YAY!!! I found my dream machine!!!

[petek]

Louis, I can't quite tell from the pictures but on those machines does the drum opening open automatically when you lift the lid or do you lift the lid, then the drum lid?

 

[launderess]

Used top loading H-Axis washers when living/staying in France (where such models are VERY popular), and one opens the outer lid first, then unlatches/opens the inner drum.

Inner drums lids are usually closed and locked by some type of "pinch" lock which one supposes also helps keep little hands from danger.

Launderess

 

[spiraclean]

Hi Louis,
Congratulations on your new Philips horizontal axis Top Loader. I remember seeing one of those machines when I was 14; I was totally fascinated by the design. Philips have made some great washers over the years my favorite being the Series 90 machines with the 160 RPM distribution drain and the Permag™ Motors.
I wish you many years of happy Philips washing

All the best.
Hugh

 

[foraloysius]

Yesterday I got some life in the old pump. I did a load of towels, it was great to hear the sounds of the machine again! I'm still going to replace the pump though, it's leaking oil.

I also got a mail from the mother of the previous owner. The first owner was her mother, so the grandmother of the previous owner. She shared with me some memories which make this machine even more special.

Louis

 

[gregm]

bottles on floor on right 1st pic

what are the purple bottles on the floor to the right of the machine in the first pic ? Begins with a "W", is that fab soft. ?

 

[foraloysius]

Hi Greg, that is indeed fabric softener. Lavender scent.

 

[shanonabc]

NEATO MOSQUITO!

 

[statomatic]

Great machine, I love the spin draining on these ones.

Their weak point were the timers, the mechanism can get stuck due to dried grease and dust accumulation, the switches tends to burn too.
Already fixed one of those, it wasn't easy but worth it.

The Philips with glass lid exists also in Bosch and a few other French brands.