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Electrolux Model AE Debut (December 1956 ad) |
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Post# 288026 , Reply# 1 7/10/2014 at 01:34 (3,570 days old) by electrolux137  (Los Angeles) |
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. The Model AE (or E-Automatic as it originally was called) was introduced in the late summer or early fall of 1956, not 1955. The disastrous Model T came out some time in 1956 to replace the Model E as a more competitively priced bargain machine. It was sold for a VERY short time, probably just a couple of months when it proved to be a huge flop. (An Electrolux oldtimer told me that some salesmen didn't even show the Model T to prospects.) The Model S came out right afterward in late 1956 as a more stylish and dainty economy model, and after it the Model F (Automatic) in late 1957 or early 1958, and then the Model R in late 1958 or early 1959. You can look at these models and get the release dates at my website. See link. The ambiguity of release dates is due to two things -- 1. Research into stacks of Electrolux literature did not reveal exact dates. 2. It appears that various models were introduced in some parts of the country earlier than others (most likely urban areas before rural areas). CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK | ||
| Post# 288063 , Reply# 3 7/10/2014 at 12:04 (3,569 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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The Model AE was introduced April 1956 at the drive meeting. The Model S came out in 1957. The Model R came out in 1960.The Model G came out in 1960 and in 1961 the power nozzle was introduced with the Model G. In July 1963 the Model L was introduced. 
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| Post# 288081 , Reply# 4 7/10/2014 at 15:01 (3,569 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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What I put on was from the Electrolux Company History 1933-1963 by Electrolux. 
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| Post# 288090 , Reply# 6 7/10/2014 at 16:06 (3,569 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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The power nozzle was indeed launched in 1959 on the AF. I wrote what Electrolux put in the book about introduction of the power nozzle and the Model G in 1961. 
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| Post# 288097 , Reply# 7 7/10/2014 at 16:33 (3,569 days old) by kevin (Livonia) | ||
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Ok--thanks for the clarification, John. | ||
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Post# 288098 , Reply# 8 7/10/2014 at 16:56 (3,569 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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. Unfortunately, Electrolux company literature is rife with errors as to their chronology and the above excerpt illustrates that. The Halo did not come out with the Automatic E as stated; it actually first appeared on the Model LXI in 1955 and then was standard equipment on the Model E and subsequently on the Model AE. (The cord winder was always an optional accessory until the Model G -- and it was pretty expensive!) A cord winder could also be attached to the Model E but it was kinda kludgy -- a short cord with male plug came out of the rear of the cleaner and attached to the (standard) female lead on the back of the cord winder. Since the Model E cord was hard-wired inside the housing, the only way they could attach a cord winder was that way, or else hard-wire the cord winder cord inside the machine, which I've also seen done from time to time. In fact, I have one like that sitting right here. And by the way, the rear blower cover on the first Model E was chrome-plated, as it was for the Model LXI. Soon after the E was introduced, the blower cover was changed to less-costly hammertone blue. Here are six photos to illustrate these comments: This post was last edited 07/10/2014 at 19:26 | ||
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Post# 288099 , Reply# 9 7/10/2014 at 16:58 (3,569 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 288102 , Reply# 10 7/10/2014 at 17:10 (3,569 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
 I have a 220v Made in the USA Electrolux, Model 12 in Johns first pic, It was called the 32 here. It seems Electrolux SA was soucing machines from both Electrolux ab and USA. | ||
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Post# 288118 , Reply# 13 7/10/2014 at 19:30 (3,569 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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. As Jimmy said above:
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Post# 288119 , Reply# 14 7/10/2014 at 19:33 (3,569 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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. And regarding the Metropolitan rebuilt Es with polished rear and front covers, I've seen a couple of those too, and some with two screws on the switch plate. But on the one shown above, the rear cover is actually chrome-plated, not polished -- and only the rear was so-treated. The front cover is hammertone blue. I found that specimen at a thrift shop many moons ago. | ||
| Post# 288137 , Reply# 17 7/10/2014 at 20:42 (3,569 days old) by kevin (Livonia) | ||
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Groovy! The somber lighting fits the mid- '60s to mid '70s as opposed to the fairy-tale '50s. | ||
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Post# 288160 , Reply# 18 7/11/2014 at 01:51 (3,569 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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. I have a color photocopy of a Hospital G manual, the tan version. In several place it's stamped with a red ink pad stamper, "Except for Hospital Model" -- anywhere reference was made to using the blower, since it was not accessible in the GH due to the rear filter mounting which IIRC was riveted into the rear of the machine. There is a separate one-page mimeographed instruction sheet for the GH showing how to install the filter. There was never a manual for the LXI per se. I have a copy of the last version of the LX manual and in a couple of illustrations, the new-style chrome rear end with the halo is shown. | ||
| Post# 288312 , Reply# 20 7/11/2014 at 21:15 (3,568 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Ronni Good Housekeeping has it's own lab that machines must pass to get the seal. Many Electrolux have received the seal and here are two in the following spots. 
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| Post# 288313 , Reply# 21 7/11/2014 at 21:18 (3,568 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Here is more. 
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| Post# 288314 , Reply# 22 7/11/2014 at 21:20 (3,568 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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And here is Super J. 
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| Post# 288317 , Reply# 23 7/11/2014 at 21:33 (3,568 days old) by Gr8DaneDad () | ||
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tig21er,
Have there been any similar advertisements since the name change? I've not been able to find any... though I haven't devoted a huge amount of time to doing so. | ||
| Post# 288320 , Reply# 24 7/11/2014 at 21:40 (3,568 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Ronni the GH and the CA both came out in 1962. The CA was a great cleaner but the run of it was short lived due to cost. It was replaced by the CB. | ||
| Post# 288321 , Reply# 25 7/11/2014 at 21:44 (3,568 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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I try to keep every piece of information about all tests and company literature. | ||
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Post# 288346 , Reply# 27 7/12/2014 at 00:12 (3,568 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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. 1) Is it true that Electrolux received the "Good Housekeeping" seal because it advertised in its magazine, or was there some type of performance test involved? NO. 2) Has Aerus continued to advertise in Good Housekeeping, and have current and late machines received the "GH" designation? I don't know. 3) Going back ... Do you have a copy of the CA manual? I was wondering if it came out in 1963 like the Model GHs and Model L? I don't have a copy of the CA manual. I believe it came out in 1962. 4) Do any of your early Model G manuals show the Turbotool instead of the Rug Washer? YES. | ||
| Post# 288368 , Reply# 28 7/12/2014 at 09:40 (3,568 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 288386 , Reply# 29 7/12/2014 at 12:10 (3,567 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) | ||
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CA manual I have seen a later CA manual that has more information and cautions when using wet pick up tank but could not get or copy.These were colored and embossed to be a similar quality to a Cadillac sales brochure or other quality printing. | ||
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