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Frigéavia G31 washing machine
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Post# 878737   4/27/2016 at 06:51 (2,892 days old) by statomatic (France)        

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Hi, here is my new toy, a very nice 1976 Frigéavia G31 washing machine.
More pictures soon.


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Post# 878743 , Reply# 1   4/27/2016 at 07:28 (2,892 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)        
Nice!

It's cool to see European machines.
merci boucoup!


Post# 878759 , Reply# 2   4/27/2016 at 09:11 (2,892 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Congratulations! I have never heard of that brand. The French market was so very different from the market in the Netherlands and Germany. Is there a detergent dispenser under the lid? I would love to see a few pictures from the drum and the dispenser if possible.

Happy washing!


Post# 878773 , Reply# 3   4/27/2016 at 11:59 (2,892 days old) by statomatic (France)        

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Thanks for you comments.

These machines are made by Thomson like some Frigidaire of the same era.
The Frigéavia machines were branded Giravia in the past (that's why the model numbers of these machines starts by a G).

Here is some photos of the lid open:
The softener dispenser can be emptied by pushing the small piece of plastic inside.

Two lids makes the advantage of not using a door seal (less cleaning needed and less risk of leaks) and an ingenious spin security: when the first lid is opened during the spinning the motor goes to the wash speed to be braked, then when the second lid is opened the machine stops completely.



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Post# 878774 , Reply# 4   4/27/2016 at 12:13 (2,892 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Thank you! I remember my grandparents had a Zanussi that also had a button to empty the softener dispenser.

This model has a huge detergent dispenser, I love that! The two door system seals well, but some people think it's a bit of a hassle to use. The safety system is more than most models have.

Wonderful machine! Do you have to do work on it, or is it already fully functional?


Post# 878782 , Reply# 5   4/27/2016 at 13:40 (2,892 days old) by statomatic (France)        

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Well it has the usual issues for a (low use) 1976 machine, leaks at the detergent dispenser hose and the overflow outlet hose, electric plug's prongs were a bit oxidized.

That machine is very well designed, the panels are easy to disassemble for service and allows a great access to the motor, pump, heater, thermostats...

It's currently washing (couleur fragile 35°C cycle).


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Post# 878790 , Reply# 6   4/27/2016 at 14:31 (2,892 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Thanks!! Looks indeed like a well designed machine. Glad it's working!

Post# 878798 , Reply# 7   4/27/2016 at 15:25 (2,892 days old) by statomatic (France)        

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After some minutes of washing the water inlet hose has started to leak !
Luckily I was next to the machine when it happened !
I installed a new one and the cycle has continued without problems, except a small leak at the overflow outlet hose (I didn't put enough glue !)



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Post# 878859 , Reply# 8   4/27/2016 at 23:19 (2,892 days old) by A440 ()        

What a beautiful machine!

Are those cast iron counter weights?  Amazing!

How many rpm's is the spin?

Looks like a fun machine, and very well built!


Post# 878926 , Reply# 9   4/28/2016 at 15:10 (2,891 days old) by statomatic (France)        

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Yes, the counter weights are cast iron, that's more solid than Bouygues concrete !

It spins at 500rpm.

Some photos of the timer and the selector switches:



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Post# 879114 , Reply# 10   4/30/2016 at 09:51 (2,889 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Frigéavia G31 washing machine

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That is one stunning top loader, the combination of Blue & Silver fascia, push button selectors and timeline just about has it all. Very much like the Philips toploaders we had here with the vitreous outer drum and counterbalances.The ribbed inlay on the inner lid also adds to the detail. Did they make other models with faster spin speed?

Most unlucky with that inlet pipe, luckily in all my years have never known it to happen with me!!

Happy Washing !!


Post# 879224 , Reply# 11   5/1/2016 at 15:13 (2,888 days old) by statomatic (France)        

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Thanks, I don't think they made a machine with a spin speed of more than 500rpm in that era.
However the next series (totally different chassis, more annoying to service) had 800rpm machines (with a Sachs clutch motor and even a drying function !) and in the 80's they also made machines with electronic speed control (600, 800 or 1000rpm spin speed with a TDA1085 based control unit).



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