Found a couple of Kenmores here in the phx area. Thought I would post them in case someone is intrested.
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KM Elite with Stainless drum
Minneapolis CL. BTW I grew up with the exact model KM 80 series you posted @ 23:45. Awesome cleaning and reliability.
WK78
Minneapolis CL. BTW I grew up with the exact model KM 80 series you posted @ 23:45. Awesome cleaning and reliability.
WK78
Early 90's High end 80 series set
Also in Minneapolis.
Also in Minneapolis.
Rare Model Dryer?
I came across this on the local CL listings:
I came across this on the local CL listings:
Ralph -
I love those dryers and that era of Kenmore. This is a 1972 upper-end 60-series. I grew up with a similar model, but one step down. They don't seem to show up all that often. I think I've seen four or five of these dryers in 4.5 years on AW, and only one washer.
Gordon
I love those dryers and that era of Kenmore. This is a 1972 upper-end 60-series. I grew up with a similar model, but one step down. They don't seem to show up all that often. I think I've seen four or five of these dryers in 4.5 years on AW, and only one washer.
Gordon
Here's a link to a story about this same dryer model for a month or two ago.
www.automaticwasher.org
Kenmore Dryer
What year is this model. I have never seen this one before. http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/app/2912512885.html
www.automaticwasher.org
I had the matching washer to the 72 dryer years ago - it was outside behind a house and I dragged it a whole block, downhill in the snow. Had to let it thaw out before I could run it but once cleaned up, it worked perfectly and was almost in like-new condition. I used it next to my TA700 Maytag washer for a couple of years - I always liked that knob for some odd reason, still do 
Didn't know Kenmore got a stainless basket model...
I recall that Ultra Care washer, thought it was strange they had such a full-featured machine with only three water levels and not infinite. But, that was Sears. They had a little scuffle, and lost, with the courts over pricing; sale vs. retail, and bait-n-switch so they were careful to change things around a lot so as to avoid any more trouble. When I worked there in the 80's, these little changes were apparent in almost every department that had "frequent sale ad presence."
Didn't know Kenmore got a stainless basket model...
I recall that Ultra Care washer, thought it was strange they had such a full-featured machine with only three water levels and not infinite. But, that was Sears. They had a little scuffle, and lost, with the courts over pricing; sale vs. retail, and bait-n-switch so they were careful to change things around a lot so as to avoid any more trouble. When I worked there in the 80's, these little changes were apparent in almost every department that had "frequent sale ad presence."
Thanks for the info Gordon! I had a feeling the '72 was a special machine when it came up after searching the term "vintage" on CL.
The subject machine appears to have been well-used, or had some sort of constant activity at top front that wore off the paint.
If anyone is interested, I can investigate and/or secure the machine for pick-up or shipping at a later time.
Ralph
The subject machine appears to have been well-used, or had some sort of constant activity at top front that wore off the paint.
If anyone is interested, I can investigate and/or secure the machine for pick-up or shipping at a later time.
Ralph
DD WP Built Washers with SS wash baskets
WP used these in better MT versions of the NEW CENTER DIAL MTs, so I am not surprised to see some show up in KM models. Jason ordered a SS basket for his 1994 KM DD Suds-Saver machine that has now been retired to the warehouse, they are completly interchangeable on any super capacity DD washer.
WP used these in better MT versions of the NEW CENTER DIAL MTs, so I am not surprised to see some show up in KM models. Jason ordered a SS basket for his 1994 KM DD Suds-Saver machine that has now been retired to the warehouse, they are completly interchangeable on any super capacity DD washer.
chaskelljr2
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My Grandma's recent 1990 Kenmore Direct-Drive Set is in this photo.
She had the Washer from 1990-07, the Dryer is still going strong at 25 years old (she bought the Dryer back in 1987).
--Charles--
My Grandma's recent 1990 Kenmore Direct-Drive Set is in this photo.
She had the Washer from 1990-07, the Dryer is still going strong at 25 years old (she bought the Dryer back in 1987).
--Charles--
