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Miss Norge Dispensomat Finds Her Mate......
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Post# 211100   5/20/2007 at 13:58 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

A thrilling day and they just dont get much better than this, when I was able to obtain the matching dryer for my Norge Dispensomat Washer. Its in wonderful shape but has to be the heaviest darn dryer I have ever moved! I really needed some strong help getting this in the laundry room, my friend Dave assited me a couple of days ago. Thanks Dave!




Post# 211101 , Reply# 1   5/20/2007 at 14:00 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge logo........and hi profile console.......This dryer is just as fabulous as the washer and has features that make it quite unique.......

Post# 211102 , Reply# 2   5/20/2007 at 14:01 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Left side of the console and controls.......

Post# 211103 , Reply# 3   5/20/2007 at 14:02 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Dial and Fabric Selector.........

Post# 211104 , Reply# 4   5/20/2007 at 14:03 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

More controls, Dial A Heat selectors........

Post# 211105 , Reply# 5   5/20/2007 at 14:06 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Fabric Cycle Indicator Drum. This drum rotates to different settings when the Fabric Dial is turned.......Then the user turns the Dial A Heat knobs to correspond to the "DOTS" on the Fabric Drum........

Post# 211106 , Reply# 6   5/20/2007 at 14:07 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge Time Line indicator, thermometer style.........in RED

Post# 211107 , Reply# 7   5/20/2007 at 14:08 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Nylons and Lingerie cycle......

Post# 211108 , Reply# 8   5/20/2007 at 14:09 (6,179 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)        

Is that the dryer they used to advertise with the hairdryer attachment? Is it all porcelain? Steved

Post# 211109 , Reply# 9   5/20/2007 at 14:11 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Automatic Wash N Wear and Blankets......

Post# 211111 , Reply# 10   5/20/2007 at 14:13 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Knit Woolen cycle. Notice the No Tumble Feature. This dryer has Stop N Dry. When you select Stop N Dry, the drum does not turn but the fan continues to blow air/heat thru the drum.........

Post# 211112 , Reply# 11   5/20/2007 at 14:15 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Delicate cycle. Again, notice the "DOTS" where the user is supposed to turn the knobs to!

Post# 211113 , Reply# 12   5/20/2007 at 14:16 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Fluffing, Pillows, Draperies.........

Post# 211114 , Reply# 13   5/20/2007 at 14:17 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Regular cycle...........

Post# 211115 , Reply# 14   5/20/2007 at 14:18 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Cottons, Linens, 8-9lb Load!

Post# 211116 , Reply# 15   5/20/2007 at 14:19 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Stop N Dry. By simply turning this knob, either with the dryer on or off, the No Tumble feature takes effect. A useful feature for the tennis shoes!

Post# 211117 , Reply# 16   5/20/2007 at 14:20 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Cyclops style indicator light........

Post# 211118 , Reply# 17   5/20/2007 at 14:21 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Green Indicator Light, the dryer is ON ! !

Post# 211119 , Reply# 18   5/20/2007 at 14:22 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

This is the gas version. On the top of the dryer is this door for access to the pilot light and gas burner........

Post# 211120 , Reply# 19   5/20/2007 at 14:22 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Gas burner...........

Post# 211121 , Reply# 20   5/20/2007 at 14:24 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

The heat is regulated thru this assembly, attached to a bowden cable, that is attached to the Dial A Heat Selector.

Post# 211122 , Reply# 21   5/20/2007 at 14:24 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Push Button to open the door.........

Post# 211123 , Reply# 22   5/20/2007 at 14:25 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge Logo in the lower front corner of the dryer........

Post# 211125 , Reply# 23   5/20/2007 at 14:26 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

A few shots of the matching Norge Dispensomat Washer......

Post# 211126 , Reply# 24   5/20/2007 at 14:26 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Dispensomat control panel

Post# 211127 , Reply# 25   5/20/2007 at 14:27 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Dispensomat panel, open.........

Post# 211128 , Reply# 26   5/20/2007 at 14:28 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge Dispensomat Clock.......

Post# 211129 , Reply# 27   5/20/2007 at 14:29 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Together as a matched set........

Post# 211130 , Reply# 28   5/20/2007 at 14:29 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge Hamper Door, in loading position........

Post# 211131 , Reply# 29   5/20/2007 at 14:30 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge 3Way Door, in Normal position.......

Post# 211132 , Reply# 30   5/20/2007 at 14:31 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Norge Hamper Door, in fully open position. To reach those hard to find items in the back of the drum........

Post# 211133 , Reply# 31   5/20/2007 at 14:32 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Drum light, located at the bottom of the inside front panel. This dryer also has an ozone bulb in the back of the drum.....

Post# 211135 , Reply# 32   5/20/2007 at 14:34 (6,179 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Matched set with both panels lighted. I am just thrilled to have found this dryer, it was a dream come true. I will be doing a major make-over of my house laundry area to accomodate this set, but its such a wonderful set that any effort will be worth it.........Thanks for looking!

Post# 211136 , Reply# 33   5/20/2007 at 15:01 (6,179 days old) by jerseymike ()        
Wow!

Someone took very good care of that dryer! What a fascinating design. (I always liked the three way hamper door.)

Norge gas dryers periodically show up as pictures of the day and I've always wondered what that trap door on the top of the dryer was for. Thanks for sharing.

There's nothing like a matched set -- especially one as rare of this pair. Congrats and enjoy.

Mike


Post# 211138 , Reply# 34   5/20/2007 at 15:06 (6,179 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        

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Congratulations Jimmy. Very Beautiful Matched Set!

Patrick


Post# 211152 , Reply# 35   5/20/2007 at 15:33 (6,179 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
That dryer is in great shape for a gas model

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Nice find.

Borg Warner quality ,they will rule the laundry area I am sure.




Post# 211153 , Reply# 36   5/20/2007 at 15:34 (6,179 days old) by golittlesport (California)        

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Congratulations, Jimmy! Beautiful set. I like how the dryer pilot light door lines up with the washer lid. Those were the days when TOL washers and dryers were absolutely fabulous!! Thanks for posting all of the detailed pcitures!

Post# 211155 , Reply# 37   5/20/2007 at 15:39 (6,179 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Norge!

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Hi Jimmy,
What a beautiful matching set. Best Of Luck with this beautiful set.
Peter


Post# 211157 , Reply# 38   5/20/2007 at 15:41 (6,179 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)        

Wow, I didn't realize that the Norge had a delay start option back in the day!!

If this is a DG-500, it retailed for $359.95. The washer AWD-502 sold for $399.95. Not a big difference in prices between the washer and dryer, much like today.

SteveD


Post# 211159 , Reply# 39   5/20/2007 at 15:45 (6,179 days old) by sharples ()        
Beautiful

What an amazing pair... i'm super excited for you!!

Post# 211166 , Reply# 40   5/20/2007 at 16:04 (6,179 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Congratulations Jimmy. I knew it wouldshow up!!!

Post# 211171 , Reply# 41   5/20/2007 at 16:22 (6,179 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island)        

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Jimmy,

Congrats. and best wishes with the new dryer. They are an absolutely beautiful pair!!

Enjoy.

Ron


Post# 211174 , Reply# 42   5/20/2007 at 16:25 (6,179 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
WOW!!!

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Those are amazing! Congrats!!! Can't way to see those in action!

Jon


Post# 211176 , Reply# 43   5/20/2007 at 16:29 (6,179 days old) by spiralator60 (Los Angeles)        
Norge

Congratulations! You've got a beautiful machine. Where is the lint filter located?

Post# 211189 , Reply# 44   5/20/2007 at 16:57 (6,179 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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Jimmy, you had better keep those Norges under lock and key or you might have visitor from WI.

Post# 211193 , Reply# 45   5/20/2007 at 17:04 (6,179 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)        

Jimmy, How cool is this! Love the pair; looks really good. Gary

Post# 211196 , Reply# 46   5/20/2007 at 17:22 (6,179 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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They make a gorgeous pair, Jimmy---congratulations! And thanks for all the photos. I love the drop-down dryer door to make unloading easier. They are a bells-and-whistles set, that's for sure.


Post# 211201 , Reply# 47   5/20/2007 at 18:03 (6,179 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Jimmy, I could see dots on the dial-a-fabric indicating high or low heat, but never saw a fabric type that indicated a medium heat, or did I miss something? Looks like the link filter door at the bottom of the cabinet is missing? The drum light on our '64 Norge Wrinkle-Out dryer was in thes ame location.

Post# 211202 , Reply# 48   5/20/2007 at 18:10 (6,179 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)        
Spectacular

The only thing better than having a dispensing system that
adds at exactly the correct instant, is the exact matching
companion dryer!!!!!


Post# 211204 , Reply# 49   5/20/2007 at 18:11 (6,179 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)        
Thanks for the photos

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What a beautiful pair of machines. And thanks for the detailed photo documentation. Wonderful to look at and, I'm sure, to use.

Scoots


Post# 211210 , Reply# 50   5/20/2007 at 18:53 (6,179 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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Congrats Jimmy! What a great find. This just goes to show that patience is a virtue and sooner or later what you're looking for will appear. Can't wait to see it in person.

Post# 211211 , Reply# 51   5/20/2007 at 18:54 (6,179 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Great looking set Jimmy! I recall how you LOVE sets, and this is a VERY rare set to have. Congratulations on finding the matching dryer to your wonderful Norge washer!

Post# 211218 , Reply# 52   5/20/2007 at 19:16 (6,179 days old) by sambootoo (Moody, AL)        

Now those are some machines!! Congratulations on a great matched set.

Post# 211219 , Reply# 53   5/20/2007 at 19:19 (6,179 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Wow - what a dream come true for you Jimmy - awesome dryer. Didn't realize a clock was built into the washer - nuts! Thanks for the detailed photos - it made it seem as though we were right there for the demo ~

Ben


Post# 211220 , Reply# 54   5/20/2007 at 19:42 (6,179 days old) by timonator ()        
TOTALLY AMAZING!!

Jimmy I am sooo Happy you found a match for that washer everywhere I went I looked and asked about one of those for you I know you really wanted it and it could'nt have found a better home than Yours!! I know you will cherish it for years to come Tim

Post# 211221 , Reply# 55   5/20/2007 at 19:45 (6,179 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Congratulations!!!

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If I were the Smithsonian I'd want them!

Post# 211229 , Reply# 56   5/20/2007 at 20:02 (6,179 days old) by 48bencix (Sacramento CA)        
Green envy light

What a great picture presentation. Thanks for the Sunday Afternoon treat!!

The Borg-Warner quality is evident.

Martin


Post# 211231 , Reply# 57   5/20/2007 at 20:05 (6,179 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

Hi Jimmy. Congratulations on finding a matching dryer.
You have a beautiful set of Norges.


Ross


Post# 211249 , Reply# 58   5/20/2007 at 20:50 (6,179 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Loved the matched set

What is the story behind it? -- how did you find it. Looks great together

Post# 211255 , Reply# 59   5/20/2007 at 22:04 (6,179 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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OMG Jimmy the dryer looks like it is in just as mint condition as the washer. Congratulations! That has to be one of the most fun designs Norge had ever produced.

Post# 211256 , Reply# 60   5/20/2007 at 22:05 (6,179 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Congrats Jimmy

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Thanks for the wonderful pics.



Enjoy your new 'treasure'


Post# 211262 , Reply# 61   5/20/2007 at 22:22 (6,179 days old) by spinout (Phoenix)        
Awesome....

Simply awesome.

Post# 211296 , Reply# 62   5/21/2007 at 07:03 (6,179 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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YUM Jimmy, those are wonderful. Glad you found the mate. How nice is that.

Steve


Post# 211299 , Reply# 63   5/21/2007 at 07:19 (6,179 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Congratulations Jimmy! You have one of the last Norge gas dryers with the variable heat input. Most all of them only had one operating thermostat so only one temperature, but the heat input could be varied from a small flame to a large flame. With the high air flow, the dryer could not get too hot for delicates on the small flame. The older Timeline-style Norge gas dryers had a big red bar that could be moved in an arc under the lid in the top for high to low burner input. The drilled-port cast iron burner in your dryer has the flames burning along the top, right? I think it was a few years later that they turned the burner over so that the holes were on the bottom and supposedly less likely to clog with lint.

Did you manage to get the drying rods for inside? It was a gray, spring loaded, tubular rectangle that fit between two vanes. If you had one vane at the 6 o'clock position, the rack fit between the two vanes at the top of the drum so that delicates could be hung or draped over the rods so that they would blow in the breeze. If one vane was at the 12 o'clock position, the rack sat on the two vanes in the lower part of the tub to hold stuffed animals and shoes.

The stop 'n dry dial was the most elegant way Norge had for lifting the drum off the drive roller. It sure beat the little T-shaped knob down behind the lint door and was not so likely to get in the way as the pull-down lever at the top of the door. It tended to droop down a bit with age.

Enjoy your newest treasure!
Tom


Post# 211312 , Reply# 64   5/21/2007 at 08:42 (6,179 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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You love those matched sets, you must have been so excited to see this! Congrats, it's going to be stunning in your newly redesigned laundry room.

Post# 211322 , Reply# 65   5/21/2007 at 09:27 (6,178 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Too pretty for words! Congrats on another wonderful matched set!

I wonder, looking at the design of both the washer and dryer consoles, that they might look more "unified" if the dryer was on the right of the washer...


Post# 211340 , Reply# 66   5/21/2007 at 11:57 (6,178 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)        

Jimmy ...

What a FANTASTIC set!! Wow ... you must have been absolutely thrilled to match them up!!

Those consoles are incredible; so stately looking!! :-)

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Geoff


Post# 211347 , Reply# 67   5/21/2007 at 13:00 (6,178 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)        

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I'm speechless! Norge is my absolute favorite brand of machines! Those are beautiful!

Post# 211351 , Reply# 68   5/21/2007 at 13:53 (6,178 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio)        
congrats Jimmy

I remember that washer from when I visited befor, I thought it was cool by itself- now with the matching dryer it look even better ! The dryer with the specialty dialing cycles reminds me of the Westinghouse "computer " control. Jeff

Post# 211390 , Reply# 69   5/21/2007 at 18:03 (6,178 days old) by fridgiman ()        

Hey Jimmy
How cool is that !
I'm really happy that you found that matching dryer.
You truly are the King-of-the-Matched-Sets.

Jim


Post# 211403 , Reply# 70   5/21/2007 at 19:11 (6,178 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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For your enjoyment if you haven't seen this already:

Post# 211427 , Reply# 71   5/21/2007 at 20:29 (6,178 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.)        

That has to be the most beautiful set ever unearthed. I must have missed the post that gave the history of these machines...

Now all you need to complete your new laundry area is a Norge gas water heater and your laundry will look just like that POD...

Weren't the Norge gas dryers subject to burner rusting? I thought I recalled a post on that topic, and this one seems to be in such great condition. Seems like it was hardly used..


Post# 211445 , Reply# 72   5/21/2007 at 21:25 (6,178 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Tomturbomatic, "interesting" about the small to large flame control on the older TimeLines. We had that dryer until I was 10.75 years old, but I odn't recall seeing that under the top lid that gave access to the flame lighting. Maybe it was better I dind't know about it, lol. I have to admit, I always wondered why there wasn't a temperature control on ours, but I thinnk ours was a BOL cuz it didn't have a light in it the panel. Our '64 Norge dryer, the top'n'dry feature control was on the control panel, it was a sliding lever that mirrored the variable water level position on the washer.

Post# 211647 , Reply# 73   5/22/2007 at 17:10 (6,177 days old) by customline (pennsylvania)        
What a beauty !!!

Both units look great together. What an incredible find. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with your set of Norges.

Post# 211689 , Reply# 74   5/22/2007 at 19:31 (6,177 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area)        

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the cheer on this find. It was a dream come true to make the very rare washer a matched set! It took a couple of years to find it, but the basic philosphy is not to give up, because somewhere out there is your dream machine.

And Peter 770, you are absolutely right, they do look better with the washer on the left, as in the Ad photos. This is just a temporary setting until I get the whole laundry room replumbed and redesigned.........and darn this dryer sure is heavy to move! Jimmy


Post# 211722 , Reply# 75   5/22/2007 at 21:38 (6,177 days old) by spats ()        

Wow Jimmy, beautiful machines there! Congrats!!

Post# 212057 , Reply# 76   5/24/2007 at 19:37 (6,175 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.)        

"FilterFlo":

I looked at this thread through and through. That is a beautiful TOL Norge set. I especially liked that "clock" feature that was seen on the washer. What does that do??? Does it allow you to program the washer to start at any schedule time you choose???

Also, I noted the "timeline" feature on both, the washer and the dryer. I liked the way Borg-Warner has pulled out all of the stops with this set??? I don't think anything they made after these don't even remotely match the coolness and wow factor of this set.

And that dryer looked like it was in mint condition??? Was the washer the same way when you got it??? Or did you have to put some work into it to get it back into shape after you've gotten it???

What year are those beauties anyway??? I'm guessing 1958-60.

I happen to live in Washington, D. C. where there is a Smithsonian Institute. Would you be interested in donating these to the Smithsonian (LMAO -- just kidding)???

--Charles--


Post# 212063 , Reply# 77   5/24/2007 at 20:11 (6,175 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.)        

When I look at that clock, I have an overwhelming urge for a Dr. Pepper....

Post# 212070 , Reply# 78   5/24/2007 at 20:58 (6,175 days old) by drmitch ()        

Wow, what a cool set Jimmy! Glad you found the mate to the dispenseomat.

Post# 212197 , Reply# 79   5/25/2007 at 11:41 (6,174 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Sorry, I meant to say continuously variable heat input as opposed to the click position dials with settings such as Air Fluff, Low & Super Fast. Early bol Timelines must have had only had one heat input level.

Post# 212285 , Reply# 80   5/25/2007 at 22:17 (6,174 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Such a beautiful set Jimmy with their console lights glowing. Where did you find this beauty and do you know any of its history? Thanks for sharing.

Post# 212339 , Reply# 81   5/26/2007 at 08:02 (6,174 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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Jimmy,

I still can't get over you finding this dream machine. I am so very happy for you. As I've said in other posts, *EVERYONE* can find their dream machines with a little hard work and a lot of luck. But they are out there. I can't wait to see this in person.

Rich


Post# 212346 , Reply# 82   5/26/2007 at 08:42 (6,174 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago)        
Electric clock

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I love the electric clock.
... Just think of it... with a clock on the unit you can time the drying cycle TO THE SECOND! While the darling hubby is asleep, you can set the dryer to dry clothes while you run out for a quick round of Canasta with the girls. If your hubby is a cheatin' man, you can set the dryer to dry a load of gasoline-soaked laundry while he slumbers away.


Post# 212389 , Reply# 83   5/26/2007 at 13:03 (6,173 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago)        
Oops / The clock is on the WASHER

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My last post makes no sense as the clock is on the washer.
I've got nothing funny to say now.
Perhaps General-Time or Telechron had a big sale on clock mechs and the Norge engineers said "Hell, let's put a clock on that there washer!"
Did clock-happy Norge put clocks on other items of that period-like water-heaters or dehumidifiers?
Does the washer have a "snooze-bar"? (I can't unload the washer right now.. give me ten more minutes)


Post# 212397 , Reply# 84   5/26/2007 at 14:25 (6,173 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Hi Jimmy

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I guess you got the washer a few years back, before i joined.

Did you take fantastic fotos also, of the washer then ; and if so, could you tell me where to find them.

I'd so love to know what it says on the clock, and to see the agitator.

Never seen control panels so high on a washer/dryer. Lit up at night, it looks like an older huge stove, so way up and all clocked. Beautiful !



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