Kenmore Lid Needed

Glenn -

As to belt-drive lids, the replacement lid for almost every belt-drive Kenmore was a mid-80s style white powder coated lid until very recently when it seemed to go NLA. This covered everything from 1961 porcelain coated lids with the chrome handle to a BOL 1981 24-inch painted lid model. Sears would say "Though this part may differ from the original, it is a manufacturer authorized substitution" or something similar.

Probably the same has happened in the DD lids, the powder coated and the porcelain have all been replaced by some generic powder coated lid that fits all models.

My parts company just told me that indeed your Almond lid is NLA, though the white part is still good. I called Sears myself and was going to complain since so many of us have been bitten by their stupid site saying they have stuff in stock that they don't. The lady insists that the almond lid is in stock in one of their warehouses - not in stock in any stores, but are at a central warehouse where they can be shipped to your door.

Maybe this warrants a call by you to a person there to verify?

If you can't get an almond lid that way, I would try some used appliance places. Most seem to be littered with DD machines, some being Almond. If you're flexible on just what is printed underneath the lid, etc. I think you'll not have a hard time finding one, and at a lot cheaper price than new. I am certain there was an almond lid or two the last time I saw my source here in Charlotte. I'd be glad to go scavenging for you if you like.

Gordon


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Post# 420146 3/3/2010 at 16:15 (5,161 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes I ordered one on 12/8/2009, still waiting on the b/o to be processed. Last response said it'd ship on 2/1/2010. Today is 3/3/2010, no lid. What's the difficulty with getting a lid? Part # 3957540 Model # 110.20907990 Anyone have a sure-thing source to suggest?

Post# 421841 , Reply# 1 3/10/2010 at 17:25 (5,154 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes The vendor in question informed me 3 mins ago via telephone that the item is NLA. A lid. For a Kenmore manuf'd in 48th week of 1999. Is NLA. WTH?? What's special about this lid? Surely some other one would substitute.

Post# 421843 , Reply# 2 3/10/2010 at 17:31 (5,154 days old) by SactoTeddyBear ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hey! Glenn, Does this Lid:* Open from the Right to Left or from Front to Back? Is the Washer a "BOL" "MOL" or a "TOL" Model? The reason why I'm asking is because of the type of Paint Finish that it has, is it Porcelain or Acrylic, or??? Might you be able to Post a Pix of a Similar Lid, that you are looking for? Would you be then interested in a 2nd Hand Lid, like from a 2nd Hand Appliance Shop? I've got a couple/few not far from where I live, I would be glad to check out with to see if they might have the Lid that your looking for. Peace and Kind Regards, Steve SactoTeddyBear0503...

Post# 421918 , Reply# 3 3/10/2010 at 22:23 (5,154 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes Glenn - What color is that lid? Sears says they have it, but it is coming up as part 19B - Usually the white part is 19, then there's a 19A, and a 19B. If it's Almond or Bisque, it may indeed be NLA everywhere else. For what it's worth Sears shows it for $60 and some change. Gordon

Post# 422022 , Reply# 4 3/11/2010 at 12:30 (5,153 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes Almond. Already tried Sears. Contrary to the site, they tell me NLA. The machine is a 1999 Kenmore 90, full model number stated above. Typical direct drive, left-opening lid. The top is porcelain so I assume the lid should be as well. At this point I don't care if it's acrylic. I already spent $195 and considerable time on it. This whole collecting thing has been an exercise in frustration. No success in getting anything properly refurbished/working thus far except the Calypso. I'm near ready to toss 14 machines to the crusher.

Post# 422041 , Reply# 5 3/11/2010 at 13:42 (5,153 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes Glenn - As to belt-drive lids, the replacement lid for almost every belt-drive Kenmore was a mid-80s style white powder coated lid until very recently when it seemed to go NLA. This covered everything from 1961 porcelain coated lids with the chrome handle to a BOL 1981 24-inch painted lid model. Sears would say "Though this part may differ from the original, it is a manufacturer authorized substitution" or something similar. Probably the same has happened in the DD lids, the powder coated and the porcelain have all been replaced by some generic powder coated lid that fits all models. My parts company just told me that indeed your Almond lid is NLA, though the white part is still good. I called Sears myself and was going to complain since so many of us have been bitten by their stupid site saying they have stuff in stock that they don't. The lady insists that the almond lid is in stock in one of their warehouses - not in stock in any stores, but are at a central warehouse where they can be shipped to your door. Maybe this warrants a call by you to a person there to verify? If you can't get an almond lid that way, I would try some used appliance places. Most seem to be littered with DD machines, some being Almond. If you're flexible on just what is printed underneath the lid, etc. I think you'll not have a hard time finding one, and at a lot cheaper price than new. I am certain there was an almond lid or two the last time I saw my source here in Charlotte. I'd be glad to go scavenging for you if you like. Gordon

Post# 422051 , Reply# 6 3/11/2010 at 14:52 (5,153 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes There are no used appliance stores in town other than two general "resale" shops and a "flea-market" outfit that are unlikely to have just a lid. I spoke with Sears. The rep said almond is absolutely NLA. Two choices available are white ($60) and the other $115 (bisque or maybe black, she didn't say). Bisque would be a closer match, but $115 + tax/shipping is too much. I'll hold off ordering for a few days in case anybody here offers an alternative ... or maybe Sears database will update with a substitution. The machine will otherwise have to be a mongrel. That leaves 13 machines to eventually be crushed, LOL. BTW, Gordon ... I still have those three NOS Whirly pumps, I think it was you who was interested in them.

Post# 422076 , Reply# 7 3/11/2010 at 18:57 (5,153 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)
Checkrate/Likes *White lid + almond appliance paint...* ...might work in this case. $60 plus a can of spray paint might be worth it just to avoid any further aggravation.