Philips Variotronic 082 - Another classic saved

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After spending quite a lot of money, time and petrol procuring two twin tubs which both require remedial action I promised myself there would be no more. That was before tempter-in-chief "Matchbox Paul" got to work! Well it was:
1. Laughably cheap - £5.50 ($7.00)
2. Close - 8 miles away
3. And most important, the first washing machine I ever bought, back in 1980

 

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Essentials to hand before starting

Spirit Level

 

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Tool box

This is the smaller of two

 

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And a large mug of tea

White please and no sugar

 

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Tease.....

 

 

 

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And now, without further ado

The Philips Variotronic 082 - 1980 (or maybe 1981) vintage

 

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Control panel left

variable spin, temperature set by programme

 

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Control panel right

Powder drawer

 

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Oh, my cue...

GORGEOUS!

 

Love the facia.....and the very explicit 'PUSH KNOB FOR OFF'

 

....so I gather one must pull the knob to turn it on?

 

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Inside powder drawer

Pre wash, main wash and fabric softner

 

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Money shot 1

drum

 

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Money shot 2

Drum close up. It was a surprise to see how few holes there were in comparison to my daily driver Miele

 

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Underneath

This picture was taken at night with the machine still in the back of the car. Clear view of the induction motor

 

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Back off

I believe this was one of teh first machines with a plastic outer drum. They made a feature of it and how long lasting it would be - apparently they were correct

 

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Control module

On bottom RH side of the machine

 

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Induction motor

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Induction motor

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Induction motor

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Top off

Cement and water