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This machine is another reason I don't think the military would be a good fit for me 😁 I prefer machines with simple controls that actually give me control.

Thanks, Logixx. Interesting to see the type of element used, which Ben says is 5 kW.

That's interesting, Launderess. I personally always select a cold rinse, and "cold" is never particularly cold in the desert. When doing a hot wash in my Neptune FL with the "stain cycle" option selected, the first rinse is pure hot water. And if you're doing a warm wash, then the first rinse...

I hate overly scratchy towels too. I don't want to dry myself with sandpaper! Have you tried washing a load of towels in the Samsung and drying them in the dryer that you normally use for towels? Or using the Samsung to dry a load of towels washed in the Unimatic? That would be an interest...

Hope you're enjoying your new machine, Robert! As much as we all love vintage washers, it's nice to have one modern FL on hand to accommodate the big and awkward stuff. And if it also happens to be a combo, well then even better! Have you had a chance to use your new power meter to see what...

Glad to hear you're pleased with your new toy, Robert! Do you find that your stiffened towels recover their softness when washed in the vintage machines? My towels on this side of the pond have become increasingly hard, flat and scratchy while the identical ones in the US are much softer and...

Hi Robert. Yes, that's right -- I'm here in Chueca, Madrid and this is the machine I showed further up in this thread, in reply #30. How big is the drum in your Siemens? It's 65 litres / 2.3 cubic feet. Diameter is 49 cm / 19⅓" and depth 34 cm / 13⅓". The machine is rated for 9 kg / 20 lb...

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You can hear the water heating, as it comes up close to boiling!

Update! I like the tests and measurements that Robert has done with his LG and his snazzy new Samsung (congrats, by the way!). And I've done a few more of my own. Following on from my post above, I've tried washing a full load of towels on several cycles. The towels weighed a fraction under...

I installed a new seal in my KDS-18 and I didn’t have the gauge either. I did wonder if it would all go together ok and work properly without using the gauge. It did indeed go together no problem and it’s still working perfectly a year later. Mark

Thank you, John. I'll do that. This is my first DD machine and I'm very impressed by this machine's capacity and performance, especially with heavy items and large loads or difficult loads, such as duvet covers, that tend to develop air pockets. I never thought I'd find it in my heart to...

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Thanks, guys. The washer is now washing perfectly, but it still has a problem when it tries to start spinning. This happens about 50% of the time. It's behaving in the same way as it was before the relay board joint failed. As you can see in this video, it sounds like a Unimatic when it...

Thanks, guys. I'll leave it as it is just for the time being while I continue to practice my soldering skills and get used to this soldering iron and its temperature control. Then I may well revisit the board once I'm a better solderer! I agree that the other contacts would benefit from being...

Well, my soldering equipment arrived and so did the practice kit. I’ve soldered the dry joint and tested the board in the washer and the motor is working perfectly at all wash and spin speeds. So….success! Kind of anyway. I haven’t reassembled the washer just yet and I’m not particularly...

Thanks, Matt! Before attempting to repair the board, I'll start out by soldering the practice kit and then I'll post a photo of what I've done!

Replies 12 & 13. I think you both make good points. I imagine Matt has more practical experience with electronics than the rest of us put together. Whereas I imagine John has more practical experience of fixing washers than just about anyone else on here. On the one hand, I subscribe to the...

Thanks so much for those tips, Matt. "Carefully scrape any blackened areas to allow the solder to adhere better." Thanks for letting me know. I was going to ask what kind of prep, if any, I should do to those blackened areas. I've ordered these things, among other helpful bits and pieces...

Thanks, Matt. I'll be sure to post an update! I've been meaning to get a soldering iron, as my husband has a small portable fan that I want to fix for him (USB power connection has broken off).