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Post# 360435   6/29/2009 at 16:46 (5,024 days old) by j2400 ()        

In another thread, I posted pictures of the Kenmore 500 washer I'm using.

It has a friend--a matching 500 dryer. (Model # on Id plate is bit hard to read, but it's somethinglike 110-6908510w00). I don't use it, since I air dry. Like the washer, it appears to be cosmetically worn, but it does appear to work.




Post# 360436 , Reply# 1   6/29/2009 at 16:48 (5,024 days old) by j2400 ()        

This is the control panel:
-Left is temperature (high, low, and air settings)
-Center is timer. 3 cycles (Regular, Delicate, and Permanent Press.) The odd thing--at least in comparison to Kenmores I've seen in the past (which were probably higher in the line)--is that all cycles appear to be timed in minutes.
-Button on right is the "start" button.

Post# 360437 , Reply# 2   6/29/2009 at 16:48 (5,024 days old) by j2400 ()        

Inside. Drum is quite time-worn.

Post# 360447 , Reply# 3   6/29/2009 at 17:24 (5,024 days old) by toploader1984 ()        

u know whats funny, whirlpool still uses the same design today, it is a foolproof good design!! u could easily get 30 years out of this dryer, i have replaced a few motors on these before, but it is a simple job, my aunts motor went on her kenmore dryer, i replaced it, the original motor had 20 years on it already, it should be good for another 20.

Post# 360452 , Reply# 4   6/29/2009 at 18:22 (5,024 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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The old motors on these would last 20-30 years without a hitch, but I have heard that the newer Chinese motors will poop out as soon as 6 months. Yet another reason I use vintage parts where I can.

Post# 361088 , Reply# 5   7/1/2009 at 23:52 (5,022 days old) by toploader1984 ()        

i will NEVER buy anything made in china if i can avoid it! chinese will do anything to make profit, putting lead in dishes, lead in kids toys, anti freeze and or lead in toothpaste... yes its true!!!

Post# 361222 , Reply# 6   7/2/2009 at 17:12 (5,021 days old) by 18millstreet ()        
kenmore 500 dryer

 Hi, If you need extra knobs for this dryer,I think I have a set. I would love to get this model dryer. I had one years ago,but the people trashed it so bad,I could only use for parts. Very best regards,Walt

Post# 361278 , Reply# 7   7/2/2009 at 21:47 (5,021 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

I'll bet the dryer and the matching washer look great side by side. I must say the start button is kind of interesting. I never saw one quite like it.

Have a good one,
James

Post# 361442 , Reply# 8   7/3/2009 at 17:03 (5,020 days old) by j2400 ()        

Thanks for the comments.

I don't need knobs--they are the one part that's in good condition!

It's hard to say how this looks like by the washer--they are opposite parts of the laundry room. But they certainly look like they belong together--even a quick, casual glance the first time I saw this set told me that.


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