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Ralph the way you have your water protection device installed looks correct. Nice job. Patrick figured out why the valves might fail if they were laid down horizontal but I can't remember what the logic was. Do you know your local water hardness? The salt indicator might come on if it detects...

I'm pretty certain mine is oriented with the water supply end on the top and the hose to the dishwasher connected to the bottom. We hung a small hook in the cabinet to hang it from which seems to be working quite well.

Let's try that again....

This is what my friend Patrick (Pdub) found when we were trying to diagnose the problem when my machine's device stopped working. Hope it helps.

Yes, the blocky device. It shouldn't lay flat at all. Its long axis should be vertical with one hose connection on the top and the other on the bottom. Mine was originally installed with the water protection device on the floor and it conked out after 2 years. The valves inside fault out, and...

Congratulations! In time you'll figure out how to Bob Load that thing. They really can hold a ton. Just make sure the water protection device at the distal end of the inlet hose (where it attaches to the water source) is in a vertical position and not laying horizontal on the floor. They don't...

It's not quite fair to lambast all cold water washing. It does have its uses. Light-to-moderate soils can wash perfectly clean in cold water, provided the "cold" water is a reasonable degree of cold and not the temperature of barely melted snow. Additionally, cold washing should be factored into...

Memories! I'm loving this thread! My grandmother's machine was very similar to this one, and this is the closet I've seen to hers ever. Her machine was coppertone, had a similar water level control but with an indicator guage behind a clear panel, and the temp control was a row of buttons for...

Awesome stuff, Kevin! My grandmother's pair was of that same vintage, but in coppertone and with rear controls. I love that those washers will run with the door open just by pushing in the safety switch. No door locking mechanism to defeat! Claire (grandmother) was an astute homekeeper and kept...

Ecover tabs are my go-to. Nothing else I've tried works better, and Amazon sells 6 boxes of 25 tablets each for around $24. Right now I'm trying to use up a Costco-sized box of Cascade Complete. It's leaving a filmy deposit on plastics, which never happened from the 7 or 8 boxes of Ecover tabs...

As someone who is severely lactose-intolerant I can only dream of trying some of those tempting receipes. A little bit of Kraft Dinner from time to time is about all I can handle. I'm envious of those of you who can eat the full-strength rich, cheesey versions!

At this price I'd steal it, too!

Congrats! Would love to see one of your famous stain tests after you get your new machine!

Considering the price of Tide products and their heavily touted top shelf status, it should be unncessary to supplement any Tide detergent with a Tide Boost product. P&G wants our money no matter how they get it!

Hmmm, I'm wondering if those are the same as the Tide Boost pacs we have in the US. Tried a bag of them once and they worked fine on most stains but were pants at shifting oily spots. Plus the scent was overwhelmingly strong, although they have since introduced a scent-free version.

The machine drains normally at the beginning of the program (regardless of program) but does not take in water. I've checked the filter in the intake hose fitting per the manual but it had little sediment and clearing it did not resolve the issue. Before I phone for Miele service is there...

Patrick Oh Patrick, the fact that you have that pair hooked up in the house makes me think I need to race over with my box of C-20 to wash a few things! Having seen them in person I can attest to how beautiful they are. Last I heard you had 1-18s in the house. I'll bet the KM's serene wooing...

Almost forgot! I also have a bottle of Miele's Care Collection liquid fabric softener. It's a bluish-lavender color (sorry, I'm severely color blind and that's the best guess I can make) and smells kinda old school. I've been saving it for special occasions because it's kind of pricey...

A second vote for Gain AMT I also really like Gain Apple Mango Tango. Currently have it in liquid and dryer sheet forms. Used in conjunction with Gain Island Fresh detergent (or even the Original scent) it just makes bed linens smell so dreamy. Another one I really like is Comfort Pure from...

Patrick Get your skinny butt over here and let's do some laundry!