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Post# 424859   3/25/2010 at 18:34 (5,143 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)        

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finally got my kenmore 800




Post# 424865 , Reply# 1   3/25/2010 at 18:58 (5,143 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Aferim!

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You know, even a confirmed Kenmore snob like myself would love to own a machine like that. I just love tinted porcelain enamel, bells, whistles and dispensers.

Enjoy it in good health!


Post# 424866 , Reply# 2   3/25/2010 at 19:04 (5,143 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Ron, isn't this a wonderful machine? Yeah, I know, I'm biased, just like Jason. BUT I spy something that's a very unusual combination I've not seen before in an 800. the dials have the plastic/plexiglass surrounds for the water level markings and temp selections. But I've never seen this combined with the notched lid that doesn't have the metal handle. I've only seen the notched lid with the 2nd generation of these which had the markings and temp selections written on the panel itself with knob indicators which pointed in the direction of the4 setting? Understand? Jason's 800 is like I describe. You may just find him showing up at your front door. What kinda shape is it in?

Post# 424899 , Reply# 3   3/25/2010 at 23:19 (5,142 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Nice!

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I had just sent the matching dryer in coppertone over to Gordon. The 800 is a nice machine. I can't quite tell from the picture. What color?

RCD


Post# 424980 , Reply# 4   3/26/2010 at 12:36 (5,142 days old) by randycmaynard ()        
Hey Ron.....

Really, really nice Kenmore! Put some more photos up when you have a chance..... well actually I guess you'll be in the warehouse trying to dig out my Westy's - LOL!! See you Monday morning!

Post# 424981 , Reply# 5   3/26/2010 at 12:37 (5,142 days old) by randycmaynard ()        
Hey Ron.....

Really, really nice Kenmore! Put some more photos up when you have a chance..... well actually I guess you'll be in the warehouse trying to dig out my Westy - LOL!! See you Monday morning!

Post# 425083 , Reply# 6   3/27/2010 at 01:10 (5,141 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
I can't quite tell from the picture. What color?

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Andy... if you would check this site from a REAL computer, rather then your little iPod, you might be able to tell that it's avocado!

;-)


Post# 425084 , Reply# 7   3/27/2010 at 01:12 (5,141 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Oops, sorry Ron....

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I got so rapped up in razzing RCD, I neglected to CONGRATULATE you on your new addition. So CONGRATS! That sure is pretty!!!

Kevin


Post# 425107 , Reply# 8   3/27/2010 at 06:46 (5,141 days old) by randycmaynard ()        
OOPS! Just realized.....

that I double posted above - sorry! Don't know what I was thinkin.....

Post# 425113 , Reply# 9   3/27/2010 at 07:20 (5,141 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)        
shes 70's avacado

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Great machine washes wonderfully but refuses to drain got a friend comin to look at her soon plus the deteregent dispenser doesnt work either no water thru it

Post# 425118 , Reply# 10   3/27/2010 at 07:57 (5,141 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
It sounds like you need a new pump!

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I had the same problem with my Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII washer. It would just barely trickle when it was supposed to drain. I replaced the pump and it's drained and worked perfectly ever since!

Kevin


Post# 425120 , Reply# 11   3/27/2010 at 08:11 (5,141 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
OMG

Bob is right! It's the panel from my *DREAM* Kenmore 800, but the not-so-dreamy notched door handle. That's either a late 71 or early 72 while they were trying to get rid of the previous control panels?

Mine is the latter with the clear knobs, water level markings on the panels. 1972. STILL a dream machine and it's still the 800 style I've been wanting.

Now to get the garage clean so I can get the poor dear out of storage so I can start playing with it :-( .


Post# 425121 , Reply# 12   3/27/2010 at 08:16 (5,141 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
It's Green

I played with the colors in the original photo (to offset the bad white balance) and its true colors came shining through.

Post# 425124 , Reply# 13   3/27/2010 at 08:34 (5,141 days old) by randycmaynard ()        
Say again......

Ron, I think it's a beautiful machine - think those older KMs were really neat and special. Of course that could be said of many vintage machines and I know I've enjoyed my KM 600 the last couple of weeks since its arrival. I use it several times during the week along with the 08 GE FL that is the work horse machine that most of the laundry gets washed in.
Hope you get the pump and dispenser issues repaired soon!

Til Monday morning!


Post# 425133 , Reply# 14   3/27/2010 at 09:49 (5,141 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)        

that one is old enough to have the pump cover that clips on
so you might be able to clean/unjam the original pump.
Nice washer BTW!


Post# 425242 , Reply# 15   3/27/2010 at 19:13 (5,141 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)        
randy

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see u mon am call me sun nite or mon am
ron



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