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1978 1-18 Model WC...basically a belt-driven Rollermatic.
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Veg, the Pulsamatic aws the "value-priced" Frigidaire line for 1955-1957. The Unimatics were the top of the line machines.
Veg, also, starting with the 1965 model year and the rollermatics: The rapiddry 1000 feature was only available on Imperial, Custom Imperial, and special Custom Deluxe models. Otherwise, the fastest spin I believe was like 710 or 760 RPMs.
Yes Pulsamatics were made for four years, 1955-1958 model years.
Thanks Austin and John! That just leaves the 1949, 1956 Unimatic's, the 1963-1964 Multimatic agitators. Also we should include the 1950-1951 WO-65 agitator with the rubber/metal pulsator, I know we have a few of those out there (Don Jetaction!).
Once we get those four other pictures I can create a permenant album.
Thanks Austin and John! That just leaves the 1949, 1956 Unimatic's, the 1963-1964 Multimatic agitators. Also we should include the 1950-1951 WO-65 agitator with the rubber/metal pulsator, I know we have a few of those out there (Don Jetaction!).
Once we get those four other pictures I can create a permenant album.
1976 1-18 Model WS
Notice the hole pattern at the bottom of the tub is different from Austin's.
Notice the hole pattern at the bottom of the tub is different from Austin's.
a repeat, but...
1965 WCD-65
1965 WCD-65
Frigidaires rule!
I'm usually a colored plastic fan, but the interior of that 1957 UNIMATIC is very classy. Is that the only year they did the grey on gray on grey?
BTW I remember when we had a 58 WCI I removed the rubber rings for the Lint Chaser and Circulator and found that it improved the rollover significantly. I always thought the Lint Chaser feature was a bunch of hooey. Was I wrong?
I'm usually a colored plastic fan, but the interior of that 1957 UNIMATIC is very classy. Is that the only year they did the grey on gray on grey?
BTW I remember when we had a 58 WCI I removed the rubber rings for the Lint Chaser and Circulator and found that it improved the rollover significantly. I always thought the Lint Chaser feature was a bunch of hooey. Was I wrong?
but the interior of that 1957 UNIMATIC is very classy. Is that the only year they did the grey on gray on grey?
Well sort of, in 1956 they introduced the 3-Ring Agitator, which had gray rings on a black bakelite agitator column, with a gray pulsator. In 1957 it was the same except for the Black agitator column was changed to plastic and it was a lighter gray.
If you look at today’s Picture of the Day you can see what the 1956 Agitator looks like.
Oh and before someone asks, no I did not force this POD up today, its a total coincidence that the interior shot of the 1956 shows up into today's POD! YAY for timing.
Well sort of, in 1956 they introduced the 3-Ring Agitator, which had gray rings on a black bakelite agitator column, with a gray pulsator. In 1957 it was the same except for the Black agitator column was changed to plastic and it was a lighter gray.
If you look at today’s Picture of the Day you can see what the 1956 Agitator looks like.
Oh and before someone asks, no I did not force this POD up today, its a total coincidence that the interior shot of the 1956 shows up into today's POD! YAY for timing.
Thanks for all the photos, guys! One more question: What is the purpose of the vertical speed-bumps in the tubs of the Uni-and Roller-matics? Since these tubs didn't index, I'm guessing it wasn't for scrubbing power. Was it to help grab the clothes and keep the load balanced when spins began? Or maybe to keep clothes turning over in their little groupings?
Again, I kick myself for selling my 1-18. WHAT WAS I THINKING?!!! As I am not a repair/restore person, I was so lucky to find one that worked perfectly. I just plugged it in and loaded it up. AND I SOLD IT. AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGH!
Again, I kick myself for selling my 1-18. WHAT WAS I THINKING?!!! As I am not a repair/restore person, I was so lucky to find one that worked perfectly. I just plugged it in and loaded it up. AND I SOLD IT. AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGH!
1968 Canadian built Frigidaire Rollermatic model WBDSN (US model = WCDAN)
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We also need an interior picture of the regular WO-65 Unimatic as well...its circulator column is a little different than the WO-65-2.
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Oops...just read the above in Robert's post!
Patrick, your 1-18 tub sure is interesting; it looks like they substituted the row of holes near the bottom of the tub on mine with a staggered row actually at the bottom. I noticed that yours has a hinge-operated lidswitch as well instead of the "center" switch.
Patrick, your 1-18 tub sure is interesting; it looks like they substituted the row of holes near the bottom of the tub on mine with a staggered row actually at the bottom. I noticed that yours has a hinge-operated lidswitch as well instead of the "center" switch.
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Austin: My WC had the same lid switch (of course retired) but nevertheless.
Steve
Steve
Eddy, I just love that sexy dark blue porcelain tub on your machine. Was that just for Canadian models?
Also, Frigilux, I remember the instruction manual directing the user to load the clothes in groups within those "speed bumps". I think your first guess is right.
Also, Frigilux, I remember the instruction manual directing the user to load the clothes in groups within those "speed bumps". I think your first guess is right.
Wonderful reference
I had asked almost the same question Frigilux asked back when I first discovered this site. Robert was kind enough to answer then, now this helps complete the picture! Great idea to create a permanent collection. The early 60's with the 'clamshell' dashboards are still my favorites. Such classy-looking machines (but I've been told are real witches to service).
My 1-18 is photo worthy, but we have good pictures already. I do have something that might be of interest...
I had asked almost the same question Frigilux asked back when I first discovered this site. Robert was kind enough to answer then, now this helps complete the picture! Great idea to create a permanent collection. The early 60's with the 'clamshell' dashboards are still my favorites. Such classy-looking machines (but I've been told are real witches to service).
My 1-18 is photo worthy, but we have good pictures already. I do have something that might be of interest...
Me too!
I have some owners manuals to share too. I think I was about 20 when I got this first washer and dryer. I called Frigidaire and ordered these manuals. I've kept them even though the machines are long gone. Here was my first Jet Action 16, Model WCDA3T, Custom Deluxe. I was so proud!
I have some owners manuals to share too. I think I was about 20 when I got this first washer and dryer. I called Frigidaire and ordered these manuals. I've kept them even though the machines are long gone. Here was my first Jet Action 16, Model WCDA3T, Custom Deluxe. I was so proud!
the Dryer
This was the closest I could get to a matching dryer for the washer. Flowing Heat 1-18, Model DIAS. It sure seemed bigger inside than Frigidaires dryers of today.
This was the closest I could get to a matching dryer for the washer. Flowing Heat 1-18, Model DIAS. It sure seemed bigger inside than Frigidaires dryers of today.
It was all over when I saw Poppy!
When my 16 Custom Deluxe began to leak I decided to look for another machine and found this machine in poppy red. Unfortunately it is gone too but I hope to replace it with a matching set again some day. So any of you with a poppy 1-18 set around just gathering dust, please get in touch with me!
Patrick
When my 16 Custom Deluxe began to leak I decided to look for another machine and found this machine in poppy red. Unfortunately it is gone too but I hope to replace it with a matching set again some day. So any of you with a poppy 1-18 set around just gathering dust, please get in touch with me!
Patrick
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