Wow Ross that machine is just MINT to say the least! 1956 thru 1960 Kenmore washers and dryers have such a fun vintage style. Congrats and enjoy!
Lovely, lovely, trimmed in gold...
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What a beauty! And apparently a rare model. As a kid I remember a neighbor having what I think was the 58 version of this same 59 model. The control dial was the same gold knob with the "K" in the center and had the normal & delicate cycles only instead of black & gold it had yellow on the normal cycle & an aqua for the delicate.
jamman_98
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Lint Filter
I remember my Mom's Kenmore in the early 60's having that same lint filter. It was fun to watch but hell to clean lol.
I remember my Mom's Kenmore in the early 60's having that same lint filter. It was fun to watch but hell to clean lol.
LOL
Yes, Scott, it has that mystical filter cartridge that I'll need to find someday for my '61...
Of course, if I just fold a pair of pantyhose in there and stick in a drywall screw, it might just work...
*gak* :-D
Yes, Scott, it has that mystical filter cartridge that I'll need to find someday for my '61...
Of course, if I just fold a pair of pantyhose in there and stick in a drywall screw, it might just work...
*gak* :-D
toggleswitch
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'cause ya neva know when those spare pantyhose will come is handy!!!!
Control-top all the way, baby. I want to keep my hourglass figure, only if it's only mine to borrow ;-)
Lint cartridge drama
That lint filter is not the world's most difficult to clean; depending on the lint composition and whether you were a good boy and used fabric softener (okay, that's open to debate, but...), you can kind of sling it and get the lint off.
Of course, when you pull the cartridge out and it "blops" a goober of lint on your freshly washed laundry (due to the fact that it is just a looped screen behind that chrome insert, and filters from all sides), that can wreck your day...
...but it still sucks eighty percent less than the bed-o-nails filter on my 1-18... :-|
That lint filter is not the world's most difficult to clean; depending on the lint composition and whether you were a good boy and used fabric softener (okay, that's open to debate, but...), you can kind of sling it and get the lint off.
Of course, when you pull the cartridge out and it "blops" a goober of lint on your freshly washed laundry (due to the fact that it is just a looped screen behind that chrome insert, and filters from all sides), that can wreck your day...
...but it still sucks eighty percent less than the bed-o-nails filter on my 1-18... :-|
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1959 Kenmore
Hi guys. Roger, Nate, and myself decided to visit a local used appliance dealer. Pulled up in my truck and right there was the Kenmore. I could not believe it. Thought it was a mirage.
Not a scratch nor an ounce of rust. I think machine was not used much. But I am the kiss of death for timers and after a few loads, timer stopped working. Mechanic who takes care of my machines removed timer and sent it out to be re-built. He is also replacing a few old hoses and doughnut washer. By the time I return from the convention, Kenmore should be back in my garage and ready for action. It is a great machine and lots of fun.
Hi guys. Roger, Nate, and myself decided to visit a local used appliance dealer. Pulled up in my truck and right there was the Kenmore. I could not believe it. Thought it was a mirage.
Not a scratch nor an ounce of rust. I think machine was not used much. But I am the kiss of death for timers and after a few loads, timer stopped working. Mechanic who takes care of my machines removed timer and sent it out to be re-built. He is also replacing a few old hoses and doughnut washer. By the time I return from the convention, Kenmore should be back in my garage and ready for action. It is a great machine and lots of fun.
jasonl
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