Beeping Lady Kenmore set followed me home!
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Looks like a 1980 dryer and 81 washer.
Ben,
Last time I checked Sears still stocked that whole dispenser (it's now only available in one piece with the solenoids attached). Hold on to your hat when you see the price though, it's roughly 1/3 of what the whole machine cost new.
I was able to find one on clearance this past summer, and I may have to now get another as I have a 1985 Lady K that I got for free yesterday that looks to have had the dispenser bypassed (it was very securely taped shut). Yours is like mine though in that it has the option for liquid detergent in the center detergent dispenser.
It's interesting in that you have a 1980 dryer and a 1982 washer. VERY cool though!
Good luck with them!
Gordon
Last time I checked Sears still stocked that whole dispenser (it's now only available in one piece with the solenoids attached). Hold on to your hat when you see the price though, it's roughly 1/3 of what the whole machine cost new.
I was able to find one on clearance this past summer, and I may have to now get another as I have a 1985 Lady K that I got for free yesterday that looks to have had the dispenser bypassed (it was very securely taped shut). Yours is like mine though in that it has the option for liquid detergent in the center detergent dispenser.
It's interesting in that you have a 1980 dryer and a 1982 washer. VERY cool though!
Good luck with them!
Gordon
1987??? No that cannot be right can it?? 1986 was the last b
1st and 3rd number after 110. is the year for post 1980 machines. Pre 1980, the first 2 numbers after 110. is the year. Should have kept that latter in my opinion. Makes it much easier to decipher.
1st and 3rd number after 110. is the year for post 1980 machines. Pre 1980, the first 2 numbers after 110. is the year. Should have kept that latter in my opinion. Makes it much easier to decipher.
That numbering system actually started in 1974....but I agree, the numbers would be easier to read if the decade and year were side by side.
There are two cool things about the newer numbering system. One is you can tell if a machine is a standard or large capacity (most of the time anyway) and you can see what color the appliance is in the number (the third to the last digit is the color code).
toggleswitch2
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AMAZING MACHINES!
Have fun scrubbing them! *LOL*
I SO lusted after those when they came out!
More amazing, still, is how one can continue to use fabric softener with that mold growth on the residue in the dispenser.
Looking forward to more pics and vids!
Have fun scrubbing them! *LOL*
I SO lusted after those when they came out!
More amazing, still, is how one can continue to use fabric softener with that mold growth on the residue in the dispenser.
Looking forward to more pics and vids!
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Hey! Ben, I have that same Set:
Except that mine are in the Coffee Color, my Dryer is Electric and they were bought new in 1982. The TV Antenna at our house that we lived in the mid to late 1980's, was hit by Lightening and that caused the Circuit Boards in both my Washer and Dryer to be burned out.After I had Sears come out to let me know for sure as to what was damaged and the cost, I went to the Local Sears Parts Department and ordered the Parts that were needed to Repair the Machines. The Tech that come out to check the Washer and Dryer out, didn't realize {I'm guessing} that both of the Circuit Boards were damaged on the Dryer and the Safety Start Switch was damaged as well. They've operated perfectly ever since after I got the Parts and did the Repairs.
It also broke-down a Portable Color TV in our Bedroom and it made an Electric {corded} Clock run backwards, from reversing the Polarity. We replugged the Clock in, by turning the Plug over and it started running again Clock-Wise. The hit of Lightening also caused the Circuit Breaker to one of the Outlets in our Living Room, to trip and it kept our pretty expensive Stereo Equipment and Color TV from getting damaged.
Enjoy them Ben Washer and Dryer, I know that I still do. "FYI" if you press the Start Switch Control up on the Washer and then right away press the Hold Button, you can change some of the Cycle Selections, but if you don't press the Hold Button, the Washer automatically sets-up a Regular Cycle, Warm Wash and Cold Rinse. That is so the Washer wouldn't be apt to damage any Delicate articles of Clothing. If you press the Start Switch on the Dryer and don't select a Cycle, it will run for approx 15-seconds, then the Signal will let you know that it is shutting off, so the Dryer won't damage any Delicate articles.
Fun times, with a "BD" Lady Kenmore Washer and Dryer, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Except that mine are in the Coffee Color, my Dryer is Electric and they were bought new in 1982. The TV Antenna at our house that we lived in the mid to late 1980's, was hit by Lightening and that caused the Circuit Boards in both my Washer and Dryer to be burned out.After I had Sears come out to let me know for sure as to what was damaged and the cost, I went to the Local Sears Parts Department and ordered the Parts that were needed to Repair the Machines. The Tech that come out to check the Washer and Dryer out, didn't realize {I'm guessing} that both of the Circuit Boards were damaged on the Dryer and the Safety Start Switch was damaged as well. They've operated perfectly ever since after I got the Parts and did the Repairs.
It also broke-down a Portable Color TV in our Bedroom and it made an Electric {corded} Clock run backwards, from reversing the Polarity. We replugged the Clock in, by turning the Plug over and it started running again Clock-Wise. The hit of Lightening also caused the Circuit Breaker to one of the Outlets in our Living Room, to trip and it kept our pretty expensive Stereo Equipment and Color TV from getting damaged.
Enjoy them Ben Washer and Dryer, I know that I still do. "FYI" if you press the Start Switch Control up on the Washer and then right away press the Hold Button, you can change some of the Cycle Selections, but if you don't press the Hold Button, the Washer automatically sets-up a Regular Cycle, Warm Wash and Cold Rinse. That is so the Washer wouldn't be apt to damage any Delicate articles of Clothing. If you press the Start Switch on the Dryer and don't select a Cycle, it will run for approx 15-seconds, then the Signal will let you know that it is shutting off, so the Dryer won't damage any Delicate articles.
Fun times, with a "BD" Lady Kenmore Washer and Dryer, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Love the solid state controls!
Hey Ben,
Congrats on a great set!
I just love the solid state controls!
Cheers
Leon
Hey Ben,
Congrats on a great set!
I just love the solid state controls!
Cheers
Leon
Congratulations Ben!!!
Wow... what a great belt drive set! I wish I could have found them!!
Have fun!
Kevin
Wow... what a great belt drive set! I wish I could have found them!!
Have fun!
Kevin
One direction only??? Huh??
Dan I don't know of any washers that agitate in "one direction only", they all go "back & forth" as far as I know. I currently have a DD Whirlpool and had an older DD Kenmore, they both have normal, albeit a very short and fast stroke.
Dan I don't know of any washers that agitate in "one direction only", they all go "back & forth" as far as I know. I currently have a DD Whirlpool and had an older DD Kenmore, they both have normal, albeit a very short and fast stroke.
I think what Dan means is that the auger agitator makes it appear that they agitate in one direction, whereas under the auger the second part of the agitator is doing the usual thing.
Ben,
Here's the dispenser in my '85 Lady K. I guess we could almost have a contest who has the ugliest softener comparment....
Here's the dispenser in my '85 Lady K. I guess we could almost have a contest who has the ugliest softener comparment....
Who leaves their stuff this way? My machine hasn't been used in three or more years, and it looks very low mileage, but check out how someone had completely taped off the whole dispenser. It had fabric tap over each section, then the whole dispenser door was taped shut to the top.
Here's a pic of the whole machine. I can't say why, but it fascinates me. Mine needs a new pump, badly from what it sounds like.
Good luck and have fun with yours Ben, and may someone who enjoys the electronic models get it when you're done!
Gordon
Here's a pic of the whole machine. I can't say why, but it fascinates me. Mine needs a new pump, badly from what it sounds like.
Good luck and have fun with yours Ben, and may someone who enjoys the electronic models get it when you're done!
Gordon
qsd-dan......
Oh, yes... if that is the case (about the auger going one way), OK. I withdraw my comment and apologize.
Kevin
Oh, yes... if that is the case (about the auger going one way), OK. I withdraw my comment and apologize.
Kevin
"I think what Dan means is that the auger agitator makes it appear that they agitate in one direction, whereas under the auger the second part of the agitator is doing the usual thing."
Yep, that explains it. I saw one of my buddy's mothers early 90's whirlpool wash a full load and I didn't see the agitation below the auger.
Yep, that explains it. I saw one of my buddy's mothers early 90's whirlpool wash a full load and I didn't see the agitation below the auger.
