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English Electric Tumble Dryer (1961)

As the weather is overcast and rainy after the eclipse let the English Electric 4062 tumble dryer take care of your clothes, no more damp kitchens, simply load up, select the heat level, high for cottons , low for delicates and select the time, within 120 mins clothes will be completely dry ready for wearing!!



Control Panel




Door with Child safety knob




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Let us know if you had one or indeed are still using one!!


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  1. Hi - I have just re-built an EE tumble dryer - 4602 and wondered if anyone knew of door seals (all three) that might fit this model, please?

    Many thanks.

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  2. Hi. We are moving house and my trusty 4602 had been in the garage for 8 years unused. Plugged it in today and the motor works but the drum doesn’t turn. Not sure if it’s belt of something siezed. I need to sell it reluctantly. Any ideas how or who might be interested?

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    1. I have pictures but can’t add them here

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