Kenmore Model 70 question

[pekedogs]

I hope this is in the right forum. I don't know the exact age of my machine and that is why I am posting. I inherited a Kenmore Model 70 from my nephew. It is model number 110.82870120. I would love to know how old it is and whether it is BD or DD. It is a little rough but works like a charm. Appreciate any help.

 

[appnut]

It appears to be a direct drive model, newer than 1986.

 

[pekedogs]

Thanks. That is what I thought but I wasn't sure. It's always great to know someone can answer washer questions so quickly.

 

[DADoES]

 
The serial number tells the date of manufacture.

 

[pekedogs]

Serial Number

Dopey me. You'd think after seeing others with this same question that I would have remembered. Chalk it up to a senior moment.

The serial number is 095161167.

 

[DADoES]

 
Is it maybe C95161167?
9 is either 1979 or 1989, likely 1989 in this case.
51st week of said year.

Or, 095161167 (without the leading letter) ... 0 would be 1970 or 1980
95th week of the year, which is not valid.

 

[pekedogs]

I saw my nephew today and he said it was either 88 or 89 that they bought the machine. Thanks so much for your research and information. Now if I could only find the owner's manual that goes with this machine. Gads, I guess I am never satisfied.

 

[yogitunes]

www.sears.com.......easier since your is a Kenmore.....but I have gotten many manuals from here for free, even for my GE filterflos, and solid tub SpeedQueen from the 70's...worth a shot