Hotpoint Washing Machine
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| Hotpoint washing machine and wringer, model A.E.1 | |
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| Manufacturer | Hotpoint |
| Production years | c.1950 |
| Production location | (unknown) |
Hotpoint washing machine and wringer, model A.E.1, c.1950
Most early washing machines had no spin function, and so needed a traditional wringer or ‘mangle’ to squeeze out water at the end of the wash.
[edit] How it works
The clothes are agitated in a bin full of soapy water. At the end of the wash the clothes are rinsed in clean water and then squeezed dry through the rollers of the wringer.
[edit] Memories
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Do you remember this washing machine? Add your memories. |
Yes I Remember. I have one at home!
— Anon
I now have three of these machines. One has the heater control (as in the photo) but the other two do not (even earlier model?), meaning that the user determined the temperature of the wash by blending hot & cold water when filling the tub. I can see my mum using this machine in my minds eye now. I was always terrified that she would mangle her fingers at any moment!
— Graham Brook.
I have one in my garage but it's getting in the way,anybody know were I can get rid of it as it is a shame to scrap it.
— anon
[edit] In the Science Museum
Source: G H Morris. Inv: No: 1973-305, 1973-319
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.