Following are the primary domestic manufacturers of the machines sold in the USA and Canada.
WHIRLPOOL: From the 50's to the present, Whirlpool used essentially the same old, dependable, bullet-proof design. The cabinet on these machines is 29 inches wide. These are in chapter 3.
In mid 90's, Whirlpool began manufacturing a 27″ model. Many of the parts are the same, but the drum is supported by 4 rollers rather than 2. 27″ models are disassembled differently from the 29″ models. They are covered in chapter 3a.
Hotpoint tumble dryers include technology and features, such as anti-tangle, anti-aging and variable heat settings and special programmes for different types of clothes to ensure a thorough drying process without harming the fabrics. You will find a range of dryer types such as condenser dryers, heat pump dryers, and air-vented dryers. View and Download HOTPOINT Dryers owner's manual online. Dryers Dryer pdf manual download. Hotpoint electric dryer instructions ctd80, ctd85 (16 pages). Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the Do not overload. Thiswastes energg and causes washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.
In the '90's, Whirlpool purchased KitchenAid. KitchenAid and Roper machines are Whirlpool designs.
In 2006, Whirlpool purchased Maytag.
Kenmore dryers are, and always have been, private-labelled 'Whirlpool' dryers.
GENERAL ELECTRIC: Until 1995, GE had made the same old fairly reliable design for 30 years. These machines were sold as GE, Hotpoint, and 'private-labelled' as JC Penney and Penncrest brands.
In 1995, GE redesigned their dryers. They are disassembled and serviced slightly differently from the earlier machines. These machines were sold as GE, Hotpoint, and RCA machines.
Both the 'old-style' and the newer GE machine designs are covered in this manual, in chapter 4.
Hotpoint Ctd00 Clothes Dryer User Manual 2017
FRIGIDAIRE: In the ('70's? & 80's?) Westinghouse became White Consolidated Industries (WCI) and started buying up a whole bunch of different brands, including Frigidaire, Gibson,
Kelvinator, and others. WCI's machines were sold under these original brand names, as well as Westinghouse and White-Westinghouse brands.
In the '90's, WCI was bought by Swedish giant Electrolux, who changed the company name back to the Frigidaire Home Products Company. They appear to have redesigned virtually their entire lineup.
They are still marketing products under Frigidaire and Gibson; if you look at the model number, it will start with a G or an F. However, the design is the same.
Some Montgomery Ward / Signature machines were manufactured by WCI, some by Norge (see Maytag.)
AMANA: Same company as Speed Queen for awhile. Maytag has recently purchased Amana, but as of this writing, it has not shown up as substantial differences in their product line.
Clothes Dryer Repair
MAYTAG: Maytag currently has two different dryers wearing the Maytag brand name.
Standard Maytag machines and Atlantis machines are covered in Chapter 5.
Maytag 'Performa' machines (Chapter 5a) are the result of the purchase of the Norge and Crosley line (and design) by Maytag. Norge was the original designer of these machines. They are also known as Maytag 'Herrin' machines in the parts houses. They have continued to manufacture these 'Herrin' machines as Maytag 'Performa' models and high-end Crosley brand machines, but they have gone through a LOT of evolution. Some of the older Montgomery Ward / Signature machines are Norge machines.
In 2006, Whirlpool purchased Maytag.