Full Wash: Rare 1960s Lady Kenmore Washer (Work Pants)
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- Опубликовано: 1 фев 2024
- A full wash with a rare Lady Kenmore washer we got as part of a trade deal. We should have some more cool vintage machine full washes in the following months.
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My mom had this exact washer and dryer set…same color. It. Was incredibly quiet. The wash cycle buttons actually engaged pins in the timer so if you selected whites you got the 14 minute normal cycle that it would stop at as you turned it. The. Heavy duty option meant it would agitate at the higher speed for the entire cycle without going into low speed. It served our family of six kids very well with zero repairs
For how long ?
This is a beautiful old machine
My late grandmother had a 1966 Lady Kenmore washer. She used two push buttons all of the time. She used Cottons Linens Colored & Heavy Duty together. The motor burned out in 1976. She replaced the 66 LK with a 1976 Kenmore 70 Series washer with the Penta Swirl Agitator and 26 gallon tub. The 76 KM was still running good when she sold it in 1996. She liked her 76 KM better than her 66 LK. The capacity was much larger and it was much easier to use.
Eugene, the buttons and timer are operated by selecting a cycle and options, pulling the timer out, turning until it locks at the proper starting position and pushing it in (which then releases the lock so it can advance through the cycle). Some buttons are options that are used in combination with a cycle. Custom Care switches agitation to the Extra Slow third motor speed. Selective Dialing releases all the cycle buttons and the lock mechanism so the timer can be freely turned 360° to any position.
Heavy Duty ... I believe agitation reduces to Slow speed toward the end of the Normal (and maybe Perm Press) wash period due to the aggressiveness of the Roto Flex agitator. Heavy Duty has agitation stay at High speed for the duration.
The detergent dispenser is primarily for the two Pre-Wash cycle choices (which runs a 4-min prewash, drain, spin, then proceeds into the Normal cycle). Put detergent into the tub for the prewash, into the dispenser for the main wash. It can also be used for the main wash detergent when Pre-Wash isn't run. The dispenser flushes for only the first increment or two of the wash period so it won't work if a load is started manually (via Selective Dialing) for a shorter wash period.
I see a Suds position on the timer, so this is a Suds Saver model (or was originally, if the mechanism no longer works or has been removed).
Seems like the speed is slower than normal, maybe belt's loose
As a child growing up in the late 60's and 70's, my parents always bought used Kenmore washers (with the exception of a GE Filter Flo). I remember one model had the scrubber agitator head like this one but it was black or gray so an older model than this. I'm sure they were well used when my parents bought them but they served our family of 4 well for several years after. I was always fascinated with washers so I spent many a hour sitting and watching them work
😊 I was born in 1959. Growing up in a small town that’s where you went to shop with Sears they had trusted brands that were dependable back in the day.
We had a 1968 Lady Kenmore washer & dryer set it was avocado green and it lasted until the motor burned out in 1994!
Since I have a ‘63 Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII with a similar set up, you select the temperatures and options you want, turn the knob until it stops, push to start. It’s a little disorienting at first but once you get the hang of it, fairly straightforward to use.
That was like my mom’s sears lady kenmore used push the cycle selector than turn the knob until it stops
The style of agitator is called the Roto-Flex for the six fins at the bottom, as most agitatiors at the time only had four.
I thought the agitator was adjustable . You could adjust it for gentle or aggressive agitation.
@ craigsclocks
That would be the Vari-Flex which was found the in the later high-end Kenmores (Kenmore 900, Kenmore 800 and the later Lady Kenmore - with the cover on the control panel).
-Charles-
@@Bunkysworkshop There was a "VariFlex" dasher ivailable. The dashers were black plastic into the late sixties, with black-and-white speckled enamel tub if memory don't prove me false.
@@winstonelston5743 These washers fascinate me for some reason.
Wow what a great woo woo machine and the color is very unique.
This is so awesome, I have been a tech for 23 years and I can say without a doubt that I despise 95% of the current new washing machines today. I’m not sure why I still go out on jobs because if I were a customer, I would just buy the cheapest Amana washer and throw it away every five years.
@Brownie-tg3 nu: Also you'd be satisfied with the HOTPOINT agitator washer so far it's not HE labeled.
It sure got rid of those suds in the first spin miraculously. I thought sure it was going to suds-lock in the first spin. Still I'd want to use HE DETERGENTS in this machine.
I have a 6 year old GE GTW460/465. It's never let me down and always turns out a clean, extra large load of clothes on a weekly basis.
That is a BEAUTIFUL "Buzz Grind Click" it makes!
When I first got done with college bought my first house there was a used appliance store down by where I lived that I went to fine washer and dryer I got the same set except in avocado green set I bought for $150 and to this day I wished I had kept them I loved then they were fantastic and I’ve been looking for one like that every since the great there work horses
The cap of that agitator reminds me of a spray-paint can. Also, love the mechanical noise of that motor!
Amazing wash performance from this vintage washer with those heavy, non-flexible work pants it's still managed to pull them all under. Plus, it managed not to suds lock with the amount of suds that were in there.
@petermaz7: Amazing suds kill and no suds-lock! My 1992 Maytag would have suds locked in the first spin with all those suds.
VERY SOLID MACHINE BACK TO THE FUTURE.
I remember all those buttons on a KM set my grandparents had back in mid 70s. Loved watching that machine in action. Just miss the bona fide cartridge lint filters...the more expensive machines had a self-cleaner...a soap dispenser replaces the filter in this machine.
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Pretty sure that agitator had a rubber cover with little nubs/bumps that you could use to scrub stains out with, there were still lots of these in use when I started repairing appliances in the early 80s
That's the perfect woo woo sound.
Boy do I miss the old washing machine the work and sound great. I bought the Maytag commercial It does a pretty good job but it just sounds cheap doesn’t have the sound like these old ones have I’ve had it2 years so far if it shits the bed I’m gonna look for an old Kenmore or whirlpool to restore and use
I enjoy this washer. It reminds me of the 1976 Kenmore All American washer my grandparents had. It had letters for each cycle, and I last saw it in Platteville, Wisconsin in August 2006 before my grandparents downsized and moved to Stoughton. I'd love to see that very washer again someday.
Nice machine. Just looking at the machine you can see how solid it is. Those die cast control panels exude quality.
any chance of getting a video or pictures of the drive train on the old girl.... I've not seen or worked on anything older than direct drives. Its interesting to see that (WP) Kenmore dryer still is designed the same with lent screen thru the top!
That's amazing...They really did make them better then.
Kenmore had an issue with big agitators like the Super Roto Swirl and the TOL Vari-Flex, taking up clothes capacity space. The Roto Flex seen here allowed much more room and still gave a vigorous wash action.
Well hello there Eugene, this is Ray, the blind guy.
Oh my goodness this washer. It reminds me very nearly of my aunt Audrey‘s 1965 whirlpool that I first experienced as a toddler padding into her utility room at about two years old.
Oh how I loved the sound of her washing machine. Very nearly like the one that you showed. Do you know what I mean? It’s not boring sound that’s constantly there in the background of the machines functionality. Oh how I loved and enjoyed it!!!
I sure wish you would feature many more of those, that is, if you can get them.
By the way, have you given any thought to the return of the “your agitating me “T-shirts?
We still have some in stock in gray, but we might bring them back in a few new colors.
Keep it. It’s great!
I had a 1970 900 set that was very similar to this. Great washer, I sold them to another collector.
The agitator is a Roto Flex. I wonder if you had a Roto Swirl agitator the roll over would be better?. I had a 65' Lady with this agitator and liked it. Cheers.
beautiful
Beautiful
I have left comment on other of your presentations. You are to be commended on your products loyalty. They are indeed tough older machines. 🎉
Amazing
The model year of this vintage Kenmore washer is the first two digits after the decimal of the model number. It may not actually indicate the year it was manufactured but does indicate the year it was introduced as they may have had this model available for a couple years.
It's a 1968 model. I saw it in a old Sears ad online.
love it
Wow just WOW
Oh thats a lovely set to have , that agitator did the job well saying no base , do like the side opening lid that you still have access to the control panel.
Does the detergent filterflow not stay on constantley on these later models ?
Wow!
I hope to find an Avocado green washer. I have a late 60's Avocado green Maytag dryer already and it would be great to have a matching set.
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The old ones did what they were designed to do. Modern ones just get fancier but dont do much of a good job at washing
It’s likely the 1968 900 series set that was owned by Redcarpetdrew, there is a detergent dispenser on the right side. The metal lid is visible on camera btw. You should use it in future :))
Wasn't he on that collector's show on TLC way back when where they showed his washing machines and dryers, vacuum cleaners, and small appliances?
Kenmore washers always over suds even with a small amount of detergent.
Yes, the machines of the 50s and '60s did. My mother's 63 Kenmore seem to over suds quite a bit, but I also think she was heavy-handed with the Tide....
An unusual feature at 20:44 with a special spray rinse from the dispenser. Was that used for the softener?
Btw there’s a cap on the agitator you can take off and use as a detergent cup
He showed that feature near the beginning of the video.
@@wmalden whoops, i didn’t see that. He didn’t use the detergent dispenser tho. Hopefully he does for the next vids of this marvellous machine
Whirlpool built the best washer back then!
Nice machine what powder detergent were you using here on this load
Beautiful machine. I don't particularly care for the agitator. Doesn't seem to have great rollover, but could be just because of the extra heavy duty pant matierial. What detergent was being used on this demonstration? The suds were amazing.
Rollover is fine and a bit softer ..more flexing with fabrics.
Now this weird arching with water with mixed loads have water of balance rocking left to right it does with certain loads and fabrics.
This agitator is thee only one that has a smooth post. No scrubbing lines. ✋💦
@@darrenk5023Old Maytag washers with the powerfin agitator also rocked the water back and forth. A simple straight vane is really all that's needed.
Did you timelapse that fill? Or are you on a 1" line?
Congratulations Eugene ! 💦
Its beautiful.
Lots of options.
And timed dispensers.
Flexi Roto Flex Agitator .
The only NO base agitator from the Whirlpool/Kenmore Group. ®️
This has a step down wash fase i believe. That agitator was a attempt to be less wear on the fabric.
Eugine yes that needs attention.
A new belt and some tightning in the wig wag drive system should bring it basck to a healthy rhythm.
The belt is a bit worn .
I know you do fantastic teardowns and restore.
Can't wait to see that.
Just heard the time bleach pop.
Suds cake.
The woolens cycle gives you pauses great for dark colors for less fading.
I just return them in a higher spin speed or my extractor . And the permanent press is the classic dramatic drain and fill slow agitate in the wash phase on this model.
Happy Washing 💦🔹✋
What detergent are you using?
How did the washer fill so fast?😊
What's the rubber tip thing under the cap at the top for?
A scrubber for stains. Get the spot wet under the water spray during fill, dab some detergent on it, rub it on the scrubber cap. The nubs deteriorate with age and get sticky or break off. The scrubber on this machine is in excellent condition.
@@DADoESofTX Oh wow, awesome! Thanks for explaining!
Why did you oversuds it like that? Inefficient for cleaning and death on the pump!
It surely doesn't take a lot of soap to make suds.
18:44
You need a new belt, or try adjusting yours.
It's a 1968 model.
We had a 1968 Lady Kenmore washer and matching dryer it was avocado green!
Too much soap.
No it is not enough soap.
so much wasted water, and so much soap needlessly. Thanks for helping destroy the planet buddy. Washing clothes isn't that serious, modern washers do a good job still and even better. Can't stop progress buddy.
Climate alarmist
"Progress" This washer has lasted 60 years. your washer will last 8. Now make the landfill happy!
@@zeenyuhrassnah, I would give it five good years and maybe a couple of years after that with repairs. Then it'll be toast. I got a GE washer with all of the bells and whistles in the early 2000's. It lasted me about 7 years and then limped along for another two as long as I pressed the buttons at odd angles and tricked the dryer with different settings than what I wanted because the computer was fried on both the washer and dryer. It's not progress. It's e-waste waiting to happen.
We bought a wringer washer from eBay and we also used older washers from the late 80's and 90's for awhile after the GE gave up the ghost. Now we have a brand new Speed Queen washer which is supposed to last us 20 years. Hopefully it lives up to its promise. I still have the wringer washer, though, for really dirty loads and emergencies. Mostly, she sits in the laundry room and looks pretty with her chrome and white paint with red trim. She's a one of a kind. I haven't seen another wringer washer like her before or since.