The Compact 30 Frigidaire

[cadman]

Check this out! My latest find I picked up today. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for but I couldn't stand to see this go to the crusher. It was the pod-like clock/timer encased in chrome that did it for me : ) Haven't had a chance to clean it up at all, but it's still darn presentable. Anyone wager a year for this baby?

 

[cadman]

And the details...

 

[partscounterman]

compact 30

how luvlee!

 

[gansky1]

Very nice - I'm guessing mid 60's. Do you have a model number? We can date it exactly that way.

 

[angus]

I will say late 60's. We had a similar "drop in" version of the range that we bought in 1974 when we remodeled the kitchen. Also had a GE "under the sink" dishwasher..... However the range was brushed chrome or stainless and the oven door had no window. It was a great range. It performed beautifully and was easy to clean - in our house the only appliance that worked harder than the washer was the range - Italians you know.......

 

[laundromat]

Is this a Deluxe or Custom Deluxe?I see it has no Electri-clean oven so my guess would be about a 1972 Custom Deluxe Compact 30.After 1972,the design changed once the Touch&cook models were introduced around October of '72.The Frigidaire logo "crown"went to a more modern design and wood grain finishes (presumably leftover dashboard trim from GM automobile factories)wre fazed out.The new Electri-Clean oven models were given a see through window for the oven.

 

[frontaloadotmy]

A Lovely Range

Cadman,
It is fun watching you collect. You certainly hit the ground running!
Dare

 

[maytagbear]

Oh, for a GM built Frigidaire!

I live in an apartment right now, and my landlord has seen fit to supply me with a fairly awful electric Tappan from the early 80s. The cooktop elements are dead in spots, the oven light is not apparantly fixable.....

Oh, for a GM built Frigidaire stove. Preferably with either a self cleaning oven or a "pull and clean" (remember them?!)

The wide coils were the best electric cooktop elements.

I really do totally prefer a good gas stove, but....

The best cooks who cooked on electric (usually out of no choice- no natural gas, or a dislike of propane) I know cooked on Frigidaires.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[goatfarmer]

Usually,the first number in the serial number will give you model year on a GM Frigidaire.

kennyGF

 

[spiralactivator]

That is so cool! Definitely a keeper! When I was a kid my aunt had a full-size, 30-in. Frigidaire range in coppertone. Love those big-coil burners!