Oh My! Vintage Bauknecht WA 711 (Circa 1970) Washing Machine

[launderess]

Now if this doesn't take anyone growing up in Europe during the 1970's or so back, don't know what will.

Really am tempted,but the thing is so far away.

L.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[eddy1210]

I have a model 709

L., I have almost the very same Bauknecht. It's a fun machine, does 4 very deep rinses but the 500 rpm spin leaves the clothes rather moist. It has the old fashioned 2 speed ac motor so no balancing before spin, just full speed ahead. Cold intake only.
E.

 

[revvinkevin]

Laundress: Where is "La Pomme Grand" anyway?

Newbury Park is only about an hour away from me, you buy it and I can pick it up. That would give you more time to find other shipping options.

Kevin

 

[tristarcxl]

La Pomme Grand...

aka "The Big Apple" aka NYC

 

[foraloysius]

Interesting model!

It says "Übersee" on the shield which means overseas. Apparently this was a model especially made for the international market. Odd though that the 711 is a lower end model than Eddy's 709, at least that model has an extra option button. Spin speed is the same, 500 rpm.

This model has three motors, one for washing, one for spinning and one integrated in the pump. Separate motors for washing and spinning mean no soft start!

IMHO $500.- is way too high a price for this machine.

Louis

 

[launderess]

RevvinKevin

Thank you for the kind offer, but would only half heart consider this machine.

First can see mould along the boot, which surely indicates the unit has been shut up and has become fouled. This could mean simply replacing the boot, or a more detailed action plan would be required.

With no local or even United States dedicated service (unlike my vintage Miele W1070), parts would have to be ordered from Europe (if they are available), and shipped. Given current exchange rates this could be pricey. Then would still have to find someone to work on the unit.

Seller seems to be in the "salvage" business, so there is really no telling where or how he came into the unit. He does not say if the unit even works, and given it requires a 220v outlet, may not even be able to test.

Louis:

Agree, $500 is way to much to ask for such a washer. Would be different if the condition were better, and some sort of promise could be made in terms of operating condition. Even then, the unit is over thirty-years old. Without any idea of how it has been used in the past, it could be on it's last legs, or still capable of chugging along for another 30.

L.

 

[favorit]

age of BauKnecht WA711 & Miele W1070

I guess these Bauknechts are 10 year younger, just of the same age of Targus's Miele4Expert (mid 80's) . Saw them in stores when we bought the W780

Launderess, as you always write "vintage" about your Miele, I assumed you had a stoneage, late 60s /early 70s model.... the W1070 is not so vintage !! Saw it on a old thread. It is one of the last timer controlled mieles , guess it is 1989/1990ish, just before the novotronic era.

Louis , do you know if these Bauknechts were more reliable than those later, white models as your brother's one ?