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Post# 242565   10/15/2007 at 20:30 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Yesterday, Skyler and I made a trip to Manhattan, Kansas to pick up this never used (I know!) 1960 Lady Kenmore dryer. It came with all it's original accessories and literature - and that brand new look and feel - yay!! I plugged it in out in the garage tonight and gave it a quick going over with a rag - what a shiny, all-porcelain beauty she is!






Post# 242566 , Reply# 1   10/15/2007 at 20:31 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Just look at that beautiful panel! All the chrome is perfect and there isn't a scratch on it anywhere that I've found yet!

Post# 242567 , Reply# 2   10/15/2007 at 20:31 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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All porcelain top, cabinet and drum!

Post# 242568 , Reply# 3   10/15/2007 at 20:33 (6,008 days old) by ~sudsshane ()        
Oh WOW Greg!

What a beauty! Where did you find the LK?..

Have LOADS of fun with it!

Take Care

Shane


Post# 242569 , Reply# 4   10/15/2007 at 20:34 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Panel controls - left side. To operate, you simply place the clothes in the drum, close the door and push the switch up or down depending on the fabrics to be dried.

Normal/Delicate; Wash & Wear/Air or Dampen and the panel light switch (as the book says - for when you want the lights on when not using the dryer)


Post# 242570 , Reply# 5   10/15/2007 at 20:35 (6,008 days old) by selectomatic ()        
She's quite beautiful.

I love the big paddle-switch controls!

-kevin


Post# 242571 , Reply# 6   10/15/2007 at 20:35 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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These are switches on the right - air freshener on/off and the damp signal control. It rings a bell when the clothes are only damp-dry.

Post# 242572 , Reply# 7   10/15/2007 at 20:37 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Sprinkler reservoir in the door - and the last year of the all-porcelain drum...

(and there is a drum-light and UV light as well)


Post# 242573 , Reply# 8   10/15/2007 at 20:42 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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In 1959, Kenmore introduced the Lint Storage System on a few models of their dryers. The 1960 Lady also had this feature. This system consists of a dual-fan exhaust chamber that separates the heavy, moisture laden lint from the exhausted air stream and channels it into a bag inside the door on the top of the machine. This is the original bag, never used... I've never used one of these so it should be interesting to see how it works. I'll probably make a new storage bag out of a 3M Filtrete vacuum cleaner bag as this original bag is coming apart at the glued seams and the new filter material will be much better at trapping the fine lint.

Post# 242574 , Reply# 9   10/15/2007 at 20:43 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Under the control panel top cover is the light bulb, the dryness selector adjusting knob, a fuse for the panel controls and lights and the well for the air freshener bottle.

Post# 242575 , Reply# 10   10/15/2007 at 20:47 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here are all the accessories and literature that came with the machine. Note the two, unopened bottles of air freshener! I've never seen these except very old and either dried up or turned into a black, stinky goo. The box says "odorless in use"!

The Exhaust Deflector is to be used on the back of the machine when it is not vented to the outside. I suppose with the lint storage system, you don't have to worry about flocking your laundry room!


Post# 242576 , Reply# 11   10/15/2007 at 20:48 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Glam shot!

Post# 242577 , Reply# 12   10/15/2007 at 20:48 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Night glam!

Post# 242578 , Reply# 13   10/15/2007 at 20:50 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here is the pair in pank from the washer brochure, aren't they beautiful?

Post# 242582 , Reply# 14   10/15/2007 at 21:08 (6,008 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Greg!

What a FABULOUS catch!
*DROOL*

I had NO CLUE that Sears/Whirlpool dryers ever had a porcelain drum!

Is it gas or electric BTW? I vote electric.


Post# 242584 , Reply# 15   10/15/2007 at 21:16 (6,008 days old) by gregm ()        
amazing. . . .

Wow Greg, what a find ................. and new, unbelievable, you should play the lottery this week .......... what a gorgeous machine .................

Post# 242585 , Reply# 16   10/15/2007 at 21:17 (6,008 days old) by washertalk ()        

Damn, that is beautiful.
I love the pastel colored large toggle switches.
I can only imagine the story behind this. ???

The washer must have been fun too. Is that coming in next week?

My only complaint- It isn't pink. Ah, yeah, I don't know if I would have pursued it in light of that missing feature. ;-)

It looks great !



Post# 242591 , Reply# 17   10/15/2007 at 21:40 (6,008 days old) by dick_s. ()        
Absolutely Fantastic.......

......find Greg! You must be so excited! Congratulations guy. Now you won't be needing my 60 LK! ((--::

Post# 242595 , Reply# 18   10/15/2007 at 22:10 (6,008 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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THAT IS AWESOME YOU MUST BE REALLY REALLY PRODE OF THAT PIECE, THAT;S TRUE QAULITY KENMORE MACHINERY!! I'm happy for you, and a air freshner WOW, YOU GO BOY lol. Thoses butoons are so kool streamline mmmm. Thanks gansky for the advice on the maytag wringer, that will be my first attemted restoration job hope i can do it.? Did that come in a box? or... will it still has a vintage Qwality about it but so new looking like todays modern looking machiens the trend is back to more curve & roundness in white goods that what im seeing. Enjoy!! another gem in your woundreful collection!!! Like i told sevreal people on the site your collection as many many otheres got me thru kimo therepy i wood pick a picture and put on the screen and look at them it would take me away out of myself... the beauty of them and someone who really appciate them did me well!! Thank you! for the pics & preservation of your machinary. best Darren k P.S. is your name Greg? or...

Post# 242596 , Reply# 19   10/15/2007 at 22:15 (6,008 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Beautiful dryer Greg! Congratulations on finding yet another NEW machine. I would have to say you are on a roll.... <:
I am sure that the matching washer will show up one day, one never knows.... The pink 57 Lady's have been showing up lately, so keep your fingers crossed!

Now you know you must share the story of how you found this never been used dryer. <: How odd!!!


Post# 242597 , Reply# 20   10/15/2007 at 22:15 (6,008 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Cool. Can ya scan operating instructions? Very curious.

Post# 242600 , Reply# 21   10/15/2007 at 22:21 (6,008 days old) by lightedcontrols ()        
Speechless......

....just speechless! Mark

Post# 242601 , Reply# 22   10/15/2007 at 22:22 (6,008 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Sorry! i thought your name was greg hi greg darren lol .

Post# 242609 , Reply# 23   10/15/2007 at 22:51 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Loads of Satisfaction

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Here you go, Bob! A few pages from the OM - the cover & overleaf were the only things in the manual that applied to this model.

Post# 242610 , Reply# 24   10/15/2007 at 22:51 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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OM pg1

Post# 242611 , Reply# 25   10/15/2007 at 22:54 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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OM pg 2a

Post# 242612 , Reply# 26   10/15/2007 at 22:56 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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OM pg 2b


Post# 242613 , Reply# 27   10/15/2007 at 22:56 (6,008 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Wow!

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Holly Smokes Greg - you are sure to now be the most talked about housewife on the block! Congrats - what a dream come true for you.

Ben


Post# 242615 , Reply# 28   10/15/2007 at 22:56 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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OM pg 3


Post# 242618 , Reply# 29   10/15/2007 at 23:06 (6,008 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
You've done something huge

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I have never been interested in dryers, never once; they do nothing for me--UNTIL TONIGHT. Now you've made a convert. That thing is gorgeous and compelling and intriguing. How long did it take you to get to Kansas and did you see Dorothy?

Post# 242619 , Reply# 30   10/15/2007 at 23:07 (6,008 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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No info on what is different between Normal, Delicate, and w'n'nW?

Post# 242620 , Reply# 31   10/15/2007 at 23:12 (6,008 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
PS Gentlemen of the Club and Ladies

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It's quite a night for our two Gregs, both showing pics of two NIB vintage classics from almost the same year, and both TOL's, with simutaneous threads. What a hoot!

Post# 242621 , Reply# 32   10/15/2007 at 23:15 (6,008 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Electric it is - 8900 watts of drying power @ 50 amps.

I don't really know much of the story except that the people who found it at an auction in Kansas knew that it hadn't been used since they are mid-century furniture collectors, thought it would be great in a new house they plan to build. Plans changed and they decided not to use the dryer. I suspect it was originally bought for someone and they never had wiring for it, or were line-drying devotees. A big thank-you to the Dudeks of Manhattan, KS for saving this amazing and beautiful machine!


Post# 242625 , Reply# 33   10/15/2007 at 23:31 (6,008 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Just read the manual

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Now you'll have thoroughy and properly sprinkled laundry all automatically for your session at the mangle. You must be very happy.

Post# 242647 , Reply# 34   10/16/2007 at 02:56 (6,008 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Hi greg is this one of the first automatic drying systems and does it have moisture sensors? Thanks! Darren k

Post# 242654 , Reply# 35   10/16/2007 at 03:29 (6,008 days old) by trainguy (Key West, FL)        

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Congrats on this great find, Greg!

Post# 242656 , Reply# 36   10/16/2007 at 03:58 (6,008 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Kenmore Dryer!!

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Greg,
This is a real awsome dryer.
Best Of Luck with it.
Peter


Post# 242681 , Reply# 37   10/16/2007 at 07:36 (6,007 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Just gorgeous! Fabulous find!

Post# 242683 , Reply# 38   10/16/2007 at 07:44 (6,007 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Aferim!

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Once again, you manage to find the only Kenmore I would ever want to own. What a beautiful piece of equipment! It looks incredibly heavy. Is it?

Post# 242685 , Reply# 39   10/16/2007 at 07:48 (6,007 days old) by jetaction (Minneapolis)        
Bag O Lint

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What a beauty-Kenmore glamour takes the cup every time! Remember Greg when we were looking at my 59 with the lint bag and you noticed that there wasn't any lint build up at all in the machine? This system will be fun for you to disect to really get in there to see how it works, than share with all of us! Congrats on this find, one of the top finds for 2007!

Post# 242692 , Reply# 40   10/16/2007 at 08:17 (6,007 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        
Is something missing from your laundry?

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Awesome find! Greg, that dryer is just gorgeous!!! I love that oldfashioned thick porcelain! And 8900 Watts, the lights will dim in your street!

You'll have to take that manual with you and go to Sears. Just insist on getting the matching washer for your new dryer!!



Post# 242698 , Reply# 41   10/16/2007 at 08:24 (6,007 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Such a great find!

It really is amazing these never used machines. Really a great looking design. Hope it gets paired up with the washer some day.

Post# 242710 , Reply# 42   10/16/2007 at 09:12 (6,007 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        
Is something MISSING from your laundry?

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Greg,

You have ooh'd and ahhh'd over this pair for a very long time! Congrats on getting one half of the team!


Post# 242711 , Reply# 43   10/16/2007 at 09:16 (6,007 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Greg that Dryer is simply amazing, its MINT. Congratulations, I love my 8900 watt LK and I know you will love this dryer as well, cotton sheets out of the Unimatic are bone dry in about five minutes in the incredible machine. If I could only have two dryers hooked up it would be this one and a Filtrator.

Post# 242713 , Reply# 44   10/16/2007 at 09:18 (6,007 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Wonderful

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Hi Greg

See dreams do come true,we just have to be patient...IMHE, the dryer ALWAYS turns up before the washer, which in my case has been very soon after...

It just oozes charm, sophistication & quality...well done and enjoy it..8900w wow that`l have the eco brigade putting out the power...

Cheers, Mike


Post# 242724 , Reply# 45   10/16/2007 at 09:48 (6,007 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Beautiful!

Now time to find the washer.

Post# 242727 , Reply# 46   10/16/2007 at 10:01 (6,007 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington)        

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Simply breath taking! what a fantastic find! She's a keeper for sure!
whats the storie on how you found her?

Rich


Post# 242731 , Reply# 47   10/16/2007 at 10:07 (6,007 days old) by fa_f3_20 ()        

Aldspinboy, my mom had the Model 80 shown in Gansky's instruction manual scans. As a devoted reader of appliance manuals since I was a small child, as I recall, it used an exhaust temp sensor, and it cut off the dryer when the temp reached a value determined by the white knob inside the console. Pretty sure there were no moisture sensors in anything that far back.

IIRC, the difference between the cycles was that Delicates used lower heat (I think it switched the element from 220V to 110V). The Wash n Wear cycle had a short (timed?) cool-down.


Post# 242881 , Reply# 48   10/16/2007 at 23:14 (6,007 days old) by brent-aucoin ()        
Amazing!!!!

Greg!
What a find!!! This is shocking! And never used! I am in Shock!
I know of a close match for this in the DC area that traveled all the way from Atlanta. I think you do also. He might let you complete your set!
Thanks for the pictures, and congrats on a fantastic find!
Brent


Post# 242916 , Reply# 49   10/17/2007 at 07:34 (6,006 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Very nice dryer Greg. Would love to play with that one.

Steve


Post# 242917 , Reply# 50   10/17/2007 at 07:49 (6,006 days old) by bethann (Indianapolis)        
WOW !

Now, that is cool Greg!

All shiny and new. What more could you ask for!

Looking at the ad picture, the panel on the bottom reminds me of the Frigidaire 56's. Is it diamond shaped or oval?


Post# 242979 , Reply# 51   10/17/2007 at 13:51 (6,006 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)        
Air Freshener:

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Is any sort of air freshener refill available for vintage dryers today, or is there a substitute? People with high-end vintage Kenmores must have found some solution to this- how else could you get to enjoy every feature on your 1950s/1960s LK?



Post# 242994 , Reply# 52   10/17/2007 at 15:28 (6,006 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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~Is any sort of air freshener refill available for vintage dryers today?

If there isn't a "real" product, I'm sure essential (smell-infused) oils can be mixed with water, alcohol, oil or other carrier fluid and will suffice! Any Botanica /religious supplies (read: voo-doo shop)or street-vendor will have them.

This may be an enterprise a vintage-appliance-enthusiast may seek out with which to make money.


Post# 242996 , Reply# 53   10/17/2007 at 15:32 (6,006 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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This dryer is all temperature controlled, but I'm not sure of the exact specs on it. Maytag was the first with the electronic controls in late 60 or early 61, others followed shortly after - I think 64 or 65 was the first year of E.C. for Kenmore?

I am very curious to smell the air freshener - it's never been opened and a beautiful amber color still. Since there are two, I may have to use one, just for fun and since it was intended for this machine - why not? I'll bet there is some sort of fragrance oil or concoction that can be found to refill this bottle at some point.


Post# 243035 , Reply# 54   10/17/2007 at 18:56 (6,006 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        
Eye of newt........

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By any strange twist or fate or coincidence, are the ingredients lised for the air-freshener anywhere?

Post# 243037 , Reply# 55   10/17/2007 at 19:02 (6,006 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Maybe stick a sheet of "Bounce" (or equivalent) in some olive oil for a few days.........





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Post# 243038 , Reply# 56   10/17/2007 at 19:06 (6,006 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Post# 243109 , Reply# 57   10/18/2007 at 00:16 (6,006 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Congrats on a gorgeous find. I hope you find the washer soon to complete your dream Kenmore pair.

Good Luck,
James


Post# 243715 , Reply# 58   10/21/2007 at 08:49 (6,002 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
I have to say that is one sexy dryer!

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Congratulations Greg!

There is hope for us all: Roberts NIB Apex is out there.
My NIB Bendix Combo OR matching 1957 Gyro & Dryer is out there.
John's NIB Maytag Combo is out there.
Don's NIB Maytag gray ghost is out there.

Eyes Open!




Post# 243739 , Reply# 59   10/21/2007 at 10:47 (6,002 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Moisture sensors in auto dry

While Maytag was the first to have moisture sensors in the auto dry system, the time-temperature system on this machine is the second generation system. The first auto dry systems were strictly temperature. Blackstone, Westinghouse, Simplex and Thor used these systems. I just ran across the information about the Simplex & Thor dryers made in 1950. When set to DAMP, the control on the Thor shuts off the dryer at 160F and when set for DRY, the shut off temperature is 185F, A 4 to 8 minute no heat tumble followed to cool the clothes. Clearly these machines were designed when cottons and linens made up the bulk of the washable fabrics. The normal operating temperature was 150F.

The Simplex model S-500_E, made by the Ironer Division of Speed Queen Corp. in Algonquin, IL, shuts off the heat at 165F for DAMP and 185F for DRY.


Post# 243849 , Reply# 60   10/21/2007 at 22:25 (6,002 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Wow!

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Congratulations, Greg! It's "the soft, warm glow of electric sex" for sure!

Post# 243858 , Reply# 61   10/21/2007 at 22:58 (6,002 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Wiring Diagram

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Post# 243859 , Reply# 62   10/21/2007 at 23:00 (6,002 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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In the back...

Post# 243917 , Reply# 63   10/22/2007 at 08:53 (6,001 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Look at the wiring diagram, how complicated for a 1960 dryer, cool! What is the "Momentary Overtravel" thingy? And what is this part pictured below, it almost looks like a selenium rectifier with some sort of adjustment!

???


Post# 243927 , Reply# 64   10/22/2007 at 09:23 (6,001 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Well, you ain't seen nothin yet!

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Momentary Overtravel looks to be a simple start-switch or safety switch in the circuits to control the start of the machine and also turning on the lights.

The part you're pointing to is a Thermistor, following the wiring diagram and wire-labeling. I don't know it's exact function in the control of the machine, or why it's mounted out there in the middle of nowhere.

Check this part out! Made by the Thermo-Disc Company, it's the "proportional switch" and may have something to do with why the machine isn't shutting off automatically...

I'm guessing at this point, but I think the brown "tube", which is marked 900 ohms and is connected to the control relay (blue wires) gradually heats the brass bar inside it (from the top of the brown tube the bar runs into the black connection box) that is connected to some sort of heat-switch/thermo cutoff in this unit which causes the dryer to shut off after a variable amount of time has elapsed (this appears to be varied by the rheostat or Dryness Adjusment Dial in the panel which would limit the amount of current flowing into the heating of the bar) This machine has no traditional timer so this would explain how it's able to "time" an Air Fluff cycle. Figured into this system is a cool-down (heat off) period as well which is possibly where the "control relay" works with the heater relay...



Post# 243929 , Reply# 65   10/22/2007 at 09:31 (6,001 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Greg the "brown tube" is a Power Resistor rated at 900 ohms. You might want to check the resistance of this resistor, if the value has drifted you can easily replace it, but I would use one rated at at least 400 volts. They are easily available on the net.

By the way, when you check the resistance be sure to pull off one of the two wires connected to it, otherwise you will get an incorrect reading.


Post# 244043 , Reply# 66   10/22/2007 at 19:48 (6,001 days old) by appnut (TX)        
This machine has no traditional timer

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Ya mean there's no thunka thunka thunka, chunk chunk chunk, click or a rapid advance timer turning around when ya push one of the buttons? Darn. Wonder if the matching washer does?

Post# 244205 , Reply# 67   10/23/2007 at 15:21 (6,000 days old) by xyz ()        

Greg, I'm not there so I can't make any assessment of the lint bag but try this dude. Get you Armorall protectant and soak it down 5-6 times (never wiping, just soaking it). And maybe you can restore some of its' pliability. And maybe some form of 3M Brand contact cement to seal those seams if it doesnt melt the plastic. Ya know todays plastics are somewhat dif from 1959 or 1960. This is just a suggestion. Like I said, I'm not there to see what ya dealin with. good luck. If at all possible, I'd keep it as orig as possible.

Post# 244305 , Reply# 68   10/24/2007 at 01:49 (6,000 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Gorgeous! That's the same manual that came with our 1960 Model 80. I remember wishing my parents had sprung for the LK pair. But I was only 1 year old when they bought it, so I had very little say in the matter, LOL.

Congrats on your latest minty-new find!


Post# 244474 , Reply# 69   10/24/2007 at 22:07 (5,999 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Appnut-- Our Model 80 dryer didn't have a traditional timer, either, but the washer had the wonderfully rhythmic rapid-advance timer you're referring to. I'm sure the LK washer has a rapid-advance, also.



Post# 244489 , Reply# 70   10/25/2007 at 00:42 (5,999 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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No timer here!

On the left of the control panel, you can see some of the parts that control this dryer. There is no actual mechanical timer - only electric switches and thermostatic controls.


Post# 244495 , Reply# 71   10/25/2007 at 00:59 (5,999 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here is the proportional switch that I posted a picture of the other day with the parts labeled.

My hypothesis on the operation of this part was correct the other day - thanks for the advice & help, Jeff.

As the dryer reaches operating temperatures (165F normal & W/W, 145 delicate) the operating thermostats shift the power from the heater relay (turns on and off the heating unit) to this "Proportional Switch". The voltage from the 'open' thermostat is routed through this 900 ohm resistor which causes it to heat the thermo-bulb inside it. The amount of voltage (up to 120v) that reaches the resistor is controlled by the rheostat in the panel (called the dryness selector) so you can vary the amount of time the dryer runs after it reaches the cycle temp. The heat will cycle on and off, heating this thermo-bulb during the heat-off periods. Once the bulb reaches a pre-determined temperature, it activates a switch that turns off the dryer. Oddly enough, the way the dryer does this is by tricking itself that the door has been opened as that is the circuit that is opened.

I believe the rheostat in the panel was dirty and not allowing the system to work properly, but a quick cleaning of that switch produced the desired effect. The dryer seems to work perfectly now!


Post# 244497 , Reply# 72   10/25/2007 at 01:04 (5,999 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here is the hidden genius in the Lint Storage system. You can see the top of the fan/separation chamber, the aluminum tube that carries a small amount of air and lint into the storage bag on the left. It works brilliantly, but does add a bit more noise with the fan running at about 3000 rpm.

Post# 244498 , Reply# 73   10/25/2007 at 01:07 (5,999 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here is the exhaust outlet on the back of the dryer - you can see the separator baffle in the upper fan chamber. A bit harder to see is the extended baffle that protrudes into the chamber, presumably to change the pattern of airflow, sending the lint up and out the tube and into the storage bag.

Absolutely amazing!


Post# 244500 , Reply# 74   10/25/2007 at 01:18 (5,999 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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The washer would have had all electro-mechanical controls, rapid advance timer, etc. It also had two air pumps to operate the dispensers for liquid detergent and fabric softener from 1 quart (?) reservoirs. There was a "one-shot" bleach dispenser as in other KM/WP washers.

Post# 244542 , Reply# 75   10/25/2007 at 08:49 (5,998 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Greg that is one fantastic dryer! I can't believe the condition it is in. Thanks for sharing all the interesting pictures.

Post# 244591 , Reply# 76   10/25/2007 at 13:48 (5,998 days old) by fa_f3_20 ()        

Bypassing that proportional switch must be what my dad did to get our Model 80 to run after it malfunctioned. (I recall it was broken down several times; I don't know if it was expensive to fix, or if Dad just got tired of messing with it). I say this because, as I recall, it ran whenever the door was closed, without pushing any switches. In fact, I don't any of the switches worked any more except for the light switch.


Post# 244728 , Reply# 77   10/26/2007 at 11:02 (5,997 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA)        

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Greg, I'm happy to hear that It's shuting off by itself now, and you didn't have to look for any of those hard to find parts. You don't want a high wattage dryer like that running any longer then needed. Can't wait to see it together with the matching washer. Jeff


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