Nice set, Gordon!
Presenting the 1965 Kenmore Alphabet washer (Warning: may not be for weak stomachs)
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Malcolm, it's a large capacity Penta-Vane model. I should have brought that machine home already as it should be ready to go. I am going to use it, but not sure how much, as I don't want the southern warm & humid air to rust the non-porcelain top.
There are more pictures of it in my other recent post if you care to check them out.
There are more pictures of it in my other recent post if you care to check them out.
A couple cups of Clorox bleach with hot water and detergent left to soak overnight will clean, disinfect and deodorize completely. Next day just let it complete its cycle.
Do it all the time with my newly found vintage washers.
Works like a charm.
Do it all the time with my newly found vintage washers.
Works like a charm.
CLEANING THE SMELLY WASHER
Bleach is very good but I wouldn't use more than a cup or so and diffidently don't ever leave bleach in any washer more than 30 minutes. LCB will make the basket rust around the holes and its hell on rubber in high concentrations.
Bleach is very good but I wouldn't use more than a cup or so and diffidently don't ever leave bleach in any washer more than 30 minutes. LCB will make the basket rust around the holes and its hell on rubber in high concentrations.
mrb627
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Hot water & Cascade
Try a cup of powdered cascade and a hot wash. Double the agitation time to give the enzymes plenty of time to do their thing.
Malcolm
Try a cup of powdered cascade and a hot wash. Double the agitation time to give the enzymes plenty of time to do their thing.
Malcolm
A beautiful washer, and in great shape, too. I trust the scrubber is also in great shape, as it looks like it's been protected by the detergent cup. As for what the machine may have been used for: BLECHHHHHH!! Hope you get a pump soon and can the washer a Silkwood scrub-down.
By the way, is that a 1965 Lady Kenmore in the photo above? Don't know that I've ever seen one, before. Cool!
By the way, is that a 1965 Lady Kenmore in the photo above? Don't know that I've ever seen one, before. Cool!
LOL, I've seen worse, but that's still pretty bad. I guess nastiness like that doesn't bother me much since I continued to finish my lunch while viewing.
You certainly have made a quick recovery in the collection department since the trailer was raided.
(sorry for the background clutter)
NEVER apologize for background clutter related to appliances and appliance repair
You certainly have made a quick recovery in the collection department since the trailer was raided.
(sorry for the background clutter)
NEVER apologize for background clutter related to appliances and appliance repair
70series
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Blechh! Those photos of the bilge water are sickening. To think a washer could have been used in such a manner. Truly repulsive. Thank God it is in your hands and receiving the cleaning overhaul it needs. Glad to hear that the cleaning effort is working, and hopefully soon it will be fit to wash actual clothing. Otherwise it is a beautiful machine, and in good shape. I saw the video and it runs very smoothly.
I enjoyed the shots of your other machines too. The warehouse really has taken shape. I must say these newer collectibles are perhaps more handsome than the ones you lost. (I still miss the 1970 500s though.) I like the Coppertone 1964 Lady K washer shot. Now you have to pair it up with its matching dryer and you're good to go.
Have a good one,
James
I enjoyed the shots of your other machines too. The warehouse really has taken shape. I must say these newer collectibles are perhaps more handsome than the ones you lost. (I still miss the 1970 500s though.) I like the Coppertone 1964 Lady K washer shot. Now you have to pair it up with its matching dryer and you're good to go.
Have a good one,
James
amyswasher
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Speaking of that
What ever became of the Trailer Disaster?
What ever became of the Trailer Disaster?
Trailer disaster?
Well, there has been two in the last year. Last fall a storage trailer I have had for years, which had 21 washers and 2 dryers aboard, was found to have been robbed empty. I had not seen the inside of the trailer for a couple weeks and did not know when they were taken, so there was really nothing I could do other than file a police report and bid au revoir to the machines, many of which I was 'glad' to be rid of. I have missed a few, but they seem to have replaced themselves in some cases with machines that are better!
Earlier this year, a truck from Arizona to the East was stopped and 'inspected' by the Highway Patrol. It had about 15 machines on it. That has been taken care of and I am not out any money.
Is that what you meant?
Gordon
Well, there has been two in the last year. Last fall a storage trailer I have had for years, which had 21 washers and 2 dryers aboard, was found to have been robbed empty. I had not seen the inside of the trailer for a couple weeks and did not know when they were taken, so there was really nothing I could do other than file a police report and bid au revoir to the machines, many of which I was 'glad' to be rid of. I have missed a few, but they seem to have replaced themselves in some cases with machines that are better!
Earlier this year, a truck from Arizona to the East was stopped and 'inspected' by the Highway Patrol. It had about 15 machines on it. That has been taken care of and I am not out any money.
Is that what you meant?
Gordon
Mixfinder -
I don't think one of our little furry friends could have gotten in there. The gaps between the outer and inner tubs in a belt-drive WP product are very small. He would need to have X-men characteristics to get in there. Good idea though - if this were a filter-flo, that would be very possible.
Much more likely I think is that the pump is simply worn (or maybe even deteriorated from the guck that was in there). It won't pump if it has to send water to a stand-pipe height locale, but it will if it goes downhill, almost as if in a siphon. This is the sign of a worn or broken pump. Because water will flow out, it eliminates a clogged lint filter or hose, etc.
I have not personally seen a pump do this in a while - maybe once in my 'career' rebuilding in the 90s, but one of Kevin's did the exact same thing last year right in front of me, and we decided it was the pump. Later when he installed a replacement, it solved the problem.
I'll post it here when I find out!
Gordon
I don't think one of our little furry friends could have gotten in there. The gaps between the outer and inner tubs in a belt-drive WP product are very small. He would need to have X-men characteristics to get in there. Good idea though - if this were a filter-flo, that would be very possible.
Much more likely I think is that the pump is simply worn (or maybe even deteriorated from the guck that was in there). It won't pump if it has to send water to a stand-pipe height locale, but it will if it goes downhill, almost as if in a siphon. This is the sign of a worn or broken pump. Because water will flow out, it eliminates a clogged lint filter or hose, etc.
I have not personally seen a pump do this in a while - maybe once in my 'career' rebuilding in the 90s, but one of Kevin's did the exact same thing last year right in front of me, and we decided it was the pump. Later when he installed a replacement, it solved the problem.
I'll post it here when I find out!
Gordon
redcarpetdrew
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Well, Gordon...
If you just can't bring yourself to wash anything in that gorgeous washer due to the picture in your head, then you could always send her to Nevada where she'll get plenty of love! I don't think she'll exactly match the pink Lady K 800 but I'm not picky! LOL! I have to agree that that coppertone is just to die for!
RCD
If you just can't bring yourself to wash anything in that gorgeous washer due to the picture in your head, then you could always send her to Nevada where she'll get plenty of love! I don't think she'll exactly match the pink Lady K 800 but I'm not picky! LOL! I have to agree that that coppertone is just to die for!
RCD
amyswasher
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Yes sir, it is!
Thank you, I was talking about the Arizona disaster. I'm glad to hear it was taken care of. But sad about what happened.
Thank you, I was talking about the Arizona disaster. I'm glad to hear it was taken care of. But sad about what happened.
aldspinboy
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Gordon Swoooo i hope that you had a mask on eeek...
That washer is fantasticoo and so glad that you are growing again!!!
Well i think where are cousins minus one the lady k in copper is sweeeet and you got the dryer too cool.
It well be a great day that i meet you in person,
congrats on the machine i hope you get the pump situation together yaa for another find.
You have a two cycle model there, i had the same almost... it was a three cycle model with three water levels and 3 temps and you actually gave me a history lesson on the control knob that was replaced remember that it lost the four spray rinses for wash & and after the rinse seqeance, my mother and i was so upset that she got a new machine and i gave it to a friend.
You said that the guff ball did not attach the wire correctly!
and if i had known that at the time the man would have had a new a...hole drilled into him lol.
Oooh well.
Take care man.
Darren k.
That washer is fantasticoo and so glad that you are growing again!!!
Well i think where are cousins minus one the lady k in copper is sweeeet and you got the dryer too cool.
It well be a great day that i meet you in person,
congrats on the machine i hope you get the pump situation together yaa for another find.
You have a two cycle model there, i had the same almost... it was a three cycle model with three water levels and 3 temps and you actually gave me a history lesson on the control knob that was replaced remember that it lost the four spray rinses for wash & and after the rinse seqeance, my mother and i was so upset that she got a new machine and i gave it to a friend.
You said that the guff ball did not attach the wire correctly!
and if i had known that at the time the man would have had a new a...hole drilled into him lol.
Oooh well.
Take care man.
Darren k.
Thanks Darren!
I think this washer is going to come home with me this weekend where I can install a new pump and fumigate it some more.
We are in a small club of '64 LK owners I think Darren.
Gordon
I think this washer is going to come home with me this weekend where I can install a new pump and fumigate it some more.
We are in a small club of '64 LK owners I think Darren.
Gordon
I'm so jealous! I've been searching for years for the LK washer to match my LK dryer! Awesome find!
