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 1963

The set of "The Donna Reed Show" features a Kenmore stove, dishwasher, surface cooking unit, washer and dryer.
 1967
Kenmore is 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

In 1969, former President Harry S. Truman and his wife Bess purchase a Kenmore washing machine. 

Kenmore introduces the first pre-soak cycle with automatic advance-to-wash cycle.

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