Although I can relate to the outcry about that Cold Water Wash Whirlpool, let`s face it most other current washers sold in the US either have severely dumbed down temperatures or use so little water that hot water quickly becomes what used to be "controlled cold" once it enters the machine no matter what temperature is selected.
This washer is at least honest about what you get and doubtlessly there is a market driven demand for it wheather we like it or not. Guess I won`t have to stress it I`m among those who don`t.
Looks like anyone who wants a "true" temperature selection either has to go for a vintage or for a FL with a heater. Even the current SQ TLs cheat on the warm setting, don`t they ?
I frequently read about enzymes being denatured or killed off by too hot water which is true on one hand but should not be generalized too much.
Each type of enzyme has its own optimal temperature curve where it performs best. Amylase for example performs best in very hot (over 150°F) water whereas proteinase activity peaks out at around 120°F and has only left about 20% activity in 150°F. So it doesn`t mean all enzyme activity is suddenly lost in colder or hotter water it`s just getting impaired accordingly.
This washer is at least honest about what you get and doubtlessly there is a market driven demand for it wheather we like it or not. Guess I won`t have to stress it I`m among those who don`t.
Looks like anyone who wants a "true" temperature selection either has to go for a vintage or for a FL with a heater. Even the current SQ TLs cheat on the warm setting, don`t they ?
I frequently read about enzymes being denatured or killed off by too hot water which is true on one hand but should not be generalized too much.
Each type of enzyme has its own optimal temperature curve where it performs best. Amylase for example performs best in very hot (over 150°F) water whereas proteinase activity peaks out at around 120°F and has only left about 20% activity in 150°F. So it doesn`t mean all enzyme activity is suddenly lost in colder or hotter water it`s just getting impaired accordingly.