The Kenmore 500 Dryer

[j2400]

In another thread, I posted pictures of the Kenmore 500 washer I'm using.

It has a friend--a matching 500 dryer. (Model # on Id plate is bit hard to read, but it's somethinglike 110-6908510w00). I don't use it, since I air dry. Like the washer, it appears to be cosmetically worn, but it does appear to work.

 

[j2400]

This is the control panel:
-Left is temperature (high, low, and air settings)
-Center is timer. 3 cycles (Regular, Delicate, and Permanent Press.) The odd thing--at least in comparison to Kenmores I've seen in the past (which were probably higher in the line)--is that all cycles appear to be timed in minutes.
-Button on right is the "start" button.

 

[j2400]

Inside. Drum is quite time-worn.

 

[toploader1984]

u know whats funny, whirlpool still uses the same design today, it is a foolproof good design!! u could easily get 30 years out of this dryer, i have replaced a few motors on these before, but it is a simple job, my aunts motor went on her kenmore dryer, i replaced it, the original motor had 20 years on it already, it should be good for another 20.

 

[qsd-dan]

The old motors on these would last 20-30 years without a hitch, but I have heard that the newer Chinese motors will poop out as soon as 6 months. Yet another reason I use vintage parts where I can.

 

[toploader1984]

i will NEVER buy anything made in china if i can avoid it! chinese will do anything to make profit, putting lead in dishes, lead in kids toys, anti freeze and or lead in toothpaste... yes its true!!!

 

[18millstreet]

kenmore 500 dryer

Hi, If you need extra knobs for this dryer,I think I have a set. I would love to get this model dryer. I had one years ago,but the people trashed it so bad,I could only use for parts. Very best regards,Walt

 

[70series]

I'll bet the dryer and the matching washer look great side by side. I must say the start button is kind of interesting. I never saw one quite like it.

Have a good one,
James

 

[j2400]

Thanks for the comments.

I don't need knobs--they are the one part that's in good condition!

It's hard to say how this looks like by the washer--they are opposite parts of the laundry room. But they certainly look like they belong together--even a quick, casual glance the first time I saw this set told me that.