Florence stove
#1
06-05-00, 04:51 PM
I have a very old gas stove made by Florence - a Custom Deluxe model. I can't find any kind of manufacturer's tag on it, and I suspect the entire back piece of the cabinet is missing. It's 36" wide, with five top burners. It has a narrow oven on the right with a narrow broiler drawer below that. It has two drawers on the left for storing pots and pans. It has a clock on the back panel and a bulb in the oven, but I wouldn't dream of putting that 2-wire plug into an outlet! But, it fits the character of the house, so I'd like to keep it as long as I can. Questions:
1)Does anyone have any info on the maker - Florence? I assume they are long gone...
2)Any guess as to how old the stove is?
3)The oven temp is probably 50-100 degrees too hot. Any chance I can find a thermostat that might work in this old beast?
1)Does anyone have any info on the maker - Florence? I assume they are long gone...
2)Any guess as to how old the stove is?
3)The oven temp is probably 50-100 degrees too hot. Any chance I can find a thermostat that might work in this old beast?
#2
06-05-00, 06:45 PM
Hi: Jeff
I am posting your questions just below here so I can answer them by the numbers. <Which I think is an excellent method, in this type of forum.>
Your Questions:
1)Does anyone have any info on the maker - Florence? I assume they are long gone...
Answer:
Parts may still be around but not made any longer. Check the yellow pages for antique appliance dealers.
The name Florence may be the model and not the maker. Sounds like an old Gaffers & Sattler or Wedgewood Holley brand.
To locate the I.D. tag, look under the top lid in either the back left or right corners or on one of the side frames where the oven or broiler door closes against.
2)Any guess as to how old the stove is?
Answer:
Not really sure. My guess would be it was made in the late 40's and or early 50's. If the oven doesn't have a gas safety <you have to lite the burner with a match> It's most likely made within the time frame stated above.
3)The oven temp is probably 50-100 degrees too hot. Any chance I can find a thermostat that might work in this old beast?
Answer:
The temperature can be checked and if the thermostat is still in serviceable condition hopefully it will stay adjusted. The T-Stat is more then likely made by Robertshaw Controls, and that company is still in business.
Contact your gas utility company for more information. Request an in home service call to adjust the oven temperature and service the burners and broiler.
Many natural gas utility company's still offer an in home service as part of the natural gas product they sell.
Good Luck,
TomBartco
Natural Gas Energy Technician and Consultant
[This message has been edited by TomBartco (edited June 05, 2000).]
I am posting your questions just below here so I can answer them by the numbers. <Which I think is an excellent method, in this type of forum.>
Your Questions:
1)Does anyone have any info on the maker - Florence? I assume they are long gone...
Answer:
Parts may still be around but not made any longer. Check the yellow pages for antique appliance dealers.
The name Florence may be the model and not the maker. Sounds like an old Gaffers & Sattler or Wedgewood Holley brand.
To locate the I.D. tag, look under the top lid in either the back left or right corners or on one of the side frames where the oven or broiler door closes against.
2)Any guess as to how old the stove is?
Answer:
Not really sure. My guess would be it was made in the late 40's and or early 50's. If the oven doesn't have a gas safety <you have to lite the burner with a match> It's most likely made within the time frame stated above.
3)The oven temp is probably 50-100 degrees too hot. Any chance I can find a thermostat that might work in this old beast?
Answer:
The temperature can be checked and if the thermostat is still in serviceable condition hopefully it will stay adjusted. The T-Stat is more then likely made by Robertshaw Controls, and that company is still in business.
Contact your gas utility company for more information. Request an in home service call to adjust the oven temperature and service the burners and broiler.
Many natural gas utility company's still offer an in home service as part of the natural gas product they sell.
Good Luck,
TomBartco
Natural Gas Energy Technician and Consultant
[This message has been edited by TomBartco (edited June 05, 2000).]
