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Wow! This is really strangely ironic... The machine in the the video that Martin posted of the properly working detergent valve is mine, and it was just Friday evening that I was looking at misc Lady Kenmore posts and came across my thread about that machine and realized that I had never...

Todd - I came up with the same thing Laundress did, but used my 1992 Whirlpool repair parts reference catalog. At that time, for the LFE 5800 group of dryers, the element was part number 279698, which now subs to 4391960, exactly as Laundress' link suggests. This is a very active part, and...

Porcelain tops Patrick, The machines being discussed here did indeed have porcelain tops. There were a number of 500s in the 60s, and many in the 80s that did not have porcelain tops, but these models for 1970 did. Kenmores were pretty feature laden during the first half of the 1970s, so...

Bob, Yes, I like the "fancy" 1970 500 too. Didn't lack much, and had an odd level of features for a 500, Sears did that over and over during the first half of the 70s until they returned to previous features levels in 1976. I had never seen this model before, and I think only one since...

The Avocado machines

A few pictures The 1970 500 models had the gold straight vane agitator with the tapered cone cap. The machine on the right is the standard 500 model which was featured in the ad. Mine was built in 1972 and thus it was built with the notched lid without handle. I first thought the lid was...

Yesterday's POD I believe was the 1970 Kenmore 500 set, catalog pic. I did have one of these washers, and also a derivative which had a self clean filter and Pre-wash and Pre-soak. Both were stolen from storage back in 2009. There have been a few posted in Shopper's Square since then...

Great mid 80s Kenmore Heavy Duty Plus machines These are almost a perfectly matched pair, and it's really neat that they were purchased from separate sources. I would have assumed they were purchased as a pair. The washer is a 23711 model, which was available from summer 1983 to Fall 1986...

Looks like they've been sold, should be a good value for somebody.

Best agitators Well, that's another good question. In reply #5, both machines are installed right now at my house. In the older large tub models, the ultimate agitator, in my opinion is the Dual Action. The Penta-Vane and Penta-Swirl have limitations. Penta-Vane can be a bit rough on lower...

Model rarity The near 3.0 machines overall are not rare, but early examples are. These started around 1967 as answers to special family needs, etc and did not have matching large drum dryers. They were sold in the same part of the floor at Sears where the 24-inch machines and portables were...

The largest, the near 3.0 cu ft, big tub Not the best pictures. I may try to re-take these after I return from some errands. My phone will be less awkward than the iPad.

1981-newer large capacity Penta-vane has a much wider skirt

Next, the original standard capacity Note the distance from the agitator fin to the basket wall is much wider. This is a 1979 KM 500 and my 1976 KM 60, the green beast.

Pics - first up 24-inch stationary machines I am not certain what the capacity was quoted as on these, but here are two of my machines, a 1982 built 200 series Kenmore and a 1967 model Kenmore 100. I don't have the best overhead lighting for photography in my garage.

Hello Kevin Interesting question! I'm not John, but I have a lot of information to offer you. First, it does seem like the Canadian Inglis machines were nearly all standard capacity. I did see some pictures of a late model large tub machine with the Penta-Vane, made I think several years...

These seem to be in nice shape 1979 Kenmore 70 series dryer, with either a 1979 Kenmore 80 washer (Dual Action) or a 1980 Kenmore 70 (Penta-Swirl) washer. Almost looks like they are Almond? I'd say a good deal for the price. Gordon

My Grandmother used Salvo That, and Amway SA8. Echoing what others have said, I remember the Salvo tablets clanging around in the machine, in this case a 1962 Whirlpool. I remember them hitting the upper curves the Surgilator most. I got my Mom to buy a box of Salvo once, as Greg said she...

688671 Part number 688671. Three on eBay, one is new in box. $25 - $85.00

Quite a bit 'o cash for sure! I would expect the price for this pair to be closer to $50 than $500. Then again, maybe that's why the seller has the 'make an offer' option on there... The machine is legit, no console swap. This is a 1981 Kenmore 70 series. My mother bought the same model in...