Presenting the Hoover 3226, second generation of Hoover sloping front automatic washing machines, produced from 1964 - 1966, by the Hoover Washing Machine Company Ltd, at Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. The Hoover Keymatic takes an 8lb washload, is hot & cold fill and spins at 750rpm. It is very unique as it has a dual washing action, for delicate items it rotates the drum like todays machines but doesnt alternate drum direction, these programmes last for approx 8mins after heating to correct temperature. For robust cotton fabrics its uses the drum and its unique Hoover "Boiling Pulsator Washing Action"...you will see the spinning Hoover pulsator in the back of the drum, similar to the wringer and twin tub washers. This produces a very rapid turnover of clothes with plenty of splashdrama as well.. The wash time for cottons was 4 minutes from correct temperature...very fast indeed by todays standards.. The second unique feature was the use of the "Hoover Keyplate" which was a bakelite / plastic card with grooves for the different programmes, this was inserted into the card reader or programmer and the washer times liked up the cogs and started your wash programme!!! The third unique feature was how the drum operated, it was suspended on 4 large springs attached to a metal frame, it also had a suspension wire under the drum as well, this allowed the drum to "Tilt" when filling with water allowing the water to cover the pulsator and for the clothes to roll around the drum ...
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Senin, 11 Juni 2012
Hoover Keymatic 3226 Washing Machine (1964)
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Sorry ! I'm afraid you are wrong, it isn't a diskette,its a solid piece of plastic that has notches around the edge to activate small switches depending on which programme is required. You selected the programme by inserting the block or key with thr appropiate leading edge going into the machine.
BalasHapusThese machines were a load of trouble, and few survived long before the owner got fed up with constant repair bills, and swapped it for something else. I was unlucky enough to have to fix them.
First machine from across the pond that I thought I'd really like to have, although 8 pounds of wash isn't very much... I suppose you'd be in trouble if you lost a key. I noticed that there was still water in the boot when the machine finished? Isn't mildew or mold a problem? We had horrible times with the first (8 years) of modern front loaders here in the states with M&M problems.. lawsuits, the whole bit.
BalasHapusYes i did. When i was in college, i saw one in a 2nd hand store and had to have it. It was great.
BalasHapusThe Hoovermatic TwinTub was invented here although you may find patents at the Hoover Company head office in north Canton as everything from all Hoover factories pass through for design patents legals etc....the Hoovermatic twinny was perfect for the UK smaller homes with outhouses, scullerys and small kitchens!!
BalasHapusThey are quick and fun to use unless you where a 60`s housewife washing for a family of six with a coal miner as a husband!!! Have you used one??
Was the UK responsible for the Hoover spinner washer? That was one terrific washer..
BalasHapusI have never known them to, the drum is tilted so everything tends to drop to the back and the rubber is proud to stop this happening.
BalasHapusI bought a washing machine from an elderly couple a few years ago and when they where married he bought 4 acres of land and she thought if he does that I`m having a new washing machine - which was the same price as the land - unbelievable!!!
BalasHapusThe first Hoover Vision was introduced as the updated Keymatic with a tilted drum, alas no keyplates...
BalasHapusIf you ever need to move it on let us know, machines can be used for donor parts!!
BalasHapusDreft & Stergene, thats a blast from the past, how long did you have the keymatic??
BalasHapusThanks, thats what we are trying to do at the moment, would it be great to walk around a museum and see them actually working!!
BalasHapusYes Hoover is American, hoover did badge some washing machines from Blackstone years ago, the UK introduced the Hoover range of washing machines in a purpose built factory in 1961.
BalasHapusKeep your eyes peeled they do come up now and again!!
BalasHapusIts a very efficient wash, especially with the pulsator going, on the cotton washes it tumbles until correct water temp is reached then washtime is only 4 mins with the pulsator!!
BalasHapusLove it.!!!! :)
BalasHapusWhat is the maximum spin speed?
BalasHapusi like this washing machine :)
BalasHapusomg I have never seen a washer like this in my whole life! I am so jealous I wish I had one :(
BalasHapusfantastic, wonderful :-)
BalasHapuswhy did you ensert a chip?
BalasHapusI'd love one of these old machines, at least you knew they def get a good wash in one of these! I remember my mums 1980s zanussi machine, she said she's never had a machine since that has done a better wash!
BalasHapusIts the washing machine that means the end!
BalasHapusThe end of washday! Washday? Just forget it!
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This washer it's wonderful, what about the wash performance ? is it efficient with stains like modern washers ? how long does it take to wash on the boilwash without prewash ?
BalasHapusLove the videos of these old Hoovers. Would love to have one!
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