Hey guys, show me the semi automatic washers in your collection, I own both a Bosch A500 and nova miniwash
Show me your Semis
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The only semi-automatic I have is a 1947 Thor, here it is several years ago when it was in my kitchen...
I had to thin the herd when I moved. So I had to give up my semi's.
Your Bosch is a newer version of the Constructa I had. Yours has the softener dispenser. Mine had a button to stop it before the last rinse. Here's a thread about the Constructa.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?15015
There are pictures of my Miele 400 in my photo album.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/[email protected]&dir=/COLLECTIONS/FORALOYSIUS
Your Bosch is a newer version of the Constructa I had. Yours has the softener dispenser. Mine had a button to stop it before the last rinse. Here's a thread about the Constructa.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?15015
There are pictures of my Miele 400 in my photo album.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/[email protected]&dir=/COLLECTIONS/FORALOYSIUS
Oh my your constructa
Looks pretty awesome, I wonder if they were made by the same company, they might be, although the drum designs seem to differ, and I did find it exploded diagram of my machine which is pretty cool, nearly everything is original apart from the plug on the power cord, the fill and drain hoses And that really appears to be it, apart from the temperature knob, it would be absolutely awesome if I could find a similar matching spin dryer to it that could take a similar Load size, as I have to split the load into three smaller loads for them to fit in my Siemens schuckert spin dryer, i’ll grab a picture of my current spin dryer, but those square ones would be wonderful, possibly a Texima Zentrix , and speaking of spin dryers I might be getting one for my nova miniwash, that could be a Textima TS66
The second photo is the one that would possibly match the washer And the third and for our of me to textima dryers [this post was last edited: 6/22/2021-09:06]
Looks pretty awesome, I wonder if they were made by the same company, they might be, although the drum designs seem to differ, and I did find it exploded diagram of my machine which is pretty cool, nearly everything is original apart from the plug on the power cord, the fill and drain hoses And that really appears to be it, apart from the temperature knob, it would be absolutely awesome if I could find a similar matching spin dryer to it that could take a similar Load size, as I have to split the load into three smaller loads for them to fit in my Siemens schuckert spin dryer, i’ll grab a picture of my current spin dryer, but those square ones would be wonderful, possibly a Texima Zentrix , and speaking of spin dryers I might be getting one for my nova miniwash, that could be a Textima TS66
The second photo is the one that would possibly match the washer And the third and for our of me to textima dryers [this post was last edited: 6/22/2021-09:06]
Also one other thing
I tried google translating the little text at the bottom but I still don’t understand what it means, It translates to something saying about lye treatment
I tried google translating the little text at the bottom but I still don’t understand what it means, It translates to something saying about lye treatment
Yes, Bosch, Constructa and Siemens are all products of the same company, BSH (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte).
The text at the bottom says that for a double wash (2 x soapy water treatment) the programme dial needs to be put on A and for a single wash on B.
There were not that many spin dryers that were big enough to handle a full load from one of those semi's. Siemens and Bosch spinners were all smaller IIRC. But I have missed a model, not sure. Miele used to have a bigger one with a 6kg capacity. That one would probably take a full load from your Bosch.
The text at the bottom says that for a double wash (2 x soapy water treatment) the programme dial needs to be put on A and for a single wash on B.
There were not that many spin dryers that were big enough to handle a full load from one of those semi's. Siemens and Bosch spinners were all smaller IIRC. But I have missed a model, not sure. Miele used to have a bigger one with a 6kg capacity. That one would probably take a full load from your Bosch.
Oh cool, thanks for the translation
So that’s a little bit surprising, as it would actually mean that that you could possibly be considered a Company matching setI have seen spin dry it with a 5 kg capacity, if I can try and find one of those in Australia so I don’t have to have it shipped over that would be wonderful but that’s part about as rare as one of these machines here
So that’s a little bit surprising, as it would actually mean that that you could possibly be considered a Company matching setI have seen spin dry it with a 5 kg capacity, if I can try and find one of those in Australia so I don’t have to have it shipped over that would be wonderful but that’s part about as rare as one of these machines here
And one other thing
What do the two black-and-white pictograms on the Right of the kilogram rating
What do the two black-and-white pictograms on the Right of the kilogram rating
I really have no idea about that I'm afraid.
Oh.
Never mind.
Never mind.
Robert
Your kitchen never ceases to wow me. Those mixers are stunning.
Your kitchen never ceases to wow me. Those mixers are stunning.
"What do the two black-and-white pictograms on the Right of the kilogram rating"
At top of each of those columns are a "square" and "circle" which correspond to something or cycle machine does for selected "Waschprogramm". Where the squares beneath each in column are either filled in (solid black) or left clear (or white) means something is either switched on or off depending upon cycle chosen.
Am going to guess the "square" represents internal heater being turned on or off.
Say this because going by pictures above machine will heat water for all cycles except "Woll" at 30 degrees C, rinse only and starch only (stärken). Starching in German is called stärken which translates into "strengthen" or "reinforcing" which is what laundry starch does.
If you look at first dial with lettering (indicates cycle) you will see for "C", "D" and "E" and perhaps "F" there are areas marked that are either clear (in this case silver since that is background color), or dark (black), which match areas above described.
On these older German (and many other European) washing machines you normally had three dials. Programming, Temperature, and Timer/Program Progress Sequence.
On this Bosch machine black dial sets temperature. Silver to right controls programming sequence/timer. Dial to left of (first) sets program itself.
To keep Madame or anyone else from ruining their woolens or delicate things using too high wash temperature some sort of lock out was usually devised. That or programming guide itself told owners what to do.
My older Miele W1070 has similar set up, but notice while one could do Delicates at any temp up to 200F, Woolens is locked out at temps above 100F.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/353756/Miele-W-1070-Washing-Machine.html?page=20#manual
Long since largely replaced by modern fully electronic controls these three dial washing machines offered quite a bit of flexibility.
At top of each of those columns are a "square" and "circle" which correspond to something or cycle machine does for selected "Waschprogramm". Where the squares beneath each in column are either filled in (solid black) or left clear (or white) means something is either switched on or off depending upon cycle chosen.
Am going to guess the "square" represents internal heater being turned on or off.
Say this because going by pictures above machine will heat water for all cycles except "Woll" at 30 degrees C, rinse only and starch only (stärken). Starching in German is called stärken which translates into "strengthen" or "reinforcing" which is what laundry starch does.
If you look at first dial with lettering (indicates cycle) you will see for "C", "D" and "E" and perhaps "F" there are areas marked that are either clear (in this case silver since that is background color), or dark (black), which match areas above described.
On these older German (and many other European) washing machines you normally had three dials. Programming, Temperature, and Timer/Program Progress Sequence.
On this Bosch machine black dial sets temperature. Silver to right controls programming sequence/timer. Dial to left of (first) sets program itself.
To keep Madame or anyone else from ruining their woolens or delicate things using too high wash temperature some sort of lock out was usually devised. That or programming guide itself told owners what to do.
My older Miele W1070 has similar set up, but notice while one could do Delicates at any temp up to 200F, Woolens is locked out at temps above 100F.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/353756/Miele-W-1070-Washing-Machine.html?page=20#manual
Long since largely replaced by modern fully electronic controls these three dial washing machines offered quite a bit of flexibility.
Two of my mother's washing machines had three dials too, a Bosch from 1965 and a Miele from 1976. It makes indeed for very flexible programme setting.
I have given those symbols several thoughts, but all of them don't really fit. The heater coming on doesn't fit the symbols with the woolen programme. The heater would come on in that programme too, the Constructa I had heated the water on that programme.
I thought the symbols might have to do with the detergent dispenser, but that doesn't match exactly either because you would still need detergent in the wool wash. the other symbol would be for softener dispenser then. But that explanation doesn't hold up too because wool still needs detergent.
Maybe the round symbol is for softener and the rectangular for pre wash detergent? That would match, but I have never seen those symbols without a symbol for the main wash.
I have given those symbols several thoughts, but all of them don't really fit. The heater coming on doesn't fit the symbols with the woolen programme. The heater would come on in that programme too, the Constructa I had heated the water on that programme.
I thought the symbols might have to do with the detergent dispenser, but that doesn't match exactly either because you would still need detergent in the wool wash. the other symbol would be for softener dispenser then. But that explanation doesn't hold up too because wool still needs detergent.
Maybe the round symbol is for softener and the rectangular for pre wash detergent? That would match, but I have never seen those symbols without a symbol for the main wash.
Einspülschale
Translates into loosely detergent (waschmittel) dispenser or container.
In many European languages detergent or soap for laundry/cleaning is translated using words that mean "lye". This comes from fact before modern detergents came along lye (either from plant or other sources) was commonly used to clean laundry and everything else. Soap is made from treating fats/oils with lye (or another alkaline substance) as well.
Believe "2" is giving directions to put lye/detergent/soap "loose" (verlieren) in wash drum (waschtrommel) and or dispenser (einspülschale).
Number "1" gives directions to put lye or whatever products in dispenser (einspülschale).
This washer offers a pre-wash for certain cycles. If you chose that option detergent or whatever being used for that cycle goes directly into drum. Product for subsequent main wash cycle goes into dispenser.
OTOH if using a wash cycle without pre-wash, product just goes into dispenser.
Translates into loosely detergent (waschmittel) dispenser or container.
In many European languages detergent or soap for laundry/cleaning is translated using words that mean "lye". This comes from fact before modern detergents came along lye (either from plant or other sources) was commonly used to clean laundry and everything else. Soap is made from treating fats/oils with lye (or another alkaline substance) as well.
Believe "2" is giving directions to put lye/detergent/soap "loose" (verlieren) in wash drum (waschtrommel) and or dispenser (einspülschale).
Number "1" gives directions to put lye or whatever products in dispenser (einspülschale).
This washer offers a pre-wash for certain cycles. If you chose that option detergent or whatever being used for that cycle goes directly into drum. Product for subsequent main wash cycle goes into dispenser.
OTOH if using a wash cycle without pre-wash, product just goes into dispenser.
Yes, but the woolens cycle is only one with "bis" (to) 30 degrees. One takes that to mean tap cold water is possible or otherwise limited heating.
Curtains and "oberbekleidung" (outer garments) cycles when set to "A" will fully heat to 30 degrees. While "Woolens" when programmed to cycle "C" seems may always not.
Am guessing like my Miele W1070 it is possible to bypass heating portion of any wash cycle by moving programm sequence dial beyond that point, and also moving temp dial to "off". Even if one doesn't do the former setting temp dail to "O" or tap cold if you will means heater will not engage no matter what thermostat calls.
Curtains and "oberbekleidung" (outer garments) cycles when set to "A" will fully heat to 30 degrees. While "Woolens" when programmed to cycle "C" seems may always not.
Am guessing like my Miele W1070 it is possible to bypass heating portion of any wash cycle by moving programm sequence dial beyond that point, and also moving temp dial to "off". Even if one doesn't do the former setting temp dail to "O" or tap cold if you will means heater will not engage no matter what thermostat calls.
Did Bosch ever build their own spin driers?
Ones have seen always resemble something built by another company. Much like Thomas Centri spin dryers are sold under various other brand names.
Always wanted one of those large Bock or Montex spin dryers. Then read capacity wasn't that much more than my Laundry Alternative (about 10lbs dry weight).
What Bock and industrial spin dryers do have in favor is a larger diameter basket which makes for less creased laundry. That and doing heaving thick things like blankets, duvets, pillows, quilts far easier.
Ones have seen always resemble something built by another company. Much like Thomas Centri spin dryers are sold under various other brand names.
Always wanted one of those large Bock or Montex spin dryers. Then read capacity wasn't that much more than my Laundry Alternative (about 10lbs dry weight).
What Bock and industrial spin dryers do have in favor is a larger diameter basket which makes for less creased laundry. That and doing heaving thick things like blankets, duvets, pillows, quilts far easier.
Link to thread one did back in 2017 (where does the time go?) showing some vintage German semi automatic units.
Oh if one could only find any today on this side of pond.
www.automaticwasher.org
Oh if one could only find any today on this side of pond.
Let's All Take A Trip To Germany
Shall we? Such wonderful vintage machines. First up, a Vorwerk twin tub. http://https//picclick.de/Vorwerk-5010-Waschmaschine-Modell-VWA-2-Typ-202052183547.html
www.automaticwasher.org
Oh thank you laundress
I wonder if the round pictogram represents the motor to rotate the wash drum, and C is probably for a shorter wash without pre- wash, I do own a Bock extractor and most of my machines are about 10 pounds to 5 kg, and one thing I know, is that anything put through the Bock or Siemens Spin dryers can generally be put on for about an hour and 10 to 1 hour and 30 minutes in my Westinghouse dryer, I haven’t used my GE dryer recently, simply because where it sits gets quite cold during the winter time, although it seems to have near laundromat speeds in drying Which in my opinion is pretty awesome
I wonder if the round pictogram represents the motor to rotate the wash drum, and C is probably for a shorter wash without pre- wash, I do own a Bock extractor and most of my machines are about 10 pounds to 5 kg, and one thing I know, is that anything put through the Bock or Siemens Spin dryers can generally be put on for about an hour and 10 to 1 hour and 30 minutes in my Westinghouse dryer, I haven’t used my GE dryer recently, simply because where it sits gets quite cold during the winter time, although it seems to have near laundromat speeds in drying Which in my opinion is pretty awesome
