No, that's an American toploader. I meant European ones. Search H-axis on this website.
Single Knob Front Loaders
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Here are a few video's of a Zanussi toploader.
Rex/Zanussi
I noticed on my Zanussi (another name for Rex) 118T (video coming soon) that whilst it does a few intermittent tumbles during the fill phase the fill pauses whilst the machine tumbles and re-starts when the tumble stops. This continues until the wash water level is attained. I suspect the Rex shown above is similar
I noticed on my Zanussi (another name for Rex) 118T (video coming soon) that whilst it does a few intermittent tumbles during the fill phase the fill pauses whilst the machine tumbles and re-starts when the tumble stops. This continues until the wash water level is attained. I suspect the Rex shown above is similar
Interesting! I've seen those a few times, but never knew much about them. Why were they created?
@vacbear58: My opinion is that FL are just to complex. Just tumble and fill like you would...
@vacbear58: My opinion is that FL are just to complex. Just tumble and fill like you would...
I guess that there are several variations on the theme of filling. Some washing machines keep tumbling when they fill. My Constructa compact toploader stopped immediately when it filled. It was a bit nervous with switching between filling with small amounts of water and tumbling in between.
Toploaders are more compact in size than front loaders.
Toploaders are more compact in size than front loaders.
This Siemens is similar to the Constructa I had.
One dial
A Miele 421S with a rapid advance timer behind a window. Just one knob to control it all.
An AEG Turna L, like a Turnamat but without the attached spin drier. BTW, this machines fills and tumbles at the same time. The Miele doesn't.
And another one dial wonder is this Miele 401. A machine similar to the Turna L, no twin tub, so no spinner. Notice the "ohne Vorwäsche" position that you can choose at the start so the prewash is cancelled. After that you choose the programme you want.
No tumbling during filling.
A Miele 421S with a rapid advance timer behind a window. Just one knob to control it all.
An AEG Turna L, like a Turnamat but without the attached spin drier. BTW, this machines fills and tumbles at the same time. The Miele doesn't.
And another one dial wonder is this Miele 401. A machine similar to the Turna L, no twin tub, so no spinner. Notice the "ohne Vorwäsche" position that you can choose at the start so the prewash is cancelled. After that you choose the programme you want.
No tumbling during filling.
Fascinating! Much to appreciate, though the complexity is still in full swing- one machine appears to have two timers at least. Me, I'd like to just extend the shaft of the rapid advance timer through the escutcheon and place a knob on the end of it leaving the cycle selector and everything else for another application. But still inspirational, I never knew there were so many variants of H-axis machines or that they were so popular over in Europe.
BTW, I love the audible 50Hz hum and buzzing German machines seem to emit. 50Hz (100Hz) is a beautiful sound, the prettiest on earth.
BTW, I love the audible 50Hz hum and buzzing German machines seem to emit. 50Hz (100Hz) is a beautiful sound, the prettiest on earth.
Popular?
H-axis machines aren't popular, they have been almost the only thing available in Europe, apart from a few exceptions like some British machines. On the Western European continent there was never an automatic V-axis machine manufactured IIRC.
H-axis machines aren't popular, they have been almost the only thing available in Europe, apart from a few exceptions like some British machines. On the Western European continent there was never an automatic V-axis machine manufactured IIRC.
I thought there were some more top loads (like the UK Hotpoint)s, but I guess I was wrong. Yes, I'm realizing that more each day- H-axis machines are near 100% of the EU market. I wish they offered both agitator top load and front load. Appliance diversity is fun!
Here is a beautiful front load video I found oneline with a push-pull nob <3 Very elegant, and I like how he put the detergent in with the clothes. I'd pay for this machine.
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Agitator top loaders have been sold here in Europe on and off by mainly Whirlpool. Now and then you see a Maytag turning up. Other American brands disappeared from the market here in the 1960's and 1970's IIRC.
When the European energy efficiency labels were introduced, these toploaders hardly sold anymore because according to that label they consumed a huge amount of water and energy (including the energy needed to heat up the water).
Agitator top loaders have been sold here in Europe on and off by mainly Whirlpool. Now and then you see a Maytag turning up. Other American brands disappeared from the market here in the 1960's and 1970's IIRC.
When the European energy efficiency labels were introduced, these toploaders hardly sold anymore because according to that label they consumed a huge amount of water and energy (including the energy needed to heat up the water).
statomatic
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There's a lot of single knob machines in Europe.
Most French vintage models are toploaders :
statomatic.e-monsite.com
statomatic.e-monsite.com
Most French vintage models are toploaders :
Photos de machines à laver
Photos de machines à laver anciennes et lave linge vintage Brandt Statomatic, Vedette, Thomson, Conord, Frigéavia... etc
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Photos de machines à laver
Photos de machines à laver anciennes et lave linge vintage Brandt Statomatic, Vedette, Thomson, Conord, Frigéavia... etc
statomatic.e-monsite.com
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This is why I post here. That link is exactly what I was looking for. Its a goldmine of engineering knowledge. I want to meet and thank who ever took the time to create that blog! I'm going to be reading it for a while. Great stuff!
This is why I post here. That link is exactly what I was looking for. Its a goldmine of engineering knowledge. I want to meet and thank who ever took the time to create that blog! I'm going to be reading it for a while. Great stuff!
statomatic
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Thanks, I'm the blog author, took me years to get infos about the different models, (some are still missing by the way).
Also looking further to add more brands and create a big washing machine database.
Also looking further to add more brands and create a big washing machine database.
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Please expand this data base. I'd be happy to contribute in any way I can.
The internet is missing a great deal on external, internal, a parts break down and tech sheet for each model machine produced. There are many who want to see what existed long before, but either don't have access to the resource or frame of reference to discover what they're missing.
Bookmarked!
I owe you! I can't say in enough words, or express my gratitude, or show my happiness, in how much value your blog brings to humanity and its future engineering accomplishments. So much enlightenment in what would have otherwise been lost to time, long forgotten.
Please expand this data base. I'd be happy to contribute in any way I can.
The internet is missing a great deal on external, internal, a parts break down and tech sheet for each model machine produced. There are many who want to see what existed long before, but either don't have access to the resource or frame of reference to discover what they're missing.
Bookmarked!
Yes, Statomatic has a great site, well worth having a look at. A miracle you hadn’t seen it before as he has linked it here before several times.
BTW, don’t forget to support this website too, you learned a lot here too.
BTW, don’t forget to support this website too, you learned a lot here too.
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Awful that I missed it, but better late than never. Though, then again, I'm still digesting other sites so I need to take it one bite at a time. EU machines are all new to me, I've never seen one in person, so the lack of tangible experience makes learning slower.
This site I support to, and link when appropriate. Most of the washer pics on google actually divert here which is sweet.
Awful that I missed it, but better late than never. Though, then again, I'm still digesting other sites so I need to take it one bite at a time. EU machines are all new to me, I've never seen one in person, so the lack of tangible experience makes learning slower.
This site I support to, and link when appropriate. Most of the washer pics on google actually divert here which is sweet.
Best way to support this site is a paid membership. ;-)
Single knob front Loaders
Many of the original British front load washing machines where single knob control, the programme was linked to the fabric type and washing instructions, you may see on here "Oh its a number 2 wash today" or its a number 7 for woollens...I still convert to that today, the fabric wash programmes being disigned by the HLCC Home Laundry Care Council later becoming ITCL International Textile Care Labeling system.
My favourite has to be the family brand of Servis Domestic Appliances, they made the Speed Queen twintubs .
Also shown is the top open , on this model the timer is housed at the back and connected by a long conrod from the selector knob !!
Many of the original British front load washing machines where single knob control, the programme was linked to the fabric type and washing instructions, you may see on here "Oh its a number 2 wash today" or its a number 7 for woollens...I still convert to that today, the fabric wash programmes being disigned by the HLCC Home Laundry Care Council later becoming ITCL International Textile Care Labeling system.
My favourite has to be the family brand of Servis Domestic Appliances, they made the Speed Queen twintubs .
Also shown is the top open , on this model the timer is housed at the back and connected by a long conrod from the selector knob !!
