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thanks for posting the pictures...

OH WOWZERS! They look brand new. Definitely a set to be proud of! They would make me smile while I was using them, for sure!
:o)
 
Aferim!

I couldn't agree more about coppertone; done well it's beautiful, done wrong it's just wrong. Nice clean machines. That dryer dial looks like it's not meant to be turned by hand; is there another control?
 
Much Appreciation...

...for all the kind words from everyone!

@ Appnut - Interesting - my parents also had friends with the exact set, but in white. It's amazing how our memories retain the details of our various machines from 40+ years ago and sometimes I can't remember what I did yesterday. LOL

@ Cheryl - I'm working on a video. Trying to get a buddy to show me how.

@ Dadoes - The Roto Swirel seemed to be utilized more than the Roto Flex, not sure what Sears thinking was?

@ Martin - Yes, the 6 vane would be fantastic on a Dual Action. Man that would really move a load.

@ Ben - Right, it's like they came almost unused. Incredibly clean. The owner also has a Kenmore Electric Stove and Frig in same color. The oven has never been used. The previous homeowner used it to store grocery bags.

@ Christina - Welcomed! Glad you enjoyed.

@ Ken - The timer knob is turned by hand. The only other controls are slide levers. One for heat or no heat, the other is for the cycle buzzer - which is LOUD!

Today I ordered some parts for both machines, just to have on hand. Figured it would be good to replace the belts, dryer idler and drum rollers. I was surprised at how many parts are still available for both.

When I can figure out how to download a video clip, I've got a couple brief clips of the washer in action.

Planning to search some old threads to figure out how to disable the lid switch on the washer. It would be nice to watch everything.

Thanks everyone!
 
I had that washer years ago but it had the rotoswirl and had the minute breakdown on the the dial as well as the lettering. I don't remember the gold accents on the dials either.
 
I agree with Yogitunes regarding the agitator not having a skirt. Were there ever any problems with broken or bent vanes on it because of that?
 
I know many like this style of agitator best for 1960s Kenmore machines.

But I'm wondering if broken fins or clothing being damaged from being stuck under a fin is something that frequently happens?

The few washers with this style of agitator I have seen seem to have scratches on the lower part of their tub below the fins.
 
Yes, and no, and Yes...

Yes,  many agree that it was best...

No, Never saw a broke fin,

Yes, was only a clothes catcher for those who didn't know how to wash; ie, overloading and a bra strap, delicate undies, etc could get caught...

 

And once again, that was what ended a great idea (Roto-Flex)...the uninformed voter...I mean the uninformed user :_)

 

Hope this Helps,

LaVidaBoem
 
where is the lid switch on one of these?......would this have the mercury switch?

theres always a way to by-pass, many without cutting wires......

let us know, and we'll help out....
 
The lid switch...

Yes indeed, these have the mercury switch on right hinge.

It is held just overcenter until you raise the lid, allowing the mercury to drop away from the contacts.

 

LaVidaBoem

 

Post Script:

To bypass, just raise the entire lid of the machine; then, you have access to the switch, you don't have to wire anything if you choose, you can tape it in a position to allow contact without disabling the setup. It snaps in a bracket on the hinge.
 
I know that washer anywhere.

Yes indeed, the 1968 800 model alphabet washer. That's the machine I grew up with, and learned how to do my own laundry. Only ours was avocado, instead of copper, and we didn't have the matching dryer. That's a beautiful set you have there, my hat is off to you in purchasing them. I can hear that woo woo sound right now, because that's a sound you don't forget. I wish todays machines made that sound, but that's another story. As far as the Roto-Flex agitator, I wasn't a big fan of it because it was known to snag buttons off of shirts when the machine would agitate, while filling during the Permanent Press cycle. To remedy this, we would use the HI water setting on that cycle, and that usually worked better. I kept ours going for twenty years until the timer burned out, and I couldn't find another one, what a shame. Oh heads up, beware of the off balance buzzer on that machine! The one we had, had a "prison" buzzer in it, and you could hear it a mile away! I hope you have many good years with that set, and enjoy them.
 
Input From All...

...is appreciated.

@ LaVidaBoem - Thanks for the advice on the lid switch. Will be disabling the switch soon.

@ sears 9000 - Oh yeah! Found out about the "prison" buzzer this weekend. LOL

Thus far, nothing's been caught under the Roto-flex fins. Will be mindful of loading properly.

Everyone's encouragement means so much.

Thanks
John
 

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