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Post# 188483   2/4/2007 at 15:22 (6,283 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        

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Since I can only hook up about 5 machines at once, I have been trying to move a set in (and out) each month to use. These I bought from Jimmy a few years back. They are from 66 and just beautiful.




Post# 188484 , Reply# 1   2/4/2007 at 15:23 (6,283 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
And one of the tub....

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I am getting better about posting pics, Now I automatically take one of the tub as I usually get asked for one later!

Post# 188485 , Reply# 2   2/4/2007 at 15:25 (6,283 days old) by sharples ()        
Beautiful

Amazing set, they are just beautiful!! Please show us more of your sets!!!:)

Post# 188489 , Reply# 3   2/4/2007 at 15:35 (6,283 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Ooo, nice digs you got there Don! I can't wait to take a look at those in a few weeks. Maybe we'll even be able to swap in your 'new' set - hehe!

Ben


Post# 188490 , Reply# 4   2/4/2007 at 15:50 (6,283 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Love the detergent cup over the Scrubber Cap. Our '60 didn't come with one, but I appropriated one from a discarded KM and took it home. A beautiful set; thanks for the pics.

Post# 188495 , Reply# 5   2/4/2007 at 16:05 (6,283 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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I'd like to see some detail shots of the control panels. Familiar ... but slightly different. The cycle description tags are spaced a bit further apart.

Post# 188528 , Reply# 6   2/4/2007 at 18:15 (6,282 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Awesome don. Yes, please detailed pics of the panels. I have never seen this set at all, even when I was a kid.

Post# 188529 , Reply# 7   2/4/2007 at 18:17 (6,282 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Oh, those are really nice looking 'Kenmo's. What a great set!

Post# 188533 , Reply# 8   2/4/2007 at 19:02 (6,282 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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The two levers on the console---is one for water level and the other for suds-saving?

Post# 188553 , Reply# 9   2/4/2007 at 21:29 (6,282 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
Close ups...

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This is a very flexible machine, you can choose any speed combination you want! Auto is pre programmed, but you can override the pre set speeds with the right hand dial.

Post# 188554 , Reply# 10   2/4/2007 at 21:33 (6,282 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
The ABC's of Kenmore

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Interesting to compare the years and how the letters meant different cycles. A was always Cotton Linen White, and B most of the time was Cotton Linen Colored-The rest changed all the time. You can also bypass the preset temps and have a cold rinse or cold wash and rinse.

Post# 188555 , Reply# 11   2/4/2007 at 21:33 (6,282 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Kenmore

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This is really a beautiful Kenmore set
Best Wishes
Peter


Post# 188556 , Reply# 12   2/4/2007 at 21:33 (6,282 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
And the water level...

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I love these knobs!

Post# 188558 , Reply# 13   2/4/2007 at 21:52 (6,282 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Don, fabulous set; I don't think I've seen the 1966 model Kenmores on here. Yours are just stunning! What is the model designation of these?

Post# 188559 , Reply# 14   2/4/2007 at 21:52 (6,282 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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don, is this an 800 or 900 or don't really know. It's probably right below the LK. Can I see the dryer too please?

Post# 188566 , Reply# 15   2/4/2007 at 22:02 (6,282 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Boy Don does that set ever bring back memories. My parents bought this set new in 1966. Ours were in coppertone. My favorite set that they ever had. Replaced in 1978 with another Sears set. They never had one service call on them until the washer died. Thanks so much for sharing these.

Post# 188569 , Reply# 16   2/4/2007 at 22:05 (6,282 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Very kewl!

My aunt's Kenmore 800 (that's what I call it, but there was no specific labeling) was very close to this, but a couple years later. Same control layout for water level, cold water selections, and speed. The cycle order was different, and it had a 3-speed motor.


Post# 188574 , Reply# 17   2/4/2007 at 22:19 (6,282 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
Dryer pics

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Here ya go Bob.

Post# 188575 , Reply# 18   2/4/2007 at 22:20 (6,282 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
Dryer Dial

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Always wondered why it didn't match the washer dial!

Post# 188594 , Reply# 19   2/4/2007 at 23:58 (6,282 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Don, I agree. I remember seeing this dryer & LK similar variants with this type of "dial" and didn't match the washer's dial. Thought it was stupid. And thank you for the pics. Does this drum's bulkhead rotate or is it stationary?

Post# 188604 , Reply# 20   2/5/2007 at 00:49 (6,282 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington)        
WOW!!!

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Don, that is a gorgeous set! I've never seen this model before! I thought it was Lady K set!(might as well be!)
what a awesome find!

Rich


Post# 188623 , Reply# 21   2/5/2007 at 07:28 (6,282 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Beautiful set, Don!

What others are you using now?


Post# 188840 , Reply# 22   2/6/2007 at 05:06 (6,281 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Wow!!!

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Hi Don

What a fine looking set, and plenty of options as well, love those play & wash combinations!!!

The panel looks like a textured weave is it glass in front?? I like how all these different styles of machines are being found, so many unique collections...

Cheers, Mike


Post# 188911 , Reply# 23   2/6/2007 at 12:10 (6,281 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania)        
are you sure they are a '66?

My parents had that EXACT washer and I'm certain that it was a '68. It was replaced in 1980 by a DAA Kenmore, which was replaced by a Hotpoint, which was replaced by a new Kenmore Elite. I remember the work my dad and I did on it. Belts, wig-wag, cracked softener dispenser.

Post# 188966 , Reply# 24   2/6/2007 at 15:21 (6,281 days old) by timonator ()        
Memories!!

This is the exact set my mother had she purchased them new in 1966 what a great set thanks for posting if anyone knows of a set like this for sale id be interested I do believe I still have the original owners manuals


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