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flfridge
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Unknown Hotpoint model Feb 1, 2023 6:52:16 GMT jake, ckfan, and 1 more like this

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Post by flfridge on Feb 1, 2023 6:52:16 GMT

Hello everyone, I could use some help identifying the model of one of my refrigerators... The only one I have no clue about.

It's a Hotpoint from either the late 30s or early 40s (I think). Please see the images.

There is no model number anywhere that I can find.
Stamped below the door on the body is 6334971
There is a catalog number sticker, 12EB7_(last # is missing)
This number is on the condenser, 46-342-730

I'm fairly certain that this uses R-12 as there is a capillary tube and the evaporator suction header is small and thin. The condensing unit is a forced draft (an FEA/FCA?) unit with a fan between the condenser and compressor. All in all it is one of the most complete fridges I have with all shelves, crispers/drawers and glass chiller tray.

I did check - the condenser fan turns very freely by hand. Right now the fridge is in storage so I have not yet had a chance to check it out electrically or added oil to the fan. I don't anticipate wiring issues since it seems to have been rewired professionally and a ground system added.

I will add that the interior is a dead ringer for the GE flatop in this post: monitortop.freeforums.net/thread/697/fca-2-f16, right down to the grey Textolite.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

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Unknown Hotpoint model Feb 1, 2023 13:57:57 GMT jake and ckfan like this

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Post by turbokinetic on Feb 1, 2023 13:57:57 GMT

Feb 1, 2023 6:52:16 GMT flfridge said:

Hello everyone, I could use some help identifying the model of one of my refrigerators... The only one I have no clue about.

It's a Hotpoint from either the late 30s or early 40s (I think). Please see the images.

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Hi Matt. That is a very complete example! Excellent condition. The FEA-type horizontal R12 compressor came out in 1945. The style you have, with the fan in line with the compressor, blowing against the end of the compressor, is the first version, so that would date it mid 40's. At some point they changed the orientation of the compressor, so that the fan blows against the side of the compressor, as opposed to the end. Those are the later ones which were late 40's to mid 50's.

It is indeed an almost-identical cabinet to the General Electric badged CF Flat Top with its SO2 system.

Sincerely,
David

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Unknown Hotpoint model Feb 1, 2023 21:30:53 GMT via mobile ckfan and turbokinetic like this

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Post by jake on Feb 1, 2023 21:30:53 GMT

Hi and welcome to the forum! Very nice Hotpoint you have there!! Some time ago a member, I can't remember who, posted a downloadable version of a 1946 Refrigerator Trade In Guide. Hotpoint model 12EB7 O is listed on page 101 as a 1946 model. It looks almost identical to yours. The front panel doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the unit and there's only one crisper drawer. But otherwise it looks the same.

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Unknown Hotpoint model Feb 2, 2023 0:22:48 GMT via mobile jake, ckfan, and 1 more like this

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Post by flfridge on Feb 2, 2023 0:22:48 GMT

Feb 1, 2023 13:57:57 GMT turbokinetic said:

Feb 1, 2023 6:52:16 GMT flfridge said:

Hello everyone, I could use some help identifying the model of one of my refrigerators... The only one I have no clue about.

It's a Hotpoint from either the late 30s or early 40s (I think). Please see the images.

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Hi Matt. That is a very complete example! Excellent condition. The FEA-type horizontal R12 compressor came out in 1945. The style you have, with the fan in line with the compressor, blowing against the end of the compressor, is the first version, so that would date it mid 40's. At some point they changed the orientation of the compressor, so that the fan blows against the side of the compressor, as opposed to the end. Those are the later ones which were late 40's to mid 50's.

It is indeed an almost-identical cabinet to the General Electric badged CF Flat Top with its SO2 system.

Sincerely,
David

Thank you David, I feel lucky to have gotten it. I almost passed it up but thought hmm, looks a lot like a Flatop...I didn't know at the time what I know now - all thanks to this forum!

I know the Hotpoints are lesser known than their GE cousins.
Thank you for your help pinning down the year range and compressor/refrigerant!

Matt

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Unknown Hotpoint model Feb 2, 2023 0:28:13 GMT via mobile jake, ckfan, and 1 more like this

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Post by flfridge on Feb 2, 2023 0:28:13 GMT

Feb 1, 2023 21:30:53 GMT jake said:

Hi and welcome to the forum! Very nice Hotpoint you have there!! Some time ago a member, I can't remember who, posted a downloadable version of a 1946 Refrigerator Trade In Guide. Hotpoint model 12EB7 O is listed on page 101 as a 1946 model. It looks almost identical to yours. The front panel doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the unit and there's only one crisper drawer. But otherwise it looks the same.

Thank you to both! I will have to look for the guide. I really appreciate getting the model and exact year. Mine is probably just a slightly different configuration than shown in the guide.

Matt