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| 1941 | | | Kenmore adds the auto-timer feature to washing machines, which automatically shuts off the machine at a pre-set time. |
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| | | 1942 | |
| Sales of many Kenmore brand items cease at the start of World War II. Only customers with demonstrated needs can buy items made with rationed materials. |
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| | | 1946 | |
Kenmore gas and electric ranges are reintroduced after production stopped during World War II. Features include a pre-heat switch, Ken-timer and Visi-bake glass window oven door.
Sears simplifies its appliance brands and uses Kenmore and Coldspot on all appliances.
Kenmore’s advertising slogan is: “Kenmore, the right way to say electric.” |
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| | | 1947 | | | For $239.95, Sears offers its first automatic, agitator-type Kenmore washer, which features one-speed, one water level, one cycle and three water temperatures. More than 20,000 washers are sold. |
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| | | 1949 | |
| Sears introduces the first Kenmore automatic electric clothes dryer, selling for $164.95. |
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