Summary
Hoover Keymatic washing machine, made in 1962 or later. The machine was a trade-in at the donor's electrical store. It was used in Melbourne, Victoria.
Physical Description
White enamelled, angle-front Hoover "Keymatic" washing machine with "programme cartridge." Front loading, panel above, and hinges downwards to reveal opening of 24.5cm 0. Barrel is 34cm D, and coated with mid-blue enamel. In centre of rear is small circular agitator (14cm 0) with 6 ridges radiating from central point. Control panel, 50cm L x 6.5 cm W, with circular cycle indicator with a black triangular marker. To right is red door-button (as above), then "PUSH ON/PUSH OFF" switch. On extreme right slot, below which is written word "KEYMATIC" This is designed for accompanying cartridge, 2-sided. Allows for 8 cycles, including "SPIN DRY" and "MINIMUM IRON," using a crude, "slot-controlled," mechanism. On the rear of the machine, a grey electric chord is attached, as well as hot and cold tap pipes and a drainage pipe.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr M. Tonta, 03 Feb 1989
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Manufacturer (Probable)
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Date Made
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, post 1962
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Inscriptions
Program selection dial: "FILL/HEAT & TUMBLE/ WASH/ RINSING/ SPIN/ O" (with a black triangular marker). Long black switch "PUSH ON/ PUSH OFF". "KEYMATIC" on bottom right hand corner of control panel. Round, red "Hover" symbol on top right hand corner of the door.
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overall dimensions
61 cm (Length), 67 cm (Width), 82 cm (Height)
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