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Post# 690460 7/19/2013 at 15:02 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 2 For your viewing pleasure, what follows are brochures of some Australian made Hoover washing machines and dryers, starting with the front loaders. If anything is inaccurate in any of the following posts, please let me know. All opinions are my own. Warning, ponderous tome ahead, so jump to the scans if you’re not interested. Hoover 465 (A3086) & 460 (A3118) These was the first Australian built Hoover front loaders, and they replaced the previous UK built 3236H and 455 (A3072) models. For these and all subsequent Australian machines, heater model numbers end in ‘5’, and the non-heater models end in ‘0’. Some points of interest: The inner and outer drums were vitreous enamel in a very light shade. The detergent drawer was eliminated, and there was no bezel. The control panel was a sticker applied directly to a slight recess on the front of the cabinet. The rating plate was on the right side of the machine (looking at the front), bringing these into line with the top loaders. The location can be seen in one of the images in the brochure. A power indicator neon was introduced. They used the same AC brush type motor as introduced on the 455, though the motor and module were eventually made in Australia. The timer was a Crouzet with fewer switch laminations than the one in the 455, and it had only one motor to run the sub-interval timer, and programme advance. It had 60 cam positions rather then the 45 positions of the 455, and sub interval time was 45 seconds rather than 120 seconds of the previous models. On these, and all subsequent Australian machines, the centre line of the timer shaft was located further toward the centre of the machine than previously. They had the same tumble, distribute, and spin speeds as the previous models. The tumble action was very different to the previous UK models however. Normal action was tumble in one direction for 45 seconds, stationary for 45 seconds, then 45 seconds in the opposite direction. Gentle action was 5 seconds of tumbling and 10 seconds of stationary for a total of 45 seconds, then stationary for 45 seconds, then 5 seconds of tumbling and 10 seconds of stationary for a total of 45 seconds in the opposite direction. A cold wash programme was available on both models, something that was impossible with the previous models. A ‘normal – gentle’ switch was introduced, making this option separate to what programme was selected, rather then the programme selected governing the washing action on the previous models. The only exception to this was that gentle action was not available in the “Super Wash” section of the timer. On ‘gentle’ the final spin was 45 seconds, and on ‘normal’ it was 4.5 minutes. The ‘hold – spin’ switch allowed the machine to be automatically halted before final pump out and spin, so the clothes were suspended in water to prevent creasing until the operator selects ‘spin’. These models, and all subsequent Australian front loaders, had a single water level – usually up to the base of the vertical section in the door glass. There were five rinses, including a 45 second spin after the fourth rinse. The heater model heated water to either 40c or 60c using a 2400w element, and the machine did not tumble when heating. The two separate thermostats were pressed against the outer drum, not in contact with the water, and they were located under the drum. On the 465, the user had to be careful when selecting heater programmes (positions 1 to 5) that the dial lined up exactly with the marking on the control panel. The timer made provision to fill and tumble for one 45 second cam period, before stopping to heat the water. If an in-between cam location was selected, the machine would fill and start heating without tumbling, thus leaving the laundry items in contact with undiluted washing powder. The suspension struts were attached to the outer drum using rectangular bushes, rather than the round bushes of the UK machines. This cured tub twist. The one piece hot and cold inlet valve assembly was the same as the type used on the top loader washers. The hose ends were pushed over protruding spigots and held with screw clamps, rather than the screw connections of the previous models. A new squeeze type door release was located on the metal door. As soon as the program was selected, and the control knob pulled, the door locked, rather than the previous models where the door didn’t lock until the low water level was reached and tumbling started. The previous models however had a mechanical door lock as well once the control knob was pulled out, something which these machines did not have. There was a matching UK built dryer – the 165 (D6098), and it had a bezel! The only small picture I have of it is in this brochure. You can notice the different locations of the timer knobs in this picture. There you go Paul (matchboxpaul). ☺ I’m still quite sore from kicking myself when I didn’t buy a 165 seen in a second hand shop about 15 years ago. I’d think they would be even rarer then a 155. My thoughts on the models. Good points: The ‘normal – gentle’ and ‘spin – hold’ switches were a great idea, compared to the slightly awkward ‘A – B’ switch on the previous models. The new door release was rather a good idea, but in my opinion was not very nice to use. The colour scheme was attractive for the period. Bad points: The lack of bezel (reintroduced on subsequent machines), and deletion of the detergent drawer (reintroduced 11 years later) were disappointing. The stationary heating was also so annoying. They just sat there for 20 minutes or so heating before commencing to wash. This brochure is quite small at 215 mm x 147mm, and is dated October 1979. This brochure only shows the 465, as the 460 was introduced some months later when there was demand for a non-heater model. This can be seen by how much later the model number is (A3118) compared to the 465. I do not know if there was a later brochure including the 460.

Post# 690461 , Reply# 1 7/19/2013 at 15:04 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 1 *465 Page 2* $50.00 a year saved probably meant more in those days.

Post# 690462 , Reply# 2 7/19/2013 at 15:07 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 1 *465 Page 3* Ahh, the days when power was 3c/Kwh. The brochure folds out and has the machine dimensions along the bottom. A bit hard to scan it all.

Post# 690463 , Reply# 3 7/19/2013 at 15:09 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 1 *465 Page 4* A close up of the control panel, without a bezel.

Post# 690464 , Reply# 4 7/19/2013 at 15:14 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 1 *465 Page 5* That seems to be a very big basket of clothes. The only shot of the matching 165 dryer, the last UK model in Aus. If I could just find one of those stacking frames.

Post# 690466 , Reply# 5 7/19/2013 at 15:16 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *465 6* The specifications page.

Post# 690468 , Reply# 6 7/19/2013 at 15:19 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *465 7* This is from the parts list showing the combined inlet valve assembly, also used on the Hoover top loaders at the time.

Post# 690470 , Reply# 7 7/19/2013 at 15:22 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 1 *475-470 1* Hoover 475 (A3148) & 470 (A3150) These washers were the first to be called “Zodiac 12”, which was a trademark. They were the same as the previous 465/460 models, except for the following: The colour scheme was white, with Almond door, Almond lid, and Almond and Scorched Almond control panel. So very 80s colours. The 475 gained a shiny aluminium trim ring on the door, similar to the 3236H and 455. The bezel returned (hooray!). The ‘spin – hold’ switch was relocated and renamed as “Crease Guard”, which was also a trademark. The inner drum was now stainless steel, with the outer drum remaining vitreous enamel. The same Crouzet timer as the 465/460 was fitted initially, but was replaced in later production with an A. C. M. timer. A conversion kit was available at the time (including a new wiring loom) to replace the Crouzet timer with the A. C. M. The A. C. M. timer had 40 second sub intervals (as opposed to 45 seconds with the Crouzet), and the washing action also changed. Normal action was now tumble in one direction for 36 seconds, stationary for 4 seconds, then 36 seconds tumbling in the opposite direction, and stationary for 4 seconds. Gentle action was now 3 seconds of tumbling and 10 seconds of stationary for a total of 40 seconds in one direction, then 3 seconds of tumbling and 10 seconds of stationary for a total of 40 seconds in the opposite direction. The cardboard transit inserts of previous models were replaced with a rather clever new idea. A metal u-shaped pressing was bolted below the concrete ballast weight. Long metal rods were inserted from the rear lower corners of the cabinet which engaged with holes in the pressing when the tub was pressed down hard on the suspension. The rods held the drum tight for transit. The benefit for users was that the two rods were simply removed to use the machine, without having to tilt the washer and remove the lid to remove the cardboard pieces. These models, especially the 470, were very popular sellers, with a production run of nearly five years. Hoover in Australia had already introduced locally designed dryers at the time, and with the demise of UK matchbox dryers, these were now colour coordinated with the contemporary front loaders (and top loaders) and included in the respective brochures. They could be stacked on top or hung from the wall, but as they were of different dimensions to the front loaders, to my eyes they don’t make attractive matching pairs. These dryers worked well and were very successful, but I personally have little interest in them. My thoughts on the models. Good points: The control panel bezel returned. The stainless steel inner drum was beautiful. The remainder the same as the 465/460. Bad points: The same as the previous 465/470. This brochure is A4 size and dated March 1981.

Post# 690471 , Reply# 8 7/19/2013 at 15:24 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 1 *475-470 2* Images of both models.

Post# 690472 , Reply# 9 7/19/2013 at 15:25 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 3* Another giant basket of clothes.

Post# 690474 , Reply# 10 7/19/2013 at 15:26 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 4* The Australian dryers.

Post# 690475 , Reply# 11 7/19/2013 at 15:27 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 5* More dryers.

Post# 690476 , Reply# 12 7/19/2013 at 15:29 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 6* Specifications page. It's a little hard to see, but the 475 has an aluminium trim ring on the door.

Post# 690479 , Reply# 13 7/19/2013 at 15:31 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 7* This is a second 475/470 brochure, really just a one page leaflet, dated May 1985. There appear to be no changes in specifications.

Post# 690481 , Reply# 14 7/19/2013 at 15:36 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 8* The only difference to the previous specifications appears to be a change to stainless steel for the outer drum. I'm sure the normal washing machine customer wouldn't be interested in the motor rpm speeds, unlike us on this site of course.

Post# 690482 , Reply# 15 7/19/2013 at 15:41 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *475-470 9* This scan from the parts list shows the transit 'u' pressing attached under the concrete weight, with one transit rod, and the different suspension strut top mountings.

Post# 690484 , Reply# 16 7/19/2013 at 15:44 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Philips 3600F* There was also a Philips branded machine, model 3600F, built by Hoover and based on the 470. The only thing I have on this is a photocopy of the instruction manual, but where I got it is lost in the mists of time, and my bad memory. Unfortunately the manual has very few images, and not even a close up of the control panel. The scan attached is of a diagram of the machine from the manual. An interesting detail is that the ‘normal – gentle’ and ‘spin – hold’ switches are in different locations to any of the Hoovers.

Post# 690485 , Reply# 17 7/19/2013 at 15:50 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *485-480 1* Hoover 485 (A3414) & 480 (A3416) These washers were also called “Zodiac 12”, and were the same as the previous 475/470 models, except for the following: Taken from the service manual: “The brush type motor and speed control module have been replaced by a 2/16 pole motor of capacitor start – capacitor run type, providing speeds of approximately 89 rpm (wash) and 560 rpm (spin) via a 5.8:1 reduction belt drive. The distribute speed is automatically attained by the wash speed increasing as the washing water is drained from the machine.” All electronics were removed, and the timer simply selected the 16 pole side of the motor when it needed to wash (and distribute), and the two pole side when it needed to spin. The wiring was vastly simplified. Apart from the pulley, there were no parts serviced for this motor through Hoover. The outer drum was now stainless steel, which had an additional steel ballast weight at the top. The drum still had motor brackets set up for the previous brush type motor, so the new motor was held in place with adaptors. The ‘spin – hold’ Crease Guard switch now illuminated when the machine stopped, waiting for the user to select spin. The colour scheme was now Almond, including the lid, and the control panel was now “Calypso Tan and Cocoa on Almond base”. Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure. My thoughts on the models. Good points: The stainless steel outer tub eliminated any corrosion problems, except for the alloy back plate of course. The induction type motor made the machine very refined compared to the brush type motor, especially on spin. The illuminated ‘spin – hold’ switch was excellent as the user could see at a glance why the washer was stationary. The remainder the same as the 475/465. Bad points: The introduction of the induction motor and its controls were, to me, the low point in Australian front loaders. The wash/distribute speed was fine, but the lousy 560rpm spin was not. The remainder the same as the previous 475/470. It’s not really a bad point, but the outer stainless steel drums, from this model right to the end of production in the late 90s, had brackets for the previous brush type motor. Adaptors were used on all models with the induction motor. The only thing I can think of is that the cost of changing the tooling for drum manufacture exceeded the cost and hassle of adaptors. This brochure is A4 size and dated May 1986. It has a hand written price of $659 for the 485.

Post# 690486 , Reply# 18 7/19/2013 at 15:51 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *485-480 2* The illuminated "Crease Guard" switch can be seen.

Post# 690487 , Reply# 19 7/19/2013 at 15:53 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *485-480 3* Groovy shots of installation options.

Post# 690488 , Reply# 20 7/19/2013 at 15:55 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *485-480 4* Compare the motor speeds to the previous models.

Post# 690490 , Reply# 21 7/19/2013 at 15:57 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *495-490* Hoover 495 (Axxxx) and 490 (A3738) Alas, I don’t have a brochure for these models, and I’m unaware of any changes that were made from the 485/480. They were still called “Zodiac 12” however. Mattyboy has some excellent images and videos of a 490 in the thread below. CLICK HERE TO GO TO crouzet951's LINK

Post# 690498 , Reply# 22 7/19/2013 at 16:05 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *525-520 1* Hoover 525 (A3658) and 520 (A3656) Why these model numbers numerically precede the 495/490 model numbers is unknown. The “Zodiac 12” name was gone - these were called “Electra”. The control panel and bezel were taller than before, and the detergent drawer returned, with a conditioner dispenser now included. There were six buttons in a row on the control panel. From right to left they were: Power - power on/off, Heater - heater on/off (this was blanked off on the 520), C/Guard (Crease Guard) ‘spin – hold’ control, Cold - cold water inlet, Warm – mixed hot/cold water inlet, and Hot - hot water inlet. The latter three controlled which inlet solenoids opened on initial fill. The control knob was nearly flush with the control panel and was easily used “with wet or impaired hands with arthritis or similar problems”. The heater switch allowed the 525 to operate on any cycle without heating action (basically as a 520). The power and Crease Guard switches had neon indicators above them. The timer was new and more in line with the Hoover top loaders. Approximately one half of the dial was used for normal washes, and the other half for gentle washes. Thus there were two off locations. The tumble action was again different for these models. Normal action was now tumble in one direction for 15 seconds, stationary for 5 seconds, then 15 seconds tumbling in the opposite direction, and stationary for 5 seconds. If this sounds familiar, it’s exactly the same action as the 3236H and 455 on their normal tumble action. Gentle action was now 3.5 seconds of tumbling and 6 seconds of pause, then a further 3.5 seconds of tumbling and 6 seconds of pause, in one direction, then repeated in the opposite direction. The motor was basically the 2/16 pole induction motor introduced on the 485/480, but with the addition of a tachometer and electronic speed control module, similar to the previous brush type motor. These additions allowed the machine to offer different drum speeds for tumble and distribute, and 800rpm spin speed for the normal cycles, and 500rpm spin speed for gentle cycles. Drum speed for tumbling was now 60 rpm. Distribute speed commenced at 60 rpm, which was then raised to 100rpm electronically. The door was now plastic, though it still used the same glass going back to the 3236H. There was a new door release lever. The water inlet solenoids were again the familiar type with screw on hose connections. The drum bearings were the same as previous models, but a lip type oil seal was introduced, replacing the previous carbon face seal. The seal lip contacted the shaft of the spider. A single, dual temperature thermostat was used on the 525 which contacted the water like the previous UK models. It was located at the bottom of the drum rear plate. The colours were white for the cabinet, with a white, grey, and blue control panel. This colour scheme was also used on the top loaders and dryers at the time. Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure. My thoughts. I am quite biased when it comes to these models as my parents bought a 525 with its matching dryer in 1991, on my recommendation naturally. To me, they were the high point of Australian Hoover front loaders. They were refined and quiet, and the control panel and colours were very attractive, and are still so even now. I replaced the drum bearings and spider on their machine in the early 2000s, and took photos of course. After my 455, I could easily own one of these. Good points: As above, very refined and quiet, and attractive colours. The reintroduction of the detergent dispenser, now with conditioner as well. The heater on the 525 could be switched on and off as required. Fast and gentle spin speeds. Reintroduction of screw on hose fittings. Bad points The door latch was a problem on these as the plastic lever snapped easily. Later replacement levers were shorter to reduce the mechanical advantage on the plastic. This brochure is A4 size and dated April 1990.

Post# 690499 , Reply# 23 7/19/2013 at 16:07 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *525-520 2* A beautiful machine in my opinion.

Post# 690502 , Reply# 24 7/19/2013 at 16:09 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *525-520 3* An image of someone "with arthritis or similar problems" operating the programme control.

Post# 690503 , Reply# 25 7/19/2013 at 16:10 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *525-520 4* The dryers received the same colour scheme.

Post# 690509 , Reply# 26 7/19/2013 at 16:16 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *535-530-545-540* Hoover 535 (Axxxx) and 530 (Axxxx), and 545 (Axxxx) and 540 (Axxxx) Alas again, as I don't have brochures for these. They must have been released in quite quick succession with barely a year between them, as the following 555/550 models was introduced in 1994. mattywashboy (my apologies for the incorrect name in the 495-490 posting above) has images of the 540 in this thread below. CLICK HERE TO GO TO crouzet951's LINK

Post# 690512 , Reply# 27 7/19/2013 at 16:25 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *555-550 1* Hoover 555 (Axxxx) and 550 (Axxxx) These models were basically the same as the 525 and 520 (and the 535, 530, 545, and 540), except for the following: The control panel was restyled with new colours, and the name now was “Electra-economiser”. The number of rinses was reduced to three. According to the respective brochures, the 525/520 used 105 litres of water with maximum load, and the 555/550 used 104 litres. Quite how the elimination of two rinses results in a reduction of just one litre is a mystery. The only thing I can think of is that the water level was higher. Also, with having five rinses giving the impression of using a lot of water, having only three rinses may have sounded better ecologically. Contemporary Hoover dryers were also included in the brochure. My thoughts. Good points: The same as the previous 525/520. Bad points: The reduction of rinses perhaps, but it would be good to know the whole story. The rest the same as the 525/520. This brochure is A4 size and dated February 1994, and it's also a little water damaged. It has hand written prices on the back of $1,000 for the 555, and $860 for the 550. There is a flap on the right of the brochure where the cupboard is, which opens...

Post# 690513 , Reply# 28 7/19/2013 at 16:27 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *555-550 2* ...to reveal the washer dryer stacked pair.

Post# 690514 , Reply# 29 7/19/2013 at 16:29 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *555-550 3* The washer's colour scheme is almost entirely white. The dryer's colour scheme matches the previous 545-540 models.

Post# 690518 , Reply# 30 7/19/2013 at 16:43 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *555-550 4* Ecological benefits now being pushed.

Post# 690519 , Reply# 31 7/19/2013 at 16:45 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *555-550 5* The water usage figure as mentioned earlier. They were quite expensive in their day.

Post# 690520 , Reply# 32 7/19/2013 at 16:52 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *1000F - 1100F* There were two final machines before Hoover stopped making front loaders in Australia - the 1000F and 1100F. I personally have never seen an example of either, but I'd love to. That is all the front loader brochures I have. I'd dearly love to know if there was a local brochure for the 455, or indeed the 3236H. On to other models now.

Post# 690521 , Reply# 33 7/19/2013 at 16:58 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hoovermatic 1* The following are random brochures picked up over the years. The first is for Australian made Hoovermatics. The brochure measures only 111mm x 165mm when folded, but the way it unfolds is difficult for scanning. It is not dated, but it would be from the 70s sometime.

Post# 690523 , Reply# 34 7/19/2013 at 17:00 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hoovermatic 2* I feel I want to cut out the jigsaw pieces and see if they fit into the cover image.

Post# 690524 , Reply# 35 7/19/2013 at 17:01 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hoovermatic 3* The Australian automatic rinsing.

Post# 690525 , Reply# 36 7/19/2013 at 17:02 (3,931 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes Fantastic thread John! I have longed to see the advertising brochure for the Electra and Zodiac range for a long time. My favourite machines are the Electras, a faster spin and detergent dispenser. Also the styling was a lot nicer with more attractive colours. I still like the Zodiacs however, they represent that 'retro' styling that I am fond of. My Zodiac is great, very very quiet on wash and spin and does a good job although the rinsing and spinning could be better, even with 5 deep rinses a full load sometimes doesnt seem to rinse very well. Anyway the ELectra 565 looks fantastic, that white/blue/grey styling is my favourite! Thanks so much for putting these brochures up :-) Many Thanks, Matty

Post# 690526 , Reply# 37 7/19/2013 at 17:03 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hoovermatic 4* The coppertone model would be a groovy addition to a cool pad.

Post# 690528 , Reply# 38 7/19/2013 at 17:07 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hoovermatic 5* That sales figure is pretty impressive compared to the number of Australian households at the time.

Post# 690530 , Reply# 39 7/19/2013 at 17:17 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes My great pleasure Matty. This was never a deliberate collection. As my friends know (all too well), I'm always picking up leaflets, brochures and all sorts of ephemera, for anything. To me it's always seems a shame that with all the effort going into these brochures (for example). that they're dumped in the bin almost immediately. They've been patient for years, wanting to burst out for an appreciative audience. Hehe. Cheers John

Post# 690536 , Reply# 40 7/19/2013 at 17:32 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 2 *600 Series 1* These were the second series of the big Hoover top loaders, after the 500 series. As mentioned in an earlier posting, my parents bought a new 525 top loader in 1973, which was the origin of my interest in washers. The 500s were handsome machines and I preferred them over the 600s, where the plastic control panels were, well, plasticy. The top model in the 500s was the 585, and there appears to be no equivalent in the 600s. The Hoover 585, along with the Simpson 'Fabulous 89', were mythical top model Australian machines, discussed in hushed tones. Very few people have ever seen them. They are of legend. Hehe. The 525 they bought in 1973 is not to be confused with the 525 front loader they bought in 1991. A few Hoover model numbers overlapped, though they were separated by nearly 20 years. This brochure is 141mm x 190mm.

Post# 690538 , Reply# 41 7/19/2013 at 17:37 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 2 *600 Series 2* This may be the earliest example of an inappropriate apostrophe in "600's". The spiral agitator was very effective in evenly moving the clothes about. My parent's 525 was absolutely rock solid. Even when the bowl was spinning so out of balance it tripped the switch, the cabinet never budged. Very impressive.

Post# 690539 , Reply# 42 7/19/2013 at 17:42 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 2 *600 Series 3* The front page of the brochure is cut away down the right hand edge of the washing machine illustration. That is why the same illustration of the woman can be seen on this page. The 600s introduced the bowl being stationary when the water's pumped out. The 500s always started to spin when pumping out the water.

Post# 690542 , Reply# 43 7/19/2013 at 17:47 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes 2 *600 Series 4* They were very easy to service as the front panel came off. To change the main belt you simply tilted the machine back and it was underneath. It was quite startling how simple and well engineered they were. Yes folks, 209 litres on high wash. But as mentioned before, they washed a lot of laundry in one wash.

Post# 690543 , Reply# 44 7/19/2013 at 17:50 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 1* This brochure is trumpeting the winning of Australian Design Awards, rather than specific machines. This brochure is A4 size.

Post# 690544 , Reply# 45 7/19/2013 at 17:52 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 2* Interesting trophy. It looks heavy.

Post# 690545 , Reply# 46 7/19/2013 at 17:53 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 3* Quite impressive.

Post# 690548 , Reply# 47 7/19/2013 at 17:56 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 4* In my opinion, the Hoover top loaders from this period were very attractive. It's the same colour scheme as the 525/520 front loaders.

Post# 690549 , Reply# 48 7/19/2013 at 17:58 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 5* Nice programme control.

Post# 690550 , Reply# 49 7/19/2013 at 17:59 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 6* Same colour scheme for the dryers.

Post# 690551 , Reply# 50 7/19/2013 at 18:02 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 7* The dryers could be hung upside down, and a correctly oriented control panel sticker was available.

Post# 690552 , Reply# 51 7/19/2013 at 18:03 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *ADA 8* I don't know how much exporting of product they did.

Post# 690553 , Reply# 52 7/19/2013 at 18:05 (3,931 days old) by Hoover1100 (U.K.)
Checkrate/Likes 1 *Absolutely beautiful brochures!* Thanks so much for posting, I'd take any one of those machines, although I think i agree with you that the 535 would be my top choice! And I'll take a box of that Omomatic please... Matt

Post# 690555 , Reply# 53 7/19/2013 at 18:06 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Rack 1* This is a single page leaflet for the Hoover Drying Rack. Later dryers had the holes already there. They could put these around Parliament House in Canberra, as there's so much hot air in that building your clothes would be dried almost immediately. This leaflet is A4 size.

Post# 690557 , Reply# 54 7/19/2013 at 18:09 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Rack 2* Simple and probably pretty effective.

Post# 690558 , Reply# 55 7/19/2013 at 18:11 (3,931 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Checkrate/Likes Brilliant brochures, lovely machines. Thank you for posting.

Post# 690562 , Reply# 56 7/19/2013 at 18:33 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Matt Glad you liked them. You've just reminded me. The 455 that was bought new in 1980 had a sample pack of OMOmatic in the bowl. The box has long gone (unfortunately), but there was a small single fold leaflet with it. I've just scanned both sides and you can see what was on the OMO box - a matchbox door, but reversed. They used that illustration in Australia for years. Wish I'd kept a box... Hi Paulc Glad you liked them. Regards John

Post# 690563 , Reply# 57 7/19/2013 at 18:39 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Dishwasher 1* Last brochure - and now for something completely different, it's a Hoover dishwasher. I believe they were made in Italy It's a small brochure, the same size as the 465, and in the same style - dated October 1979.

Post# 690565 , Reply# 58 7/19/2013 at 18:41 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Dishwasher 2* This dishwasher is definitely a 'he'. I wonder if using a 'D' prefix for their dishwasher models ever caused confusion with the dryers.

Post# 690566 , Reply# 59 7/19/2013 at 18:43 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Dishwasher 3* The cheaper one is rather basic.

Post# 690567 , Reply# 60 7/19/2013 at 18:45 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Dishwasher 4* Wonderful colours for the 70s pots and salad tongs.

Post# 690568 , Reply# 61 7/19/2013 at 18:49 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Dishwasher 5* I wonder what the Dishwasher Industry Association did. That's it folks for now, until next time rummaging through my collections there's something of interest to share. I must really congratulate whoever designed this board, as it is so simple and logical to use, especially when doing multiple postings. Cheers for now John

Post# 690608 , Reply# 62 7/19/2013 at 22:29 (3,931 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes The Hoover Premier 750 top loader in post #690548 (the smaller 5kg one) was the model that my grandad had when we first came to Australia in 1994. I'd never seen a top loader and mesmerised by it lol. He used it weirdly though as he was such a water nazi. He used to start it on Spray Rinse with a tiny amount of dissolved BioZet and let it run. Goodness knows how things ever got clean but my mum used to sneak in and stick it on Normal Wash when he wasn't looking. If he caught you you got a huge lecture about water conservation despite mum trying to tell him she just wanted clean clothes lol. I remember the huge clang the solenoid used to make when it spun. I have videos of a Hoover commodore on my YouTube site (Mattie17) which was the same mechanism just a different named machine :-) Loving this nostalgia! Matt

Post# 690635 , Reply# 63 7/20/2013 at 01:30 (3,931 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes In the 80s a friend of mine had a small GE top loader. It was from Japan (not sure who made it though), and it had the first wire suspended tub I'd ever seen - an amazing amount of movement from side to side. The bang the solenoid used to make switching from spin, to fill and wash, would have woken the dead. I didn't feel so bad about my 455 spin noise after that. Cheers John

Post# 690650 , Reply# 64 7/20/2013 at 03:24 (3,931 days old) by ozhoover (Melbourne, Australia, but now living in London)
Checkrate/Likes 1 *Great memories* Hey John Thanks so much for posting so many great memories. Like you my family had a Hoover 525 which I loved to watch in action... Do you have any 500 series brochures ? I remember seeing a reconditioned 585 in a shop window back in the mid 80's if I had of know then what I do now I would have got it. I did manage to pick up a working 560 about two years ago which is now safely in storage see the pic below of the control panel. And there was a equivalent to the 585 in the 600 series the 685 was the TOL with power dial, if you look at the lint filter picture in your 600 series brochure you'll see it. They had more buttons and two automatic dispensers one for bleach and one for softener. It was not part of the range for very long I have the details of it in a Hoover service manual I have back home in Melbourne. Also love the copper tone Hoovermatic very cool. Thanks again Mark

Post# 690655 , Reply# 65 7/20/2013 at 04:26 (3,931 days old) by keymatic3203 (Cardiff UK)
Checkrate/Likes *thanks John* for posting these, some great variations on the uk models, shows how the basic 1970's design has been updated through the decades. It will take me some time to read through these properly, I'm off out I'll be back later. Great to see you enjoying your own hoover set again, all the best mathew

Post# 690660 , Reply# 66 7/20/2013 at 05:36 (3,931 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill Home of the RailwayTrials Merseyside,UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Hoover Doctrine Australia....* Many thanks John for taking the time to scan and write about Hoover PTY, I smiled on the marketing blurb, I was looking for temperatures and Spin Speeds...Ha ha, whilst looking similar to the UK machines the subtle differences you did a great job of explaining...Stainless Steel outer tubs, no fascias just a stick on and those door locks for starters.. I love the strapline "Hoover - Measurably Superior", nothing like a marketing team stating it!!, $50 dollars saved doesnt seem a lot over a year but I suppose with cold water washes its all about the water saving.. Where the later machines, (the 1100 spin A 3060 etc) sold en mass or have the ones that have been found been shipped over by people emigrating? Did you only ever have Hoover laundry in your family?

Post# 690691 , Reply# 67 7/20/2013 at 09:30 (3,930 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Mike* There were no British made Hoover machines sold here whilst there was Australian production. However, when they discontinued the 1100/1100F in about 2000, they moved to a European Hoover as the top model (1200rpm) to compete with Bosch and a BEKO badged as a Hoover to compete at the lower end of the market (800rpm) I have to say that my Electra 550 was simply fantastic. I had it from 1994 and a mate from 2005. It finally developed a leak that I'm sure could have been fixed, but he got rid of it before I could do anything...that was last year. 18 years without a mechanical repair - just a door boot and a hose.

Post# 690755 , Reply# 68 7/20/2013 at 16:06 (3,930 days old) by optima (Cumbria England)
Checkrate/Likes *Hoover Australia* Wonderful information & pictures, i am really enjoying everything about this thread. Craig

Post# 690783 , Reply# 69 7/20/2013 at 19:35 (3,930 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi to all I'm glad members have enjoyed the pics. Mark (ozhoover) The 500 series machines were so attractive, including the beautiful badge on the front. The "Fully Automatic" on the control panel so impressed me also. I did have a Hoover 500 series brochure in the 70s when the machine was bought. I remember taking it to high school and showing everyone (they probably thought I was crazy even then). Where it has gone so annoys me, as that's the sort of thing I keep. My cousin living in Wagga had a 501 at the time as well. Thanks for the tip about the 685 in the brochure. It was the lint filter that took my attention most as it was the same in the 525, though a different colour in the 600s. Either a 585 or 685 would be a stunning machine to own. Yes the coppertone Hoovermatic would be lovely to have. Mathew (keymatic3203) Enjoy the pics. I annoyed all the neighbours yesterday drilling out the rivets that hold the spider and damaged shaft to the inner tub. They are made of very hard metal and it's doubtful a nuclear explosion would dislodge them in normal service. To top all that off, the drill used was a Wolf (made in the UK) bought in the mid 80s. British all the way. Hehe. chestermike I'd look at temperatures and spin speeds as well! It'd be funny asking the salesperson what the motor rpm is on spin when buying a washing machine today. Hehe. The "Measurably Superior" is great. The figures of 24% and 64% are so funny. Why not 25% or 65%? Wonderful stuff. I agree with ronhic. After the 455, there were no more UK front loaders imported and sold. Those last Aus front loaders were so good. I remember seeing their replacement in the shops in the 90s and being very unimpressed. Craig (optima) Glad you're enjoying. It's good to have a sense of humour when looking at brochures from days gone by, as some of the claims, and colours, can be so funny. Cheers John

Post# 690791 , Reply# 70 7/20/2013 at 20:52 (3,930 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes Hey just a quick question. The larger looking machine in post #690548, the Elite 1225 i think i can see. DOes that have a heater switch on the console? I can't see it very clearly very the two button closest to the programmer look like it says Heater underneath and On Off on the buttons. Ive never known a model from these series of top loaders to offer a heater option! Thanks, Matt www.youtube.com/embed/o0PUEJxCGao...</a>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

Post# 690792 , Reply# 71 7/20/2013 at 20:53 (3,930 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes And heres the spin/spray rinse with the loud solenoid at the start/end of spin :-) www.youtube.com/embed/F6qrWAMGlg4...</a>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

Post# 690800 , Reply# 72 7/20/2013 at 21:41 (3,930 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Matty* It it unlikely to be a heater, but it may be a suds return....

Post# 690845 , Reply# 73 7/21/2013 at 02:54 (3,930 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Matty & Chris See the attached 600dpi scan of the control panel. The buttons are indeed heater on and off. Cheers John

Post# 690850 , Reply# 74 7/21/2013 at 03:52 (3,930 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes Well I'll be buggered.....I had no idea we were still putting heaters in top load machines at this point. Oh, but note this really is the 'Big Mac' - Variable water level - Warm/Warm option - soak option - drip dry option - heater option AND - suds return!

Post# 690852 , Reply# 75 7/21/2013 at 04:17 (3,930 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes I thought it was :-) that's so weird seeing that top of the line version the most I've seen is the Elite 1210 I believe. I probably would have bought one of those back in the day :-) do you think they heated to a specific temperature based on the programme or just activated the heater from the point at which u turned it on? Fascinating!

Post# 690856 , Reply# 76 7/21/2013 at 04:41 (3,930 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Heater* I was pretty surprised to see a heater in a model built this late too! Surely this would have to be one of the last of the Australian built top loaders with a heater in it. Matty: according to my repair manual for the 1200 series: selecting 'on' and 'Warm' places the warm thermostat at 40 d Celsius, selecting 'hot' places the hot thermostat at 60d Celsius. Cheers Leon

Post# 690859 , Reply# 77 7/21/2013 at 04:49 (3,930 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes It was probably like the 525, 535, etc. If a warm fill (mixed hot and cold water) was selected, it heated to 40c and then started to wash, or if a hot fill was selected, it heated to 60c before starting to wash.

Post# 690861 , Reply# 78 7/21/2013 at 04:54 (3,930 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes That's cool! Though I would wonder how long it would take to heat. Obviously would depend on the temperature of the incoming water :-)

Post# 690871 , Reply# 79 7/21/2013 at 05:52 (3,930 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Heating* Well, my 565 takes about 90 mins to heat to Hot from the cold water supply on the high setting. My Wilkins Servis 501 is about the same. Obviously, it would be less if the incoming water was warm. Cheers Leon

Post# 690880 , Reply# 80 7/21/2013 at 06:39 (3,930 days old) by twinniefan (Sydney Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Philips and Hoover washers/fridges* Hi guys, a little off topic so please excuse me for hijacking the thread a bit, but seeing as though Hoover designed and built the washer range for Philips, is it safe to assume that Philips designed and built the Hoover fridge/freezer range which were around the same time? i.e. Hoover Orchid range fridges and I forget what the other models were called. We used to have the Philips 460 litre Super Chill fridge.

Post# 692409 , Reply# 81 7/28/2013 at 07:26 (3,923 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes Hi John. Been just over a week since you posted the brochures and all I can say is thankyou. When I clicked onto the thread, it was just before you uploaded the first page of the 465 brochure. On clicking again, it was there and was mesmorised from thereon. Strange seeing a machine that was ohhhhhh sooooo Hoover UK, but so different at the same time and with the pure matchbox matching dryer sat on top of it. The orange switch on the dryer was a feature of a the House of Fraser A3052 washing machine and the Electricity Board exclusive A2018 and it matching D6030 dryer in the UK. brought memories of my aunts A2018 flooding back:-) Thankyou for taking the time to scan and post your brochures. Made for an excellent read. Have to say that the 465 is my favourite pure Australian model. Paul

Post# 692424 , Reply# 82 7/28/2013 at 08:26 (3,923 days old) by crouzet951 ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi Paul I'm glad you enjoyed the brochures. It was fun studying them again while the scanning was being done, as I hadn't looked at them for ages. Your control panel stickers collection is great - love the 465. The 165 sticker in the attached picture came into my possession years ago when trying to get a spare for the 155. The 155's was no longer available, but they had one of these and gave it to me (probably glad to get rid of it). All that's needed now is a 165 dryer to put it on. Hehe. It would be interesting to know whether the 165 bezel was moulded in dark brown plastic, or if it was painted. Cheers John

Post# 760640 , Reply# 83 5/31/2014 at 16:45 (3,615 days old) by hoover525 (Sydney Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Hoover 725* They're still going! An appliance repairer's magnet is on the front; Hoover had finished making machines with the front badge by the 700 series. Does anyone know production year specs for 500, 600, 700 and 800 series machines? Thanks, Erik View Full Size

Post# 760642 , Reply# 84 5/31/2014 at 17:02 (3,615 days old) by hoover525 (Sydney Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Hoover 501* Large Fully automatic hoover washing machine, delivery available on Gumtree www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/104800819... Photos... < > Photo 1 of 4 View Full Size

Post# 760830 , Reply# 85 6/1/2014 at 21:43 (3,614 days old) by iej (.... )
Checkrate/Likes I'm just curious, how do those dryers not wreck your house with condensation?

Post# 760846 , Reply# 86 6/2/2014 at 03:28 (3,614 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)
Checkrate/Likes "Hoover designed and built the washer range for Philips" I remember them being cosmetically almost identical. The marketing point with Philips were intermittent soak and agitation to provide a more thorough and gentler wash or some such thing. Saw these at Norman Ross in Liverpool and remember asking the sales guy about them. Thanks so much for posting the brochures. It made me feel soooo old. What has happened to all these years? Gone in the blink of an eye they did. Yup, I liked our appliances. We made great stuff and it was excellent quality to boot, but time marches on and nothing stays the same.

Post# 760867 , Reply# 87 6/2/2014 at 08:26 (3,614 days old) by hoovermatic (UK)
Checkrate/Likes *It was a long time ago................* ....but I remember when I first arrived in Australia the house I rented had a Hoover Top Loader washer called a 'Cadet' - with an impeller rather than a agitator.

Post# 872280 , Reply# 88 3/13/2016 at 13:52 (2,963 days old) by hoover525 (Sydney Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Hoover 600 brochure* Hi, I was wondering if you'd like to sell your Hoover 600 brochure? I would be prepared to pay a decent pt.rice and it would go to a GOOD home 😀😀 Please let me know if you're interested. Cheers, Erik

Post# 872284 , Reply# 89 3/13/2016 at 13:59 (2,963 days old) by centenialguy ()
Checkrate/Likes *re; Aussie dryers* Do you have only electrically heated dryers there, or also natural gas burner types?

Post# 872423 , Reply# 90 3/14/2016 at 03:01 (2,963 days old) by Chlorinedreams (Albany Western Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Thanks for posting this thread* Was great to see the original brochures of the older Hoover machines .... Tho in my books the premier and later elite machines were the pinpoint of the washing machine decline..... A Hoover 665 would be quite a machine to have.... The last of the big guns was the Elite 955, from then on it was steeply downhill. What were the front loaders like over the times... They back then were not a common sight over here... Did they decline in build in the late 80s?

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