The story of Gorenje Superavtomat PS 653

My latest project while on vacation in Croatia.
The amount of sweat during the renovations was just unbelievable 🤣
This PS 653 from 1968 belongs to one of the first washers made in Gorenje Velenje factory under the licence of Rex-Zanussi along with the very first one PS 275 and PS 603. Compared to later models like 663 is also better made.
PS 653 uses PG 0111 that has a thermoblock relay which always provides required temperatures depending on the program choice. There is the spin on/off button and the heater ignition light.
Those machines are well known as a splendid boil washers. The wash rythm is intensive, so for my opinion it’s not suitable for very delicate fabrics. Rinses are efficient and the spin speed is only 370 rpm, which was normal for that era. 1 water level and 10 programs.
Im very happy with the result. Except the rubber parts machine is 100% original in parts. In the future it will get also enamel repairs but for know lets just enjoy this fabulous piece of history. It was my dream machine since i was a kid and i’m very proud to have it in my collection.

Credits for beautiful pictures, filming, moral support and bringing ice cold beer goes to my dear friend Oskar! 🤍
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