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Superb machine!

Hi Al.

As I mentioned when I spoke with you, I am over the moon that you were able to acquire this machine.
I grew up with one of these machines.... sort of.
The nan of my best mates (mine and their families are very close) owned one of these machines and, for all I know, it might still be going.
They also had a Creda 275 compact dryer which, when it gave up the ghost, was gifted to me when I was about 4 years old and a Miele dishwasher.

Though I saw their Variatronic regularly, I never saw it at work, so its great to be able to right that wrong - thanks for the video Al.

The ebay photo was not particularly good and I couldnt decide whether the machines fascia was worn or not. Your photos show that the machine is in absolutely pristine condition, which makes it all the more satisfying that it has found a good home.

Happy tinkering, Al.
Cheers
Paul
p.s - how to date Philips machines - on front loaders, open the door and check the hinge sticker...

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I have had the joy of using one of these several times when I was young. My dads best friend had a set. I'd love one for sure.

I would love to see what they would be like in the modern day.

Darren
 
Dating the machine

Paul

Thanks very much for the hint about dating the machine - January 1980 it is then - just a few weeks off 32 years old.

Mike
Interesting to see the cut-away picture you posted, they had something similar in the showroom when I bought mine. And a very good point about the depth of the machine (just under 21 inches) not only for placing it behinh a door but ideal for those occasions where the stand pipe an taps are right behind the machine - I HATE seeing washing machines and dishwasher sticking out beyond the line of cupboards

Al

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