Vintage Admiral range rescued

[turquoisedude]

Last weekend when I was in Québec City picking up the latest GE washer and dryer set, the person who advertised them offered me this vintage Admiral electric range.  He'd had it up for sale for several months with no interest and the house where it and the GE set were located was scheduled for demolition - he hated to think of it being scrapped and we had room on the truck so.... 

 

I don't know a heckuvalot about Admiral appliances of this era.  From what I can tell, it must have been a model built for the Canadian market (note the fuse panel) but it was built in the US.  I am guessing that it's a late 50s model - it has 2-wire surface units, what look like 'infinite heat' controls, a thermostatically-controlled surface unit (more on that in a bit), and a rotisserie.  The spit rod, forks and support for the rotisserie are all present and accounted for!

 

Note the pushbutton light 'switch' on the oven door to allow you to peek into the oven to check on that chiffon cake.  Wonder if GE copied this from Admiral.... 

 

Overall the range seems to be in good shape, but I have not done any testing on it so far.  The former owner said that everything worked except the left front burner.  I'll likely not be delving into any exploration or repairs with this one - I have a Flair in St-Liboire that needs my attention if I want to be doing any serious cooking this fall and winter... LOL 

 

 

 

[turquoisedude]

Now the bad news... in moving the range, I managed to lose the dial skirt off the thermostatic surface unit control.  It had definitely been with the range when I spotted it in the kitchen when I picked up the washer and dryer.  

Note to self (again!) REMOVE all dials from an appliance before moving it! 

 

If anyone happens to recognize this style of dial or has some spare Admiral range parts kicking around, please let me know.   The model number tag was a bit worn but I believe it's a model 6138/C6.

 

If anyone can help me figure out what year it was built, too, I'd be grateful. 

 

 

[repairguy]

Congrats on saving the range Paul! I feel your pain on the knob situation as it’s happened to me more than once. I try to remember to check for loose knobs before hauling these days but sometimes I forget. Hopefully everything works out for you and you find what you need.

There is an admiral refrigerator in shoppers square to go with your new range and it’s even turquoise.

 

[turquoisedude]

Admiral refrigerator for sale

Yes, I saw that, Melvin!  I don't think I'd be able to move something like that anymore.  The 58 Duomatic damn near did me in... LOL 

 

[repairguy]

Lol! The good stuff is definitely heavy.

 

[norgeway]

Now im jealous!!!

Have looked for a late 50s Admiral forever, they were not widely sold here!!

 

[rp2813]

Paul, I think Admiral's build quality was still quite good through the 1950s.  I know it's apples and oranges, but when my 1950 Admiral Consolette TV was produced, it rivaled RCA for build and picture quality.  Your stove looks like it was built like a tank, and I would find the rotisserie feature irresistible! 

 

[kevin313]

Paul - that's a beauty! Great that you rescued it!
Can't wait until you can plug it in and see how it does.
Enjoy!

 

[paulg]

The “Rotary Roaster”

I am a big fan of Admiral only because I live in Chicago and everyone had something made by them.
If I remember correctly, Admiral bought the Chicago Heights “Prestline” range company and made some ranges there. Then again, there may be a Stewart Warner connection as Admiral bought their appliance line after the war.
Some data suggests Admiral farmed out some production to Cribben and Sexton, again in Chicago. Your clock looks an awful lot like the Cribben and Sexton “Universal” range we once had.
….. Look what I found. Sat here eating lunch and remembered that I have some info on this model.
It appears to be a model 3EH14. In 1955 if sold for $269.95.
Paul, if you want copies of my data, send me a message.

 

[paulg]

I don’t understand Admiral model numbers

My (late) Mother-in-Law has a 1960 Admiral range in the basement. This thing is just BEAT! It’s on a farm and was used to death, however it is still there and was last used for canning.
I wanted to look up the model and found the model tag. I have never found reference to this model number nor does it match the model naming in what little Admiral appliance data I have. If someone can fill me in, I’d appreciate it too.

 

[paulg]

Uh-oh. You have a WINDOW in your door.

Well, I think my data is pretty close even if the oven door window is missing on the 3EH14.