That was for the tumblepee feature.
Please explain......Tumble-pee????
Please explain......Tumble-pee????
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Thanks for posting the KM pushbutton and 4-star pics. They had it all over Whirlpool for styling, probably more different models over the years than anyone (open to debate?) Due to the ubiquitous Sears catalog, a lot of us quickly recoginze 'em, too. (I'd forgotten about the sprinkler in the TOL models, and KM offered a plastic ball you filled with water to do the same.)
My aunt had a pair of '58 4-stars at the farmhouse. Loved seeing them when we visited, especially when they were running and lighted up! Those shades of red, blue and yellow always make me think about those dials. Come to think of it, between the old turquoise filter-flo, the 4-stars and Kelvinator, my aunts had some pretty neat machines. Wish I had them today.
Thanks for posting the KM pushbutton and 4-star pics. They had it all over Whirlpool for styling, probably more different models over the years than anyone (open to debate?) Due to the ubiquitous Sears catalog, a lot of us quickly recoginze 'em, too. (I'd forgotten about the sprinkler in the TOL models, and KM offered a plastic ball you filled with water to do the same.)
My aunt had a pair of '58 4-stars at the farmhouse. Loved seeing them when we visited, especially when they were running and lighted up! Those shades of red, blue and yellow always make me think about those dials. Come to think of it, between the old turquoise filter-flo, the 4-stars and Kelvinator, my aunts had some pretty neat machines. Wish I had them today.
The 4-stars dryer was the exact same panel style as the washer/dryer combo (LK) next door. It was not until this year did I ever see a washer or a dryer with the same style control panel. Had only seen a few LK combos.
Could you show a shot of the lint bag setup...never seen that in person, but remember seeing the listing in the Sears catalogue for the replacement bags
jamiel-here's the lint bag setup on the 60 LK. It's so funny what we all do at different periods in our lives. I had two other Kenmore dryers which had the same setup (one even matched my 60 Kenmore washer which I still have) and when they broke down I pitched them. I will never get over throwing out those dryers and some great washers also but even tho' I liked the vintage machines I wasn't into keeping them around until I decided to start my collection just three years ago this month.
..and here's the bag you mentioned from the Sears catalogue. Thank God the dryer came with one! ((--:: I open it at the top end and empty the bag, fold it back together very neatly and use is again and again. You can do this until the paper literally falls apart.
Dick S.
Dick S.
We had the Model 80 1960 Kenmore when I was growing up. The dryer had the same lint bag. We'd empty and reuse it many, many times. By the time I went to college (1977), they weren't selling the pink bags with the window anymore. They looked more like a generic vacuum bag.
The Model 80 was all-pushbutton, like the Lady, but the buttons were shaped differently (like the '59 Lady K). They were workhorses. My parents were still using their pair when I moved home after college in '82. I finally traded the STILL WORKING pair for new Whirlpools in '85, after my Mom died, mostly because I was sick to death of having had the same washer since I was an infant.
Of course, now I wish I had them back. But there's the folly of youth for you.
The Model 80 was all-pushbutton, like the Lady, but the buttons were shaped differently (like the '59 Lady K). They were workhorses. My parents were still using their pair when I moved home after college in '82. I finally traded the STILL WORKING pair for new Whirlpools in '85, after my Mom died, mostly because I was sick to death of having had the same washer since I was an infant.
Of course, now I wish I had them back. But there's the folly of youth for you.
Lint bag
What a cool set up Dick. Are the lint bags still available from Sears? The one in the picture looks new.
I have heard of these but never have seen one. Thanks for the nice clear picture. I feel like I'm right there looking at it!
Patrick
What a cool set up Dick. Are the lint bags still available from Sears? The one in the picture looks new.
I have heard of these but never have seen one. Thanks for the nice clear picture. I feel like I'm right there looking at it!
Patrick
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that looks like a GD vacuum bag! i would think the hot moist air would damage the paper very quickly?
powerfin64
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WOW!
Dick, you have 60 LK washer?? Did I read that right? Please show some pictures of it, If you do! you have some awesome machines!
Rich
Dick, you have 60 LK washer?? Did I read that right? Please show some pictures of it, If you do! you have some awesome machines!
Rich
Lint bag
Good morning Patrick!
Unfortunately I'm quite sure they are not available thru Sears anymore. However, that just might be something to check on when I have a moment or two.
I remember calling Sears years ago about parts for the 60 and I was told that they were phasing out parts for those old machines. I kick myself for not buying some at the time, especially a new Singer timer they had for it. However, the 60 is still doing weekly loads along with the 56 sudsaver.
Regarding your comment about the pic Patrick--Isn't it wonderful what a little lens cleaning will do. Certainly not like those pix I sent you a couple of days ago. Now I wonder what a little serious cleaning with a soft tissue would do-so far I've only used my finger! ((--::
I am looking forward to seeing you next week!
Dick S.
Good morning Patrick!
Unfortunately I'm quite sure they are not available thru Sears anymore. However, that just might be something to check on when I have a moment or two.
I remember calling Sears years ago about parts for the 60 and I was told that they were phasing out parts for those old machines. I kick myself for not buying some at the time, especially a new Singer timer they had for it. However, the 60 is still doing weekly loads along with the 56 sudsaver.
Regarding your comment about the pic Patrick--Isn't it wonderful what a little lens cleaning will do. Certainly not like those pix I sent you a couple of days ago. Now I wonder what a little serious cleaning with a soft tissue would do-so far I've only used my finger! ((--::
I am looking forward to seeing you next week!
Dick S.
Brett-yes I agree with you that it looks like the bag would disintergrate very quickly but suprisingly it doesn't. It goes on and on and on. I remember back when I would run out of bags that I would use an oversized nylon sock and that would work also. Not as good but it would work.
Powerfin64-No I only Wish I had the mate to the 60 LK dryer I have! I'll never give up hope tho' as I never will in finding my two dream Kenmores. Hey that's half the fun-in looking and searching.
Sudsman-Yes I thoroughly relate to what you say. I walk in the washroom in the morning and see the sun's rays dancing off different chrome parts of the machines and it's absolutely a sight to behold. The styling and definition they put into the old machines is awesome. One point I love about the 50s Kenmores is that the cabinets had rounded edges and big fat lipped console tops that gave them style, flair and an individual identity all their own. Certainly unlike today when all the machines look like square boxes with white plastic consoles and you can't tell one apart from another. It's sad, at least to me. The same holds true to cars.
Dick S.
Powerfin64-No I only Wish I had the mate to the 60 LK dryer I have! I'll never give up hope tho' as I never will in finding my two dream Kenmores. Hey that's half the fun-in looking and searching.
Sudsman-Yes I thoroughly relate to what you say. I walk in the washroom in the morning and see the sun's rays dancing off different chrome parts of the machines and it's absolutely a sight to behold. The styling and definition they put into the old machines is awesome. One point I love about the 50s Kenmores is that the cabinets had rounded edges and big fat lipped console tops that gave them style, flair and an individual identity all their own. Certainly unlike today when all the machines look like square boxes with white plastic consoles and you can't tell one apart from another. It's sad, at least to me. The same holds true to cars.
Dick S.
That is Really Cool!
Wow Dick, I have never seen one of the actual Kenmore Lint Storage System dryer bags! Very cool that you have one, I had a dryer similar to that about 8 years ago, I used to use a nylon stocking to catch the lint.
Wow Dick, I have never seen one of the actual Kenmore Lint Storage System dryer bags! Very cool that you have one, I had a dryer similar to that about 8 years ago, I used to use a nylon stocking to catch the lint.
Dick that is some beauties you have there. I just got back from the Great Indoors and was looking at the cabrio/oasis models and they are reminiscent of the old Kenmores with the rounded edges and the big tops.
Though they certainly do not hold a candle to the fifties machines
Though they certainly do not hold a candle to the fifties machines
I'm wondering about that bag lint system. By what mechanism does it get the lint into the bag? Seems there'd have to be airflow/exhaust through it, like a typical vacuum bag. Is there an exhaust port toward the front of the bag cavity that the picture doesn't show?
For DADoES
You're right, there is an airflow/exhaust tube that extends from about the middle of the back of the dryer up to the tray under the lid that houses the lint bag.
I came home tonite and instead of packing for my trek up to as far as Seattle to retrieve all my beautiful machines that are being stored at various places along I5, I tore apart "the office" and found at least one pix to show you all what the tray set up looks like. I know there are more-I might find them one of these days.
This is one of the dryers I had years ago and pitched. In the picture it is sitting right next to the 60 Kenmore (from my childhood) and while we are enjoying our cocktails that evening, I am working on the lint filter to remove a clog at the end so it will work properly again. That set was going every day and the 60 still is. This was the very first house we bought and we had just finished remodeling the w/d alcove off the kitchen. what a party house that was. The pic was taken in 1972.
When I get back from the Pacific NW I'll take a few shots of the back of the 60 LK so you can see how it hooks in.
Dick S
You're right, there is an airflow/exhaust tube that extends from about the middle of the back of the dryer up to the tray under the lid that houses the lint bag.
I came home tonite and instead of packing for my trek up to as far as Seattle to retrieve all my beautiful machines that are being stored at various places along I5, I tore apart "the office" and found at least one pix to show you all what the tray set up looks like. I know there are more-I might find them one of these days.
This is one of the dryers I had years ago and pitched. In the picture it is sitting right next to the 60 Kenmore (from my childhood) and while we are enjoying our cocktails that evening, I am working on the lint filter to remove a clog at the end so it will work properly again. That set was going every day and the 60 still is. This was the very first house we bought and we had just finished remodeling the w/d alcove off the kitchen. what a party house that was. The pic was taken in 1972.
When I get back from the Pacific NW I'll take a few shots of the back of the 60 LK so you can see how it hooks in.
Dick S
Hi Dick, how are ya?
Is that a DW behind the butt? Odd location. Waht brand is it? Is that a 2nd DW or the only place the Kitchen's machine could go?
Great. More pics would be appreciated. Can't quite visualize how that faboo dryer would work.
Is that a DW behind the butt? Odd location. Waht brand is it? Is that a 2nd DW or the only place the Kitchen's machine could go?
Great. More pics would be appreciated. Can't quite visualize how that faboo dryer would work.
I too was wondering if that was a DW. In fact it is. But I"m stumped. I vaguely remember seeing that unit in kitchen mags during the 160s.
