mickeyd
Well-known member
HELLO TIM ~
Have been researching these beasts for quite a while. And it's fascinating. Interesting discoveries thus far: First, while Whirlpool often experimented with more expensive looking and elaborate designs under the Kenmore label in the automatic washer department, in the wringer venue, it looks like they did the experimenting under the Whirlpool label.
For example, the electronic "Touch" buttons were available on WP in 1954, and earlier, before they appeared on the Kenmores.
Second, they experimented with release bar-free wringers in the 50's, then moved to long thin bars all the way across the wringing field throughout the 60's, finally reverting to bar-free zones again Circa 1970 when the conventionals ceased manufacture.
Would die to have one of these, to be awed by the touch controls and to drool over all that kick-plate chrome! Sweet Jesus!
Have been researching these beasts for quite a while. And it's fascinating. Interesting discoveries thus far: First, while Whirlpool often experimented with more expensive looking and elaborate designs under the Kenmore label in the automatic washer department, in the wringer venue, it looks like they did the experimenting under the Whirlpool label.
For example, the electronic "Touch" buttons were available on WP in 1954, and earlier, before they appeared on the Kenmores.
Second, they experimented with release bar-free wringers in the 50's, then moved to long thin bars all the way across the wringing field throughout the 60's, finally reverting to bar-free zones again Circa 1970 when the conventionals ceased manufacture.
Would die to have one of these, to be awed by the touch controls and to drool over all that kick-plate chrome! Sweet Jesus!
