us and canadian kenmore washer dryer sets

James -

The first picture is machines which were featured in the 1975 Christmas catalog. I remember this ad clearly as an 11-year old being absolutely fascinated by that comparison of the two washers. Which one to pick?!!! At the time we had a Penta-Vane 'powered' large cap machine already, so the other, with the Roto-Swirl, which I was missing from the recently departed 1961, was my choice.

You don't see the model tag from the front left foot because this didn't happen in manufacturing until late 1975 or early 1976. I had one early black-panel '76 machine (a white version of my green beast) which had the old lid tag and the rear cabinet larger tag instead of the front tag. These were probably photographed in summer 1975 in preparation for that catalog, thus before the change was made.

Both these models are 200-series machines. The machine on the left, is model 110.72520100. It's a HUGE step-up from the single speed, all painted (non-porcelain top) 100-series. This machine has an unusual "cold wash option" as it's temp selection knob, and two water levels, which is par for a 200 series. Odd though that it has chromed knobs, a self cleaning filter, two speeds, and the porcelain top and lid.

The machine on the right is 110.72625100, which is a 1976 200 series. Any model number with a 5 or higher in the 5th position right of the decimal denotes standard capacity. Note the walnut/black insert in the escutcheon is not present on the '76 but is on the '75. This is another bizarre model in some ways because even the 1976 60-series washer (the Green Beast again) does not have the features that this model does. The GB has one less water level (which makes no difference to me in a standard cap as mine are always full or I don't run them), a manual filter, and the straight vane agi.

Both these machines are part of the VERY select few plastic control panel models, of which there were many, which were available in colors other than white. These are also a bit unique in that Sears seldom intentionally matched a large capacity dryer with a standard washer (makes for wonderful low or non-wrinkled loads). Much more common was a large cap washer with a standard dryer.

I still like looking at that ad!

Gordon


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Post# 539614 8/25/2011 at 21:34 (4,619 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes here is a set buyt this time us kenmore set and canadian kenmore set i am pretty sure that the kenmore expert on the site will notice the big diffrence in these sets lol

Post# 539615 , Reply# 1 8/25/2011 at 21:35 (4,619 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *canadian sets* second pic canadian sets

Post# 539626 , Reply# 2 8/25/2011 at 22:52 (4,619 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)
Checkrate/Likes *Awesome!* I am intrigued by the Super RotoSwirl advertised in the U.S. Kenmore standard capacity model, as well as the self cleaning lint filter. From the looks of this washer it must be at most a 500 series. Regardless of the series, both this and its large capacity sibling are MOL models. I love the simple control panel; so white. I also find interesting that this 1976 model does not have the serial number plate at the lower left corner. I am guessing these have the painted lid without the instructions on the underside. I would love to know the coloring of the tub. When I saw models like these in Sears in 1979, I remember them having the dark blue or black tub without the speckles. Thanks for posting these advertisements. Nothing like a little eye-candy for dessert. Have a good one, James

Post# 539685 , Reply# 3 8/26/2011 at 06:56 (4,619 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes your welcome and my pleasure

Post# 539687 , Reply# 4 8/26/2011 at 07:12 (4,619 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes *PORCELAIN FINISH TOP AND LIDS* The description lists PF top lid and basket, I always thought it was cool the way the Canadian models used the older cabinet pressings etc that WP had stopped using long ago in the US models. It makes them look like they are much older and there for more classic.

Post# 539758 , Reply# 5 8/26/2011 at 13:35 (4,619 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)
Checkrate/Likes John, do you know exactly when Inglis/Kenmore stopped using the old style cabinets in Canada (and when they began using the US-style cabinets on some models)? My parent's 1974 Inglis large capacity "heavy duty" washer and dryer set had the newer style cabinets (like US Whirlpool models) but I have seen newer ones with the 1961 style cabinet too (including my grandparents regular capacity washer/dryer from 1978). I got the 1974 dryer and a 1990 regular capacity Inglis washer that replaced the 1974 Inglis washer when my parents got rid of the set a few years ago. Then I gave them to my uncle who gave them to his daughter when he moved to a smaller apartment without a laundry room... Next time I'll visit my cousin, I'll take a picture of the dryer.

Post# 539767 , Reply# 6 8/26/2011 at 14:28 (4,619 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes James - The first picture is machines which were featured in the 1975 Christmas catalog. I remember this ad clearly as an 11-year old being absolutely fascinated by that comparison of the two washers. Which one to pick?!!! At the time we had a Penta-Vane 'powered' large cap machine already, so the other, with the Roto-Swirl, which I was missing from the recently departed 1961, was my choice. You don't see the model tag from the front left foot because this didn't happen in manufacturing until late 1975 or early 1976. I had one early black-panel '76 machine (a white version of my green beast) which had the old lid tag and the rear cabinet larger tag instead of the front tag. These were probably photographed in summer 1975 in preparation for that catalog, thus before the change was made. Both these models are 200-series machines. The machine on the left, is model 110.72520100. It's a HUGE step-up from the single speed, all painted (non-porcelain top) 100-series. This machine has an unusual "cold wash option" as it's temp selection knob, and two water levels, which is par for a 200 series. Odd though that it has chromed knobs, a self cleaning filter, two speeds, and the porcelain top and lid. The machine on the right is 110.72625100, which is a 1976 200 series. Any model number with a 5 or higher in the 5th position right of the decimal denotes standard capacity. Note the walnut/black insert in the escutcheon is not present on the '76 but is on the '75. This is another bizarre model in some ways because even the 1976 60-series washer (the Green Beast again) does not have the features that this model does. The GB has one less water level (which makes no difference to me in a standard cap as mine are always full or I don't run them), a manual filter, and the straight vane agi. Both these machines are part of the VERY select few plastic control panel models, of which there were many, which were available in colors other than white. These are also a bit unique in that Sears seldom intentionally matched a large capacity dryer with a standard washer (makes for wonderful low or non-wrinkled loads). Much more common was a large cap washer with a standard dryer. I still like looking at that ad! Gordon

Post# 540043 , Reply# 7 8/27/2011 at 22:51 (4,617 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *another kenmore washer dryer set but dating from the 1980 th* here is another kenmore washer dryer set canadian models but dating from the 1980 this time i am pretty sure the kenmore experts of the site will be able to pinpoint the actual year lol.

Post# 540123 , Reply# 8 8/28/2011 at 10:55 (4,617 days old) by MaytagA710 ()
Checkrate/Likes Lordy Pierre, that set is very similar to what my Mum's washer looked like, except she had a roto-swirl and no extra rinse option. I love these control panel designs, can you post some more?

Post# 540277 , Reply# 15 8/28/2011 at 21:50 (4,616 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)
Checkrate/Likes I like the "money shot" advertisement, its true you dont see that very often. Extra high water level : )

Post# 540125 , Reply# 9 8/28/2011 at 11:10 (4,617 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes i will if i find more its not easy to find pictures of these older sets but if i had to go vintage i would say that the pic of the model with lighted controls in harvest gold would be my dream set if i had to go vintage for any reason

Post# 540228 , Reply# 10 8/28/2011 at 18:32 (4,616 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *1976 kenmore washer dryer set* for all kenmore fans here is the set from 1976 in harvest gold avocado and white lol

Post# 540263 , Reply# 11 8/28/2011 at 20:49 (4,616 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *1969 sears kenmore washer dryer set* here is a set from 1969 and i would say that these classic beautys where ment to last way longer than the washers of today lol

Post# 540264 , Reply# 12 8/28/2011 at 21:04 (4,616 days old) by peteski50 (New York)
Checkrate/Likes *Kenmore!* Thanks much I love to see these scans - do you have any dishwashers?

Post# 540268 , Reply# 13 8/28/2011 at 21:22 (4,616 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes i can find a few but i will do this tommorow as i have to goggle for these scans and you welcome

Post# 540272 , Reply# 14 8/28/2011 at 21:33 (4,616 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *rare scan of a kenmore washer with its lid open the year is* here is a rare scan of a kenmore washer with its lid open and full of water as well lol year is 1972

Post# 540423 , Reply# 16 8/29/2011 at 15:56 (4,616 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *diswasher scan by request* here is a diswasher scan by request

Post# 541309 , Reply# 17 9/2/2011 at 22:01 (4,611 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)
Checkrate/Likes *kenmore poratble washer dryer set* here is a set of portable kenmore washer dryer set with the option to be converted to perm set. Lol and if anyone have pictures of classic sets washer and matching dryer they are welcome to post them in this thread kenmore or whirlpool ect can be any brand.

Post# 543481 , Reply# 18 9/13/2011 at 21:38 (4,600 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)
Checkrate/Likes Here's a picture of my former 1974 Inglis dryer. I took it with my cell phone so it's not very clear but the lower part matches the one of the 1990 Inglis washer and US Whirlpool models, so it's different from most Inglis and Canadian Kenmore dryers from this period.

Post# 543482 , Reply# 19 9/13/2011 at 21:40 (4,600 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)
Checkrate/Likes Another picture showing the console.