Range thread continued!

[westie2]

Peter

 

I think that the cord on the electrical apliances were in the same year the outlets on the stove were removed  to be much shorted than before so they would not dangle over a counter top.  I renenber that you could buy a 48 to 60 inch cord to a coffee maker or a waffle iron, or an electric skillt or pan.  Since the early to mid 70's have been the short cords.  Have a second cousin who did this withh  log cord that came off my cousins counter.  She was burnt by the shock and had to have sone plastic surgery.  Lucky for her the breaker tripped.

 

[philr]

Jamie,

I think Enterprise was an independent company, The Enterprise Foundry, in New Brunswick. I think the company still exists but they don't make electric ranges anymore.

 

Peter,

I have never seen a self-cleaning Enterprise range but many were clean-free (including this one).

 

My aunt had a 3 years older Enterprise clean free oven from 1971 with a full glass door and wood grain trim on the lower drawer. It's one of the first appliances I have worked on when I was a kid!

 

[mixfinder]

Cousins

There must be a connection with Enterprise and the US brand Monarch. The style and functions is identical to Monarchs of the 60's.

 

[norgeway]

Please!

Anyone who has them, post more pics of Canadian built ranges, like the vacuums made there, they are interesting!

 

[peteski50]

clean free oven

I assume by clean free you mean continious cleaning - am I right?
Also some ranges had panels that slide out to clean which I think was a really good idea. Their was a lot of people against continous cleaning ovens, but I did like them if used properly. I think they should have improved the concept instead of removing it off the market!

 

[twintubdexter]

kind of unusual...

...electric & wood burning Monarch range currently on ebay (Colorado) for $400

 

[rp2813]

Nice GE Range on SF Bay Area CL

Looks to be in good shape

 

 

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/app/2522139486.html

 

[rp2813]

Piano keys

 

 

 

[retropia]

GE Ranges

Here are a few pages from a manual titled "How to use and enjoy your new General Electric Automatic Electric Range."

 

[retropia]

I'm guessing these are early 1950s models?

 

[retropia]

It's interesting that several ranges have aviation-themed model names.

 

[retropia]

These are the top-of-the-line in the freestanding models.

 

[retropia]

Built-in oven and cooktop.

 

[drmitch]

Retopia, thanks for posting those! Mine looks like the J405 Speedster.

 

[norgeway]

My..

61 GE, its about time for this to go, I dont like the divided units.

 

[paulg]

Another Custom Trend picture

A better pix i hope.. Sorry for the clutter.

 

[paulg]

TAPPAN Electronic 1961

A very early built-in microwave. I even have the bill-of-sale. $1500 in 1961. Destined for a museum.
It has a water pump and radiator. Must fill with antifreeze before using.
Although complete, It'll be a showpiece only.
The TAPPAN logo below the door is actually a drawer with recipe cards. Unit is equipped with a browner.

 

[xraytech]

here is a 1947 Western Holly with awesome porthole windows

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[xraytech]

here is an 8 burner 1925 Reliable with 3 ovens, broiler and 2 warming compartments

 

[xraytech]

turquoise 59 General Electric. I'd be happier than a pig in shit if I could find me one in turquoise

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