It is a shame that someone would rip those beautiful cabinets and those appliances for the cheap crap they have now days.
Tappan wall ovens - Bloomfield Hills MI
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TWO Two Burner Cook-Tops:
Hmmmmm...I wouldn't have thought of that countertop burner arrangement; that is a sort of neat idea, w/ an oven on each side!
-- Dave
Hmmmmm...I wouldn't have thought of that countertop burner arrangement; that is a sort of neat idea, w/ an oven on each side!
-- Dave
Cool Kitchen Setup
Hope you can save this Cory, I already have a 1958 and 1962 Westinghouse microwave oven that was built by Tappan, so I don't need any more, LOL.
It is interesting that the two WH MWs look almost identical on the outside but are very different inside. The 58 has four rectifier tubes, and air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron to provide the MW energy.
The 62 has a water cooled electric magnet magnetron, water-cooled power transformer, and it uses a selenium rectifier. On the 62 the water cooling system has a small water pump driven off the back of the right cooling fan motor that circulates water through a small radiator, the system uses a water-antifreeze solution just like a car.
I find it is interesting that the older unit used an air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron which all microwave ovens use today.
It is a shame that the owners will likely pull out this cool kitchen. If it were to be my primary kitchen I would keep the cabinets, counter tops and ventilation systems in tact. I would replace the oven on the right with a 24" double KA SS TOL oven. On the left I would install two stacked SS MWOs with at least one being Micro-Convection. In the center of the counter-top I would install a GE Monogram chrome induction cook-top, these changes would update this kitchen for serious cooking for at least the next 30 years without destroying the overall look, I would love to see the rest of the house.
John L.
Hope you can save this Cory, I already have a 1958 and 1962 Westinghouse microwave oven that was built by Tappan, so I don't need any more, LOL.
It is interesting that the two WH MWs look almost identical on the outside but are very different inside. The 58 has four rectifier tubes, and air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron to provide the MW energy.
The 62 has a water cooled electric magnet magnetron, water-cooled power transformer, and it uses a selenium rectifier. On the 62 the water cooling system has a small water pump driven off the back of the right cooling fan motor that circulates water through a small radiator, the system uses a water-antifreeze solution just like a car.
I find it is interesting that the older unit used an air-cooled permanent magnet magnetron which all microwave ovens use today.
It is a shame that the owners will likely pull out this cool kitchen. If it were to be my primary kitchen I would keep the cabinets, counter tops and ventilation systems in tact. I would replace the oven on the right with a 24" double KA SS TOL oven. On the left I would install two stacked SS MWOs with at least one being Micro-Convection. In the center of the counter-top I would install a GE Monogram chrome induction cook-top, these changes would update this kitchen for serious cooking for at least the next 30 years without destroying the overall look, I would love to see the rest of the house.
John L.
ovrphil
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Well, it's a 1958 house - would like to see the rest of the home. What do the new owners have in mind for a mid-century home? Whatever their goal, it would be nice to see something that retains a mid-century look, but then you're back to maintaining vintage. Both friends and family live in B. Hills - I/we have circled by many of the homes accessible by car, and there are some outstanding examples of mid-century ranches, including F.L. Wright originals...and acreage is common. I sense that this might be one of the acreage situated 1958 homes. This kitchen looks good, after decades. Well-kept looking...would agree with Combo52, on retaining the rest and updating the appliances. Great appliances - looks like a museum setting at Henry Ford Museum where mid-century cars and home style is displayed.
maytag63
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Very expensive
What cost $1200 in 1955 would cost $10148.20 in 2012.
Found this website about that microwave.
http://stuckattheairport.com/2011/03/26/traveling-by-invention-part-1/
It's about a 1/3 down from the top of the that website.
What cost $1200 in 1955 would cost $10148.20 in 2012.
Found this website about that microwave.
http://stuckattheairport.com/2011/03/26/traveling-by-invention-part-1/
It's about a 1/3 down from the top of the that website.
norgeway
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Updating..
Thats a CUSS word to me, I have no use for anything new!!LOL, I might put in 50s Hotpoint wall ovens to match the cooktop, but I dont own a microwave now, nor do I need covection ovens, self cleaning or induction.LOL!
Thats a CUSS word to me, I have no use for anything new!!LOL, I might put in 50s Hotpoint wall ovens to match the cooktop, but I dont own a microwave now, nor do I need covection ovens, self cleaning or induction.LOL!
danemodsandy
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You Can Rest Easy, Hans!
If you're trying to avoid "new," Hans, then you're eligible for all of the technologies you just mentioned.
Microwave ovens have been around for home use since the first half of the '50s. Self-cleaning debuted in Fall of '63. Convection ovens and induction have been around for home use since the '70s.
So - enjoy!
I love my 1972 GE self-cleaner - vintage quality, incredible cooking and baking abilities, as easy to care for as a new range.
If you're trying to avoid "new," Hans, then you're eligible for all of the technologies you just mentioned.
Microwave ovens have been around for home use since the first half of the '50s. Self-cleaning debuted in Fall of '63. Convection ovens and induction have been around for home use since the '70s.
So - enjoy!
I love my 1972 GE self-cleaner - vintage quality, incredible cooking and baking abilities, as easy to care for as a new range.norgeway
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But my NORGE////
Is a 55, I have one aggravating piece of newness, a two year old Hotpoint Frost Bite refrigerator, ,at least thats what it should be called, because everything gets freezer burn from thawing and freezing!!LOL, absolutely worthless, and when I find a good Norge to take its place...out it goes!..Seriously,I quit buying microwaves because the only ones i like, the old Amanas wont fit under my cabinets, and all I ever used one for was to melt butter or warm something up, I have had three microwaves in the last 10 years, all quit working with very little use, as for self cleaning, it would be ok, if I could find an old one, but like Sensi Temp units, I never have got a hold of one that works, so, I guess I will stick to the Norge, I can trust both ovens, they are dead on and so well insulated you can roast a turkey all day and still lay your hand anywhere on the stove and not get burned.As for a GE, I WOULD like to have a old Americana with the pushbuttons up the side.
Is a 55, I have one aggravating piece of newness, a two year old Hotpoint Frost Bite refrigerator, ,at least thats what it should be called, because everything gets freezer burn from thawing and freezing!!LOL, absolutely worthless, and when I find a good Norge to take its place...out it goes!..Seriously,I quit buying microwaves because the only ones i like, the old Amanas wont fit under my cabinets, and all I ever used one for was to melt butter or warm something up, I have had three microwaves in the last 10 years, all quit working with very little use, as for self cleaning, it would be ok, if I could find an old one, but like Sensi Temp units, I never have got a hold of one that works, so, I guess I will stick to the Norge, I can trust both ovens, they are dead on and so well insulated you can roast a turkey all day and still lay your hand anywhere on the stove and not get burned.As for a GE, I WOULD like to have a old Americana with the pushbuttons up the side.
norgeway
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Trivia,,,
Guess who introduced the convection oven....believe it or not, MONARCH did!
Guess who introduced the convection oven....believe it or not, MONARCH did!
I remember seeing my first big Microwave on tv in 1956 or 57 on Price is Right with Bill Cullen
The showed it and a lady put a cherry pie into it and 3 minutes later A Cooked
cherry pie. I was in AWE told my parents we need one. My dad said what you think I grow money trees!! Got our first MW in mid 70's.
The showed it and a lady put a cherry pie into it and 3 minutes later A Cooked
cherry pie. I was in AWE told my parents we need one. My dad said what you think I grow money trees!! Got our first MW in mid 70's.
norgeway
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One of..
My Mothers cousins had the first one I ever saw, a late 60s or early seventies Amana , and she still has it!!!
My Mothers cousins had the first one I ever saw, a late 60s or early seventies Amana , and she still has it!!!
Hans, I remember seeing ads in the early 60s for Monarch's convection oven. It actually had a fan in the center of the oven floor.
norgeway
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YEP!
Monarch Jet Fan.
Monarch Jet Fan.
Unbelievable.....
Well, I have been communicating with the seller and had a date lined up a couple weeks from now (it would be a weekend trip due to the distance involved). Sadly, I have no reason to doubt that what the seller says is the truth.... Me thinks the contractors saw a great chance to make a buck on their scrap value as well. Unreal.
"I am so sorry I have bad news, my contractors guys threw out the ovens. They thought it was part of the demo and did not know that I had sold them. So sorry."
Well, I have been communicating with the seller and had a date lined up a couple weeks from now (it would be a weekend trip due to the distance involved). Sadly, I have no reason to doubt that what the seller says is the truth.... Me thinks the contractors saw a great chance to make a buck on their scrap value as well. Unreal.
"I am so sorry I have bad news, my contractors guys threw out the ovens. They thought it was part of the demo and did not know that I had sold them. So sorry."
ovrphil
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(choking, calling 911 now) HOLYmother of eternity, for ChristopherColumbus sake - I cannot believe they did that!
Cory, I was thinking about you and that oven - and didn't expect this incredible news.
Cory, I was thinking about you and that oven - and didn't expect this incredible news.
danemodsandy
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I Beg to Differ:
"They thought...."
Oh, no they didn't either.
"They thought...."
Oh, no they didn't either.
norgeway
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That shows!
Pure unadulterated IGNORANCE...the world is full of it!
Pure unadulterated IGNORANCE...the world is full of it!
Why didn't the IDIOTS SUPERVISE the contractor??The world is so full of DUMBNESS!!!!!Hope the buyers money is refuned that was paid to the machines.Those folks are too stupid to even HAVE nice things!!
Hmmmmm...I knew I should have made the effort to get the address of this & rush over there to or from work... (I work in nearby Commerce Twp.)
Sorry I didn't inquire, but I had no idea something re-f#$%*in'-diculous like this could happen!!!!
-- Dave
Sorry I didn't inquire, but I had no idea something re-f#$%*in'-diculous like this could happen!!!!
-- Dave
