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Come to think of it, this is the exact same LK model the 1965 LK Combo was replaced with when the wawsher part died. (the dryer part died first on both of their LK Combos).
powerfin64
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Rich.....
have you got to run your lady K yet? inquiring minds really want to know!
Rich
P.S. I can get you a new timer dial if you want one. Let me know if you do.
have you got to run your lady K yet? inquiring minds really want to know!
Rich
P.S. I can get you a new timer dial if you want one. Let me know if you do.
Powerfin,
Not yet... maybe tomorrow.
I sent you an email last week, did you receive it?
Not yet... maybe tomorrow.
I sent you an email last week, did you receive it?
SactoTeddyBear
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Re: Dispensers:
Hi! If you check on Repair-Clinic with the Model Number of the Washer, you might be able to see if they have the Bleach/Fabric Softener Dispenser Assembly and the Plastic Divider Insert that goes on the inside part of the Top, near the Basket opening.
Good Luck, it does seem like Repair-Clinic has a fair amount of older Parts available. If they don't them available, maybe a 2nd Hand Shop near you, that still deals with older Washers and Dryers might have the Dispenser Assembly and Plastic Divider.
Peace and Happy Lady Kenmore Laundry Times, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Hi! If you check on Repair-Clinic with the Model Number of the Washer, you might be able to see if they have the Bleach/Fabric Softener Dispenser Assembly and the Plastic Divider Insert that goes on the inside part of the Top, near the Basket opening.
Good Luck, it does seem like Repair-Clinic has a fair amount of older Parts available. If they don't them available, maybe a 2nd Hand Shop near you, that still deals with older Washers and Dryers might have the Dispenser Assembly and Plastic Divider.
Peace and Happy Lady Kenmore Laundry Times, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
powerfin64
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email
no, I haven't recieved your email Rich.
try one more time, and If it doesn't come throu, I'll contact my server.
Rich
no, I haven't recieved your email Rich.
try one more time, and If it doesn't come throu, I'll contact my server.
Rich
Email on its way.
I'm glad they'd beefed up the Cold Wash cycle by this time. The Cold Wash on our 1960 Model 80 was basically a delicate cycle with cold water. It provided a 4-minute slow agitation wash and a slow spin.
gefliterflo
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Agitator
How does the Vari-Flex work with the control being on the top of the agitator and not on the control panel?
How does the Vari-Flex work with the control being on the top of the agitator and not on the control panel?
powerfin64
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how Vari-Flex works...
you lift up the outter ring(see thread 183384) and turn left to extend or right to retract the bottom agitator fins. Thus giving you from a aggressive to very gentle washing action.
its a excellent option to have. you can have almost a infinity of choices of washing action with Vari-Flex.
Rich
you lift up the outter ring(see thread 183384) and turn left to extend or right to retract the bottom agitator fins. Thus giving you from a aggressive to very gentle washing action.
its a excellent option to have. you can have almost a infinity of choices of washing action with Vari-Flex.
Rich
gefliterflo
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Thanks, thats genious too.
In Houston, I knew a secretary who had a LK with vari-flex. She basically used the 3 normal cycles and changed the setting on the vari-flex for all her wash. She loved it that way. And she kenw what she was doing, her mom was a high school home ec teacher.
off-balance switch
I noticed the instructions on the lid said "off-balance" buzzer-this is probably one of the early off-balance switches that uses a wire trip arm-one that is bad to get bent and give troubles. I've only seen the ones with the red plastic trip arms. I would love to see a picture posted on this particular washer's off-balance switch's trip arm, if it has one, I've never seen a belted Kenmore washer with a wire trip arm.
I noticed the instructions on the lid said "off-balance" buzzer-this is probably one of the early off-balance switches that uses a wire trip arm-one that is bad to get bent and give troubles. I've only seen the ones with the red plastic trip arms. I would love to see a picture posted on this particular washer's off-balance switch's trip arm, if it has one, I've never seen a belted Kenmore washer with a wire trip arm.
I picked this up 2 summers ago...needs a bit of work. I installed a new outer tub that I had (even though it has no outlet for the bleach/softener disp), and I broke the bottom half of the Vari-flex agitator getting it out. I am using a white roto-swirl for now. Sorry the pic is so big!
Well, I was going to test the LK this afternoon, but had to run an errand instead. Maybe next weekend. I'll also see about lifting the lid and exposing the off-balance trip mechanism.
I was able to ajuste the Variflex, but it was a bit stiff. Perhaps it needs some warm water and suds to help lubricate it.
I was able to ajuste the Variflex, but it was a bit stiff. Perhaps it needs some warm water and suds to help lubricate it.
gefliterflo
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Ahh thee roto-swirl, awesome agitator. Great shot, I wish I had something similar to that.
That brings up a question... what's the best procedure for removing a Vari-Flex agitator?
Just a bump to see if anyone knows the best way to remove a Vari-flex agitator.
It's been a while since I've played with one, if memory serves - you remove the clear plastic cap - pry up at the notch on the side - then remove the bolt underneath and pull the parts out.
Thanks, Greg. I'll take a closer look at the clear cap.
