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1965 Frigidaire Tech-Talk
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Post# 636457   11/4/2012 at 12:16 (4,162 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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I have been scanning some recently acquired Frigidiaire technical literature and thought this was humorous enough to share.

I thought that the rapturous look on the "lady of the house's" face seemed to be a bit much in the front cover photo...until I noticed that her lover is trapped inside the washing machine!!!

I could probably muster up that look for that gentleman too!





Post# 636459 , Reply# 1   11/4/2012 at 12:25 (4,162 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Love that machine

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I always loved the look of that Control Panel.



Post# 636476 , Reply# 2   11/4/2012 at 13:13 (4,162 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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When did they start putting a window in the lids of the TOL machines?


Post# 636479 , Reply# 3   11/4/2012 at 13:22 (4,162 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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That was a 1-18 thing. Early 70s would be my guess.

Post# 636490 , Reply# 4   11/4/2012 at 13:40 (4,162 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Window Lids

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The 60's models had them but I do believe they either came as an option or as standard issue on Gold Crown models.


Post# 636543 , Reply# 5   11/4/2012 at 16:11 (4,162 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
OK, were there no attractive male print models in the '6

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One of my dream sets is a 66 rollermatic with the liquid detergent and fabric softener dispensers in the panel, like this one has with a filtrator matching dryer. In pink, preferably oh vintage genie of the lava lamp.

 

Zthis the same career appliance model as your girl at the top?


Post# 636544 , Reply# 6   11/4/2012 at 16:17 (4,162 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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I'll have to do some research as to the FIRST year of the window on the washer. The 1965 WCI (& WCIR) had both a BLEACH and FABRIC CONDITIONER dispenser on the control panel).

Post# 636562 , Reply# 7   11/4/2012 at 17:36 (4,162 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        


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Kenmore71, that will be interesting to know if you are able to find out.  I know for a fact that they were available in '68.


Post# 636598 , Reply# 8   11/4/2012 at 19:11 (4,162 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)        

I just acquired a 1964 Custom Deluxe, It isn't running yet but will be soon I hope? When it is up and washing, I am sure that I will have the same look of adoration and love for my new 1964 Custom Deluxe. Gary

Post# 636759 , Reply# 9   11/5/2012 at 14:59 (4,161 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Window lids were offered on coin operated models first. I think the rectangular window lids were also first offered on coin operated models in 1966.  In 1967, it was on the TOL WXL model and other later variable speed models. By 1968 they were also offered on Gold Crown models (which were higher volume models). 

 

I think there are many Frigidaire washers from the 1960s and 1970s that belong to members here that had their window lids added. That includes my WIC-A 1-18 washer which souldn't have one. But I think it does look much better with a window lid and since I got one which matched the color of my cabinet and it was given to me, why not use it!


Post# 636801 , Reply# 10   11/5/2012 at 16:59 (4,161 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
I think

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PhilR has got it right. Would love to find a WXL!!


Post# 636888 , Reply# 11   11/5/2012 at 20:56 (4,161 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Ah! ~ The Wonder of the Rapid Dry Rollermatics!

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Window lids were also on the futuristic-looking, dry-cleaning Frigidaires with Jetcone agitators in the early sixties.

 

Gary Congrats! Does the 64 look like the 65?



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