Westinghouse Programmed Computer ala Betty Furness

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Just arrived this weekend: 1960 Westinghouse Programmed Computer Washer. Its complete but needs work. I have the matching dryer so this is a most welcome find. In the 1960 Westinghouse/Desilu promo Lucy asked Betty Furness: "Whats a Programmed Computer Betty?" 46 yrs later, here is an answer to her question!

 

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Front Top Panel

 

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Revolving Agitator logo, by Westinghouse!

 

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Program Computer

 

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Dual Dial. Bottom Dial makes the Programmed drum turn, Top Dial moves the pointer. This is similar to a Norge Time Line, but the pointer is also on a spring. When it gets to the end of its travel, it slides back to the left in an instant just like a 50's GM Wonderbar radio!

 

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WOW

1958 must've been the year of the "timeline". Great washer.

 

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Cottons Heavy Soil

 

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More Cottons, Hot wash long cycle

 

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Cottons "Normal" soil

 

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Cottons Normal shorter washer still Hot

 

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Silk cycle

 

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More of the Silk cycle

 

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Tinting cycle! Never have seen this on a washer before.....

 

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Blanket cycle! another new one Ive never seen before........

 

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more Blanket cycle

 

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W O W ! ! !

Jimmy, IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Wash & Wear (automatic) ??

 

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Wash & Wear (Drip Dry) ???

 

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more Wash & Wear