autowasherfreak
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AWESOME Kenmores! I wish I had a pic of the set I had in the early 90's (92 or 93) TOL with the dual auction agitator and triple dispenser.
Kenmore Thread!
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cleanteamofny
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Time for me to contribute to this thread.
I still have this Kenmore sitting in my garage.
I just love the color of the control panel!
I still have this Kenmore sitting in my garage.
I just love the color of the control panel!
cleanteamofny
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A better shot of the Lady.
chaskelljr2
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@ Frigilux....
"Frigilux (Eugene)":
As promised earlier this week (sorry for the delay.... had a couple of late days at work.... yep.... even leading up to the holidays), with qualifications, here are the scans of the 1960 Kenmore Model 80, and in the next frame, the 1960 Lady Kenmore.
But because I cannot seem to locate my 1961 Sears Catalog (I think I am getting another one), I won't be uploading the 1961 Lady Kenmore. But trust and believe, if you follow the POD, the 1961 Lady Kenmore Dryer is shown as the POD sometimes. Well, the panel of the 1961 Lady Kenmore Washer is an exact duplicate of the Dryer.
To you and all of my AW.org family, Happy Thanksgiving....
Thanks and Enjoy.....
--Charles--
P.S.: First up..... the 1960 Kenmore Model 80!!!!! Here's Image # 1
"Frigilux (Eugene)":
As promised earlier this week (sorry for the delay.... had a couple of late days at work.... yep.... even leading up to the holidays), with qualifications, here are the scans of the 1960 Kenmore Model 80, and in the next frame, the 1960 Lady Kenmore.
But because I cannot seem to locate my 1961 Sears Catalog (I think I am getting another one), I won't be uploading the 1961 Lady Kenmore. But trust and believe, if you follow the POD, the 1961 Lady Kenmore Dryer is shown as the POD sometimes. Well, the panel of the 1961 Lady Kenmore Washer is an exact duplicate of the Dryer.
To you and all of my AW.org family, Happy Thanksgiving....
Thanks and Enjoy.....
--Charles--
P.S.: First up..... the 1960 Kenmore Model 80!!!!! Here's Image # 1
chaskelljr2
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@ Frigilux....
Kenmore Model 80 Image # 2
--Charles--
Kenmore Model 80 Image # 2
--Charles--
chaskelljr2
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Introducing..... THE 1960 LADY KENMORE SET!!!!
1960 Lady Kenmore Set Image # 1
--Charles--
1960 Lady Kenmore Set Image # 1
--Charles--
chaskelljr2
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Introducing..... THE 1960 LADY KENMORE SET!!!!
The 1960 Lady Kenmore Set Image # 2
--Charles--
The 1960 Lady Kenmore Set Image # 2
--Charles--
aldspinboy
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Kenmore Washers !
Greg ( gansky )...Which I never forget said , That all washers have there beauty !
And I agree from the top of the line to the bottom Kenmore washers had the most styles as well as agitator designs then any other brand.
Gordon the three cycle model is my faverite we had this model in my family for 10 yrs and one of the strongest Kenmore's
I encounterd , the pump on that machine was so strong you can feel the floor vibrate !
All of you guy's kenmores or so speacial and beautiful !
Here are mine...
This model is my friends which I made him get out of the garage swapped out from a modern 2004 GE for now... the agitator
grooves whore out need's a replacement.
So I cleaned up this Solid State electronic model and that's what's running now.
Ben ( Swestoyz ) also had this machine , I'm not sure if he sold it yet.
Greg ( gansky )...Which I never forget said , That all washers have there beauty !
And I agree from the top of the line to the bottom Kenmore washers had the most styles as well as agitator designs then any other brand.
Gordon the three cycle model is my faverite we had this model in my family for 10 yrs and one of the strongest Kenmore's
I encounterd , the pump on that machine was so strong you can feel the floor vibrate !
All of you guy's kenmores or so speacial and beautiful !
Here are mine...
This model is my friends which I made him get out of the garage swapped out from a modern 2004 GE for now... the agitator
grooves whore out need's a replacement.
So I cleaned up this Solid State electronic model and that's what's running now.
Ben ( Swestoyz ) also had this machine , I'm not sure if he sold it yet.
aldspinboy
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Pic 2. My 1964 and my best Kenmore.</p>
Classic Tilted Lid.
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Classic Tilted Lid.
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aldspinboy
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Pic 3. Washing.
Thanks you Laundress without your tactful postings I would have not gotton this goldmine of a washer , you have made me soooo happy with this washer !
Hopeing you well and healthy !
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Thanks you Laundress without your tactful postings I would have not gotton this goldmine of a washer , you have made me soooo happy with this washer !
Hopeing you well and healthy !
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aldspinboy
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Pic 4. Two years ago I picked up this model deep in the burbs in Philly.[this post was last edited: 11/25/2011-06:09]
aldspinboy
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Pic 5.
The odd model.
Love this washer pretty modern for it has the Roto-Flex agitator with step-down
Agitation.
The odd model.
Love this washer pretty modern for it has the Roto-Flex agitator with step-down
Agitation.
aldspinboy
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Pic 6.
Roto-flex.[this post was last edited: 11/25/2011-06:22]
Roto-flex.[this post was last edited: 11/25/2011-06:22]
aldspinboy
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Washing...
The agitator is my faverite... the only baseless agitator's that I know of.
And it is really gentle.
Check out the floating sock on the left side of the tub.
I call this washer The Screeming Woo Woo !
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The agitator is my faverite... the only baseless agitator's that I know of.
And it is really gentle.
Check out the floating sock on the left side of the tub.
I call this washer The Screeming Woo Woo !
<iframe width=420 height=315 src= frameborder=0 allowfullscreen></iframe>[this post was last edited: 11/25/2011-07:17]
aldspinboy
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For Bob ( appnut )
Step down agitation.
That noise in the background is my friend Bill who just past...even when I can not see him in this video, it feels comforting that he was around.
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Darren k
Step down agitation.
That noise in the background is my friend Bill who just past...even when I can not see him in this video, it feels comforting that he was around.
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Darren k
RevvnKevin,
I'm not Kevin but can I chime in about the Kenmores:
1. The lids. They opened to the left and stood up, but eventually, through wear or kids being rough with the washer, eventually the lid would be bend down to the point that it would damage the porcelain and rust. I remember Kenmores with 2 "wounds" where lid can down on the left. Actually, I like the lid being hinged in the back best, which Kenmore has had in recent years.
2. Agitator: Kenmore offered many so if you didn't like one just buy a model with the one you liked.
3. The control panels: I call these the "Star War" panels beceuse of the black background and they came out around the time the movie was released. But I really like the chrome and colored buttons that made Kenmore unique in the past and they looked like they belonged in an "optimistic" mid century house. Eventually, everyone had the black control panels - which I am sure were cheaper to make - and there was nothing unique.
But there was a unique washer and dryer I wish I had bought - The black Limited Edition of 1986 in black. Darth Vader, your laundry room is ready.
I'm not Kevin but can I chime in about the Kenmores:
1. The lids. They opened to the left and stood up, but eventually, through wear or kids being rough with the washer, eventually the lid would be bend down to the point that it would damage the porcelain and rust. I remember Kenmores with 2 "wounds" where lid can down on the left. Actually, I like the lid being hinged in the back best, which Kenmore has had in recent years.
2. Agitator: Kenmore offered many so if you didn't like one just buy a model with the one you liked.
3. The control panels: I call these the "Star War" panels beceuse of the black background and they came out around the time the movie was released. But I really like the chrome and colored buttons that made Kenmore unique in the past and they looked like they belonged in an "optimistic" mid century house. Eventually, everyone had the black control panels - which I am sure were cheaper to make - and there was nothing unique.
But there was a unique washer and dryer I wish I had bought - The black Limited Edition of 1986 in black. Darth Vader, your laundry room is ready.
aldspinboy
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I agree Bob well said !
I love the Black Darth Vader pair I just saw them last night at my friends house,
where we had Thanksgiving.
Here is Martin with the my wood button model.
This guy does not agitate but it spins.
I have not got around to fix it yet.
Darren k
I love the Black Darth Vader pair I just saw them last night at my friends house,
where we had Thanksgiving.
Here is Martin with the my wood button model.
This guy does not agitate but it spins.
I have not got around to fix it yet.
Darren k
Post 558913 Kenmore Pastel Rocker Switch Washer and Dryer
I was wondering if anyone in the club has the washer with the one touch feature with the pastel rocker switches. I have never seen it on here. I have the one touch dryer in white excellent condition and am looking for the washer.
I was wondering if anyone in the club has the washer with the one touch feature with the pastel rocker switches. I have never seen it on here. I have the one touch dryer in white excellent condition and am looking for the washer.
autowasherfreak
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Wasn't there a video on YouTube that compared all the different Kenmore agitators, or was it just a couple of the Kenmore agitators. I had it saved, but lost it when my old computer died.
sears9000
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I have really enjoyed this thread.
Lebron, I want to thank you for starting this thread. All the Kenmore washers featured here, were made when they made them right. They all had their own style, and beauty. But the main thing they all had, was quality! My favorites, are the models from the late fifties, sixties, and early seventies.
Aldspinboy, you really brought back some memories with that 68 model alphabet washer with that rotoflex agitator. I'd know that washer anywhere. My parents bought that model brand new in alvacado. That's the machine I would later learn with how to do laundry. The only thing I didn't like, was that if you didn't use the hi water setting, that rotoflex was bad about pulling buttons off. I prefer the rotoswirl myself. That machine lasted until 1993 when the timer died, and it couldn't be fixed. I hope yours lasts a long time. I may be wrong, but it sounds like it's slightly dragging a little. You might want to check the belt on it.
Again, thanks to all of you who submitted pictures to this thread, I wish I could, but mine is a 2000 model, so it's disqualified. I hope to see more pictures, and may all of you enjoy your holidays.
Lebron, I want to thank you for starting this thread. All the Kenmore washers featured here, were made when they made them right. They all had their own style, and beauty. But the main thing they all had, was quality! My favorites, are the models from the late fifties, sixties, and early seventies.
Aldspinboy, you really brought back some memories with that 68 model alphabet washer with that rotoflex agitator. I'd know that washer anywhere. My parents bought that model brand new in alvacado. That's the machine I would later learn with how to do laundry. The only thing I didn't like, was that if you didn't use the hi water setting, that rotoflex was bad about pulling buttons off. I prefer the rotoswirl myself. That machine lasted until 1993 when the timer died, and it couldn't be fixed. I hope yours lasts a long time. I may be wrong, but it sounds like it's slightly dragging a little. You might want to check the belt on it.
Again, thanks to all of you who submitted pictures to this thread, I wish I could, but mine is a 2000 model, so it's disqualified. I hope to see more pictures, and may all of you enjoy your holidays.
Nice lady K set for sale on Mpls Cl
Just surfing CL in Mpls and found these early DD Lady K machines. I'v had a problem with links not working so be patient if it don't
http://: [email protected]
Just surfing CL in Mpls and found these early DD Lady K machines. I'v had a problem with links not working so be patient if it don't
http://: [email protected]
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I apologize for my clumsy comments; I was trying to “stir up the pot” but I mis-stepped on some sensitive toes. That said…
Kevin, you’ve met me in person so you know me at least a little bit. What you wrote was offensive and went well over the line. Don’t know what the issue is, but this is the second time you’ve used the AW forum to attack me personally. Is there a problem that we need to resolve?
Gordon, as far as I’m aware, I don’t know you and we don’t have any history. As for being a “grown-up”, well, I said some negative things about some vintage appliances in the abstract. You, on the other hand, went after me, a vintage human being.
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Kevin, you’ve met me in person so you know me at least a little bit. What you wrote was offensive and went well over the line. Don’t know what the issue is, but this is the second time you’ve used the AW forum to attack me personally. Is there a problem that we need to resolve?
Gordon, as far as I’m aware, I don’t know you and we don’t have any history. As for being a “grown-up”, well, I said some negative things about some vintage appliances in the abstract. You, on the other hand, went after me, a vintage human being.
redcarpetdrew
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If I may...
Ken, everyone here is allowed their opinion. That's how it works. That being said...
I think you may have made your posted opinions personal, intended or not, by using pictures of one of Kevin's agitators and of Gordon's famed (and one of the most personal to him) Green Monster. If you had used pictures of one of mine in a post where you are knocking the brand or styling, I'D be hard pressed not to take it a little personal. Like me going after G.E. And what I don't like it while using one of those neat designs you make.
Also, posting detractions about the Kenmores in a thread that was started and ended up being popular to show off member's personal Kenmores might not have been the wisest choice. As you said, you were "stirring the pot...". That is usually intended to try to get a reaction. You have received your reaction.
Ken, I have absolutely NO problem with you. I enjoy your designs. So please take this as it's intended. Just some friendly advise...
RCD
Ken, everyone here is allowed their opinion. That's how it works. That being said...
I think you may have made your posted opinions personal, intended or not, by using pictures of one of Kevin's agitators and of Gordon's famed (and one of the most personal to him) Green Monster. If you had used pictures of one of mine in a post where you are knocking the brand or styling, I'D be hard pressed not to take it a little personal. Like me going after G.E. And what I don't like it while using one of those neat designs you make.
Also, posting detractions about the Kenmores in a thread that was started and ended up being popular to show off member's personal Kenmores might not have been the wisest choice. As you said, you were "stirring the pot...". That is usually intended to try to get a reaction. You have received your reaction.
Ken, I have absolutely NO problem with you. I enjoy your designs. So please take this as it's intended. Just some friendly advise...
RCD
1966-7 KM ALPHABET WASHER AND DRYER
Charles of DC your dream machines are within 1/2 hours drive away, fully rebuilt delevered and installed with a 1 year parts and lobor in home warranty included for less than 1/2 the cost of crappy new LG machines.
Live your dreams, we only live once.
This pair is also available to anyone else in the club, but we can't provide del & installation and in home warranty service if you live outside our service area.
Charles of DC your dream machines are within 1/2 hours drive away, fully rebuilt delevered and installed with a 1 year parts and lobor in home warranty included for less than 1/2 the cost of crappy new LG machines.
Live your dreams, we only live once.
This pair is also available to anyone else in the club, but we can't provide del & installation and in home warranty service if you live outside our service area.
dang I would kill to have that set.....well almost kill....but i am in arkansas :-(
Post# 557139, Reply# 7 11/16/2011 at 23:29 by DaveAMKrayoG
Dave, you have a GREAT PAIR of appliances! Those are the exact models from 1996 I bought for my sister and brother-in-law in GA when they bought their brand-new house. I had the 1995 washer version, and still have the Lady Kenmore 27" 1989 (gas) dryer like yours. The dryer is the BEST, never repaired once! I, too, dislike the extended tumble on the sensor-dry cycle, so if I am there to monitor the machine, I turn the machine off. The highest model had the feature to turn-off the extended tumble. I wish I got that, but the unnecessary extra expense of other features dictated my choice. I should have repaired the washer again, it was only the coupler!
Dave, you have a GREAT PAIR of appliances! Those are the exact models from 1996 I bought for my sister and brother-in-law in GA when they bought their brand-new house. I had the 1995 washer version, and still have the Lady Kenmore 27" 1989 (gas) dryer like yours. The dryer is the BEST, never repaired once! I, too, dislike the extended tumble on the sensor-dry cycle, so if I am there to monitor the machine, I turn the machine off. The highest model had the feature to turn-off the extended tumble. I wish I got that, but the unnecessary extra expense of other features dictated my choice. I should have repaired the washer again, it was only the coupler!
redcarpetdrew
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I have a few... Well, Gordon has a few, now...
Here's two side by side. You'll remember them as I had videoed them doing a agitation comparison. Both went to Gordon...
Here's the comparison on YouTube.
RCD
Here's two side by side. You'll remember them as I had videoed them doing a agitation comparison. Both went to Gordon...
Here's the comparison on YouTube.
RCD
redcarpetdrew
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Another
A really nice coppertone dryer. I fixed it up well. Gordon, did you end up with her or did I end up giving her to a needy family like I do?
A really nice coppertone dryer. I fixed it up well. Gordon, did you end up with her or did I end up giving her to a needy family like I do?
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