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Here it is. Not a clear picture, but you can almost make out the text:
Here it is. Not a clear picture, but you can almost make out the text:
Rollermatic TOL's
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philr
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Ken,
The picture you sent shows a 1966 DCIK or DCIFK.
It looks very similar to the 1965 model but the controls are completely different. It was the only model to be available in that color that year (and as I told, it replaced pink that was last offered in 1965).
It has an electronic control and moisture sensor like Maytags and Lady Kenmores. Frigidaire used the electronic sensor on the 1966-70 models, it looked a lot like the system used in the Lady Kenmore. In 1971, Frigidaire introduced another electronic smoisture sensor on the Custom Imperial model but it was different from the earlier one and it did use a timer (it was just used in 1971-72).
Note that the letters for the pushbuttons on the 1966 model aren't all capital letters like those on the 1965 and the dispenser door has different lettering, all centered.
The 1965 and 1966 Custom Imperial washers haven't changed much but the fonts/lettering for the pushbuttons also changed and the color patterns for the control panels changed too. In 1966, if you had a white machine, the control panel was gray instead of green as in 1965. Canadian machines continued with this configuration until 1970. The 1967 panel was red/white (I've never seen one of those) but kept using the 1966 round dial and pushbuttons and the 1968-70 models had a black/silver panel like the US "N" models but still had the round dial, and timed-fill for the washer.
The 1965 dryer doesn't have a start button. The models with the electronic control started to use one in 1966 (necessary because they don't have a timer that goes to "off" at the end of the cycle) and in 1967, all models had a start button.
The electronic control was introduced in 1966 on the DCIK, DCIFK, DCIAK and on the Canadian DJFK.
Delicate is placed between regular and heavy/bulky on all Frigidaire dryers that have an automatic mode except those with the electronic sensor (that's also true for the 1-18 models). The reason for that is that it cycles at a lower temperature on Delicate and the timer needs to be set to a longer time on that mode.
Here's a picture of John's (combo52) 1966 DCIAK with an electronic control. It has a non-translucent aluminum panel but still has fluorescent lighting for the dial and below the panel. The fonts are the same as those on the DCIK/DCIFK picture that you sent. It has a green panel like my 1965 because it's turquoise, otherwise, it would be gray.
The picture you sent shows a 1966 DCIK or DCIFK.
It looks very similar to the 1965 model but the controls are completely different. It was the only model to be available in that color that year (and as I told, it replaced pink that was last offered in 1965).
It has an electronic control and moisture sensor like Maytags and Lady Kenmores. Frigidaire used the electronic sensor on the 1966-70 models, it looked a lot like the system used in the Lady Kenmore. In 1971, Frigidaire introduced another electronic smoisture sensor on the Custom Imperial model but it was different from the earlier one and it did use a timer (it was just used in 1971-72).
Note that the letters for the pushbuttons on the 1966 model aren't all capital letters like those on the 1965 and the dispenser door has different lettering, all centered.
The 1965 and 1966 Custom Imperial washers haven't changed much but the fonts/lettering for the pushbuttons also changed and the color patterns for the control panels changed too. In 1966, if you had a white machine, the control panel was gray instead of green as in 1965. Canadian machines continued with this configuration until 1970. The 1967 panel was red/white (I've never seen one of those) but kept using the 1966 round dial and pushbuttons and the 1968-70 models had a black/silver panel like the US "N" models but still had the round dial, and timed-fill for the washer.
The 1965 dryer doesn't have a start button. The models with the electronic control started to use one in 1966 (necessary because they don't have a timer that goes to "off" at the end of the cycle) and in 1967, all models had a start button.
The electronic control was introduced in 1966 on the DCIK, DCIFK, DCIAK and on the Canadian DJFK.
Delicate is placed between regular and heavy/bulky on all Frigidaire dryers that have an automatic mode except those with the electronic sensor (that's also true for the 1-18 models). The reason for that is that it cycles at a lower temperature on Delicate and the timer needs to be set to a longer time on that mode.
Here's a picture of John's (combo52) 1966 DCIAK with an electronic control. It has a non-translucent aluminum panel but still has fluorescent lighting for the dial and below the panel. The fonts are the same as those on the DCIK/DCIFK picture that you sent. It has a green panel like my 1965 because it's turquoise, otherwise, it would be gray.
philr
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Here's a 1966 white DCIAK dryer. Otherwise same as above.
philr
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Here's a picture that you previously posted on the board of a 1966 WCIK washer. It's the equivalent of my WCI-65 washer. Again, this one has a turquoise control panel because it has a turquoise cabinet. And the lettering for the pushbuttons and on the dispenser door changed from 1965.
philr
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Another thing, the 1965 Frigidaire Imperial washer was available in two series, one with rotary controls instead of pushbuttons (WIA-65) and the other one with a mix of rotary controls and pushbuttons (WI-65 and WIC-65 in Canada). Both models had an aluminum panel with a fluorsecent backlit timer dial and illumination under the control panel and no solenoid-activated dispensers. The WIA-65 lacked the Rapidry 1000 feature and also lacked the extra rinse feature that the WI-65, WIC-65, WCI-65 and WCIR-65 had.
In 1966, the WCIAK was a Custom Imperial model but it had the same features as the 1965 WIA-65 Imperial. Same controls and all. I think the only difference between (other than the different fonts for the pushbuttons) both is that the 1965 still had a porcelain cabinet and the 1966 didn't. In Canada, the WJSK mixed the features of the WCIAK and the WCIK as it now had 12 pushbuttons but still aluminum control panels and no dispensers or chrome cabinet trim like the WCIK. There was one Imperial model remaining in 1966 and it was the WIAK, it had similar features as the 1965 WIA-65 model but it lost the fluorescent lighting of the timer dial and lower panel. Instead, it had a 10 watt bulb illuminating the timer only like some of the 1964-65 Custom Deluxe models.
Here's John's WCIAK washer.
In 1966, the WCIAK was a Custom Imperial model but it had the same features as the 1965 WIA-65 Imperial. Same controls and all. I think the only difference between (other than the different fonts for the pushbuttons) both is that the 1965 still had a porcelain cabinet and the 1966 didn't. In Canada, the WJSK mixed the features of the WCIAK and the WCIK as it now had 12 pushbuttons but still aluminum control panels and no dispensers or chrome cabinet trim like the WCIK. There was one Imperial model remaining in 1966 and it was the WIAK, it had similar features as the 1965 WIA-65 model but it lost the fluorescent lighting of the timer dial and lower panel. Instead, it had a 10 watt bulb illuminating the timer only like some of the 1964-65 Custom Deluxe models.
Here's John's WCIAK washer.
Mid 60s TOL Frigidaire Dryers
Ken, the delicate setting on the auto dry cycle is between regular and heavy, because FD dryers used one control thromostat with this time-temperature auto dry system, the control thermostat had a little heater in it that was energized when delicate heat was selected, this heater made the control thromostat trip faster and at a lower air temperature, this coupled with the fact that many delicate loads of clothing were smaller and lighter weight fabrics required a longer heat off timer on period of time to work properly. Even though the timer is on longer when used on delicate the total drying cycle time will still be shorter.
The start button is any of the six buttons, this is the same as many TOL WPs KMs, and MTs to name a few other companies that also did this.
Ken, the delicate setting on the auto dry cycle is between regular and heavy, because FD dryers used one control thromostat with this time-temperature auto dry system, the control thermostat had a little heater in it that was energized when delicate heat was selected, this heater made the control thromostat trip faster and at a lower air temperature, this coupled with the fact that many delicate loads of clothing were smaller and lighter weight fabrics required a longer heat off timer on period of time to work properly. Even though the timer is on longer when used on delicate the total drying cycle time will still be shorter.
The start button is any of the six buttons, this is the same as many TOL WPs KMs, and MTs to name a few other companies that also did this.
Gentlemen,
Thank you for the pictures and the explanations. I wondered if pressing any button activated the dryer.
These machines are beautiful and look like they're built to last a century.
I get very angry when I think of GM Frigidaire appliances of the middle twentieth century and how they were blithely discarded by short-sighted and stupid corporate "brains". To throw away something that was so well crafted by talented and hard working designers, engineers and fabricators says something bad about a nation. I still remember how those once beautiful and reliable GM cars became crappier and crappier as the 70's came on and on. Shame on us.
Thank you for the pictures and the explanations. I wondered if pressing any button activated the dryer.
These machines are beautiful and look like they're built to last a century.
I get very angry when I think of GM Frigidaire appliances of the middle twentieth century and how they were blithely discarded by short-sighted and stupid corporate "brains". To throw away something that was so well crafted by talented and hard working designers, engineers and fabricators says something bad about a nation. I still remember how those once beautiful and reliable GM cars became crappier and crappier as the 70's came on and on. Shame on us.
philr
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John, I guess the "Cancel" button doesn't start your 1966 dryer?!
The 1965 dryer starts even if none of the buttons are pressed (it does the same as if the "NO HEAT" button is pressed). The motor starts as soon as the timer isn't set at one of the "OFF" positions and the door is closed. Also, if you select "NO HEAT" or if no pushbutton is pressed, the timer advances when the dryer works, even in the automatic mode where it advances continuously. Same with my 1964 dryer and my 1957 dryer (this one has timed drying only and still no "NO HEAT" tumbling).
The 1965 dryer starts even if none of the buttons are pressed (it does the same as if the "NO HEAT" button is pressed). The motor starts as soon as the timer isn't set at one of the "OFF" positions and the door is closed. Also, if you select "NO HEAT" or if no pushbutton is pressed, the timer advances when the dryer works, even in the automatic mode where it advances continuously. Same with my 1964 dryer and my 1957 dryer (this one has timed drying only and still no "NO HEAT" tumbling).
this is all wonderful information to learn and read......what fascinating machines they must have been, and user friendly.....
but Ken...in reply #5....your rendition of the washer control panel, lower left set of buttons....."Self-Destruct"????
I was wondering if anyone caught that!
but Ken...in reply #5....your rendition of the washer control panel, lower left set of buttons....."Self-Destruct"????
I was wondering if anyone caught that!
norgeway
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If we could get!
The government out of the business of rationing water and phosphates, We might get someone to build a good washer again!!! Probably not, but one can dream!
The government out of the business of rationing water and phosphates, We might get someone to build a good washer again!!! Probably not, but one can dream!
Martin
No moss grows under you! When I'm doing a proof and I don't know what a control says or does, I usually put in my name, something silly, or a 4-letter word. If I ever do a showing of these, you guys can all show up and pass around this kind of trivia.
No moss grows under you! When I'm doing a proof and I don't know what a control says or does, I usually put in my name, something silly, or a 4-letter word. If I ever do a showing of these, you guys can all show up and pass around this kind of trivia.
philr
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LOL
Martin, I didn't notice that!
I guess this function was exclusive to the elusive pink model!
Martin, I didn't notice that!
I guess this function was exclusive to the elusive pink model!
Ken:
Yes, Port Ewen is across the Rondout Creek from Kingston. A lot of history in that area. In 1777 Kingston was made capital of NYS for a short time during the Revolutionary War. It was invaded and burned by the British in Oct 1777.
Heres a picture I found of Bluestone shipping on the Rondout Creek. I believe the building is still standing.
Yes, Port Ewen is across the Rondout Creek from Kingston. A lot of history in that area. In 1777 Kingston was made capital of NYS for a short time during the Revolutionary War. It was invaded and burned by the British in Oct 1777.
Heres a picture I found of Bluestone shipping on the Rondout Creek. I believe the building is still standing.
I'm a 2 Generals kind of guy...
It'd be cool to find a pair of clamshells as well:
It'd be cool to find a pair of clamshells as well:
Could this be it???
Ken, this is what is tucked deeply into the back of the shed ... sorry its not the greatest pic and she is kinda dusty. Hi, Art, good to hear from you ... we need to catch up! This one was my biggest concern when Katrina flooded our home, but the workshed is raised 3 feet off the ground and she was high and dry! Ken if you want to reach me, the email is the best way as I don't get to pop onto this site as often as I would like. Take care folks!!
Ken, this is what is tucked deeply into the back of the shed ... sorry its not the greatest pic and she is kinda dusty. Hi, Art, good to hear from you ... we need to catch up! This one was my biggest concern when Katrina flooded our home, but the workshed is raised 3 feet off the ground and she was high and dry! Ken if you want to reach me, the email is the best way as I don't get to pop onto this site as often as I would like. Take care folks!!
philr
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Todd,
If you have a chance to look at it, it would be nice to have the serial number of your machine. Ben has started a thread about Frigidaire serial numbers and he's looking for the serial numbers on Rollermatic Impact clutch models like yours. The serial number is located on the silver toe plate in front of the cabinet. Unfortunately, the serial number is lacking on my machine.
If you have a chance to look at it, it would be nice to have the serial number of your machine. Ben has started a thread about Frigidaire serial numbers and he's looking for the serial numbers on Rollermatic Impact clutch models like yours. The serial number is located on the silver toe plate in front of the cabinet. Unfortunately, the serial number is lacking on my machine.
variflexpghpa
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Additional Info and Pictures
The dryer picture in post reply #19 is mine. I was curious from the discussion that my dryer is a 1966 model. Was always under the impression that it was a 65.
I was able to get to where the dryer is stored today and took some pictures. Here is the ID tag with the model number
The dryer picture in post reply #19 is mine. I was curious from the discussion that my dryer is a 1966 model. Was always under the impression that it was a 65.
I was able to get to where the dryer is stored today and took some pictures. Here is the ID tag with the model number
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