1959 Lady Kenmore Push Button washer FOR SALE!

[frigilux]

I think using a compact fluorescent is probably a good idea. Regular bulbs used to burst frequently from water splashing up during the suds return cycle, or when using a low water level coupled with fast agitation.

Our 1960 went through bulbs quite a bit, and a repairman eventually put a foil shield in front of the bulb. Unfortunately, that altered the amount of light that went into the tub, which was a bummer.

They wised up and used slow agitation for suds return on later Kenmore machines.

 

[frigilux]

I remember the sound of the self-cleaning filter on the '59. The little glass balls inside it, which caught the lint, would be disturbed, and move around in the filter housing at the start of draining. It sounded like someone was shaking a tupperware container filled with small marbles for a few seconds.

All other classic Kenmore sounds were there. Such a machine, it was...

 

[revvinkevin]

Videos on YouTube!

I have uploaded videos on this machine on YouTube and will start another thread with the video links.

Kevin

 

[revvinkevin]

How is the amount of fabric softener it uses per load contro

RCD...... We watched as this washer as it went through the cycle. As the washer was filling for the rinse, I heard a buzzing noise (from a solenoid) for about 15 or 20 seconds. I'm 99.99% sure this was the solenoid for the fabric softener reservoir opening to allow the softener to be dispensed (I had added some water to the reservoir). I would assume the amount dispensed (2 oz or 4 oz) is determined by how long this solenoid stays opened.

Kevin

 

[frigilux]

I wrote a bunch of things about this machine at the videos thread...

One more difference between the 1959 and the 1960. On the 1960, there was a Rinse/Spin cycle on connected with the white Cold Water Wash button. The pink button on the right had a cycle called Washable Woolens, coupled with Spin Only.

There was no "LIGHTS" button. The lights came on when you selected a cycle, and shut off when the machine was finished.

 

[harvestgold]

1959 Lady Kenmore

Hey Guys thanks for all your interest on this machine but it had been SOLD !!!

 

[harvestgold]

Lady Kenmore

Many thanks to Kevin for the awesome video production of this beautiful machine thanks to him it has found a new Home Thanks kevin

John