Continental E Series

[sudsman]

This the from the Frigidaire thread
For those who asked , yes the machine is a 20 lb E series.. I have is programed for the main 4 foumulas we use the most.. Machine has been in for about 9 mo. now and has had a VERY Hard life. use some 12 hours a day. Not a single problem so far. Good high extract and washes well.. but will not tolorate ANY over load at all. Am planing to get 3 or 4 40's in the next 6 or 8 mo. It is a 120 Volt simple plug in machine. Have found that 18 to 19 lb loads work and run the best. Not out of the ordinary for mfgs. to overrate the capacity of the washers most do to some degree. A good rule of thumb is 6/lbs per cubic foot of tub space. I think msrp is around 2800 to 3000 for the machine.Dealer wanted to get one out in this area for others to come and see so I got if for 1800. with the agreement that I would allow others in to see it. Have know and used the dealer for many years, He has sold Edro Dyna Wash , Speed Queen, Hammond, Troy Laundrite, American Cascadex. and Chicago Flatwork over the years. I have always been able to trust him for good pricing and standing behind his machinery.. Too many do not do that anymore

 

[frigilux]

You mentioned it doesn't like to be overloaded. What are its behaviors when that happens?

 

[mrb627]

Domestic Possibilities?

Sudsman,

Is this machine a gravity drain or does it pump up to a standpipe? Do you know the model number? How programmable are the four cycle buttons?

Thanks
MRB

 

[pulsator]

The 20lb capacity model is available with either gravity drain or pumped drain plus it doesn't need to be bolted down! It appears that the model pictured above is actually the coin-operated version, the regular on -premise version has 8 cycles unless you get the more expensive controls then it has more. The machine is very programmable, you can even set the wash temp to the degree! Anywhere between 32F and 194F! However, the machine states that it cannot handle incoming water hotter than 175F.

http://www.continentalgirbau.com/e-serieswashers

 

[mrb627]

Pulsater - Thank You

Thank You for the link. Unfortunately, I think these machines require a large space behind them for servicing, if my guess is correct. I seem to recall a phone conversation with a CG rep about 2 years ago. This rep wanted to present a business case for opening a laundramat in my area. He said they would put one of these machines in my home for 60 days to demo if I had the space for it.

As I recall, space was too tight to allow this machine in my home. We would have to cut a hole in the wall to get it into the laundry area.

MRB

 

[sudsman]

No where do I find anything that states a limit on water te

The machine I have is push to start model and we run 180 to 190F most of the time with NO problems what ever. Use if mainly for contamination work. Dealer says run the water as hot as we want. But said he would not go more than 195F if the temperature is settable to 194 why would state it cannot handle water hotter than 175/ That does not compute! Maybe something in the newer models since I got this one that it would harm but not so with this machine. a real work horse.

 

[launderess]

Once Again

Proves my point regarding what a "real" front load washing machine would cost, if it was built "like they used to be".

One probably could shave off several hundred dollars by using timers and or cams, but still.

Only other way to bring the cost down would be to sell a large enough volume of machines to recoup costs.

L.

 

[launderess]

IIRC,

Though my Miele washer will heat water to 200F, there is a limit to what temerature incoming hot water should be.

Know the hot water hose is rated for about 150F or so, cannot remember, but it is printed on the hose.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

The hard-mount machines especially require space behind them for repairs such as motors, dump valves, etc.

 

[launderess]

Well They Would, Wouldn't They?

I mean it's not as if they can be moved easily.

Most soft mount true commercial washing machines aren't going to be shoved about easily either. For that matter even some European domestic front loaders, such as Miele washers aren't easily shifted. Well supposed if one is strong enough.

L.

 

[ronhic]

How true is that....

.....I have nearly put my back out trying to 'walk' both an ASEA and our Blomberg we had in the UK...

...Even the Electro/Zanussi/Westinghouse is around 80kg (175lb)..

...and none of them have ever moved even with an unbalanced load

 

[brettsomers]

You mentioned it doesn't like to be overloaded. What are

lol

 

[sudsman]

Brett

The same as with ANY machine overlaoding = dirty clothes