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Powder What kind of powdered detergent do you guys recommend? Tide? Sears? or Regular powder?(non-HE)

GEs do the same thing I have the same problem with my GE FL Washer. If someone knows how to adjust the water level, please let me know. I have been taking a gallon pitcher and adding more water through the detergent dispenser. Tim

thanks Thanks to all of you for your input. I think I will try the oxyclean. Where do you add it to the wash? Through the detergent dispenser and not use detergent? Sprinkle it onto the clothes in the drum and use detergent from the dispenser? Is one of the little scoops too much? BTW where...

oxi clean We were told never to use oxiclean because it will corrode the stainless steel drum liner. What part of the dispenser do you put it in? How much do you use? Does it produce lots of suds? Tim

What is the secret of getting whites really clean and bright in a FL machine? I have a new GE set. They work great, but lack the heater to boost the temperature. I am now using liquid Tide HE and 1/3 cup of Clorox bleach, the longest wash time and the hottest water possible. The whites are just...

I do like my FL. However, the cycles are way too long,and as I said it doesn't use enough water. Can valves be adjusted on GEs to make it use more water, or would that void a warranty? Tim

That's it! You are simply amazing Robert. She had a nice cleaning set - a convertible and a constellation. Still can't beat that set today. Wish I had both. Tim

Aunt Bea's Constellation In one of the later color episodes, Aunt Bea was vacuuming the sofa with a Constellation. It was the episode where the summit met at Andy's. Andy comes in to tell her that the guests are coming right in the middle of her cleaning. It is a short scene, but you can tell...

I'll try that Toggle. It uses very little water. I think it'd work better using a little more, but I'll have to deal with that I guess. Maybe that's why it goes off balance. Yes, I think all of the shipping straps were removed. The store installed it. How could I tell if they weren't? Tim

Thanks. I'll keep trying.

I have a GE FL set that I bought in July. What is the best way to load a FL to keep it from getting off balance? I've tried putting big things in first and small things in first, but there are still times that it gets of balance. Is this just normal for a FL and something I'll just have to get...

Wash Times I don't really think the wash times are any longer than in other FLs. The longest time is the Whites cycle it is 1:45. Mine does not have the internal heater though. I have used the Speed Cycle lots. It is only 38 min, and it does great on lights and darks. I have heard a lot about...

Detergent I think I will try the Sears brand. I can order the Fresh Start later when someone can tell me if they have used it in a FL or not. Tim

Fresh Start Detergent I e-mailed the company to ask if Fresh Start could be used in a FL HE machine. Here is the response I got back: "Dear Sir/Madam: I am unfamiliar with a HE machine. This is just as effective as any other clothes washing liquid in a standard washing machine. Have a good...

Thanks guys. I knew I could count on you to help me out. The Sears brand seems very cost effective and readily available to me. I would have to order the Fresh Start, which is no problem if it works better than Sears or Tide HE. I know Fresh Start first came out in the late 70's or early 80's...

Still liking them I have a question about good detergents. We are using liquid Tide HE. It's ok, but doesn't do well on whites. What are some brands that you guys have tried and like? Does Fresh Start do well in FL? Sears brand? Thanks, Tim

Let me clarify I didn't mean the salesman had the same exact set as I bought. He just said he had a GE set. Tim

Front loader I'm pretty excited. Yes, this is the first front-loader. My other two were a 1996 GE el crappo all plastic mistake and a 1999 Kenmore 90 series. The Kenmore was pretty good up until lately and it started knocking and making all kind of noise during spin. The GE was never that good...

They're Here! ...and they are working like a charm. Gentle and quiet like a FL should. They seem very sturdily build. They older gentleman that delivered them said "You all will be set on a W/D for a long long time. These are good machines. Just follow the instructions and watch the DVD that...

I did it today. Bought new GE front loaders that is. They will be delivered tomorrow. I got the set for $1550 with a full 5 year warranty. I hope they will be everything I think they will be. We chose them over the Whirlpool Cabrio because of price mainly, but we have always wanted front...