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1927	The name "Kenmore" first appeared on a Sears laundry appliance, an agitator type, wringer washing machine
1929	Kenmore appeared for the first time on a wringer washer.
1933	Sears introduced the Kenmore Toperator, designed by pioneer industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss. The Toperator marked a historic achievement in automatic washing machine technology, with wash, drain, and wringer controls in a central location for the first time and a speckled porcelain enamel finish.
1936	The 1 millionth Kenmore laundry appliance was sold
1941	The auto-timer feature was added to washing machines, which automatically shuts off the machine at a pre-set time.
1942	Sales of many Kenmore brand items ceased at the start of World War II. Only customers with demonstrated needs could buy items made with rationed materials.
1946	Kenmore gas and electric ranges were reintroduced after production stopped during World War II. Sears simplified its appliance brands and used Kenmore and Coldspot on all appliances.
1947	Sears offered its first automatic, agitator-type Kenmore washer, which featured one-speed, one water level, one cycle and three water temperatures. More than 20,000 washers were sold.
1948	Sears introduced the first Kenmore automatic electric clothes dryer
1951	Sears introduced Kenmore dishwashers and portable dishwashers
1957	Sears introduced Kenmore Turbo-Matic, the first washer-dryer combination. The 10 millionth Kenmore was sold. *Sears introduced the Wash ‘N Wear cycle with automatic shut-off for dryers, a built-in washer filter, and an automatic bleach dispenser.
1967	Kenmore was the first dryer to feature the Wrinkle-Guard system. It tumble-dries clothes for 10 seconds every 5 minutes after the cycle is complete to prevent wrinkles.
1969	Kenmore introduced the first pre-soak cycle with automatic advance-to-wash cycle.
1970	The Kenmore trash compactor was introduced.
1971	Kenmore began selling microwave ovens.
1973	Sears debuted Kenmore ranges with a continuous-cleaning feature. (Continuous-clean ovens are made with a special coating so most splatters burn off during normal cooking)
1977	Kenmore replaced Coldspot as the brand name for Sears' refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers
1978	The 50 millionth Kenmore washer was sold
1980	Kenmore added solid-state controls to dishwashers and to its line of ranges, including a solid-state oven timer.
1982	Kenmore introduced a major innovation to refrigerators: clean-back styling. The coils are hidden, making the units cleaner, and the refrigerator can be pushed back against the wall.
1987	Kenmore celebrated its 60th anniversary. Kenmore sales totaled more than 17 million ranges, nearly 42 million washers and 29 million dryers.
1990	The Kenmore Prestige Collection debuted, with stylish colors, and white-on-white and black-on-black.
1991	Kenmore added the Done-Time feature to washing machines, which allows the user to set a time for the wash to finish.
1992	Kenmore ranges were sold with the new Euro-Design, a flush design giving a more built-in look. The sleek cook top gives the range a low-profile look.
1993	Kenmore Super Efficient Refrigerator Program (SERP) refrigerators became available, exceeding federal energy standards by 29 percent.
2001	The Kenmore Elite HE3t washer debuted, with the greatest water and energy efficiency of any leading U.S. brand. The design features a concave glass window. New Kenmore Elite refrigerators use the same energy as a 75-watt bulb. *New Kenmore models exceed the Department of Energy’s energy standards by 15 percent.
2002	Kenmore celebrated its 75th anniversary. As the official home appliance supplier for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sears offered Kenmore and other appliances for use by the athletes in the Olympic Village, plus competition and non-competition venues.
Today	Kenmore continues to be a strong leader in the appliance industry and is ranked one or two in every major appliance category