sevfiv Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 So the house came with this - it's pretty neat in my opinion and it's in good working order. I was hoping someone here could verify/contribute information about it. It is a Frigidaire (from the GM era), avocado green, has a double oven, and has four wide electric heating coils. I *think* it is the "Custom Deluxe" model but I'm not completely sure. Please forgive the picture - I'll try to upload a better one soon: http://eastridgeredux.blogspot.com/2009/10/frigidaire-gm-stove.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Here is a better picture. It's a Custom Imperial model, not Custom Deluxe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Now that I have the model name correct I was able to find a tiny bit more about it online, though most searches return the "Flair" model which is MUCH cooler imo:http://www.reflectionsofvermont.com/General-Photography/Miscellaneous-Albums/Frigidaire-Imperial-Range/6404103_PsBrT#405395099_DVqsAThis is the closest kin I could find:http://thegoncehouse.blogspot.com/2009/05/pink-frigidaire-custom-imperial-range.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Great stove, and its in Avocado Green too! I wonder if this thing could be ordered with an optional griddle? It seems odd that there is so much extra space to the right of the burners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I assumed that it was only an area to set things on a trivet but after looking through some Flair material, I see that it had an optional "Kant-Slide Griddle" available - maybe this one did, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 And she died - farewell old oven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Might be worth looking into having it repaired as opposed to replacing it. The question is how much it would cost - my folks had a Whirlpool oven of similar vintage that was built into a cabinet, and when the electric heating element died it turned out to be more to replace it than they were willing to pay. Of course, they were then faced with finding a replacement that would fit in the same space - not an easy or inexpensive task itself. This may be of use, although their focus appears to be more on the older, highly collectable stoves such as Chambers and O'Keefe and Merritt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 And she died - farewell old oven Such a shame. But it might be a fairly easy fix. At the country house, we have my husband's mother's original GE range that his parents bought in the early 50's when "electric" first came to their rural area. It has died several times and been resurrected each time for much less money than a new one would cost. It's always been about the elements, on top and in the oven. It's not nearly as fancy as your beauty but it does have the large work space on the right of the burners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Eh, it's a goner. A technician came out and took a look and recommended selling it to a collector/restorer. Tried that and no takers so it'll be hauled off when the new one arrives. On the bright side I can use the gas connection that has been sitting idle back there for so long.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If the stove is going to be scrapped, save the "dashboard" and knobs if they are in good shape. Someone out there with a similar stove may want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 ^Yep! I already removed the top panel and everything else that would come off after the ebay/Craigslist route led to nowhere.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Might be worth looking into having it repaired as opposed to replacing it. The question is how much it would cost - my folks had a Whirlpool oven of similar vintage that was built into a cabinet, and when the electric heating element died it turned out to be more to replace it than they were willing to pay. Of course, they were then faced with finding a replacement that would fit in the same space - not an easy or inexpensive task itself. This may be of use, although their focus appears to be more on the older, highly collectable stoves such as Chambers and O'Keefe and Merritt.Thanks - checking it out nowSuch a shame. But it might be a fairly easy fix. At the country house, we have my husband's mother's original GE range that his parents bought in the early 50's when "electric" first came to their rural area. It has died several times and been resurrected each time for much less money than a new one would cost. It's always been about the elements, on top and in the oven. It's not nearly as fancy as your beauty but it does have the large work space on the right of the burners.I love the extra space next to the burners - can't say that the second oven is a big plus, though. Good thing in this case is that miraculously the home warranty is more than covering the cost of the new one (and gas instead of electric). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Well, it's gone and has been replaced. Farewell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taslieann Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I have the deluxe custom model. Its white and its in perfect working condition. how much are these stoves worth? does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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