Lady Kenmore Detroit Craigslist

[mattl]

Alas, my LK washer is long gone, but the dryer resides in a storage building.  Interesting things you learn here.  I vaguely recall that spot of the timer,  I'm sure I played with it at some point but the memory eludes me tonight. 

Thanks for the info, who knows I may stumble across one again.

 

[mrb627]

Surprised

Surprised to see the plastic splash guard in the kenmore.  Thought all of that vintage had the porcelain on steel ring.
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​Malcolm

 

[speed_queen75]

MattL

Im Giving my LK 1972 away, for either trade of a Portable BD WP KM or a full size BD WP, if interested email me..

Lee

 

[mattl]

I really appreciate the offer, and I do have a belt drive WP in storage too, but at the moment I'm out of space. A few months ago I went from 1 to 3 washers and that's about all I can handle. I guess the timing is just off, I really did like that machine...

 

[appnut]

Our 1970 or 1971 Kenmore 800 had that 4 minute agitation segment just before presoak also. That could be used for the suds rturn. And perfect that it was gentle agitation too and not having water spalsh all over the place as it re-enters the tub.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

About the plastic tub ring

Malcolm,

The plastic tub ring debuted sometime during the production of the 1972 LK model. I have seen 72 LKs with the metal ring, but more with the plastic one. Of the three I have had, two have the plastic rings (still have both). The model numbers are revised to account for the different parts used.

Oddly, I have two '72 model Kenmores which were found side-by-side in a junk yard about two years ago. They were made two weeks apart in January/February 1973. One is the Lady, one is a 60-series. The 60 series was made two weeks later, but has a metal ring. I think the plastic debuted in the upper end models first, and got to the lower machines progressively. At one time, I had a different 1972 model 60-series that was made in summer 1973 and it had the plastic ring as well. Seems like this transition occurred late 1972 and through early to mid 1973.

Gordon

 

[speed_queen75]

MattL

Oh dont tease me, LOL I would love to have that WP BD you have, this LK is in really good shape, here is a pic of it, if anyone wants it let me know..

 

[mattl]

If only you were closer.....

 

[maytagman806s]

The Lady K Washer is singing away

Hey Gang,

For any of those who are interested, I managed to brave the cold in the garage and begin working on the Lady Washer. Naturally, the machine had to be partially thawed out to be disassembled, but fortunately there was no freeze damage. When I picked the pair up a few weeks back, the were in a cold garage and already frozen.

Upon a thorough examination of the washer, I found several issues. 1) The fabric softener dispenser solenoid mounting flange had the notorious crack in it (No, there was no water in it and the whole assembly was secure so it wasnt moving. The solenoid mounting/bracket screws were overtorqued). 2) A 1/8" HSS drill bit took a ride over the top of the basket and ended up jammed in the manifold trap. 3) The lower impeller in the pump was stripped clean from the shaft, so obviously the dispensers were not working for sometime. 4) When I managed to thaw out the dispenser valve under the transmission, probably a dozen straight pins fell out (figure that one out) and lastly, 5) The grease Whirlpool applied to the keyboard mechanism to make it work smoothly, decided to crystalize (Most of the buttons didn't want to work and the ones that did, would not release when you applied another. So there went another hour or two chiseling the old grease out with a dental pick and regreasing everything with dielectric grease).

After everything I saw, it became obvious that the washer may have sat a lot longer then I was told. If it was in operation, I would hate to hear the noise it was making with the pump screwed up (which was the reason the dispensers were not working and the fabric softner side did not make a flood).

Other then that, the machine is in pristine mechanical condition now. The centerpost still has a pretty fair amount of shiny plating visable. The underside is still shiny, with the exception the motor was a little bit dirty with dust. I replaced the narrow belt with a new one, replaced the pump with an OEM 4-port (another fiasco), greased the centerpost, and although it was not leaking, I also opted to put the replacment OEM filter on in place of the cone.

I have all of the electrical done and the suds valve installed and working. Don't ask me how I mananged to find the correct mounting bracket for the valve in all this stuff, but I saved one from way back when.

So, she happily sings now. When it gets warmer, I'll make the hoses I need to plumb the valve and filter, and it will be ready to go. Maybe she'll be caught by Candid Camera and she'll smile (she doesn't know about her Harvest Gold twin in the basement yet, but she will).

Lee-

Your Lady K is a fine machine. I would certainly trade if I was closer (I have several machines you would be happy with). The second lady is your machine's twin, except mine has Suds and there is no matching dryer.

 

[bajaespuma]

Aferim!

Very jealous here. If there's one Kenmore set I've always wanted it's that wild and woolly Lady Kenmore with the Vari-flex and all the buttons. That dryer must be blazingly fast being that it's a Kenpool that heats with gas. Enjoy them in good health!