Early/Mid 80s Kenmore set

I would have said these debuted in 1983, however some models did come out early, so James is probably quite correct. They do have an '83 model number. This model washer survived unchaged from introduction to late fall 1986. I've seen quite a number of them. They were originally available in White, Almond, Golden Wheat, Coffee, and Avocado, then the last two colors gave way to Toast and Platinum. Of all those colors, I've only seen White and Almond on these.

These are somewhat significant washers in that they were the first mechanical timer Lady Ks since 1977, as the 1978 Lady was electronic, as were follow-on models. This is also the last belt-drive Lady. There was a fancier model on the market, however it was a 1982 model electronic machine known as the 'Limited Edition' I believe. It was available in Ebony as well as the other colors.

These were also among the last Belt-Drive Kenmores available. Due to their price (my guess anyway) they lingered in stock longer than the 70 and 80 series machines. By later October 1986, this set, and the entry-level 70-series large cap. washer (paired with a standard cap. dryer) were all that was left in Kenmore's closeout ads.

This particular pair is a later issue due to the white powder coat finish in the dryer - that came in late 1984/early 1985 I believe.

Gordon


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Post# 417056 2/20/2010 at 07:50 (5,172 days old) by randycmaynard ()
Checkrate/Likes This is borderline for listing in the Imperial section - not sure on years but think this is an early to mid 1980s Kenmore matched set washer and dryer. Washer looks very much like the one my parents bought to replace the 1963 Kenmore they had and seems like it was early 80s when they bought it. This set is listed Craigs List - DC area. Here's the link: washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/a... Looks like something worth checking into if you're in the area in and around DC. CLICK HERE TO GO TO randycmaynard's LINK on Washington DC Craigslist

Post# 417105 , Reply# 1 2/20/2010 at 10:29 (5,172 days old) by appnut (TX)
Checkrate/Likes It's a Lady Kenmore set.

Post# 417107 , Reply# 2 2/20/2010 at 10:32 (5,172 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)
Checkrate/Likes *drool....* I think that's where GE got the idea, wash motion that is, for the hydrowave. Gordon's youtube clip however it looks like it is more gentle, yet still effective

Post# 417111 , Reply# 3 2/20/2010 at 10:38 (5,172 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)
Checkrate/Likes *Yes Lady Kenmore!* AND it's a Belt drive too! NICE! I have one that's an '84 or maybe '85 like that! Kevin

Post# 417149 , Reply# 4 2/20/2010 at 12:46 (5,172 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)
Checkrate/Likes *Price.* It's expensive, but the washer's detergent dispenser looks to be intact which is worth its weight in gold. This is the second from TOL set (the TOL set would have been the Electronic Lady Kenmores). Worth getting, Dave

Post# 417223 , Reply# 5 2/20/2010 at 18:42 (5,172 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)
Checkrate/Likes Nice set. I remember seeing those on the showroom floor in 1985, but these models originated in 1982. I was quite impressed by their styling, and so were several other people that were walking by. Have a good one, James

Post# 417277 , Reply# 6 2/21/2010 at 05:14 (5,172 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes *This is a 1983 Kenmore 90 series Lady Kenmore* I would have said these debuted in 1983, however some models did come out early, so James is probably quite correct. They do have an '83 model number. This model washer survived unchaged from introduction to late fall 1986. I've seen quite a number of them. They were originally available in White, Almond, Golden Wheat, Coffee, and Avocado, then the last two colors gave way to Toast and Platinum. Of all those colors, I've only seen White and Almond on these. These are somewhat significant washers in that they were the first mechanical timer Lady Ks since 1977, as the 1978 Lady was electronic, as were follow-on models. This is also the last belt-drive Lady. There was a fancier model on the market, however it was a 1982 model electronic machine known as the 'Limited Edition' I believe. It was available in Ebony as well as the other colors. These were also among the last Belt-Drive Kenmores available. Due to their price (my guess anyway) they lingered in stock longer than the 70 and 80 series machines. By later October 1986, this set, and the entry-level 70-series large cap. washer (paired with a standard cap. dryer) were all that was left in Kenmore's closeout ads. This particular pair is a later issue due to the white powder coat finish in the dryer - that came in late 1984/early 1985 I believe. Gordon