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1970's Vintage General Motors Electric Stove - $200 (Defuniak Springs)
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Post# 740069   3/7/2014 at 12:41 (3,673 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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..think it is older than 1970, don't you ? (Poor photo quality)

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Post# 740074 , Reply# 1   3/7/2014 at 13:03 (3,673 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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No. It's a model RSE36S FRIGIDAIRE'S "Super" model that was Rated number one in CR back then from 1971 to 1977. It was the same style they had for their first ceramic top range.

Post# 740079 , Reply# 2   3/7/2014 at 13:22 (3,673 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Chuck is right, it can't be older than 1971.

 

The 1971 "S" model changed from black trim on it's control panel to woodgrain trim. Note that the shape of the lock latch also changed from the 1968-70 style to the newer style that lays flat in unlocked position in 1971. The RSE3-36S from 1973-74 was almost unchanged from the RSE-36S of 1971-72.

 

BTW, "R" stands for "Range", "S" for "Super", "E" for "Electri-Clean" - "36" is for the style of range (30" wide with one 8" burner and three 6" burners, a clock but no fluorescent light) and "S" is for 1971 models which were produced in 1972 and 1973-74 with a "3" added after the "E" (RSE3-36S). 

 

The one you posted in the other thread in the link below is the previous "P" model that was made in 1969-70 but could have been sold a bit later too... 



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Post# 740085 , Reply# 3   3/7/2014 at 14:01 (3,673 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Chuck,PhilR - thanks. I believed that those thicker radiantubes were gone by the 1970 mark; so , up until 1979 when Frigidaire was sold to WSMC, did all their stoves use the thick radiantube elements?

PhilR (or Chuck): Thanks for pointing out the differences. Any idea when the last ceramic top range was made in the Frigidaire world?


Post# 740087 , Reply# 4   3/7/2014 at 14:03 (3,673 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

The control panel looks very close to that of a Frigidaire 1-18 washer.

Post# 740146 , Reply# 5   3/7/2014 at 20:34 (3,673 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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The RadianTube elements were used until WCI changed them over to the Westinghouse design. They also had the Ceram a Top models too. My favorite was their. Touch N Cook. I had two..bb one in Harvest Gold. The other, Poppy Red.

Post# 740157 , Reply# 6   3/7/2014 at 21:12 (3,673 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Touch N Cook - ?

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I hear so much about Touch N Cook - haven't checked out what it is, but even if I do ...I wouldn't know why some here at aw.org like it or seek it. Since you had two stoves with this feature, Chuck, what's special about it or why did you like it?

attached is a pic from 2005, aw.org


Post# 740158 , Reply# 7   3/7/2014 at 21:13 (3,673 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
30" Frigidaire Electra-Clean Range

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This was a WELL BUILT RANGE and very well designed controls, the lack of a messy oven window and the practical 3 6" elements and one properly placed 8" element made this one of the best ranges for an everyday range for many homes.

The only negatives were the lack of a way to reduce the broilers heat and those terrible thick mono-tube elements, they never stayed flat.


Post# 740160 , Reply# 8   3/7/2014 at 21:18 (3,673 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Touch N Cook - ?

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I hear so much about Touch N Cook - haven't checked out what it is, but even if I do ...I wouldn't know why some here at aw.org like it or seek it. Since you had two stoves with this feature, Chuck, what's special about it or why did you like it?

from 2005, aw.org, a thread that you, Chuck, and PhilR spoke about Frigidaire ranges. I'm glad you're still around here to offer information, even though, with enough digging, one can find alot of answers. But, this touch n cook - whatever it was, looks like it wasn't offered or part of the standard radiantube type stoves.



Post# 740169 , Reply# 9   3/7/2014 at 22:03 (3,673 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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That's right, the Touch-N-Cook models all had the white Ceramatop. 

 

I hope to get one someday! There was one for sale not too long ago on Craigslist that was posted here. It was harvest gold, in Minnesota and expensively priced ($750) but the ad didn't stay there very long. 

 

Unfortunately, if I find one, it won't be around as Frigidaire didn't import this model in Canada. The nicest we got was the self-cleaning Custom Deluxe with the Ceramatop but with the regular controls. And still, very few were sold.



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Post# 740375 , Reply# 10   3/8/2014 at 14:35 (3,672 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT)        
don't those Ceramatops...

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tend to get stained and yucky? Never liked them as the ones I've seen were always kind of grody to some degree.

We have the '77 fancier version of the one shown above and just love it, imo build quality is better than on GEs, feels much less flimsy, the door closes like a bank vault.


Post# 740378 , Reply# 11   3/8/2014 at 14:52 (3,672 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
Roger:

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It was possible to keep first-generation smooth-tops pristinely white, but there was a catch - it was more work than keeping a conventional cooktop, with its burner bowls and possibly trim rings, clean.

You had to use the correct cleaners (the ones available then were Corning Smooth-Top Cleaner for regular cleaning and polishing, and Delete for tough stains), and you had to clean it properly after every use. Part of the trouble with white smooth-tops was that if you used a sponge or cloth that had been used for other kitchen cleaning, it was likely to have microscopic food particles in it. If you just wiped the top with one of these, it could look clean afterwards, but the next time you turned the range on, the food particles deposited when you wiped heated and darkened. Minerals in water could do the same thing.

They looked nice and space-agey, but they were actually more work; the easy-cleaning promises were basically bogus. The reason that smooth-tops are dark colors today is to avoid all this hassle.


Post# 1082134 , Reply# 12   7/23/2020 at 20:48 (1,343 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
So what year would this be?

RSE3-36W. is it considered Super and what does the W stand for.

Thank you


Post# 1082192 , Reply# 13   7/24/2020 at 10:22 (1,342 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
I have

The same range except mine is NOT self cleaning, Mine is a 73 Personally, The Radiantube units were the best part I think.

Post# 1082221 , Reply# 14   7/24/2020 at 12:35 (1,342 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Well I purchased this one!

I think it’s a 75 because the clock has changed to the middle.????

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Post# 1082226 , Reply# 15   7/24/2020 at 12:49 (1,342 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)        
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I remember the first time I saw one of these Frigidaire Touch N Cook ranges come in for service. Just like the one in the ad, 30" in Poppy. I thought it was the coolest looking appliance I'd ever seen...and I saw a lot! It still looks nicer than anything out there that's new.


Post# 1087936 , Reply# 16   9/4/2020 at 13:29 (1,300 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Please help

I purchased the poppy one and the oven won't heat. The oven light on the control lights up. Any help please?

Post# 1088008 , Reply# 17   9/5/2020 at 08:47 (1,300 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Non Heating FD EC Oven

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If the oven does not heat at all, turn it on and fiddle with the start and stop dials on the clock to get it into Manuel mode.

 

The fact that the oven light comes on probably means the clock is not the problem, at this point assuming the top burners work fine you either have a loose burned wire connection or a bad latch switch, bad oven heat relay or bad thermostat. 

 

Take the back off and look for wiring problems [ unplug the range first ]. and see if you can find any problems, If not find an independent repair guy with grey hair to figure out what is wrong, these were easy stoves to fix, if it needs a part that you can't find get in touch we may have the part.

 

John L.


Post# 1088024 , Reply# 18   9/5/2020 at 12:33 (1,299 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Thank you John!

I have a repair man I've used and trusted coming on Tuesday. I love this stove! Yes all burners work fine!

Post# 1088026 , Reply# 19   9/5/2020 at 12:38 (1,299 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Pic in my kitchen



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Post# 1088027 , Reply# 20   9/5/2020 at 12:39 (1,299 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Another cooking away!



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Post# 1088031 , Reply# 21   9/5/2020 at 13:51 (1,299 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Floyde, that looks beautiful. Congratulations!! Love your kitchen too.

Post# 1088032 , Reply# 22   9/5/2020 at 13:55 (1,299 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Thank you!

My dishwasher is a kitchen aid from 1984 in black that cleans amazingly!

Post# 1088033 , Reply# 23   9/5/2020 at 13:57 (1,299 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Thank you!

My dishwasher is a kitchen aid from 1984 in black that cleans amazingly!

Post# 1088039 , Reply# 24   9/5/2020 at 15:33 (1,299 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Floyde, you're welcome. You read my mind too. lol Good selection.

Post# 1088041 , Reply# 25   9/5/2020 at 15:36 (1,299 days old) by Hippiedoll ( arizona )        
WOWZERS...

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that POPPY Frigidaire stove really pops with the blue cabinets and blue pots. I love the way those colors look together! Beautiful kitchen floyde!
😍🥰😉


Post# 1088063 , Reply# 26   9/5/2020 at 19:30 (1,299 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Thank you!

Yes! It's a happy place!

Post# 1088068 , Reply# 27   9/5/2020 at 20:25 (1,299 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)        
Thank you!

Yes! It's a happy place!

Post# 1097741 , Reply# 28   11/20/2020 at 17:41 (1,223 days old) by ectwist (Roeland Park)        
RSE-36P Frigidaire super help

I am the second owner of the 1969 Frigidaire RSE-36P Super range all with original paperwork. It came with my first house I bought and has worked great for 12 years. I love this stove and the thermostat just went out!! Any one have any tips on finding one?

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Post# 1097758 , Reply# 29   11/20/2020 at 19:24 (1,223 days old) by Steved (Guilderland, New York)        
Clock

Is the clock knob on the right set to “MAN”?

Post# 1097801 , Reply# 30   11/21/2020 at 08:05 (1,223 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        

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What do you mean by the thermostat went out ?

 

I am going to guess that you mean the oven stopped heating ?

 

If so does the red indicator light still come on ?

 

Does wither the bake or broil element heat at all ?

 

John L.


Post# 1111320 , Reply# 31   3/14/2021 at 09:25 (1,110 days old) by ectwist (Roeland Park)        
RSE-36P Frigidaire super help

They oven still heats but won't stop heating! The indicator light does work and goes out when desired temp is reached but they just keeps heating up! I was told it was the thermostat but I am unable to locate the part and the I was told the thermostat can't be rebuilt since it was a self cleaning oven.


Post# 1111322 , Reply# 32   3/14/2021 at 10:06 (1,109 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Frigidaire Range That Won't Stop Heating

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You either have a shorted heating element or a bad heat relay, both are easy fixes.

 

Does the bake element still get red and heat evenly ?,

 

Does it stay the same way when the light goes off on the control panel ?

 

Does the broil element behave the same way ?

 

Not knowing where you live I can not suggest any one to help.

 

John L.



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