OK... this was my first time shooting video, so please forgive the camera movement as I do not have a tripod.
This first one is starting the Lady K.
This first one is starting the Lady K.
VIDEOS of the 1959 Lady Kenmore washer
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This one is I walk around the machine as it's filling, then slow agitation.
This one is I walk around the machine as it's filling, then slow agitation.
#3
Filling to a higher water level and regular speed agitation.
Filling to a higher water level and regular speed agitation.
#4
We decide to actually put something in to wash and add detergent.
We decide to actually put something in to wash and add detergent.
#5
Bypassing the drain and 1st spin, this is (most) of the rinse.
Bypassing the drain and 1st spin, this is (most) of the rinse.
#6
After the drain, this is the beginning of the final spin.
After the drain, this is the beginning of the final spin.
And the grand finale, #7
The last part of the final spin AND the end of cycle chime!
The last part of the final spin AND the end of cycle chime!
AWESOME!!!! I love the sound of that rapid-advance timer setting up the cycle. It's sounds even more 50's-futuristic indoors----like several typewriters going at it simultaneously.
Have you tried the suds return mode, yet? Press a cycle button. As soon as the clicking begins, move the suds lever over to return. It will agitate for 4 minutes, then stop and rapid-advance to the cycle you've selected. It will fill with more water, if needed, and continue on. The suds-save function is not available on Cold Water Wash or the Wash 'n' Wear cycles.
Be sure to check those W&W cycles out, too. The cool-down protocol is boring, but absolutely doesn't set-in any wrinkles. It's merely a process of partial drains and refills, with no agitation. The Sturdy cycle agitates for 4 minutes at high speed, then kicks down to slow for 4 minutes.
If you push the cycle button back to the neutral position during the suds return cycle, the machine agitate for 4 minutes, then rapid-advance around the whole cycle "dial" and shut off.
I grew up with a 1960 Model 80, which is very similar to this machine, and I was so bored with it by the time I was in high school. Now, I think they're absolutely cool.
I found the '59 I had, all too briefly, in the early 90's. I sold it to a Hispanic couple who had just had a baby and needed a used machine. The machine I sold them had never been used til I carted it home. And I didn't use it as my daily driver. I also had a Gibson front-loader (pre-Electrolux) and a mid-70's Frigidaire 1-18 in the laundry room.
Excuse me, but it's time for my daily kicking, LOL.
Have you tried the suds return mode, yet? Press a cycle button. As soon as the clicking begins, move the suds lever over to return. It will agitate for 4 minutes, then stop and rapid-advance to the cycle you've selected. It will fill with more water, if needed, and continue on. The suds-save function is not available on Cold Water Wash or the Wash 'n' Wear cycles.
Be sure to check those W&W cycles out, too. The cool-down protocol is boring, but absolutely doesn't set-in any wrinkles. It's merely a process of partial drains and refills, with no agitation. The Sturdy cycle agitates for 4 minutes at high speed, then kicks down to slow for 4 minutes.
If you push the cycle button back to the neutral position during the suds return cycle, the machine agitate for 4 minutes, then rapid-advance around the whole cycle "dial" and shut off.
I grew up with a 1960 Model 80, which is very similar to this machine, and I was so bored with it by the time I was in high school. Now, I think they're absolutely cool.
I found the '59 I had, all too briefly, in the early 90's. I sold it to a Hispanic couple who had just had a baby and needed a used machine. The machine I sold them had never been used til I carted it home. And I didn't use it as my daily driver. I also had a Gibson front-loader (pre-Electrolux) and a mid-70's Frigidaire 1-18 in the laundry room.
Excuse me, but it's time for my daily kicking, LOL.
polkanut
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As I've said before, I'm a sucker for a suds-saver machine. You lucky son-of-a-gun!
autowasherfreak
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Thanks for the great videos! I totally amazed that a machine made 50 years ago, runs as good if not better than some of the machines made today. The rapid advance timer sounds so cool.
aldspinboy
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Beautiful washer Kevin, Stunning! Love your videos.
I love the out of sinc wig wag sound you don't hear that often.
Are you keeping it?
Darren k
I love the out of sinc wig wag sound you don't hear that often.
Are you keeping it?
Darren k
Darren, this is not my machine, I just posted photos and video to help the owner sell it. It worked as it's now sold!
Steven, Yes the tub was indexing a bit, but I noticed the more it was used, the less it indexed. It's probably because it's been sitting a while. When we first plugged it in and selected "spin only", I had to turn the tub by hand to start it spinning. Once I did that it was fine.
Steven, Yes the tub was indexing a bit, but I noticed the more it was used, the less it indexed. It's probably because it's been sitting a while. When we first plugged it in and selected "spin only", I had to turn the tub by hand to start it spinning. Once I did that it was fine.
macboy91si
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Congrats
On getting your videos posted up!
I haven't replied to your e-mail just yet, my apologies, but I will today.
On getting your videos posted up!
I haven't replied to your e-mail just yet, my apologies, but I will today.
redcarpetdrew
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it's now sold!
Are you getting a taste of the sale like a commission?
A very nice Kenmore. It's going to make someone very happy!
RCD
Are you getting a taste of the sale like a commission?
A very nice Kenmore. It's going to make someone very happy!
RCD
70series
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Well done Kevin, and thank you for sharing with us. Love the videos of the 59 LK. First time I have seen the recirculating version of the self cleaning filter at work. It's too bad that was not continued in self cleaning filtered Kenmores through the rest of the BD production.
I took a look at your 1972 LK video as well. I could not believe how quiet that washer is. I think it surpasses Maytag in that department. It was not until the lid was lifted that I knew it was running, and no, you could not tell a difference between it being off or on. Loved the blanket of suds. If you haven't already, I hope you post a longer video of it.
Have a good one,
James
I took a look at your 1972 LK video as well. I could not believe how quiet that washer is. I think it surpasses Maytag in that department. It was not until the lid was lifted that I knew it was running, and no, you could not tell a difference between it being off or on. Loved the blanket of suds. If you haven't already, I hope you post a longer video of it.
Have a good one,
James
Great Video!
Thanks for the great videos!
Great looking machine!
I think I remember someone on the club has the matching electric dryer!
I also knew someone that had this washer that they bought and gave away. He was from Georgia. I don't remember who it was though....
Great machine, and I would say quite rare.
Thanks again for the videos.
Brent
Thanks for the great videos!
Great looking machine!
I think I remember someone on the club has the matching electric dryer!
I also knew someone that had this washer that they bought and gave away. He was from Georgia. I don't remember who it was though....
Great machine, and I would say quite rare.
Thanks again for the videos.
Brent
Jed, that Lady K is a beauty! It still had timed fabric softener and bleach dispensers, too, didn't it? And very quiet, as I recall. While Kenmores weren't tops in the spin speed dept., they were hard to beat when it came to features and cycles.
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