UK classic Appliances March 2016

[vacerator]

the older

one is way nicer inside.

 

[vacbear58]

Prestcold

It is in good order for something that is getting on for 55 years old, the moulded door interiors are often prone to cracking and breaking. But actually the Lec is not bad either considering that these were at the cheaper end of the market and would have been built as such.

 

[vacbear58]

More English Rose

Its funny how these things always seem to come in groups for here is another one, I wonder what appliances were in this kitchen as there seems no provision for them in this layout.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252313667650?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

1980s style

1980s kitchens are not generally not something I care for much, and this is typical version of a more simple style although I do not believe this was a cheap kitchen by any means - it would have been quite common to have something like this with cherry red handles. The flooring looks more 1970s, but the cupboards and fittings look far more like mid 1980s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162000928946?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

POS Dishwasher 1

I am posting this more as a curiosity than anything else. I have no idea how well these dishwashers performed but I have them definitely filed under "cheap and nasty"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381560545714?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

POS Dishwasher 2

More cheap and nasty, this seems to be similar to the one just posted - what did I just say about these things coming in groups - I cant believe someone is actually bidding on this unless they want it for the curiosity factor

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hygena-Se...340fda04e1d053e4a6062&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6%2

 

[vacbear58]

POS Dishwasher 3

Servis, from after the brand toppled from its former quality label - apparently working seven years ago, it was probably lucky to have kept going that long

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dishwashe...588650?hash=item3abf00916a:g:jqoAAOSwv9hW3fMs

 

[vacbear58]

Paul

Although similar metal construction to the English Rose metal units of the post WW2 period, these do not have the ER classic retro feel to them, I doubt they will get £750 for it although the built in bin is a novel feature.

By the way, just harking back to the 1980s kitchen posted above, the wall paper featured in these pictures is typical 1980s.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131744910734?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Viking

Just the thing is you have a lot of washing and a three phase electrical supply. Apparently from 1997

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262316973322?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

MR Mixer

Missing its stand but with the original bowl - these were sold all over Europe under various brand names - Krups is one. Around from the mid 1960s this version from the early 1970s.

I am very curious to know what is under the counter below it, but what ever it is its not for sale

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172118311527?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Same mixer

complete with bowl and stand, this appears to be new, as stated before this is from the 1970s although the Made In Republic of Ireland indicates it to be mid to later 1970s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252306724215?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[hoovermad]

The Hoover twin set further up the thread was owned by an elderly lady customer of mine and many years ago I used to maintain those units for her. As far as I know she stopped using them and sent her laundry out when she started having hone helps. I think that was probably about 5 - 6 years ago at a guess.
Just a bit of background info

 

[vacbear58]

Twosome

Bjorn

Thank you for the information, it always interesting to find out some history of machines. Did you modify the Spinarinse? Not feel like getting them for old times sake?

 

[triumphdolomite]

Under That Counter

Al
I'll go for it being a Hoover matchbox dryer.

Ian

 

[vacbear58]

Under that counter

And I am inclined to agree with you Ian, or very possibly an Electra equivalent.

However I think I see a glimmer of red (control knob) and what looks like the number 30 at the "12 O'clock" position - I will be checking up on it as soon as I get home - but my guess is the matchbox

Al

 

[hoovermad]

I must admit I have thought about it but funds are limited at moment. (The joy of extended family with 6 kids) I don't remember modifying the spinner,but it could be one of the other engineers that worked for me. I will try and find out.

 

[ricky5050]

Out of self interest

This is free to a good home or it goes to scrap man. 1990 AEG 435 favorite dishwasher. Would match wd shown earlier

 

[optima]

SERVIS INT

That same Merloni made Servis semi-integrated D-washer lasted us for years, the best dishwasher we ever had.

 

[optima]

B&Q

A package deal with a new B&Q kitchen in the 90s along with a Technolec single fan oven & a proline Ceramic Hob.

 

[vacbear58]

Cannon Cooker

Late 1970s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152012766979?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Philips Whirlpool

We talked about Philips domestic appliances up the thread, this oven is an example from that period

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322040187003?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Neff Oven

Mid 1980s, this is a very good oven

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182054581811?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Neff Oven

From the prior range to the one above - this is also an excellent oven, I have one myself

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121923684738?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Tricity Oven

Early to Mid 1970s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121920310466?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Schriber Kitchen

1970s - hardly worth £150 but might be worth a low offer

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351677001557?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Hoover Softwave

Dishwasher

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222048162343?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Zanussi

Dishwasher

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172133874941?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Bosch Washing Machine

Early 1990s?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172134147783?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[foraloysius]

Alistair

About the Neff ovens. I can see what the dials on the newer one are for, at least I suppose. One for the lower oven, and two for the upper oven, one for the fan and one for the traditional heating method, right?

But the older one, your model so to speak. I can see that the middle dial is for the lower oven. Is the right one for the top fan oven? And what about the dial on the left?

Enquiring minds want to know! lol

 

[vacbear58]

Neff Ovens

Louis

I believe you are correct about the later oven.

I had the previous model with retractable knobs - purchased in 1985 and used until 2000 (and 16 years after I still regret getting rid of it) and it had fan only in the main oven. The smaller oven/grill was top and bottom heat (together) only - in addition to the removable grill element there was an element which went right round the top of the oven and (I presume) one in the oven floor. To operate the grill you turned the centre knob all the way round as far as it would go to a sort of flame symbol, the left hand knob was to adjust the grill temperature and only worked with the centre knob in the correct position.

This model introduced top/bottom heat in the main cavity as an alternative to fan and each type had full thermostatic control. The with the lower oven/grill you turned the knob all the way round but could then turn it back to control the grill setting - this (rather rambling) explanation might make more sense if you have a look at the single oven of the TOL model in reply 19 - the controls functioned in the same way - here they just did not have the light up display - I always preferred this version of the two for being less gimmicky looking.

I think the LH knob in the older model is to choose top or bottom heat or grill in the smaller oven/grill. I will have to have a closer look at its function when I am home as I have only used this small oven once to warm some plates in the five years or so I have had it. Or buy this one (I have seriously thought about it for when mine gives up) for the instruction manual. I occasionally use the main oven (which is excellent) but mostly I use my separate Neff Combi Micro which I think is the same as yours only built in

Al