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Learned to type in elementary school late 1960s on a Royal manual. Could do 23-24 wpm. California began gifted/talented education in 1961, paying extra funds to schools that offered gifted education programs. One of the stipulations was that the school had to offer additional enrichment...

powders I stick to powders, I think they dissolve and rinse better than thick liquids. Powders are also lighter per dose and cost less money/energy to ship. That said, my favorite powders are German/Henkel Megaperls, both Universal and Color. I bring it back from trips to Germany. When I'm...

Update: new lower rack arrived about two weeks ago. Fits fine and I like the new flatware basket. I tend to use the organizer with slots on one half of the basket, and flip down the slots for the other half to accommodate larger items. I am using the basket mostly back to back rather than the...

My series 60 Elux has a Sanitize cycle and separate Sanitize temp setting (154 F I believe). Sanitize as a temp setting is available on some of the cycles other than Sanitize: Allergen, for example, allows you to select Hot or Sanitize as the temperature. On the actual Sanitize cycle, one must...

When my sister moved into her present house in 1994 (from a rented house that came with a washer/dryer), the housewarming gift for her and her husband was a Maytag Dependable Care (before it was dumbed down by Maytag) washer and dryer, I paid half and my parents paid half. The set survived two...

Are these already for sale?

In mild-winter climates, there is another option: the garage. It may get cold (40F/5C) in the garage, but it doesn't freeze inside. Garage offers several advantages: no height/depth constraints, unless overhead cabinets have been installed; noise not an issue; heat stays out of house in summer...

user manual http://manuals.electroluxusa.com/prodinfo_pdf/Webster/137378100een.pdf My favorite cycle is Allergen, because we have a Labrador=Husky mix dog who sheds lots of white fur. Allergen uses either Hot or Sanitize (heater kicks in) temps, extra rinses, and possible higher water levels...

Not sure I have a Handwash cycle, unless it is buried in the Special Cycles and I haven't scrolled through all of them. I have used Delicate cycle for Delicates and nothing was ruined nor inadequately cleaned. Note you can lower the spin spin and agitation time if you are concerned that the...

Have owned my current 60-series Elux pair for 15 months, so far no reliability issues or repairs, and everything gets cleaned perfectly. A heavily soiled comforter and cover (both white) came out completely clean after Heavy Duty cycle with pre-wash. Does outstanding job on delicate cycle as...

I recall a 1970-era jingle about "the meaner, greener, green dot Swirl" and I think it was a short lived laundry detergent. When I heard the jingle at the time, I seem to recall it was a new product that I'd never heard of before...but then again, in my mom's pantry/laundry room, anything other...

Thanks Henrik. I realize I will have two mismatched (not the same color) racks, but the lower rack will now be improved and easier to use because of the handle, and possibly the tines will help as well. I am somewhat fond of the machine by now! It only cost $600 when new, hence $14 per year of...

Parents live in a 1972 subdivision with no gas lines. Electric only. Builder-supplies appliances were Hotpoint. My home built 1988 has electric and gas. Builder appliances were BOL GE. Wall behind range has gas line and 110V; someone wishing to use an electric or dual-fuel range would need to...

I have a 2001 model SHU33 (entry level integrated door; three cycles) DW which has never had any operating glitches or service issues. Still quiet and still gets everything clean. Over the past five years, however, I've had issues with tines breaking off at the tips with consequent rust...

I never saw an Electrolux countertop dishwasher in the USA, but the family of a friend in Sweden had one in the 1960s, prior to kitchen remodeling (at which point they installed a GE built-in DW under counter).

Agree, Laundress. Not sure my comforters were thoroughly saturated with water before wash cycle began, using the triple load machines at the laundromat. At home, however, using Soak (old Frig 2140) or Prewash (current Electrolux 60), the comforters are saturated before the wash cycle begins...

oh, forgot to add----all pillow and comforters at home are synthetic fill due to allergies. @golittlesport: there was a horrific tragedy in Ladera Ranch (OC) several years ago. Three year old girl climbed into the FL door and explored the tub. Her 18 month old brother closed the door and...

Laundress, I wash my comforters once a year at most. The duvet covers are washed every 2-3 weeks. The dog (lab-husky mix) sheds a lot and yes he is allowed on the bed at night. Not during the day and he's not allowed on any other furniture. That said, I do enjoy being able to launder the...

I bought a new Electrolux 60 series set in November. I gave my Frig FL 2140 set (still works great after 9+ years) to a neighbor whose washer broke and who was between jobs. I have them stacked. The total cost wound up being $1900 after rebates---though the rebates (manufacturer, water district...

@mikael3 St Ignatius Loyola is on Park Ave on the Upper East Side and has its share of the rich and famous. The funeral of Jacqueline Kennedy was held there; she was also baptized and confirmed at St. Ignatius. I've never been inside, hence knew nothing about the wonderful organ and acoustics...