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Thank you very much! I can't believe it isn't published in the manual. So helpful!

We have a new-to-us AWN542 that we love.The fabric selector/timer settings are a bit confusing. There used to be a chart floating around that showed the various agitation combinations, but the link is dead. Does anyone still have a copy? Thanks.

I would not have purchased the Bosch condensor dryer if conditions were not adequate for it. Lots of prior research showed they work best in a cool, dry environment. Our basement stays 58-60 deg F all year round. The last load of laundry dried in just over 30 minutes. Clothes were hot and...

Cold and Hot water connections. It does have an internal heater which will heat up to 160degF if selected. Washer has a 220V Nema 6-15P cord which plugs directly into a Bosch dryer, or 6-15R recepticle. Although not Miele priced, it is not cheap. I got it nicely discounted special-ordering...

A few minor details I omitted: Washer is made in Germany, dryer in Poland. Bosch seems to have borrowed some design ideas from Miele in that the wash drum is similarly dimpled Washer plugs into dryer. Dryer uses a standard 4-prong 220 outlet Stacking kit has a handy slide-out shelf for...

We purchased a Bosch 800 set a few months ago and finally got them installed. So far very impressed. Washer: 'Normal Cotton' cycle with extra rinse and 'Speed Perfect' selected runs 56 minutes. Laundry is clean and perfectly rinsed dosing 1.5 tbsp Persil 2+1. Water level is impressive...

Not a major appliance, but I have a commercial Panasonic microwave in my kitchen. LOVE it. All stainless (in and out), no turntable, 1-touch buttons, and designed for a duty-cycle of 50 uses/day. The only disadvantage - expensive, and....NO warranty if used in a non-commercial kitchen

Thanks. These will be replacing an old Danby twin tub. It still works well, but uses a lot of water and requires constant intervention.

Just received my 6 jugs of original scent power pearls from Target.com. Free shipping. Those should last me a while since I only use them for white loads.

I appreciate all the advice, and took all into consideration. I stacked a bunch of coupons and discounts and got the Bosch 800 set for less than $2k out the door. We have a 2x2 closet they will fit perfectly in. The closet is in the basement, so steady flow of cold dry air for the dryer...

I went down to the large independent dealer yesterday and looked at each carefully. I don't know if it was just the 2 examples on the floor, but the SQ looked 'rough' compared to the Bosch. I mean.....fit and finish was poor, many scratches in the finish, a dent in the side from inside out...

Big difference, I know! It's just the wife and I and our dogs. For the life of me can't decide between a new Bosch 800 compact set, or a SQ FL set. Price is similar. These are going in my cabin, so visits from the repair man would not be easy. My thoughts: Bosch: seems more advanced...

Well drat! I just recently discovered them. My whites have never been cleaner. Luckily they are still available online. Just ordered 6 more.

I went back to my Walmart today to pick up a few more bottles for my mom. No more Pearls! No tag, no bottles....aack! hopefully it is temporary. Amazon has them, but 2x the price.

Our local Walmart has the entire line on the shelf. Since I had coupons I bought several big bottles of 2in1, and several bottles of original powder w/pearls. I was so happy to see them so prominently displayed and well stocked