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Thread Number: 20364
Beeping Lady Kenmore set followed me home! |
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Post# 324115 1/13/2009 at 21:17 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz  (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324116 , Reply# 1 1/13/2009 at 21:18 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324117 , Reply# 2 1/13/2009 at 21:20 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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They may not look pretty, but they're in prety good shap | ||
| Post# 324118 , Reply# 3 1/13/2009 at 21:21 (5,578 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Hey Ben, more pictures please!!! You are going to have to start looking for a house with a bigger basement!!!! | ||
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Post# 324121 , Reply# 4 1/13/2009 at 21:22 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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I haven't seen either of the Whirlpool or the Kenmore version of the solid state BD washer/dryer up here in NE Iowa. Greg's beautiful platinum grey Whirlpool was a first and thought it was a great washer. When I got a call from Cory earlier in the afternoon I really didn't want to drag home another washer and dryer. But after I saw them I realized that I might not see a set here for a very long time. 
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Post# 324124 , Reply# 5 1/13/2009 at 21:24 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Hollywood Lighting - LOVE IT! | ||
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Post# 324127 , Reply# 6 1/13/2009 at 21:27 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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When I bid on the machines I waited for what I thought was a super low price. When the auctioneer closed the sale, he asked if I wanted both. After I said yes - he yells - SOLD TWO FOR TWICE THE PRICE! Miffed as I thought my bid was for the set and not just ONE, I kept my cool. I guess I had to pay extra for the cigarette smell that is now lingering in the basement.
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Post# 324129 , Reply# 7 1/13/2009 at 21:29 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Dryer Panel close-up | ||
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Post# 324130 , Reply# 8 1/13/2009 at 21:30 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324131 , Reply# 9 1/13/2009 at 21:31 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324133 , Reply# 10 1/13/2009 at 21:32 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Suitable for installation in a mobile home when using kit 34 | ||
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Post# 324134 , Reply# 11 1/13/2009 at 21:33 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 324135 , Reply# 12 1/13/2009 at 21:35 (5,578 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
Didn't score the Seeburg...but.... | ||
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Post# 324136 , Reply# 13 1/13/2009 at 21:35 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Washer panel. While at the auction I noticed a sticker on the top of the bezel describing the BEEP/noise the machine would make during cycle selection. To my surprise when I plugged it in and pressed a button, it was the same beep that I had heard years ago at a friends house! Forgot that his parents had a similar set.
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Post# 324137 , Reply# 14 1/13/2009 at 21:36 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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You are so right Cory – | ||
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Post# 324138 , Reply# 15 1/13/2009 at 21:38 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324139 , Reply# 16 1/13/2009 at 21:39 (5,578 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Very nice set - looks like you should go to more auctions! You'll like that dryer - very accurate and easy to operate. I love that it comes on as soon as you mash up the lever! The rapid-advance KitchenAid does the same thing but then you hear it ticking the timer to the cycle you selected. Broke the dispenser - barely. Pray tell what does that mean? It's easy to get rid of the smoke smell - just take up smoking. Your friends will think you're cool and many doctors recommend it to their patients to settle their stomach and aid in digestion! I'd walk a mile for a Kenmore. | ||
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Post# 324140 , Reply# 17 1/13/2009 at 21:40 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324142 , Reply# 18 1/13/2009 at 21:43 (5,578 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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That's all folks! I love that the detergent dispenser is for liquids only - just like it's older sister, the 1960 Lady K. The washer seemed to run fine during my dry test this evening. I have NO time right now to see if the machine works. I'll clean them up and play with them for a while but hopefully someone will want a white SS Lady K set soon. Enjoy! Ben 
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| Post# 324143 , Reply# 19 1/13/2009 at 21:43 (5,578 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 324144 , Reply# 20 1/13/2009 at 21:45 (5,578 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 324145 , Reply# 21 1/13/2009 at 21:45 (5,578 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Ben, Last time I checked Sears still stocked that whole dispenser (it's now only available in one piece with the solenoids attached). Hold on to your hat when you see the price though, it's roughly 1/3 of what the whole machine cost new. I was able to find one on clearance this past summer, and I may have to now get another as I have a 1985 Lady K that I got for free yesterday that looks to have had the dispenser bypassed (it was very securely taped shut). Yours is like mine though in that it has the option for liquid detergent in the center detergent dispenser. It's interesting in that you have a 1980 dryer and a 1982 washer. VERY cool though! Good luck with them! Gordon | ||
| Post# 324151 , Reply# 22 1/13/2009 at 21:53 (5,578 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
1987??? No that cannot be right can it?? 1986 was the last b | ||
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Post# 324154 , Reply# 23 1/13/2009 at 21:59 (5,578 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 324157 , Reply# 24 1/13/2009 at 22:03 (5,578 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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That numbering system actually started in 1974 | ||
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Post# 324161 , Reply# 25 1/13/2009 at 22:09 (5,578 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 324164 , Reply# 26 1/13/2009 at 22:15 (5,578 days old) by toggleswitch2 () | ||
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AMAZING MACHINES! Have fun scrubbing them! *LOL* I SO lusted after those when they came out! More amazing, still, is how one can continue to use fabric softener with that mold growth on the residue in the dispenser. Looking forward to more pics and vids! | ||
| Post# 324167 , Reply# 27 1/13/2009 at 22:24 (5,578 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 324174 , Reply# 29 1/13/2009 at 22:56 (5,578 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Love the solid state controls! | ||
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Post# 324182 , Reply# 30 1/13/2009 at 23:22 (5,578 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Congratulations Ben!!! | ||
| Post# 324183 , Reply# 31 1/13/2009 at 23:24 (5,578 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 324184 , Reply# 32 1/13/2009 at 23:30 (5,578 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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One direction only??? Huh?? | ||
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Post# 324186 , Reply# 33 1/14/2009 at 00:22 (5,578 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 324188 , Reply# 34 1/14/2009 at 00:37 (5,578 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 324189 , Reply# 35 1/14/2009 at 00:40 (5,578 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Who leaves their stuff this way? My machine hasn't been used in three or more years, and it looks very low mileage, but check out how someone had completely taped off the whole dispenser. It had fabric tap over each section, then the whole dispenser door was taped shut to the top. Here's a pic of the whole machine. I can't say why, but it fascinates me. Mine needs a new pump, badly from what it sounds like. Good luck and have fun with yours Ben, and may someone who enjoys the electronic models get it when you're done! Gordon 
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Post# 324190 , Reply# 36 1/14/2009 at 00:48 (5,578 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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qsd-dan...... | ||
| Post# 324192 , Reply# 37 1/14/2009 at 00:55 (5,578 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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"I think what Dan means is that the auger agitator makes it appear that they agitate in one direction, whereas under the auger the second part of the agitator is doing the usual thing." Yep, that explains it. I saw one of my buddy's mothers early 90's whirlpool wash a full load and I didn't see the agitation below the auger. | ||
| Post# 324194 , Reply# 38 1/14/2009 at 01:09 (5,578 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Beautiful set! Congrats Ben | ||
| Post# 324195 , Reply# 39 1/14/2009 at 01:09 (5,578 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Ben, Thats a very nice set, looks like the former owner's were "clothes line people", in nice weather. Your dryer drum looks "new". arthur | ||
| Post# 324216 , Reply# 40 1/14/2009 at 05:26 (5,578 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
So "Future-istic" | ||
| Post# 324230 , Reply# 42 1/14/2009 at 07:09 (5,578 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston) | ||
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Ben, that set is great and it will clean up beautifully with a little TLC. They are rare birds nowadays. Good find. Bobby in Boston | ||
| Post# 324247 , Reply# 43 1/14/2009 at 08:32 (5,578 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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Great catch, Ben! Might I suggest using a surge suppressor? Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
| Post# 324259 , Reply# 44 1/14/2009 at 09:09 (5,578 days old) by jaxsunst () | ||
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GORGIOUS, JUST GORGIOUS The is the one of the dream pairs in my profile. | ||
| Post# 324267 , Reply# 45 1/14/2009 at 09:53 (5,578 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) | ||
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Adding to My Virtual Kenmore Collection Whenever you can get around to sharing some videos of that their Lady, I'm waiting on this end to collect. One way or the other, you won't regret finding that agitating Ol gal.--Laundry Shark | ||
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Post# 324378 , Reply# 47 1/14/2009 at 17:05 (5,577 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 324395 , Reply# 48 1/14/2009 at 18:05 (5,577 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana) | ||
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Oh, do you have any more pics of that black one before it goes to NY? That is an awesome machine. You can email them to me if you choose. | ||
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Post# 324588 , Reply# 49 1/15/2009 at 15:12 (5,576 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 324636 , Reply# 50 1/15/2009 at 19:56 (5,576 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 324649 , Reply# 51 1/15/2009 at 22:49 (5,576 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Thanks for the kind comments everyone! I'm still not sure what to think about this set, besides that they are ULTRA cool. I ran a quick water test tonight before hitting the bar since the washer is really close to the wash tub and water faucets. The thing is amazing. Not quite as quiet as a Quiet-Pack machine, but darn near close. Don if you are listening - very similar to your 1966 Kenmore set. I really think it will be a great set to have around for a few months once I get the washer cleaned up. I took some video tonight of the test but I'm to tired to post anything to YouTube tonight. Maybe this weekend I'll post something after snatching up one of my dream machines. Hint? Think beyond Solid State. Think *digital* ;-) more to come later. Ben 
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| Post# 324656 , Reply# 52 1/15/2009 at 23:26 (5,576 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Oh that is just gorgeous. I can just hear the classic Kenmore sounds coming from it as I look at the picture. I hope you have lots of fun with that washer. Have a good one, James | ||
| Post# 324673 , Reply# 53 1/16/2009 at 06:32 (5,576 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Whoa! They had digital controls on washers & dryers as early as the late 80s? | ||
| Post# 324680 , Reply# 54 1/16/2009 at 06:53 (5,576 days old) by toggleswitch2 () | ||
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Yes but there were relialtbity issues. Still exist today, but "toned down"! HA! | ||
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Post# 324681 , Reply# 55 1/16/2009 at 06:57 (5,576 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 324690 , Reply# 56 1/16/2009 at 08:25 (5,576 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I think the first electronic model for Kenmore was a '78 model also. The '79 lineup had two electronic machines, one less feature-filled under the Lady K (no triple dispenser and the standard woodgrain panel top), then the '80 line had the linear control panel as pictured here in Ben and Kenny's machines. I am fairly sure that the last issue of the electronic BD machines was the '82 model, which was in production for several years. The reliability issues as mentioned above must have been fairly significant, as most models, if they have the longevity of a couple years of production, only got revised a couple times (sometimes a pump or a timer would be changed, which slightly altered the machine's model number but not it's overall appearance), but the final electronic model had something like 6 or 7 revisions, including two completely different processor boards. | ||
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