strongenough78
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Gordon, that fab softener cup is removeable. The top part of the cup should pull right off. However the rest of it maybe part of the agitator cap. I've seen these taken apart before on that particular agitator.
New 2010 Kenmore topload DD washer
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arbilab
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With the cutbacks (cheapness) mfrs are notorious for today, I can't help think that the missing cycle portion is just a matter of a different panel silkscreen and a couple jumpers removed from the timer. They're not going to commission two different timers for the sake of removing features. The trick would be knowing WHICH jumpers WHERE.
Arbilab -
You are exactly correct.
Since you and Darren commented on the dead cycle, I am going to post a clear example of what I'm talking about. It will be in the Imperial section, as I am using 1970s and 1980s Kenmores to illustrate.
Vern - thanks for the suggestion. The dispenser does pull off, and it look like a second section comes off too. I would prefer it to be capped flat.
Gordon
You are exactly correct.
Since you and Darren commented on the dead cycle, I am going to post a clear example of what I'm talking about. It will be in the Imperial section, as I am using 1970s and 1980s Kenmores to illustrate.
Vern - thanks for the suggestion. The dispenser does pull off, and it look like a second section comes off too. I would prefer it to be capped flat.
Gordon
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Wow Gordon, great stuff!
Oh if you could, a video of both running side by side would be great! Again, great machines!
Oh if you could, a video of both running side by side would be great! Again, great machines!
strongenough78
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You're welcome, Gordon 
I'd just find a flat cap for it 
I'd just find a flat cap for it packardmanken
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just bought a pair of 600's today
Hi Kenmore guy!
I just bought a washer and dryer combo at an estate sale today. Looks like they have not been used much and the estate sale crew says they used them for the four weeks it took to get the house ready and they were fine.
I researched them AFTER buying them and am pretty scared,. The reviews online are terrible. I have a pair of kenmore series 70's that I love but the tub is beginning to rust and stains my sheets. I also wanted a second rinse, automatic. This looks like it will do all that I want. Do you have any complaints? Is it a direct drive or a belt driven machine?
Thanks!![this post was last edited: 4/4/2014-21:42]
Hi Kenmore guy!
I just bought a washer and dryer combo at an estate sale today. Looks like they have not been used much and the estate sale crew says they used them for the four weeks it took to get the house ready and they were fine.
I researched them AFTER buying them and am pretty scared,. The reviews online are terrible. I have a pair of kenmore series 70's that I love but the tub is beginning to rust and stains my sheets. I also wanted a second rinse, automatic. This looks like it will do all that I want. Do you have any complaints? Is it a direct drive or a belt driven machine?
Thanks!![this post was last edited: 4/4/2014-21:42]
Hi Ken,
Have you formed an opinion of your estate sale purchases yet? I wouldn't be surprised if the online reviews have been filled with recent comments about the new belt-drive machines that came out shortly after these 600s were marketed. I sometimes think people and even retailers don't know that they are reviewing the wrong product at times. Back in the 2010 time frame, most of the reviews of this line of Kenmore machines were positive, with mostly comments about washer noise as the main negative sentiment.
To answer your question, believe it or not I have not used this washer yet, and the dryer still remains new in box. We lost my Dad in May 2013, and the previous 12 months I spent very involved with family. Back in the groove now so to speak, I have to decide what to do with this washer, as I am thinking it might be better off, with the dryer too, being used by someone who would appreciate it as a daily driver as I will never put a lot of miles on it. I did get my '93 DD out the other week for its first use since 2008. I think I have used it now six or seven times. I like that washer a lot, but I don't need two DDs.
I would imagine that you are happy with the 600s?
Gordon
Have you formed an opinion of your estate sale purchases yet? I wouldn't be surprised if the online reviews have been filled with recent comments about the new belt-drive machines that came out shortly after these 600s were marketed. I sometimes think people and even retailers don't know that they are reviewing the wrong product at times. Back in the 2010 time frame, most of the reviews of this line of Kenmore machines were positive, with mostly comments about washer noise as the main negative sentiment.
To answer your question, believe it or not I have not used this washer yet, and the dryer still remains new in box. We lost my Dad in May 2013, and the previous 12 months I spent very involved with family. Back in the groove now so to speak, I have to decide what to do with this washer, as I am thinking it might be better off, with the dryer too, being used by someone who would appreciate it as a daily driver as I will never put a lot of miles on it. I did get my '93 DD out the other week for its first use since 2008. I think I have used it now six or seven times. I like that washer a lot, but I don't need two DDs.
I would imagine that you are happy with the 600s?
Gordon
packardmanken
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happy with the 600's
Gordon! Thanks for getting back to me. So sorry to hear about your family and the loss of your dad. I lost my dad a couple years back and am still trying to get over it. It takes a while. And I have not decided whether I like being the adult now or not. Not much choice now but to give in and grow up!
I sold my series 70 Kenmores 10 minutes after placing them on Craigslist the same day I got the 600's. I was a little scared to let them go as they have been so praised at every turn by so many. However, the tub must have had a few chips in it as the sheets soaking overnight had little dots of rust stains on them when finished washing. After working so hard getting them clean, didnt like that and made it a little easier to let them go.
I was all prepared NOT to like this set, but I have been won over. The extra rinse, the extra large setting,The really long cycle for heavy duty, the big tubs. I love it all. Now I have to be fair and say the machines are a little louder as stated in the reviews. They do not shake or move as claimed. Wash quickly and dry even quicker with fewer wrinkles (none if I get the clothes out in time). The lid does flex and twist and the whole set up looks cheap. But so does my 1995 Aspire. But I am keeping it as long as it runs and gets 40 mpg. Cheap or not! The ONLY thing I really cannot reconcile is the lack of a true hot wash. I believe in hot, hot, hot washing for whites and sheets. I am considering a diverter on the hot faucet with a hose to pump hot water straight into the machine for those things. Or I could just use the Kenmore Visi-matic and hang them on the line.
I am from Charlotte also. Where are you located? My family is still in Derita, Indian Trail and Monroe. My last house before moving to Atlanta was off of Central Ave at Eastway in the "Little Country Club" section. Wish I still had that house!
Thanks so much for getting back to me. I would say enjoy the 600's, faults and all. We all have adjustments to make as we get older right?
Ken
Gordon! Thanks for getting back to me. So sorry to hear about your family and the loss of your dad. I lost my dad a couple years back and am still trying to get over it. It takes a while. And I have not decided whether I like being the adult now or not. Not much choice now but to give in and grow up!
I sold my series 70 Kenmores 10 minutes after placing them on Craigslist the same day I got the 600's. I was a little scared to let them go as they have been so praised at every turn by so many. However, the tub must have had a few chips in it as the sheets soaking overnight had little dots of rust stains on them when finished washing. After working so hard getting them clean, didnt like that and made it a little easier to let them go.
I was all prepared NOT to like this set, but I have been won over. The extra rinse, the extra large setting,The really long cycle for heavy duty, the big tubs. I love it all. Now I have to be fair and say the machines are a little louder as stated in the reviews. They do not shake or move as claimed. Wash quickly and dry even quicker with fewer wrinkles (none if I get the clothes out in time). The lid does flex and twist and the whole set up looks cheap. But so does my 1995 Aspire. But I am keeping it as long as it runs and gets 40 mpg. Cheap or not! The ONLY thing I really cannot reconcile is the lack of a true hot wash. I believe in hot, hot, hot washing for whites and sheets. I am considering a diverter on the hot faucet with a hose to pump hot water straight into the machine for those things. Or I could just use the Kenmore Visi-matic and hang them on the line.
I am from Charlotte also. Where are you located? My family is still in Derita, Indian Trail and Monroe. My last house before moving to Atlanta was off of Central Ave at Eastway in the "Little Country Club" section. Wish I still had that house!
Thanks so much for getting back to me. I would say enjoy the 600's, faults and all. We all have adjustments to make as we get older right?
Ken
