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thanks! no, i understood what you meant. I just think it is curious - if I'm trying to remove suds it is because i'm trying to remove the soap in reality. I would put the fabric softener into the dispenser, which would then release it into the rinse cycle as i understand it; but i notice soap...

Hey thank you both for quick replies! We don't have particularly hard or soft water, seems well balanced. To Frigilux: I'm glad you like your FL (1) Good point about whether I compared with my old machine - sometimes I would add an extra rinse and would see traces of soap, don't think ever...

Hey all, I have really appreciated the info on this site. I finally, after 4 full days of research chose the Speed Queen (542) TL and received it today; I like having control of the lid/water level/etc... However, I wanted to 'see' if the soap was rinsed out well after a wash. I rewashed the...

Thank you both for such quick replies! I have never paid any attention to fabric selectors, looks like I really am a newbie to understanding laundry basics. So I'm guessing one of my few concerns with top loaders (e.g. that they may not be as gentle on clothes) can be alleviated by using these...

Hi, I'm trying to decide between these two SQ models - only difference I can find online is that the 542 has a separate dial for fabric type (but does that really matter as long as I choose the correct spin cycle - like perm.press, delicate, or whatever?). I've read some complaints that the 542...