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I've read in the Kenmore washer operating instructions that they specifically advised NOT to put it into spin while the tub still had water in it, in order to avoid putting "an unnecessary strain on the motor".

Permanent Press 'PAUSE' tag Kenmore/Whirlpool's Permanent Press cool-down sequence had been the following: 1st timer increment - Partial drain; pause 2nd timer increment - Cold water fill; agitate Thus completing the cool-down. Judging by the space between the wash time increments and the...

When it comes to permanent press, I prefer to use high-speed agitation and low-speed spin. Thus, I prefer models with that option available.

Is this one speed?

1981 was the year that new font was introduced, along with the COTTON/STURDY cycle name replacing NORMAL.

"If it doesn't say Amana, it's not a Radarange!" - Barbara Hale

"Joe Buck naked" I guess that's where the term "buck naked" comes from! ;)

I'm watching "Midnight Cowboy" on Flix, and I've just seen the laundromat scene. What model were those washers there?

Kenmore Dishwashers' 3-level Wash System Kenmore had just started their triple spray arms in 1976, replacing the Roto-Rack models.

We subcribed to all three of their catalogs! (Sears, Penneys and Wards)

I remember watching this!

I've just discovered the website http://christmas.musetechnical.com has shots of every page of many catalogs (Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter, Christmas) from Sears, JCPenney, and Montgomery Ward. Now's the chance to see how their appliances evolved over the years without having to pay for...

What's with that water shooting out of the drain hose?

Gold terminology Instead of the usual 'Harvest Gold', Kenmore labeled it as 'Tawny Gold'.

Is the washer a 2-speed or a 1-speed Fabric-Matic?

Pre-Spot What does that Pre-Spot option switch do?

The Kenmore Roto-Racks (1959-75).

I had neighbors back in my childhood who had this particular model in this color. I remember that opening the lid did NOT stop the agitation, as in later models. Any idea what year GE washers first did that?

When I wash synthetics/permanent press, I prefer high agitation and low spin speeds.

KitchenAid KDI-18 That looks like the model I had in the early 80s. I've been struggling to remember it.