Does anyone know the respected temps for when the selector switch is set to auto on this washer?
Kenmore Auto Temp
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I don't know but this looks like a very early 27" machine. Around 86-87 ?
vacerator
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My dad serviced these for Sears and they had one. I think he told me it's about 110-120f for a warm wash.
I am assuming these temps would be the same as my ‘97 electronic series washer. The manual says hot is not regulated (however, only a cold rinse option with hot due to regulations at the time), warm wash is 100 degrees, warm rinse is 75 degrees, cold wash is 70 degrees. Recommendation is to use auto temp when outside temperature is below 70.
My 1986 LK had a regulated temperature that surprised me. Once or twice I increased the temperature on my water heater to 150 and 160 and then selected a hot wash. I was hoping for pure hot water temperature from the heater. But no, it added warm or cold water to reduce the temperature to 140. During the winter, cold rinses had some warm water added to regulate the temperature. And the above vintage, cold water had regulated temperature. On my LK, auto meant warm wash & cold rinse. Nothing else, but also regulated temperatures.
Incidentally, the above LK was 1st generation DD LK. By 1997, the control panel and significantly different and had far more regulation.
Incidentally, the above LK was 1st generation DD LK. By 1997, the control panel and significantly different and had far more regulation.
Interesting. It looks like auto is a specific detent on the temperature dial, but unsure what it does when set to that point.
Bob, did your 1986 Lady K have an ATC board? I never would have thought the hot would be regulated down in 1986.
Bob, did your 1986 Lady K have an ATC board? I never would have thought the hot would be regulated down in 1986.
Chet, yes the Lady Shredmore had ATC and had an electronic sensor obviously. There's a POD of the brand new DD LK that featured America's Best Washing System.
pierreandreply4
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@Chetlaham sort of look like one of the first direct drive washer but with the old beltdrive wash tub inside the washer
Yup, this washer is one of late 80s / early 90s direct drives. At this point Whirlpool had a serious and perfected product. These washers are known to last 20+ years average.
Good spot on the wash basket, the hole pattern does look like that of a belt drive.
I wish they still made these washers. These can out clean any top load made today.
