POD 9-25-2011

[wireman]

Any idea what year this washer came out? Is it an ad from another country? I've never seen a clock on a washer before, is anyone aware if any other manufacturer offered this option? Sure looks to be a TOL washer, does anyone have one in their collection?

Thanks!
Duane

 

[300c]

I believe it's a 1956 Model

I believe it's a 1956 model, and one of our members, Lightedcontrols, has such a machine and has posted a You Tube video of it.

The manuals section of this site has a service manual for the 1956 ABC-O-Matic.

 

[wireman]

Thanks for the info! I'll look it up.

 

[hydralique]

This POD is a treat . . .

What a nice photo of a rare and beautiful washer! Did Kelvinator use the same transmission type as ABC?

 

[appnut]

Washers with timers/clock

I believe the 1957 or 1958 Norge DispensoMat had a clock/timer for delayed washing also.  A former member here had a matched set of these. 

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

The "Delay Start" Clock also seems to be "ahead of its time"!

-- Dave

 

[bajaespuma]

How and when did ABC become Kelvinator? Or did these companies share a patent?