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Avocado Lady Kenmores in Philadelphia
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Post# 434715   5/11/2010 at 20:45 (5,070 days old) by retropia ()        

Phone number listed in Craigslist ad: 215-913-5780

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Post# 434716 , Reply# 1   5/11/2010 at 20:45 (5,070 days old) by retropia ()        
Washer console

1970s vintage?

Post# 434717 , Reply# 2   5/11/2010 at 20:47 (5,070 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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that washer sure ain't no Lady. The dryer is!!

Post# 434718 , Reply# 3   5/11/2010 at 20:47 (5,070 days old) by retropia ()        
Dryer

1960s vintage? Early 1970s, maybe?

Post# 434719 , Reply# 4   5/11/2010 at 20:48 (5,070 days old) by retropia ()        
Dryer console

Would this have a version of Wrinkle Guard?

Post# 434753 , Reply# 5   5/11/2010 at 22:41 (5,070 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)        

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I think the dryer is 60s. It appears to match Lady K washers of about 1966.

I don't know if it had Wrinkle Guard, but it seems to me that it's a reasonable chance.


Post# 434790 , Reply# 6   5/12/2010 at 01:17 (5,070 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.)        
Kenmores In Philadelphia.....

(01). Washer is NOT a Lady Kenmore, but this could be a Kenmore Model 70 from about 1977-79, possibly 1980.

(02). Dryer IS a Lady Kenmore, and is a 1966-67 Model. This model has a Solid-State Sensor, but not a Wrinkle-Guard. The first Lady Kenmore Dryer with Wrinkle-Guard debut in 1969 (the model with the "flip-down" cover). This dryer matches the first Lady Kenmore Keyboard Washer from 1966-67.

--Charles--


Post# 434792 , Reply# 7   5/12/2010 at 01:21 (5,070 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

The dryer looks, to still have the "Sears Best" sticker. Is this the same dryer that comes up in POD with the glass windows and the garden? alr2903

Post# 434795 , Reply# 8   5/12/2010 at 01:38 (5,070 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.)        
Avacodo 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Electric Dryer....

@ alr2903:

No it isn't. This model was out the year before.

The one you're talking about doesn't have any push-buttons on it at all. It only has a start button that appears before timer-dryness control. The one you're talking about also has a taller console, and appears in that POD ad with Jane Wyatt and the matching 1968-69 Lady Kenmore Washer. The dryer you're talking about is a 1968-69 model. This one that in this ad is a 1966-67 model.

--Charles--


Post# 434798 , Reply# 9   5/12/2010 at 02:42 (5,070 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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never was fond of the bds or the dd w'pools. i always prefered the spinning without draining first. lots more action and drama.no sediment laying on the clothes.top loaders,that is.Front loaders normaly tumble as they drain.the other issue i wasn't fond of with the w'pools was the billowing or bubling up of air pockets in the sheets,slacks,dress shirts and socks during agitation on mostly their bds.my maytags never had that problem.they always had great turn over.

Post# 434805 , Reply# 10   5/12/2010 at 03:09 (5,070 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I think the washer is a 1977 model. It could be a '78, but that would be the latest. That timer wasn't available yet in '76, nor did they separate the Knit and the Delicate yet. Most models until 1980 or so did not have the Pre-Soak cycle. There's a Penta-Swirl under the hood, and it's an 80 series machine.

I had one of those come through my "shop" in Coffee which was a late '77 machine. The '79 and later machines had the 'ENERGY SAVER' notation above the level and temp controls, and they remained there until the 1981 panel redesign, so this one is limited to '77 or '78.

Gordon


Post# 434813 , Reply# 11   5/12/2010 at 06:26 (5,070 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

The washer is 1977 model, I have the same washer except in white.

David


Post# 434814 , Reply# 12   5/12/2010 at 06:27 (5,070 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

The washer is 1977, I have the same washer except it is white.

David


Post# 434826 , Reply# 13   5/12/2010 at 07:22 (5,070 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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I have the same dryer - one of the best I've ever used. Very accurate, fast and holds a surprising amount for a "standard capacity" rating.

Post# 434877 , Reply# 14   5/12/2010 at 11:55 (5,069 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

My friend Glenna D. had that dryer & the matching washer in Coppertone. She and her husband Larry received them as wedding gifts in 1967.

Post# 434930 , Reply# 15   5/12/2010 at 18:45 (5,069 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
LADY KENMORE DRYERS

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Hi Charles the first LK dryer with wrinkle guard was the 1968 LK model it did not have the fold down cover over the controls yet that was the next LK design.

Post# 435489 , Reply# 16   5/15/2010 at 21:09 (5,066 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Hey guys did anybody talk to the guy about these machines,
if not i was going to look at them tomorrow ?
should i go for it...





Darren k.


Post# 435497 , Reply# 17   5/15/2010 at 22:31 (5,066 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Hey Darren!

Definitely go for it! They're great machines! If the washer is too new for you, I know where it could possibly go, LOL.

Go for it! Having just acquired a 1980 Kenmore TOL machine tonight, I figure I may as well spread the karma...

Gordon


Post# 435505 , Reply# 18   5/15/2010 at 23:36 (5,066 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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That is to cool Gordon congratulations is that the one
with a electronic control panel or...Please show some pics if you will.
I will go and check them out he said he just wants them out of the home so we shall see thanks.
Gregs dryer is a beauty great machine.


Darren k


Post# 435793 , Reply# 19   5/17/2010 at 15:09 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Well i did get them Thanks Doug for posting these !
The guy was very nice and getting his new home together with
two kids.
He is using Frigidare fronts and had a mountain of clothes lol.
The washer seems like it runs pretty well, the control panel
buzzes and hums a bit , and i did no water test but the spin was good and it breaks fast so that a good sign.
No dryer hook up.
They are in my fathers garage at this time.
Here are the pictures sorry a little fuzzy.
Darren k


Post# 435794 , Reply# 20   5/17/2010 at 15:14 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 2. Control panel needs a clean up.

Post# 435795 , Reply# 21   5/17/2010 at 15:15 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 3. Tub looks good.

Post# 435796 , Reply# 22   5/17/2010 at 15:16 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 4. Dryer .

Post# 435797 , Reply# 23   5/17/2010 at 15:16 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 5. Drum not bad.

Post# 435798 , Reply# 24   5/17/2010 at 15:18 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 6. Sensor.

Post# 435799 , Reply# 25   5/17/2010 at 15:22 (5,064 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 7. All for free he wanted them out.
A quick drop off so the bottom of the dryer is not locked in.
Not sure when i can test them this week but i will soon.





Darren k.


Post# 435801 , Reply# 26   5/17/2010 at 15:27 (5,064 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Kewl Darren!

That is one of the best models around if you ask me. Though I love the BOL stuff as I've mentioned, and I also really respect the TOL machine I just got, for many a BOL lacks a lot of usefulness, and the TOL stuff is over-done and overly complicated.

This machine has just what it needs. Plenty of temps, a big capacity tub, all the cycles you'd want (except second rinse, but that seems less and less frequent for me with lower suds detergents) and decent water levels. I find a machine in this capacity with only three levels to be a pain because I always want something in between medium and hi, but 4 or 5 levels seems to address that so I don't have to go back and adjust rinse water.

Interestingly, you can tell this is a large capacity machine (or that the panel was borrowed from one) by the four water levels. With one exception, all standard cap black panel machines had three or fewer levels, and that one exception was an infinite level.

The buzzes and vibrations in the control panel are very common in these machines. You may want to tighten the 6 rear access panel screws. If they're stripped or already tight, you can line the top of the access panel with a layer of black electrical tape and fold it over the edge of the panel. This will stop or quiet the vibrations.

Nice washer Darren! Let us see more sometime soon!

Gordon


Post# 435802 , Reply# 27   5/17/2010 at 15:28 (5,064 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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OOPS - once again more pics were uploaded as I futzed around and multi-tasked while writing my post.

Again - COOL washer Darren!


Post# 435898 , Reply# 28   5/17/2010 at 21:53 (5,064 days old) by retropia ()        
They found a good home

I'm glad you were able to obtain these, Darren. That penta-swirl agitator should be gentle on clothes, and the dryer looks especially stylish.

Post# 436899 , Reply# 29   5/23/2010 at 00:36 (5,059 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Thanks Gordon again for the advice on the control panel...
here is under the machine it looks and sounds pretty healthy so far the motor look's
new, What do you think ? pic to follow.

Doug thanks again looking forward to getting them in shape at some point.

Greg do you think i can get the dryer looking as Purtty as yours ...?


Darren


Post# 436949 , Reply# 30   5/23/2010 at 12:23 (5,058 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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The washer looks pretty decent underneath, Darren. As long as there is not a lot black, oily deposits that were flung on the cabinet, you're in good shape!

Gordon


Post# 439977 , Reply# 31   6/6/2010 at 18:02 (5,044 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Any updates Darren? I'd love to know if you've joined the ranks of the Avocado black-panel users, LOL - If so, I think that's a panel of two right now here on AW.org (you and me!).

Gordon


Post# 443383 , Reply# 32   6/21/2010 at 14:57 (5,029 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Gordon sorry my dad is not doing well has been taking up so much of my time,
so i have not been able to get to them yet put that should change in a few week's
ahead.
I am excited to get them going i can't believe we are the two that has this machine...
or color ?
Stay tuned.


Darren k.


Post# 443727 , Reply# 33   6/22/2010 at 22:29 (5,028 days old) by duet83 ()        

cool washer.

The best kind of shopping/recycling.

Enjoy your new finds.


Post# 443826 , Reply# 34   6/23/2010 at 09:54 (5,027 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota)        

Congratulations, Darren! I just picked up a 70 Series washer and 80 Series gas dryer in avocado last week. The washer is standard capacity with Super Roto-Swirl, just three water levels, and no pre-soak cycle--very similiar in appearance.

As a side note, if you need avocado touch-up paint, Whirlpool still makes it. It is available through Sears (Part #72109). Your machines look to be in good working order and I hope you get lots of enjoyment from them :-).

Rob


Post# 444305 , Reply# 35   6/25/2010 at 02:26 (5,026 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Erik & Rob Thanks on the machines looking forward to getting them started at some point...
Congrats Rob on your pair Love Kenmore BD i believe the white Roto-swirls where in the late production when i seen them, hope to see the pics of the washer & dryer soon good luck you will love them.

Off topic...
Erik love your eighty's music Romeo void & Lene Lovich took me back fun stuff thanks.
How about the Smiths next?

Darren k.


Post# 444558 , Reply# 36   6/25/2010 at 21:50 (5,025 days old) by duet83 ()        

I haven't done the Smiths. What have I missed?

I have a long list. I'm thinking I might update a song a day. I don't know.

There are certain songs I can directly relate to working on washers. Hmm, I should make a list of those.

Thanks for noticing Darren, Its good to know there are others who share, not only good taste in washers, but also music.




Post# 444561 , Reply# 37   6/25/2010 at 21:59 (5,025 days old) by duet83 ()        

Oh, by the way, and on topic. I had the top only (top and control panel complete) to the washer you have here. I found it at a St Vincents processing center in Waukegan ILL. in 2003, during my big appliance collecting days. (I had like 73 major appliances back then). It was just sitting with a pile of scrap metal. ? Like, they were going to throw it out or something? What were they thinking? Did they not figure that there would be a gay man on a mission, just waiting to buy such an item. But I got it for free. (hee hee)


You have the whole machine. Thats better. And its working. Thats fun.



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