Black Kenmores
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HELL YEAH!
Some of the best machines ever right there. My 86 set in almond will always be the pride of my collection. Heres a pic of them. I hope someone on AW grabs that black set because these are wonderful and getting harder to find.
Some of the best machines ever right there. My 86 set in almond will always be the pride of my collection. Heres a pic of them. I hope someone on AW grabs that black set because these are wonderful and getting harder to find.
mrb627
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Timers
Aren't the timer boards NLA on these?
Malcolm
Aren't the timer boards NLA on these?
Malcolm
PCB Boards
I belive the PCB boards are NLA but the board was replaced before I owned the machine. Hopefully if this one has a problem my friend who is a computer guy could fix it.
I belive the PCB boards are NLA but the board was replaced before I owned the machine. Hopefully if this one has a problem my friend who is a computer guy could fix it.
pierreandreply4
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just my tought here
Here is my 2 cent on this why replace some good working machines just for an upgrade to fl models when they are still in very good working condition in my case i would actualy wait until the machines are beyond repair before replacing the set?
Here is my 2 cent on this why replace some good working machines just for an upgrade to fl models when they are still in very good working condition in my case i would actualy wait until the machines are beyond repair before replacing the set?
Exactly right
Pierreandreply4 makes a good point. Replacing these classic, elegant, workhorse DD Kenmore machines with new machines will not end well. These old Whirlpool/Kenmores will outwash 99% of the cheap junk made toady and the Direct Drive Whirlpool mechanism is built like a tank. I'd do anything possible to keep them going.
Pierreandreply4 makes a good point. Replacing these classic, elegant, workhorse DD Kenmore machines with new machines will not end well. These old Whirlpool/Kenmores will outwash 99% of the cheap junk made toady and the Direct Drive Whirlpool mechanism is built like a tank. I'd do anything possible to keep them going.
LIMITER EDITION KENMORES
These are great machines for any bodies collection, I have this pair in black at the weekend house. Has anyone ever seen this model with the water-saver option?
Malcolm it is true that most of the control parts are NLA for these machines, but so are 90% of the mechanical parts for BD machines. These and any other washer and dryer over 25 years old are sometimes difficult to get going if used as everyday machines.
Pierre, aren't you the one that is talking about getting rid of a perfectly good 8 year old WP Duet pair ?
People who buy high end sets are far more likely to replace them in pairs with other high end machines. When I go over to our appliance distributor you guys would get sick at all the high end Maytag, Kitchenaid, GE, Kenmore and WP pairs that come in every week and most just get crushed. And you know at least one works fine and the other probably needs minor attention. But the same is often true of people that buy expensive cars as they often buy a replacement long before it is worn out. But at least in the case of cars they almost always go on to another owner, where as only a small % of used appliances do.
These are great machines for any bodies collection, I have this pair in black at the weekend house. Has anyone ever seen this model with the water-saver option?
Malcolm it is true that most of the control parts are NLA for these machines, but so are 90% of the mechanical parts for BD machines. These and any other washer and dryer over 25 years old are sometimes difficult to get going if used as everyday machines.
Pierre, aren't you the one that is talking about getting rid of a perfectly good 8 year old WP Duet pair ?
People who buy high end sets are far more likely to replace them in pairs with other high end machines. When I go over to our appliance distributor you guys would get sick at all the high end Maytag, Kitchenaid, GE, Kenmore and WP pairs that come in every week and most just get crushed. And you know at least one works fine and the other probably needs minor attention. But the same is often true of people that buy expensive cars as they often buy a replacement long before it is worn out. But at least in the case of cars they almost always go on to another owner, where as only a small % of used appliances do.
maytag63
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Wish they were closer to me 
I have seen the black KN machines out this way in both appliance swap shops-It least out here-not all of the unwanted machines get crushed-yes,some do-but others end up at the swap shops with hopes of finding new homes.For some reason--old appliance thrift shops here are called swap shops.
They still are ..
Shredmores!!!
Shredmores!!!
Not Shredmores
I have used many WP built DD machines and have never seen evidence of the (Shredmore myth). As with any other washer use it correctly and your clothes will be fine.
I have used many WP built DD machines and have never seen evidence of the (Shredmore myth). As with any other washer use it correctly and your clothes will be fine.
Trust me, I USED mine correctly. Even with GALLONS of water more than should have been in there for washing laundry for each fill, Is till had clothes ruined!! Within a year of buying my Lady Ks, I regretted I'd bought them--especially the washer. And thee aer countlesss friensd here in town who felt the same way.
mrb627
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Me too...
I sent my LK set back. 3 service calls in 5 mo. Not worth my trouble. And Sears wanted to charge me to come get em. The nerve!
Malcolm
I sent my LK set back. 3 service calls in 5 mo. Not worth my trouble. And Sears wanted to charge me to come get em. The nerve!
Malcolm
They are still ...
I have to concur. Shredmore. I had a 1997 70 series with the Dual Action Plus agitator. The plus was that it could turn the best towels into pulp. AND it couldn't take care of delicates like my belt drive whirlpool did. Anything more delicate than denim was forbidden in the shredmore.
With that said, it's still a modern classic and I bow down and pay respect to it.
Also if that electronic board is not repairable I would think you could swap it for mechanically controlled dashboard?
I have to concur. Shredmore. I had a 1997 70 series with the Dual Action Plus agitator. The plus was that it could turn the best towels into pulp. AND it couldn't take care of delicates like my belt drive whirlpool did. Anything more delicate than denim was forbidden in the shredmore.
With that said, it's still a modern classic and I bow down and pay respect to it.
Also if that electronic board is not repairable I would think you could swap it for mechanically controlled dashboard?
mrb627
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Timers
Out of curiosity, do any of you digital Kenmore owners ever troll ebay looking for spare timer boards? I was wondering if by chance they ever pop up as NOS.
Anyone got the part numbers? Wonder how many versions of the board were released.
Malcolm
Out of curiosity, do any of you digital Kenmore owners ever troll ebay looking for spare timer boards? I was wondering if by chance they ever pop up as NOS.
Anyone got the part numbers? Wonder how many versions of the board were released.
Malcolm
DirectDriveDave
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"Shredmore" Problem
I just want to add, if this is a problem, check your lower agitator. I have heard some talk about how some plastic bits were not filed off properly and they were catching the fabrics.
About 5 years ago, one of my neighbors was saying they were having this problem. I actually did find part of the plastic not filed properly. After I pointed it out to him, he took care of it, and 5 years later, he as told me he has had no fabric damage whatsoever.
I just want to add, if this is a problem, check your lower agitator. I have heard some talk about how some plastic bits were not filed off properly and they were catching the fabrics.
About 5 years ago, one of my neighbors was saying they were having this problem. I actually did find part of the plastic not filed properly. After I pointed it out to him, he took care of it, and 5 years later, he as told me he has had no fabric damage whatsoever.
pierreandreply4
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me i had an inglis whirlpool superb 2 direct drive washer th
i had a direct drive top load washer the one i mention above and never had torn or rip clothes that lasted from 1993 to 2004 and my clothes was never damage and i can also say that there is no such thing as washer ripping clothes as they wash.
i had a direct drive top load washer the one i mention above and never had torn or rip clothes that lasted from 1993 to 2004 and my clothes was never damage and i can also say that there is no such thing as washer ripping clothes as they wash.
whirlcool
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Yes, on Ebay some do pop up from time to time. There are small electronics shops that take them in, troubleshoot & fix the problem and sell them again. I wish someone would do the same for the button pad too.
limitededition
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suds saver
I have a first series one, black, I bought new in 1986 have never ruined one item. I have serviced hunreds of them probaly the easiest to service washer ever, to get suds or dry agitate to work push selected cycle push asterisk between cycle selection and water level and start you will get two minutes of dry agitate or suds return. The second series had an extra switch opposite of the lamp switch which turned the automatic temp control on or off, the first series you could not turn off the ATC. You had to have the external water saver attatchment to make it work automatically. I believe that all early direct drive washers post 1986 had a spot at the two minute mark that gave you dry agitate or suds return. and that was on the timer until the early to mid nineties.
I have a first series one, black, I bought new in 1986 have never ruined one item. I have serviced hunreds of them probaly the easiest to service washer ever, to get suds or dry agitate to work push selected cycle push asterisk between cycle selection and water level and start you will get two minutes of dry agitate or suds return. The second series had an extra switch opposite of the lamp switch which turned the automatic temp control on or off, the first series you could not turn off the ATC. You had to have the external water saver attatchment to make it work automatically. I believe that all early direct drive washers post 1986 had a spot at the two minute mark that gave you dry agitate or suds return. and that was on the timer until the early to mid nineties.
