chaskelljr2
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My childhood Dryer (the 1975 "All-American" Dryer).
--Charles--
--Charles--
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chaskelljr2
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And, my early adulthood Laundry Pair that I used when I was renting my first apartment from my Grandmother (bless her heart)(the 1986-88 Kenmore Direct-Drive Model 80 Set).
Here's how these were acquired.
Strangely enough, we ended up getting the Dryer first. At the time, the Washer was a 1967 Kenmore Model 600 that closely resembles the White Washer in the second row that is behind the Tawny Gold Washer that is pictured in "Kenmore64's" (Gordon's) Picture in Post# 557527.
Then, when the 1967 Kenmore Model 600 died in 1990, we then ended up getting the Washer used at a Sratch & Dent sale at a local Sears Outlet. And that's was how we ended up with a matching pair.
On this page, we had the first Washer in Letter A, and the first Dryer in Letter B (both in White). The Washer was replaced with a Kenmore Elite Oasis with a Stainless Steel Tub and Dual-Action Agitator back in 2007. The Dryer was still going strong when we sold our house a year ago, and I had to move and relocate. Now, I am using Coin-Op Speed Queens. But Lord, I sure miss using Kenmores a lot (not to be knocking the Speed Queens. The Speed Queens aren't bad either. They might be Coin-Operated Commericial Washers, but they do have Two-Speed Motors though).
I think someone on here may regard these as "Shreadmores". But I had no such issues with them when I was using them. And I have used all the cycles that were featured on that Washer. Got my clothes nice and clean too.
Great Washer in my opinion.
--Charles--
Here's how these were acquired.
Strangely enough, we ended up getting the Dryer first. At the time, the Washer was a 1967 Kenmore Model 600 that closely resembles the White Washer in the second row that is behind the Tawny Gold Washer that is pictured in "Kenmore64's" (Gordon's) Picture in Post# 557527.
Then, when the 1967 Kenmore Model 600 died in 1990, we then ended up getting the Washer used at a Sratch & Dent sale at a local Sears Outlet. And that's was how we ended up with a matching pair.
On this page, we had the first Washer in Letter A, and the first Dryer in Letter B (both in White). The Washer was replaced with a Kenmore Elite Oasis with a Stainless Steel Tub and Dual-Action Agitator back in 2007. The Dryer was still going strong when we sold our house a year ago, and I had to move and relocate. Now, I am using Coin-Op Speed Queens. But Lord, I sure miss using Kenmores a lot (not to be knocking the Speed Queens. The Speed Queens aren't bad either. They might be Coin-Operated Commericial Washers, but they do have Two-Speed Motors though).
I think someone on here may regard these as "Shreadmores". But I had no such issues with them when I was using them. And I have used all the cycles that were featured on that Washer. Got my clothes nice and clean too.
Great Washer in my opinion.
--Charles--
70series
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All American;
There it is...the exact dryer one of my aunts had paired with a 1973/74 plastic top like the model next to the Turquoise 64 washer that Gordon posted above. Both of hers were white.
The dryer had a very quiet motor which was completely drowned out by the washer when they were running simultaneously. When it reached 10 years of age the door safety switch stopped working, causing it to keep running when the door was opened. I do not remember it ever requiring service until it was replaced in the early 1990s.
Have a good one,
James
There it is...the exact dryer one of my aunts had paired with a 1973/74 plastic top like the model next to the Turquoise 64 washer that Gordon posted above. Both of hers were white.
The dryer had a very quiet motor which was completely drowned out by the washer when they were running simultaneously. When it reached 10 years of age the door safety switch stopped working, causing it to keep running when the door was opened. I do not remember it ever requiring service until it was replaced in the early 1990s.
Have a good one,
James
chaskelljr2
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Oh.... about the Model 70 in Post # 558185?? Ours was the Sud-Saver Model as well.
Great Memories......
Too bad, it doesn't seem like today's Kenmores doesn't live up to the lofty standards of the old ones (Belt-Drive and Direct-Drive). When I get my Condominium in about three years, I think I might be getting an LG Stainless Steel Front-Load Set (which would be the latest versions that would be out during that time).
And that would be the case unless I can cut me a deal with Gordon on a set of renovated Belt-Drive Kenmores (hey Gordon, when I finally close on that Condo, I'll look you up, okay (LOL)).
--Charles--
Great Memories......
Too bad, it doesn't seem like today's Kenmores doesn't live up to the lofty standards of the old ones (Belt-Drive and Direct-Drive). When I get my Condominium in about three years, I think I might be getting an LG Stainless Steel Front-Load Set (which would be the latest versions that would be out during that time).
And that would be the case unless I can cut me a deal with Gordon on a set of renovated Belt-Drive Kenmores (hey Gordon, when I finally close on that Condo, I'll look you up, okay (LOL)).
--Charles--
70series
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@ chaskelljr2
It's funny Charles, your dryer is the perfect match to my aunt's, and the 1967 600 you had is the exact model my neighbor across the street from me had when I was growing up. She used to invite me over from time to time to do wash with her, and those are some of my fondest memories. Gordon also has this model in his collection.
It's funny Charles, your dryer is the perfect match to my aunt's, and the 1967 600 you had is the exact model my neighbor across the street from me had when I was growing up. She used to invite me over from time to time to do wash with her, and those are some of my fondest memories. Gordon also has this model in his collection.
chaskelljr2
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@ 70 Series....
You mean the Gold Washer that is in front of that White Washer that is in Gordon's Photo?? That Washer does closely match that All-American Dryer. I wonder why my Mom didn't think of that when she was in the market for her second Washer???
I do believe though that the White Washer that is in that same photo is probably a 1965-66 Model 70 (or 700)(I'm sure Gordon will verify what model(s) this/these is/are). I know that "Gansky1" (Greg) has a later version of the Model 70 (the 1968 Kenmore Model 700).
The only one I don't have a picture of is the 1967 24" BOL that I grew up with as a young child. But however, we'll see that one again. It is sometimes featured right along with five other 1967 Kenmores as the POD. That POD is topped off with the 24" Push-Button Model that Gordon and I raved about sometime back.
I hope to see that one again sometime soon.
--Charles--
You mean the Gold Washer that is in front of that White Washer that is in Gordon's Photo?? That Washer does closely match that All-American Dryer. I wonder why my Mom didn't think of that when she was in the market for her second Washer???
I do believe though that the White Washer that is in that same photo is probably a 1965-66 Model 70 (or 700)(I'm sure Gordon will verify what model(s) this/these is/are). I know that "Gansky1" (Greg) has a later version of the Model 70 (the 1968 Kenmore Model 700).
The only one I don't have a picture of is the 1967 24" BOL that I grew up with as a young child. But however, we'll see that one again. It is sometimes featured right along with five other 1967 Kenmores as the POD. That POD is topped off with the 24" Push-Button Model that Gordon and I raved about sometime back.
I hope to see that one again sometime soon.
--Charles--
toploadloyalist
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What year did Kenmore change the Permanent Press cool-down process?
The first process was slow-speed drain, simultaneous fill & agitate, fill only at the next timer notch, low agitation, then repeats the process at the next two nothces.
The second process was high-speed drain (aprox. 45 sec), pause, cold fill (at next notch), and high agitation. This process does not repeat.
The first process was slow-speed drain, simultaneous fill & agitate, fill only at the next timer notch, low agitation, then repeats the process at the next two nothces.
The second process was high-speed drain (aprox. 45 sec), pause, cold fill (at next notch), and high agitation. This process does not repeat.
chaskelljr2
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And finally, the here are the other Kenmores that were in my extended family.
(01). The 1963 Lady Kenmore Model 800 seen in Reply #'s 19, 20 and 49 (my Maternal Aunt had a Matching Set in Pink from 1963 until 1980, and my Faternal Grandmother had the Washer only in Coppertone from 1980 until 1981 (she got it used from a family friend)).
(02). The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Set in Reply # 31 (my Faternal Aunt (which was my Faternal Grandmother's Younger Sister) owned a set of these in White (and my favorite out of all of Keyboard Ladys that were out during the 1966-75 era)) from 1966 until 1985. And they were a treat to use too.
(03). The 1967-73 Kenmore Portable in Reply #'s 32 & 33 (owned by my Father's Baby Sister and later her mother (my Faternal Grandmother), replacing a 1961 Kenmore (one was pictured here in the club with the top missing sitting in a junkyard) back in 1970. It was paired up with a Westinghouse "Cross-Vane Tumbling" Dryer (same vintage)) from 1970 to 1973 (Aunt) and from 1974 until replacing it with the 1967 Kenmore Model 600 (Grandmother). Date unknown as to when the 1967 Kenmore Model 600 was acquired.
Looks like we weren't the only ones keeping Sears in business during this time period. But it does look like I was fortunate to grow up in a "Kenmore" family, so to speak.
--Charles--
(01). The 1963 Lady Kenmore Model 800 seen in Reply #'s 19, 20 and 49 (my Maternal Aunt had a Matching Set in Pink from 1963 until 1980, and my Faternal Grandmother had the Washer only in Coppertone from 1980 until 1981 (she got it used from a family friend)).
(02). The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Set in Reply # 31 (my Faternal Aunt (which was my Faternal Grandmother's Younger Sister) owned a set of these in White (and my favorite out of all of Keyboard Ladys that were out during the 1966-75 era)) from 1966 until 1985. And they were a treat to use too.
(03). The 1967-73 Kenmore Portable in Reply #'s 32 & 33 (owned by my Father's Baby Sister and later her mother (my Faternal Grandmother), replacing a 1961 Kenmore (one was pictured here in the club with the top missing sitting in a junkyard) back in 1970. It was paired up with a Westinghouse "Cross-Vane Tumbling" Dryer (same vintage)) from 1970 to 1973 (Aunt) and from 1974 until replacing it with the 1967 Kenmore Model 600 (Grandmother). Date unknown as to when the 1967 Kenmore Model 600 was acquired.
Looks like we weren't the only ones keeping Sears in business during this time period. But it does look like I was fortunate to grow up in a "Kenmore" family, so to speak.
--Charles--
chaskelljr2
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Addend....
In the last post, my Faternal Aunt has replaced the 1967-73 Kenmore Portable (in White) with a 1973 Kenmore Large Capacity Washer (the one with all the controls in the center of the console that looked like the Low-End/Entry-Level Kenmores of the era.... when one of them finally gets posted, I'll identify it).
--Charles--
In the last post, my Faternal Aunt has replaced the 1967-73 Kenmore Portable (in White) with a 1973 Kenmore Large Capacity Washer (the one with all the controls in the center of the console that looked like the Low-End/Entry-Level Kenmores of the era.... when one of them finally gets posted, I'll identify it).
--Charles--
Premanent Press cool-down process
There was actually more changes in the sequence than you describe above. What you describe as the 1st was more actually the 2nd process. The first being a series high-speed drains and then cold water fills. There was no agitation inbetween any of the drains and fills. This was the sequence for the very first models with the wasn-n-wear cycle that was introduced in 1958. Your "2nd process" was actually the last version. I'm not sure exactly when this came into existence. However, I do asssociate it with the large capacity models that came out in 1975 or 1976 when they also did the major panel redesign and put the timer in the middle of the panel. Gordon or Tom might be able to shed some light on this. Makes me wonder if the 18 pound capacity Kenmore & Whirlpools of the late 1960s also did the cool-down with the agitate while filling or simply just filled iwth water and hten agitated like its future sibbilngs that were the large capacity.
There was actually more changes in the sequence than you describe above. What you describe as the 1st was more actually the 2nd process. The first being a series high-speed drains and then cold water fills. There was no agitation inbetween any of the drains and fills. This was the sequence for the very first models with the wasn-n-wear cycle that was introduced in 1958. Your "2nd process" was actually the last version. I'm not sure exactly when this came into existence. However, I do asssociate it with the large capacity models that came out in 1975 or 1976 when they also did the major panel redesign and put the timer in the middle of the panel. Gordon or Tom might be able to shed some light on this. Makes me wonder if the 18 pound capacity Kenmore & Whirlpools of the late 1960s also did the cool-down with the agitate while filling or simply just filled iwth water and hten agitated like its future sibbilngs that were the large capacity.
He of lousy Kenmore Karma
Some of those machines are just fab u lus.
Although I still have to admit some of the Kenmore BOL's are so ugly, in the words of Moms Mabley, they hurt my feelings.
Maybe someday the Kenmore gods will take pity and send me one like yours, Tuttle. Just love those color-keyed buttons, those awesome dispensers and that lovely white porcelain tub with its over-the-top out-of-control nut job agitator. Oh, and I always forget the garage-door control panel covers that make absolutely no sense at all unless the engineers at Kenpool were trying to outfit their appliances with an attitude of modesty.
Some of those machines are just fab u lus.
Although I still have to admit some of the Kenmore BOL's are so ugly, in the words of Moms Mabley, they hurt my feelings.
Maybe someday the Kenmore gods will take pity and send me one like yours, Tuttle. Just love those color-keyed buttons, those awesome dispensers and that lovely white porcelain tub with its over-the-top out-of-control nut job agitator. Oh, and I always forget the garage-door control panel covers that make absolutely no sense at all unless the engineers at Kenpool were trying to outfit their appliances with an attitude of modesty.
Here are a few more
1980 TOL mechanical timer model. Only higher in the line were two electronic models.
1980 TOL mechanical timer model. Only higher in the line were two electronic models.
My 1965 Lady K in Coppertone.
The pair
1974 Kenmore 60 series. The second major Kenmore in my life.
"Control Panel Shot of my Dryer & commentary on my "
I think on that count, a Radio-Dial model, or two--Washer AND Dryer--definitely needs to be added!!!!!!
-- Dave
I think on that count, a Radio-Dial model, or two--Washer AND Dryer--definitely needs to be added!!!!!!
-- Dave
My 1965 Kenmore alphabet 70
1975 Kenmore 70
In my garage keeping the Mustang company
In my garage keeping the Mustang company
1975 Kenmore 500
Love the Avocado, but the cabinet looks odd in the all-light color to me.
Love the Avocado, but the cabinet looks odd in the all-light color to me.
By suggestion/request by James
Here's Moppy, the resurrected mop washer, now in better times. 1977 Kenmore 70.
Here's Moppy, the resurrected mop washer, now in better times. 1977 Kenmore 70.
