Thrift Store Find

That baby could be a good deal for someone and is a very interesting washer of personal appeal to me. It is a 1980 model as Kevin suggests, and is two models ahead of his machine. This machine is a 20741 stock number (this is part of the model number). The '741 is better than the '721 that didn't have the two dispensers but everything else. The '721 is improved over the '711 (which Kevin has) by adding the pre-soak, an extra water level, and two extra temperature combinations. I have a '701, which is Kevin's machine less the two dispensers again. Pic provided for comparison.

Why is this thrift store find neat to me? Well, it is the first model that was made with the new-style baseplate and slightly smaller tub & basket. If you check the basket, you'll see the two rows of bottom perfs, vs. the previous four. This design change was made to increase commonality between large and standard capacity machines, which had previously used almost completely different components in their physical framework or structure. The new baseplate used only different suspension rods and the obvious different tubs & baskets but the different capacity parts were all interchangeable on the new baseplate. See the picture of my machine with the older tub and how many more side perfs the tub has.

This model was made as a 82074100, a 82074110, a 82074120 (pictured) and a 82074130. the 00 and the 10 were made in the old tub configuration. The later model variants were the only machines of this console style that lasted long enough to get the new tub design. All the rest of the models made with it were '81 and later models with the revised print font on the panel. This is interesting to me because I had one of these machines once before, and my mentor/washer buddy who gave it to me thought it was a hybrid machine with the older style panel and the newer 'guts'. I thought so too but couldn't explain the 1980 model number. I haven't seen another since to be sure. Cool to know!


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Post# 328376 2/2/2009 at 16:07 (5,554 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )
Checkrate/Likes Kenmore looks in Great Condition, not sure if the year.. $59.00

Post# 328377 , Reply# 1 2/2/2009 at 16:08 (5,554 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )
Checkrate/Likes *Pic 2* Another Pic

Post# 328378 , Reply# 2 2/2/2009 at 16:09 (5,554 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )
Checkrate/Likes *another shot* Pic 3

Post# 328379 , Reply# 3 2/2/2009 at 16:11 (5,554 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )
Checkrate/Likes *Another ...* Model Numbers, the number plate was on the outside cabinet front at the bottom of the washer

Post# 328380 , Reply# 4 2/2/2009 at 16:12 (5,554 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )
Checkrate/Likes *Money Shot* Interior Shot

Post# 328384 , Reply# 5 2/2/2009 at 16:27 (5,554 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)
Checkrate/Likes *I'm sure Gordon (Kenmoreguy64) will confirm....* But it looks like a 1980 model to me... and a couple up from the one I have. How many water levels and temp settings does it have? It looks like 5 each?? Can you also list the Serial number please? Thanks! Kevin

Post# 328402 , Reply# 6 2/2/2009 at 17:20 (5,554 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes That baby could be a good deal for someone and is a very interesting washer of personal appeal to me. It is a 1980 model as Kevin suggests, and is two models ahead of his machine. This machine is a 20741 stock number (this is part of the model number). The '741 is better than the '721 that didn't have the two dispensers but everything else. The '721 is improved over the '711 (which Kevin has) by adding the pre-soak, an extra water level, and two extra temperature combinations. I have a '701, which is Kevin's machine less the two dispensers again. Pic provided for comparison. Why is this thrift store find neat to me? Well, it is the first model that was made with the new-style baseplate and slightly smaller tub & basket. If you check the basket, you'll see the two rows of bottom perfs, vs. the previous four. This design change was made to increase commonality between large and standard capacity machines, which had previously used almost completely different components in their physical framework or structure. The new baseplate used only different suspension rods and the obvious different tubs & baskets but the different capacity parts were all interchangeable on the new baseplate. See the picture of my machine with the older tub and how many more side perfs the tub has. This model was made as a 82074100, a 82074110, a 82074120 (pictured) and a 82074130. the 00 and the 10 were made in the old tub configuration. The later model variants were the only machines of this console style that lasted long enough to get the new tub design. All the rest of the models made with it were '81 and later models with the revised print font on the panel. This is interesting to me because I had one of these machines once before, and my mentor/washer buddy who gave it to me thought it was a hybrid machine with the older style panel and the newer 'guts'. I thought so too but couldn't explain the 1980 model number. I haven't seen another since to be sure. Cool to know!

Post# 328405 , Reply# 7 2/2/2009 at 17:37 (5,554 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )
Checkrate/Likes Could this agitator be replaced with the roto-swirl? They had a very old dryer there too, I might go back and purchase the washer if its still available when I get home from Walt Disney World this week..

Post# 328417 , Reply# 8 2/2/2009 at 18:57 (5,554 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes Christopher - A Roto-Swirl CAN be used in that machine. The tub is a bit too deep really, but it can be done, especially if you don't use the extra-high setting. The tops of the agitators sit several inches lower inside the tubs of the large capacity machines, so water will raise higher on the Roto-Swirl than it would on a standard machine, but not too high. It is extra important however to use the latest agitator cap if you transplant a Roto-swirl into that machine, even temporarily. The older caps (that can be removed by hand) are not designed to seal air under the base of the agitator as tightly as is necessary in 1978 and later machines. These have a seal that must be seated by a socket wrench to prevent someone from loosening it, which would flood the centerpost bearings and transmission with water. Last time I checked, the new-style agitator caps for Roto-Swirl and Straight-Vane agitators were still available new either in white or gold. I would guess they're on ebay too. Do yourself a favor though and be sure to properly seal whatever agitator you put in there, if you get the machine. I hope you get it and enjoy it!