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1960'S KENMORE WASHER?
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Post# 880185   5/10/2016 at 10:48 (2,901 days old) by agitatorboogie (Denver)        

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The seller says "works"; sometimes that's good enough

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Post# 880188 , Reply# 1   5/10/2016 at 11:01 (2,901 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Too bad there's no money shot

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Is this from the same model year as my Lady and would it make a good parts donor machine for her?


Post# 880190 , Reply# 2   5/10/2016 at 11:02 (2,901 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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Post# 880193 , Reply# 3   5/10/2016 at 11:08 (2,901 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        


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I maybe picking this washer up today.


Post# 880196 , Reply# 4   5/10/2016 at 11:35 (2,901 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
does

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anyone know what year this washer is?


Post# 880198 , Reply# 5   5/10/2016 at 11:48 (2,901 days old) by agitatorboogie (Denver)        
wish i knew the year ....

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but like Queen Carlotta said "GET IT...GET IT!"

Post# 880202 , Reply# 6   5/10/2016 at 12:09 (2,901 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
I think

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its a 1968.


Post# 880203 , Reply# 7   5/10/2016 at 12:13 (2,901 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Late 1960s ... maybe 1968.  Appears to be the model my aunt had.

Note the timer layout.  The "H" Spin-Only cycle is tagged in what could be a 2nd rinse sequence following Normal ... except that there's no 2nd Rinse option and the section is separated from Normal by a designated Off.


Post# 880232 , Reply# 8   5/10/2016 at 18:27 (2,901 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
It's safe!

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Just got home from picking it up. It does work and is in pretty good shape.

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Post# 880234 , Reply# 9   5/10/2016 at 18:46 (2,901 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        


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Post# 880236 , Reply# 10   5/10/2016 at 19:19 (2,901 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
Nice machine, congratulations!

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Yes, this machine is a 1968 model. Built 32nd week of 1968 in Clyde, Ohio. It is an 800 series.

Good luck with it!

Gordon


Post# 880280 , Reply# 11   5/11/2016 at 06:04 (2,901 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
H after the G.

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Isn't the H spin only part of the G prewash cycle?

Malcolm


Post# 880291 , Reply# 12   5/11/2016 at 07:16 (2,901 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Appears G - Pre-Wash or Rinse Warm is at the rinse in the Normal cycle.  Need a better view of the timer dial.


Post# 880292 , Reply# 13   5/11/2016 at 07:29 (2,901 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Thanks

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For the info Gordon! I will take a close up of the dial when I get home for ya guys.


Post# 880336 , Reply# 14   5/11/2016 at 13:34 (2,900 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Pics

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Post# 880338 , Reply# 15   5/11/2016 at 13:42 (2,900 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Congratulations! Enjoy!

Post# 880345 , Reply# 16   5/11/2016 at 14:44 (2,900 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
H is for Hidden Rinse...LOL

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That is very odd that there is a ghosted rinse cycle on that timer.
Maybe a model up had an second rinse switch? Gordon?

Malcolm



Post# 880352 , Reply# 17   5/11/2016 at 15:47 (2,900 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

That round switch to the right of the timer dial might have something to do with that.

Post# 880359 , Reply# 18   5/11/2016 at 16:51 (2,900 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO)        
Truly a Great Washer

Congratulations on your find. You'll really like how it performs. Only drawback is standard capacity but still holds alot IMHO.

This is the exact model I purchased several months back in Coppertone.

Not sure why but mine has penta flex agitator whereas yours has the roto-swirl? Guess Sears changed agitators along the way. Several members commented of problems with the penta flex; as there is no skirt at base of agitator items sometimes got caught underneath; but I've had 0 problems and am quite pleased with the wash action and roll-over.

Great washing and rinsing quality. I've never had to use a 2nd rinse as the machine rinses well and has several spray rinses before and after the deep rinse.

I have the matching dryer in gas that is a beast! Dries loads very quickly - almost keeping up with the washer - even full loads of heavy towels and cottons are dry in 40 minutes or less; while washer is usually about 35 minute regular cycle. Has a 25,000 BTU rated burner. It's a monster!

Because I really like both units and want to continue using, I've purchased several parts that remain available at Sears Parts.

Best of luck to you!

John



Post# 880363 , Reply# 19   5/11/2016 at 17:20 (2,900 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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The speed control knob appears to be broken. It has three positions, shouldn't turn past either Slo/Slo or X-Slo/Slo.


Post# 880369 , Reply# 20   5/11/2016 at 17:49 (2,900 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        


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This is the first time I have ever see concert in a washer! Must see pics. John E was telling me a story about one of his Duomatic's having concert in the pump and I was floored and now I can say that I have had the samething happen to me. The speed switch is broken it is stuck on slow I think, if you put it in auto it won't spin and makes a tareble noise.

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Post# 880370 , Reply# 21   5/11/2016 at 17:54 (2,900 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        


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I did manage to get most of the concrete off the tub lots of hard work and acid to brake it up.

Post# 880371 , Reply# 22   5/11/2016 at 18:01 (2,900 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        


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This one spot is really on there though.

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Post# 880387 , Reply# 23   5/11/2016 at 19:38 (2,900 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        


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It's getting a little bit better.

Post# 881023 , Reply# 24   5/16/2016 at 15:56 (2,895 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Up date

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It's up and running now. No leaks and speed switch fixed. If I can I will post a video of it wash before I fixed the speed switch.

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Post# 881029 , Reply# 25   5/16/2016 at 17:09 (2,895 days old) by delaneymeegan (Midwest)        

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Excellent !


Post# 881077 , Reply# 26   5/16/2016 at 22:17 (2,895 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO)        

Really glad to hear you were successful in repairing! It's a very cool machine.

Looking forward to the video and/or pictures.

John


Post# 881119 , Reply# 27   5/17/2016 at 05:55 (2,895 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
washing video

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 Sorry I forgot to keep my phone the normal way. 



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Post# 881121 , Reply# 28   5/17/2016 at 06:04 (2,895 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Video

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Post# 881124 , Reply# 29   5/17/2016 at 06:13 (2,895 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Video

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Post# 881125 , Reply# 30   5/17/2016 at 06:15 (2,895 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Oh

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And sorry about the knock noise. It was the drain hose connector hitting the cabinet.   


Post# 881370 , Reply# 31   5/18/2016 at 19:33 (2,893 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Going for the dumb question...

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Anthony, I'm so impressed that you got this working, because the tub was so corroded looking. Was the cement in the washer tub you removed? I didn't understand the word "concert" in your description. I'm imagining the seasoned collectors are chuckling at my question, but I didn't expect the machine would be up and running so soon. It sounds and looks great. I always liked these 800 machines, among so many others, but anyting from the late 60's has a special meaning for me, too.

Thanks for posting all this - something to learn here, thanks for the reply.


Post# 881385 , Reply# 32   5/18/2016 at 21:16 (2,893 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO)        

So cool!

Fantastic outcome.



Post# 881392 , Reply# 33   5/18/2016 at 22:30 (2,893 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)        
Really Nice!

Congratulaions! This looks like a really cool washer. Fully featured, but very straightforward in the choices the user has to make, and a simpler control mechanism.

Nice job on the tub cleanup. Glad you were able to get it up and running. Hope you have a lot of fun with it and thanks for sharing the videos!


Post# 881400 , Reply# 34   5/19/2016 at 00:39 (2,893 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Congratulations on the great find, and I wish you great enjoyment with it. My neighbors had the 1966 version of this washer, so there is some nostalgia in seeing this model.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 881411 , Reply# 35   5/19/2016 at 05:19 (2,893 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Sorry Phill

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Darn auto correct on my phone lol I didn't even see that. It was concrete...  Thank you guys! I will take a new video now that the speed switch is fixed.




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Post# 881535 , Reply# 36   5/20/2016 at 05:31 (2,892 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
Video

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Of wash after speed switch was fixed.



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Post# 881556 , Reply# 37   5/20/2016 at 10:05 (2,891 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Nice vid!

Never heard a Kenmore make a sound like at 1:22.  :-)

The timer skirt seems off-index by one increment position.  Unscrew the chrome knob, there should be a couple screws to loosen for adjusting the skirt position.


Post# 881559 , Reply# 38   5/20/2016 at 10:32 (2,891 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
lol

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There was a plane going over head. I will do that. thanks! 


Post# 881593 , Reply# 39   5/20/2016 at 19:29 (2,891 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Anthony thank you for the videos.  Watching the load with the rug in it reminded me of washing similar rug(s) in our 1970 Kenmore 800. 


Post# 881777 , Reply# 40   5/22/2016 at 21:35 (2,889 days old) by mopar65 (Almont MI)        
I got

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The new light in today.

Post# 881820 , Reply# 41   5/23/2016 at 16:08 (2,888 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
*GASP*

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Awesome with the light installed.

Malcolm



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