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Unknown KM washer
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Cool spottage Kenny
I think that is a 1960 or 1961 Kenmore 50/500.
The 500s of this time period were typically two speed two cycle models. This one seems to have an adjustable water level, which is unusual for the 500 of the time.
Never saw one of these before.
Gordon
I think that is a 1960 or 1961 Kenmore 50/500.
The 500s of this time period were typically two speed two cycle models. This one seems to have an adjustable water level, which is unusual for the 500 of the time.
Never saw one of these before.
Gordon
Thanks, Gordon!
repairguy
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Looks like it says IFTY on the front trim like maybe for Kenmore FIFTY.
I agree, more like a 50. Found in 1961 Spring Summer Catalog. Single speed with cycles for delicates, w'n'w, and normal. 3 water levels an 3 temps. 10 pound capacity. Price $189.95. $20 more offered rotoswirl agitator and 2nd speed.
The 1961 fall/winter catalog has a washer that looks exactly like the above, that's $5 less, and offers 2 speeds with the comparable 3 basic cycles, 3 water evels, 5 temp combos and lint filter.
The 1961 fall/winter catalog has a washer that looks exactly like the above, that's $5 less, and offers 2 speeds with the comparable 3 basic cycles, 3 water evels, 5 temp combos and lint filter.
Good eye, gents. Most definitely a FIFTY or 500 series machine.
From the service manual. The editors should have caught this error. Description of both models were swapped with the images. Not the first time I’ve caught similar issues with Sears service manuals…
The models with the roto swirl Bob mentions was the 710, the non push button version of the SEVENTY.
From the service manual. The editors should have caught this error. Description of both models were swapped with the images. Not the first time I’ve caught similar issues with Sears service manuals…
The models with the roto swirl Bob mentions was the 710, the non push button version of the SEVENTY.
70series
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That Kenmore 50 was the same model my father's cousin bought in January/February 1961 with the matching dryer when they moved into their first home after being married. They had the set until the summer/fall of 1976, when a redo of their kitchen (by this time in their 2nd home) inspired them to buy all new appliances in Harvest Gold. The KMs were replaced with a Whirlpool LDA-5800 set, and were given to friends of the family who had just moved into their first home.
Gordon! Great to see you on this thread!
Have a good one,
James
Gordon! Great to see you on this thread!
Have a good one,
James
seedub
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FINALLY!
I get to see this machine once more IRL. This is the machine I have told you all about that a woman who occasionally would babysit me had in her home and was one of my earliest experiences with the operation of a belt drive Whirlpool-built KM. Well after it was replaced and I was an adult in my 30s was when I learned that my father had bought that machine new when he was in medical school. After The Divorce, my family gifted it to Mrs Ardis. Kenny, you've brightened my day.
--Chris
I get to see this machine once more IRL. This is the machine I have told you all about that a woman who occasionally would babysit me had in her home and was one of my earliest experiences with the operation of a belt drive Whirlpool-built KM. Well after it was replaced and I was an adult in my 30s was when I learned that my father had bought that machine new when he was in medical school. After The Divorce, my family gifted it to Mrs Ardis. Kenny, you've brightened my day.
--Chris
