hotpoint9534]

Great machine! I was always fascinated by the models with 9 programmes on the dial. If only I had the technical knowhow to change bearings and things. The chrome door and rocker switches make my 9534 look like a poor relation.

I can answer Matchboxpaul's query on the 95470/95472 machines. The service manual states that they are 'As 95490 - 95492 except bronze door trim fitted'.

Hope that helps,
Tom

 

[7080swashertalk]

I like the design of the Euro machines, it doesn't matter what decade. They always had a very professional and sleek look.
The recessed dial is great for installing the machines under kitchen units and not having to worry about bumping the dial.
The multi-button piano switches are always a treat.

Too bad about the fascia panel. I don't know about availabilty there but here the cosmetic bits can be more difficult to order from the manufacturer or very expensive and not always a direct match.

Best of luck in refitting this.

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi ya guys.

Thanks Tom for the info - pick your brains again if I may.

I take it then that the 95470/472 was therefore a 4 button, 1000rpm model visually and programme wise identical to the 95490/492, bar the bronze door?

and were the options 'Auto Prewash' 'Half Load' 'Slow Spin' and 'Economy Wash', the same as the 95490/492?

and finally, would I therefore be correct in thinking that the following comprised the full New Generation series:

95130/95132 - 2 button 800/500 rpm
95360/95362 - 3 button 800/500 rpm
95450/95452 - 4 button 800/500 rpm
95470/95472 - 4 button 1000/500 rpm
95490/95492 - 4 button 1000/500 rpm
95620/95622 - 5 button 1000rpm variable
95840/95842 - Microtronic 1000/500 rpm
96700/96702 - Top Loader

17420/17422 - compact, no options
17430/17432 - compact, low heat button
93470/93472 - full size, no options
93580/93582 - full size, low heat button
93730/93732 - full size, buzzer, low heat and door release buttons

The above would hopefully be the full, core model lineup.

Be great to finally get this variant of Hotpoint fully sussed.

Cheers for the info above Tom.
Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

Oh and ps Tom....

can you let on as to what was the 95470/472's formal name?

Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

Well here we go to Wales...

well, there already actually.
didnt think to take a photo of it in the car - flippin heck!

with the lid off, during preperation for dismantling...

 

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grubby outer powder drawer and a very crumbly concrete block...

 

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its amazing where washing powder got!

 

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front panel off revealing all the innards.

the lower concrete block was in much better condition that the upper one - maybe heat rising had more of an effect on the upper block....

 

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outer drum front panel off which includes the heating element - all in good nick, with little, if any, lime scale damage...

 

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the inner drum really is in great condition too, with no dings or dents...

 

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New Generation buttons off revealing the actual switches which do the job - simple Matchbox affairs...

 

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then outside....

where the physical work commenced...

 

[seamusuk]

Nice..

Hey Paul and Rob

Great pics .

What would you give to be able to grab a Tardis and raid that showroom/warehouse!!!

Seamus