Thread Number: 61744
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
New Addition to the family!!! |
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Post# 843975 , Reply# 3   10/2/2015 at 19:30 (3,100 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Post# 843985 , Reply# 4   10/2/2015 at 20:06 (3,100 days old) by floyde (Los Angeles, CA)   |   | |
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I've done 6 loads today. It runs like a champion. The only thing is that little humming, but that just right before it click to dispense the detergent. It's almost in mint condition and clean as a whistle. I think it is an April 1970 model 900 series. |
Post# 844010 , Reply# 5   10/2/2015 at 22:29 (3,100 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Sounds like the solenoid on my mom's '74 Kenmore when the bleach and/or fabric softener dispenser would activate. The hum would begin when the solenoid opened the outlet and would continue for about a minute or so until the timer clicked over and the solenoid was deactivated and reservoir stoppers closed again.
I don't think it's anything to worry about. Enjoy your "new" quiet and refined Lady! |
Post# 844040 , Reply# 6   10/3/2015 at 07:11 (3,099 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Floyde- Congratulations on your new, fancy Kenmore! Six loads right out of the gate, eh? These old belt drives really are workhorses. Glad you found one in such great shape.
I grew up with a 1960 Model 80 and recall that if it filled for the rinse in less than 2 minutes, the machine would sit and hum until the timer advanced. |
Post# 844052 , Reply# 7   10/3/2015 at 08:11 (3,099 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The hum could be the detergent dispenser solenoid or even the agitator solenoid as the motor first starts and the transmission is shifting in to gear.
The Det Disp is really only intended for when you are doing a double wash cycle, otherwise is is better to just dump the detergent in the wash basket as you are loading the washer.
To reset the Vari-Flex agitator it is easier if you wait till the washer starts agitating and then turn the washer off and then adjust it, this way the transmission is in gear and it is easy the vanes.
I had this exact washer as one of my main daily drivers for 25+ years, it is currently in my shop awaiting restoration and re-installation in my new laundry room.
I hope you enjoy this cool washer as much as I have, this was truly the most advanced automatic washer sold in the 1970 era. |
Post# 844055 , Reply# 8   10/3/2015 at 09:27 (3,099 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA)   |   | |
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If you set the veins once the machine starts agitating are you talking about with no clothes in the tub or with clothes in the tub. Yes, I love this machine! |
Post# 844065 , Reply# 9   10/3/2015 at 11:04 (3,099 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 844088 , Reply# 10   10/3/2015 at 13:22 (3,099 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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The washer is awesome by the way! I have a 1970 Kenmore 800 that has most of what this one has including the Variflex agitator in brown no less. I had trouble adjusting the veins initially. The agitator is designed like the hand wash agitators of hotpoint or westinghouse. One sits on top of the other and the veins just sit on their respective grooves. Mine had lots of lint and string tangled up in there causing it to lock up. After a good cleaning and reassembly it is much easier to adjust now. Just a thought.
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Post# 844134 , Reply# 11   10/3/2015 at 16:56 (3,099 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))   |   | |
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Post# 844174 , Reply# 13   10/3/2015 at 22:50 (3,099 days old) by toploadloyalist (San Luis Obispo, CA)   |   | |
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Truly "Sears Best"! |
Post# 844231 , Reply# 14   10/4/2015 at 09:57 (3,098 days old) by Rberryiii3 (Palm Springs, California)   |   | |
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I'm glad you got it nice machine |