Most Unique Washer Control Panel

[Chetlaham]

I have always found this control panel obnoxious, yet at the same time strangely likable. Sharp, stand out ish, yet also kind of cheap looking. A real interesting mix. I like the layout and options. I wouldn't mind using it.

What do others think? What control panel do you find strange, unique, odd or ahead of its time?

 

[agiflow]

Basically copying Whirlpool at that point.

 

[phillymatt53]

I find that the large cycle knob is confusing, and too "busy".

As far as "looks", I thought that those 1957 Frigidaire "Control Tower" washers were neat and ahead of their time.
I just don't care for that up and down agitation that they had.

 

[goatfarmer]

No issues with the Maytag

 

[foraloysius]

I always liked the older Constructa control panel. Especially the timer with an explanation of every increment.

 

[rinso]

I find that the large cycle knob is confusing, and too "busy".

As far as "looks", I thought that those 1957 Frigidaire "Control Tower" washers were neat and ahead of their time.
I just don't care for that up and down agitation that they had.

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When Kenmore's started sporting a similar control panel, (along with many other manufacturers like GE) it did indeed look incredibly cheap, something for which the Kenmore-branded Whirlpools were not known.

 

[pierreandreply4]

@Chetlaham i find it strange that during the 1980 whirlpool use a diffrent design for there canadien washer dryer line compared to the us line during my teen years grew up with the washer in the pic not the matching dryer since the one we had dating from 1972 was still working i have been wondering what was the us equivalant to the canadian model in the pic

 

[Chetlaham]

I always liked the older Constructa control panel. Especially the timer with an explanation of every increment.

I love the design of that washer. Is this German made? What is EIN and AUS on those rockers?

I wouldn't mind trying that model out had I access to a 50Hz generator, I've seen the videos on online and it looks like a really nice washer.

 

[Chetlaham]

@Chetlaham i find it strange that during the 1980 whirlpool use a diffrent design for there canadien washer dryer line compared to the us line during my teen years grew up with the washer in the pic not the matching dryer since the one we had dating from 1972 was still working i have been wondering what was the us equivalant to the canadian model in the pic

You know, I like it but I am assuming plastic? I don't care much for plastic, but if durable enough why not? I do like what I assume is a side opening lid. I miss vintage Whirlpool.

 

[phillymatt53]

I love the design of that washer. Is this German made? What is EIN and AUS on those rockers?

I wouldn't mind trying that model out had I access to a 50Hz generator, I've seen the videos on online and it looks like a really nice washer.

Here ya go Chet...
In German,
"ein" and "aus" are often used as opposites, carrying the meanings of "in/on" and "out/off," respectively

 

[Chetlaham]

Here ya go Chet...
In German,
"ein" and "aus" are often used as opposites, carrying the meanings of "in/on" and "out/off," respectively

Thanks Seeing that there are two off options I'm guessing one of those rockers switches off something else besides main power.

I love vintage EU front loaders.

 

[pierreandreply4]

You know, I like it but I am assuming plastic? I don't care much for plastic, but if durable enough why not? I do like what I assume is a side opening lid. I miss vintage Whirlpool.

the lid even do it looks like a side opening lid open upright @Chetlaham witch i found strange because the body looks like that of a kenmore washer then a whirlpool washer

 

[Chetlaham]

I like side opening lids to be honest. I feel like they go hand in hand with machines that fill with the lid open. Just one of those things that go together in my world view.

 

[pierreandreply4]

@Chetlaham can you explain why kenmore on there canadien model has pass from the classic silver chrome dial and classic panel to a plastic timer knob and dial and plastic control board first pic is there 1988 line for canadien kenmore