The Creda/Electra Mission.

[thelaundrylab]

Creda Reversamat

A scanned copy of the Creda Reversamat...interesting read

 

[sesteve]

Hi Hass.

Our Neff built in washer/dryer from 1980 had a variomatic button for the final spin if you were doing a wash n dry programme which was not too dissimilar to the rhythm spin and I understand it was a Zanker built machine who also did AEG. Al has an AEG version from the early 70s which also has this feature so it may pre-date Creda.

Anyway, thought I’d add some pics of the Superspeed I picked up late last year to add to the thread. No rhythm spin on this but it was one of the last true Creda Machines. I love the programming on this and how it barely manages to drain the water before launching into spin and then straight up to 1100.

S

 

[thelaundrylab]

Hi Steve.

Thanks for sharing your pics and adding it on to this thread. I was delighted to see another Creda pop up the surface and pleased you got to acquire it. It’s such a beautiful machine, looks like it’s in good nick too. Does anything need to be done to it? Haha I love everything about Creda's... did I mention these are my favourite machines lol especially those deep water levels, etc.

I did think AEG regarding rhythm spins, is Al's AEG the Crome Door with the brown fascia? But as for a British washing machine can't think of any that did the rhythm spins before Creda? It’s all so interesting though lol.

 

[thelaundrylab]

70s Creda Sensamatic

Came across another Creda advert and seems appropriate to add on to this thread.

 

[thelaundrylab]

80s Creda One Thousand Electronic...

Another glossy ad found for reference.

 

[launderess]

Creda "Rhythm Spin"

While it does drive one mad at times, there is a method to the madness of AEG, Miele and now basically most other front loaders messing about before finally getting onto fast spinning.

All that fast, slow, fast, slow, with pauses and so forth in between does result in less creases (IMHO). This compared to say when bunging laundry into a spin dryer and letting it go at >2000 rpms at once.

 

[mashby]

Creda Electra 1100 Model 17003

I Have owned one of these since new but now need to move it on. Mine & many other parts is up for sale. It has recent new bearings, brushes, timer (brand new), Rear drum plate & runs well but think has an issue with the drum spider. Can break for spares plus have spare motor, Door seals old drum, door etc

 

[thelaundrylab]

[Brochure] 1980s: The Creda Allander

The Creda Allander - The House Of Frazer' Exclusive

 

[thelaundrylab]

[Brochure] 1988: The Creda Supaspeed 1150 XL

[Brochure] 1988: The Creda Supaspeed - Exclusive To The Electricity Boards

 

[ozzie908]

Creda / Electra

I have a superb condition and full working order model from the 80's hardly used and lovingly cared for by one lady owner.

 

[thelaundrylab]

Ozzie…

Hi Ozzie, that’s a well kept and beautiful looking machine. Huge Creda fan here. Happy washing and thanks for sharing HX

 

[valvashon]

There's a Creda washer/dryer stackable combo for sale in Sedro-Woolley, Washington (north of Seattle) on FB marketplace. Only one picture but looks to be in nice shape. Was Creda ever sold here in the U.S.A. or did somebody bring this over with them?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:c4d3f5a2-c430-4b10-aa69-515778fe3661

 

[jamiel]

It was sold over here in the early 90s...I considered relocating my laundry from the garage to the bathroom where I needed something small. It was after Frigidaire stopped making the WW front-loading machine but before they started the new platform, and the Creda washer and dryer would fit. Decided not to bother but grabbed some brochures etc.

 

[launderess]

Sometime in late 1980's or early 1990's there was a sort of mini invasion of European front load washers with matching dryers to USA. Miele, Asko, Creda, Bosch were major TOL players. Then you had Malber (made early on by Philco SPA) and Equator.

Of the top three or for Miele usually ranked #1 by Consumer Reports, then came Asko with Creda usually in third or lower. Something about quality of Creda washers and dryers in needing more repairs....

Creda didn't last long on USA market, which left Miele, Asko and Bosch as major remaining players. This was before Maytag and others launched "American" sized front loaders. So of course Consumer Reports dinged all the European machines as being "compact", code for it would take average housewife ages to get wash day over and done. Well it would if she kept to old ways of doing things only on one day, something totally alien to European households.

 

[launderess]

We've discussed Creda washers and matching dryers here in group several times over years as a few American members own.

While washers weren't exactly most robust (compared to say Miele), with proper care and bit of work they could last. Problem was then all of these European appliance imports had limited repair/service networks. If you lived near where their import offices were (Miele, Princeton, NJ), things were fine, but otherwise....

For those so inclined Creda, Asko, Malber and rest did sell spares directly. Creda washers IIRC ate motor brushes for lunch. Replacing wasn't too difficult especially since everything was on top for easier access. However if dryer was stacked on top of washer, then it had to come off before repairs could begin.

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?44760

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?67045

https://books.google.com/books?id=f...EAI#v=onepage&q=Creda washing machine&f=false