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| 1970 | | | It is said that Kenmore's trash compactor is the first that the world has seen. Compactors can "compress all trash including bones, bottles and cans to ¼ its original volume." |
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| | | 1971 | |
| Sears begins selling Kenmore microwave ovens. |
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| | | 1973 | |
| Sears debuts Kenmore ranges with a continuous-cleaning feature. Ovens are made with a special coating so most splatters burn off during normal cooking. |
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| | | 1977 | |
| Kenmore replaces Coldspot as the brand name for Sears' refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. |
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| | | 1978 | | In July 1978, Whirlpool manufactures its 1 millionth trash compactor.
The 50 millionth Kenmore washer is sold. |
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