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Description
One large copper barrel and one smaller one connected at the base and by a metal frame. Inside the larger cylinder is stainless steel with a stainless steel agitator consisting of three inverted cup shapes connected to a central vertical rod which turns. The base of the cylinder has ridges radiating from the centre. To the right of the washing barrel is a smaller barrel for rinsing. A metal switch on top can be set on either 'suds' or 'rinse'. The cylinder has a hinged lid which fits snuggly and can be fastened. A separate stainless steel basket fits inside the cylinder for spinning washing. The basket is perforated with holes. The lid for the larger cylinder has been extensively repaired. Settings for machine are 'suds', 'rinse' or 'blue'. Uses vacuum cup agitation technology.
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