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Thread Number: 93135
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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| Post# 1177766 4/10/2023 at 11:43 (381 days old) by paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
Found an old Norge and kenmore the Norge works perfect not so sure about the kenmore? Wish me luck
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Post# 1177767 , Reply# 1 4/10/2023 at 11:50 (381 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1177773 , Reply# 2 4/10/2023 at 13:21 (381 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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Found an old Norge and kenmore | ||
| Post# 1177779 , Reply# 3 4/10/2023 at 14:19 (381 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1177780 , Reply# 4 4/10/2023 at 14:24 (381 days old) by Hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
WOWZERS... | ||
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Post# 1177786 , Reply# 5 4/10/2023 at 15:46 (381 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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one knob wonder
Do you have a pic of the control panel of the KM? I think I picked up that washer model years ago when I was first starting out probably 1983
If I remember correctly it has one cycle and one knob for the water level. I can't remember if it has a filter or a hose going from the pump to one of the lower openings to exit the machine. | ||
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Post# 1177788 , Reply# 6 4/10/2023 at 15:56 (381 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Post# 1177818 , Reply# 7 4/10/2023 at 19:57 (381 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I think the Kenmore is…
A 1977/1978/1979 Kenmore 400. They had two cycles for Normal and Perm Press, single speed motor, two water levels, timer set temps, and not much more.
Paul, I don’t think the machine has seen a huge amount of use, since the top is not all rusted yet. If it doesn’t turn out to be of interest to you, please look me up, I will be glad to give it a home. Congrats on the great finds! Gordon | ||
| Post# 1177827 , Reply# 8 4/10/2023 at 22:40 (381 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore) | ||
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That Norge is my dream machine. A friend had one of those when I was much younger and I fell in love with it once I saw it running. A true work horse that really worked at getting the clothes clean. And enough cycle options to handle any kind of laundry that comes it's way | ||
| Post# 1177842 , Reply# 9 4/11/2023 at 09:18 (380 days old) by Mrsproper1 (Benicia, California) | ||
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| Post# 1177843 , Reply# 10 4/11/2023 at 09:32 (380 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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Yiu will enjoy that Norge. I have one from that same era and it is my workhorse. Handles large loads with ease. | ||
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Post# 1177874 , Reply# 11 4/11/2023 at 16:28 (380 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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Norge | ||
| Post# 1177891 , Reply# 12 4/11/2023 at 19:41 (380 days old) by paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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Hit the jackpot again!!! | ||
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Post# 1177911 , Reply# 13 4/12/2023 at 01:20 (380 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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1979 washer
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| Post# 1177916 , Reply# 14 4/12/2023 at 07:08 (379 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1177949 , Reply# 15 4/12/2023 at 17:34 (379 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Melvin is correct. I will add a little more detail: the 1979 model large capacity machine is a stock number 29401. This basically means 29-inch, 1979 large capacity 400 series.
The machine that Paul has photos of should be stock number 27451 I think. It’s a twin of the 79 large capacity, but debuted in 1977, thus the 7 in the stock number. I believe it was available until the 1980 models came out. Still a 400 series, same identical features to the other, it just started out in 1977. Possibly interesting to some, the 1976 versions of these had black control panel bezels to match the higher end black panel models. I have never seen one, other than in a catalog, however, the black bezels with white knobs must have been striking. The 1980 400 series was quite a bit changed. Same standard capacity with straight vane agitator, but the machine was a three cycle, two speed model with no water level adjustment and an ebony decorative insert on the left quadrant of the panel. Gordon | ||
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Post# 1177977 , Reply# 16 4/13/2023 at 01:29 (379 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Which one do you think it might be?
I don't think it's 76 or 77. Either 78 or 79 For 78 you could buy a large cap Bol with: a sudsaver in all the colors with a 2 speed motor with off-balance buzzer with a SELF CLEANING filter with a fab. soft disp with 4 water levels but it was still essentially a basic 2 cycle timer and the water temps were on the timer. I love this kind of crazy variety. lol. For 80, the Bols were offered in:(don't have all the scans for that year) a 24" bol. stan cap, a 29" stan. cap, a 29" large cap | ||
| Post# 1177997 , Reply# 17 4/13/2023 at 07:17 (378 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1178003 , Reply# 18 4/13/2023 at 09:28 (378 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1178335 , Reply# 19 4/17/2023 at 00:48 (375 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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I remember seeing these BOL models at Sears back in 1978/1979. I thought it was so cool they had the dark plain tub, and no instructions on the lid interior. Glad to see one of these surface. Have a good one, James | ||
| Post# 1178657 , Reply# 20 4/20/2023 at 20:39 (371 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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Hit the jackpot again !!!
Today I picked up the NORGE left the kenmore behind totally seized up at the estate sale home and I tossed the other kenmore out thank you all for your good words this is my second Norge. I’m giving up on belt driven kenmore/whirlpool washers too much trouble.
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Post# 1178666 , Reply# 21 4/20/2023 at 21:36 (371 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Hi Paul,
Congrats on the Norge! I hope it is a winner for you. Shame that the ‘72 700 was too rusty to enjoy. Do you know if the other Kenmore is still accessible at the estate sale? It being totally locked up doesn’t bother me and I’d like to see what I can make of it. If you can email me with contact info, or list it here for the estate sale, I will see what I can do to get it on its way here. Thanks in advance Paul! Gordon | ||
| Post# 1178937 , Reply# 22 4/24/2023 at 09:25 (367 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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Hit the jackpot again !!!
Hi Kenmoreguy64 Gordon. I am not sure if my buddy still has the washer I can find out. the kenmore did go into spin fine only on one of the two cycles. After the last nightmare kenmore I lugged out of the basement I just do not have thing for belt driven kenmore/whirlpool models. The rust and the problems. But if you would like to find out more I will text him today thank you, Paul. The Norge works beautifully I test drive these machines before I take them. I so appreciate all of the help on this website
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Post# 1178988 , Reply# 23 4/24/2023 at 16:18 (367 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 1179046 , Reply# 24 4/24/2023 at 21:51 (367 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Yay Paul another Norge saved
Paul, you definitely have luck finding Norges that work, most Kenmores or whirlpools that are 40+ years old are going to be rebuilding, most Norges are just plain long gone, but there’s always the occasional machine that survives because it wasn’t used much.
Having rebuilt several hundred belt Dr. whirlpools in Kenmores to me that so much easier machine I’ve only ever done major repairs on about five Norges and all of them were a pain in the neck. But I do love the way Norge works when you get a good one. Hope you enjoy it, John. | ||
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Post# 1179052 , Reply# 25 4/24/2023 at 23:20 (367 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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| Post# 1179064 , Reply# 26 4/25/2023 at 07:04 (366 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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Hit the jackpot again !!! | ||
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Post# 1179087 , Reply# 27 4/25/2023 at 19:52 (366 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Hi again, Paul! This is wonderful news!
I should be able to get the machine out of there quickly. I tried to send you an email just now, although it bounced back. I can be reached at B727nut@hotmail.com. Let’s communicate soon, and we’ll get the washer out of your way ASAP. Thank you again, this is so awesome! Gordon | ||
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