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Found a Hotpoint "Rim Flo"
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Post# 359521   6/25/2009 at 13:35 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        

I'm not sure how common these are, but some leads pointed to what appears to be a TOL model. Can anybody give an idea of what year this one was made? I cleaned and ran it several times, there appear to be no problems. There is no rust on the inner cabinet, but the inner tub has it in the usual spots. Overall, the condition is excellent.

NorfolkSouthern





Post# 359522 , Reply# 1   6/25/2009 at 13:38 (5,390 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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probably around 1983 ish

Post# 359523 , Reply# 2   6/25/2009 at 13:39 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        
Inside the barrel

The agitator removes by moving the black tabs to the left and lifting it off, exposing a special agitator for hand washing. There is also a fabric softener dispenser that fits over the agitator. My luck must be runnin' good!

So, can anybody give me an idea of how to rebuild this, should the transmission ever leak oil? I lost another Hotpoint recently because I could not get it in the apartment due to that issue. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

NorfolkSouthern


Post# 359526 , Reply# 3   6/25/2009 at 13:53 (5,390 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        

I have one I just got Saturday from a neighbor. It is a 1993 model and it has a leaky transmission also. I don't think I'm going to keep it very long.

Post# 359540 , Reply# 4   6/25/2009 at 14:57 (5,390 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
friend has Dryer

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my friend in Florence used to have a Hotpoint with that style console, but I think one model down from this TOL, as I don't remember the special agitator. She replaced it with a 90 series Kenmore DD about 10 years ago..the Dryer is still running strong, has only needed a belt in 20+ years...

Post# 359547 , Reply# 5   6/25/2009 at 15:32 (5,390 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
WOW

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I love these machines, in fact, the BOL "Rim-Flo" was my very first automatic as a kid. I learned how to take apart a washer on this series. Ours was a rust bucket, but mechanically it lived on for years after I got rid of it. They're cool to watch when they're running that's for sure, and they spin like a demon. I love Filter-Flo's as well but I have a real soft spot for these. If I were you I'd jump on it if you haven't already, ours never leaked a drop of anything even after being on a poch for a winter.

-Tim


Post# 359552 , Reply# 6   6/25/2009 at 16:11 (5,390 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)        
What is it with you.......

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you have all the luck of anyone I know, I like these machines a lot, I even converted a few GE FF to this style of filtering if they didn't have the mini basket, I love the dual agitators, these machines will move some clothes, and spin fast...

Post# 359567 , Reply# 7   6/25/2009 at 17:08 (5,390 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
It makes me wonder...

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I always wondered why these machines differed in their lint system like they did. Same mechanics, just a different "catch" system. It successfully kept the Hotpoint machines from using the "mini basket" feature. I've always thought of Hotpoint as a higher brow GE line, funny they didn't make the TOL with a "hat" since the mini basket was so popular at one point with the GE's. The Hotpoint's waterfall collar was however a nightmare if not kept and hard water deposits blocked all of the holes like on ours, then it was an over-flow filter. I actually thought that was how it was supposed to work when I first saw it, until I started taking the machine apart then I realized what it did. It was so cool to watch when it was working, more fun to watch than the filter-flo IMO because you could watch the ramp activator AND the filtration so cool!


-Tim



Post# 359578 , Reply# 8   6/25/2009 at 17:27 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        
I jumped...

The two photos are after I cleaned it, of course! There sure is a lot of splash, plenty of action to see, as per the photo!

NorfolkSouthern


Post# 359580 , Reply# 9   6/25/2009 at 17:38 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        
Suds...

Lots, and lots of suds!

NorfolkSouthern


Post# 359583 , Reply# 10   6/25/2009 at 17:46 (5,390 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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This was hotpoints attempt at a self-cleaning filter, even though they shared the same base as GE, they had to have a different pull,so to speak, the handwash system was comparable to the mini-basket....with this special agitator they would have a hard time making a filter pan to fit both agitators...also, to clean these filter rings, if you a powerwasher available, this cleans all the holes very effectively, I have people bringing me theirs to clean every now and then

Post# 359594 , Reply# 11   6/25/2009 at 18:25 (5,390 days old) by kqkenmore (memphis tn)        

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We had one of these washers and matching dryer when I was a teen and I had to do the wash and that washer sucked.My mother bought it because it was cheaper than GE FF.We had lint and detergent all over our clothes.I tried to kill it but I do have to say that it was tough because I could not do it.We ended up giving it to my brother and his recycled bride for a wedding gift.Then we got a GE FF so much better.But now I see what the problem was the filter ring was clogged.Live and learn.But enjoy your new washer.

Post# 359601 , Reply# 12   6/25/2009 at 18:51 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        

There was no problem cleaning the filter ring. As per standard procedure, I dislodged the hold downs to the top with my putty knife, and then proceeded to remove everything including the outer tub rim gasket. And I thoroughly cleaned everything under and around that lid. I even went as far as removing the whole control panel and doing all the wiring as well. It works brilliant, and is just as easy as humble pie to care for. These are loads of fun when working properly, and the following photo illustrates how this machine deals with foaming. Quite well, actually. The only issue I have is that the ramp style agitator doesn't handle billowing as well as my 1-18 or DD Kenmore. Notice the difficulty it has pulling down the two sponges on the lower left of the photo.

NorfolkSouthern


Post# 359602 , Reply# 13   6/25/2009 at 19:04 (5,390 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Very nice. Can we have close-ups of the panel sections please?

Post# 359608 , Reply# 14   6/25/2009 at 19:48 (5,390 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Bob, where you been hiding?...your email doesn't work

Post# 359612 , Reply# 15   6/25/2009 at 19:53 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        
Requested closeups:

Here's a better view of the control panel.

Post# 359613 , Reply# 16   6/25/2009 at 19:54 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        

Timer Dial

Post# 359614 , Reply# 17   6/25/2009 at 20:01 (5,390 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        

And the extra functions.

NorfolkSouthern


Post# 359637 , Reply# 18   6/25/2009 at 22:20 (5,390 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Hotpoint!

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We had the tol hotpoint set in 77 when my parents moved into their house. It also had the hand wash adj. The only difference was their was a actual temp selector. I like this better than the filter flo ge's with the in the way filter flo and the in the way mini basket. This filter ring and undermount hand wash adj is much more streamline.
Best Of Luck with it,
Peter


Post# 359687 , Reply# 19   6/26/2009 at 08:32 (5,389 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)        

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I pass on machines like this all the time. There does not seem to be a high demand. They do last though, as i see them all the time. matt

Post# 359736 , Reply# 20   6/26/2009 at 15:40 (5,389 days old) by maytagwc401 ()        

We had one of these, but with a side opening lid, and the agitator was slightly curved straight vane type. The hand wash agitator did not do much, if the water level was high. And that washer made such a loud clunk, when the spinning cycle was over. Lots of suds too. very hard to rinse it all off. Noisy. Not the best machine to have in the middle of the kitchen, like we did.
Give me a Whirlpool anytime.



Post# 359757 , Reply# 21   6/26/2009 at 18:24 (5,389 days old) by kqkenmore (memphis tn)        

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I just remembered that a lady that sold us our G.E. appliances told me that at the time Hotpoint was G.E.'s value brand that was made to compete with Sears Kenmore. Also at that time you could not sell G.E.and Hotpoint in the same store because they did not want it competing with G.E.in the same outlet.Also that washer is the top of the line because it was programed and the super cycle was Hotpoint's anwser to the spot scrubber cycle in the G.E.'s which I had one and it was a good machine but they are loud.

Post# 360060 , Reply# 22   6/27/2009 at 23:40 (5,388 days old) by autowasherfreak ()        

I saw a Hotpoint in a used appliance store down the road from me they wanted $50.00 for it. It was almond and had the same type of agitator. It was in great condition no dents or scratches.

Post# 360070 , Reply# 23   6/28/2009 at 01:55 (5,387 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
Handwash Agitator

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Could you post a pic of this special agitator, I've never seen one I don't think.

-Tim


Post# 360071 , Reply# 24   6/28/2009 at 02:26 (5,387 days old) by norfolksouthern ()        
Coming up...

The infamous Hotpoint handwash agitator.

NorfolkSouthern


Post# 360075 , Reply# 25   6/28/2009 at 03:20 (5,387 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)        
Interesting

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Well, that's really interesting, I'm assuming that's for ultra small loads so that the ramp activator (normal) doesn't eject them from the tub? Low water with the rampie is a wet venture. Neat.

-Tim



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