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Post# 180007   1/1/2007 at 16:31 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 180008 , Reply# 1   1/1/2007 at 16:32 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 180009 , Reply# 2   1/1/2007 at 16:33 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 180010 , Reply# 3   1/1/2007 at 16:36 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 180011 , Reply# 4   1/1/2007 at 16:38 (6,296 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 180014 , Reply# 5   1/1/2007 at 16:44 (6,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Post# 180015 , Reply# 6   1/1/2007 at 16:46 (6,296 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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nope.. everything is plastic |
Post# 180016 , Reply# 7   1/1/2007 at 16:49 (6,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Post# 180017 , Reply# 8   1/1/2007 at 16:57 (6,296 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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Nope... Haven't seen one since the last Electronic Kenmores of the mid 90's |
Post# 180019 , Reply# 9   1/1/2007 at 17:15 (6,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Seems crazy- TOL models always generated excitement on the sales floor. That didn't necessarily mean that everyone who looked at them bought them- a lot of people checked them out longingly, then sighed and bought something less glamorous and more affordable. The point is that the glamour of lighted consoles and pushbuttons brought people IN, and got them in a mood to listen to salespeople. Of course, all this was back when stores HAD salespeople... |
Post# 180043 , Reply# 11   1/1/2007 at 19:22 (6,296 days old) by easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)   |   | |
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What beautiful machines. You must be proud as a new parent. I would love to see and use them up close and personal. Thanks for the pictures. Nothing like a Frigidaire. Jerry Gay |
Post# 180060 , Reply# 12   1/1/2007 at 19:52 (6,296 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 180062 , Reply# 13   1/1/2007 at 19:53 (6,296 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)   |   | |
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Those are beautiful!!! |
Post# 180069 , Reply# 14   1/1/2007 at 20:25 (6,296 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 180078 , Reply# 15   1/1/2007 at 20:40 (6,296 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts)   |   | |
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Post# 180081 , Reply# 16   1/1/2007 at 20:45 (6,296 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)   |   | |
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It is amazing they don't make anything like that anymore. Beautiful, It is great they are being saved. |
Post# 180082 , Reply# 17   1/1/2007 at 20:45 (6,296 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 180085 , Reply# 18   1/1/2007 at 20:51 (6,296 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 180094 , Reply# 19   1/1/2007 at 21:10 (6,296 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 180103 , Reply# 20   1/1/2007 at 21:35 (6,296 days old) by alr2903 (TN)   |   | |
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Trainguy they ARE very nice, thanks... |
Post# 180108 , Reply# 21   1/1/2007 at 21:58 (6,296 days old) by bobbyd32l ()   |   | |
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Those are absolutely stunning! I would LOVE to find a set like that! Awesome machines! |
Post# 180116 , Reply# 22   1/1/2007 at 22:38 (6,296 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 180121 , Reply# 23   1/1/2007 at 22:47 (6,296 days old) by retromom ()   |   | |
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Great looking set Rich! I heard Reeco did excellent work with timers. Enjoy the pair - even if you just look at them! ;-) |
Post# 180165 , Reply# 24   1/2/2007 at 00:08 (6,296 days old) by brettsomers ()   |   | |
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they look like Maytags, or is it the other way 'round? love the buttons! |
Post# 180203 , Reply# 25   1/2/2007 at 04:04 (6,295 days old) by sudsman ()   |   | |
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They are truly beautiful |
Post# 180218 , Reply# 26   1/2/2007 at 07:29 (6,295 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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I love lights too! |
Post# 180225 , Reply# 27   1/2/2007 at 09:03 (6,295 days old) by thirtyater ()   |   | |
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Wow, those are beautiful! Those have always been my favorite frig's. I think I will ask Santa to bring me a set of those next year! |
Post# 180231 , Reply# 28   1/2/2007 at 10:15 (6,295 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 180236 , Reply# 29   1/2/2007 at 10:38 (6,295 days old) by cvillewasherbo ()   |   | |
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how do you get the dryer door to open--i don't see a handle. |
Post# 180261 , Reply# 30   1/2/2007 at 13:16 (6,295 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 180290 , Reply# 31   1/2/2007 at 14:56 (6,295 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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The people at the Dorothy Street Warehouse said you come up and take the Frigidaires. They said "He's got like 7 machines and people come to his basement, drink beers, and do their wash." "That's a wash-in !" I told them, laughing and excited.They didn't know about our club. They were happy and interested and asked me to take pix and post, hoping to move some merchandise. Somebody there really loves stoves. There is a whole section of Vintage stoves. I got a Visamatic and a BD "Convertible" Whirlpool from the mid 70's--Beauts! I stopped counting on my last visit at 500 washing machines. Would love to hear from you. Emailed your service but rec'd no reply. |
Post# 180349 , Reply# 32   1/2/2007 at 19:23 (6,295 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 180352 , Reply# 33   1/2/2007 at 19:41 (6,295 days old) by southernmdgeguy ()   |   | |
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Right on my dream list too.. if ya run out of room for those.. ah I can dream. Congrats!! I really missed this place, so much to catch up on now. Any east coat wash in's planned yet? |
Post# 180370 , Reply# 34   1/2/2007 at 21:28 (6,295 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 180455 , Reply# 35   1/3/2007 at 11:38 (6,294 days old) by sheerlookhomes (U.K.)   |   | |
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Those are gorgeous!..thanks for sharing pics..enjoy! |
Post# 180502 , Reply# 37   1/3/2007 at 17:30 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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This is a 1964 GE V14 FilterFlo set, with MiniBasket and matching GAS dryer with Electronic Ignition! The control panel is a pretty anodized gold color which is rather unusual for this model, most being the anodized silver color. |
Post# 180503 , Reply# 38   1/3/2007 at 17:30 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Dryer Controls........ |
Post# 180505 , Reply# 39   1/3/2007 at 17:32 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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This is the only model I have ever seen the word PREMIER on the console......I think its near the beginning of GE's production of gas dryers....... |
Post# 180506 , Reply# 40   1/3/2007 at 17:34 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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pretty GE script that notes its "Electric Ignition". This model has the original flint/spark striker to ignite the gas.......works perfectly! |
Post# 180508 , Reply# 41   1/3/2007 at 17:35 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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GE also reminds the user that the washer is equipped with "MiniWash"............ |
Post# 180509 , Reply# 42   1/3/2007 at 17:37 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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V14 Logo and water level contol, with MiniBasket setting. GE didnt really change the size of its tub for many years, only the way they noted it,,,,,V12 V14 and 16lb....... |
Post# 180510 , Reply# 43   1/3/2007 at 17:39 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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The wash/spin speed and temp controls are independent of each other, love that I can wash on slow but spin on fast.......thats a great combo that is not always presettable on other ordinary washers.........according to GE sales literature! |
Post# 180511 , Reply# 44   1/3/2007 at 17:40 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Love the lighted controls........ |
Post# 180512 , Reply# 45   1/3/2007 at 17:42 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Dryer, with foot pedal door and interior light....... |
Post# 180513 , Reply# 46   1/3/2007 at 17:42 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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GE Mini Basket and filter........ |
Post# 180514 , Reply# 47   1/3/2007 at 17:44 (6,294 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Lasty, the lid instructions, rather detailed on this model. Its interesting and informative to read all this, helps pass the time while Im waiting for the tub to fill for the next load!.......... |
Post# 180517 , Reply# 48   1/3/2007 at 18:03 (6,294 days old) by mcmodern ()   |   | |
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Rich, your Frigidaires are beautiful. I remember a lot of 'em from that era, but never the pushbutton models. They just shout '60s! Enjoy, and have a great new year. Kelly |
Post# 180566 , Reply# 49   1/3/2007 at 21:38 (6,294 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Guys and Gals, By now y'all must know that I'm a huge fan of vintage GE's and this set is just wonderful, but isn't it funny how long it took GE designers and engineers to figure out that you didn't want the panel lights on TOL models shining in the users' eyes but focused down, somehow on the controls???? Seems like it took them all the way to 1968 to finally figure that one out! |
Post# 180571 , Reply# 50   1/3/2007 at 21:58 (6,294 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 180583 , Reply# 51   1/3/2007 at 22:37 (6,294 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 180754 , Reply# 55   1/4/2007 at 15:48 (6,293 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Gloss gloss gloss as only a Frigidaire could do,I must concede Bendix was never as glossy as a CI by GM! Jimmy, interesting mark on that GE as "Premier" my uncle was a pretty big architect in Canada and when he designed his dream home he had access to all TOTL stuff not normally available to stores. He put in GE's top laundry pair and they were marked "Talisman" in Canada, I bet you have the US version there for architects and custom builders only!! |
Post# 181016 , Reply# 57   1/5/2007 at 23:25 (6,292 days old) by timonator ()   |   | |
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What another Great Ge pair..havent spoke to you in a while hope all is well..BTW..time to empty the litte box LOL |
Post# 181440 , Reply# 58   1/7/2007 at 20:44 (6,290 days old) by speedqueengkc ()   |   | |
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Those are very nice sets. I hope you are enjoying them. |
Post# 181455 , Reply# 59   1/7/2007 at 21:11 (6,290 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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I love the GE sets.. They display such beuty in my eyes |
Post# 181457 , Reply# 60   1/7/2007 at 21:17 (6,290 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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I also love the mini wash and the controls and the wash action.. I would love to see video |
Post# 181661 , Reply# 62   1/8/2007 at 18:13 (6,289 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Thanks Terry! It makes is very special when something is found and saved and turns out looking and working so well.....and someone as nice as you makes note of it, its much appreciated........Jimmy |
Post# 181673 , Reply# 63   1/8/2007 at 19:22 (6,289 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)   |   | |
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Oh Hey, where are my manners? I also meant that thanks for all the others that posted a compliment too........Terry and all of you are special!........Jimmy |
Post# 181929 , Reply# 65   1/9/2007 at 17:11 (6,288 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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I've had a few more 'minor' emergenceis and am so sorry for not having thanked everybody on here and for all the emails I've received about this set and my other treasures. Just when I think I can concentrate on keeping up with my appliance friends, something happens to change my direction. But I have always appreciated everybody's thoughts and kind words. Hopefully I'm back! And I'll keep the appliances coming! Anybody up for a local treasure hunt? |