Fisher & Paykel Washer

[tony]

NEED HELP IN WASH LAND.......

Do anyone know how well the F&P IWL11 wash with a full load..?
I am thinking about buying the IWL11 model and I really would like to know if the "turnover" is good in these machines and do they actually spin 1000rpm with a full load.......THANKS!

 

[mayken4now]

There is someone on here

that knows this machine. Contact DaDoes - and email him.

Welcome to Applianceville.

Which machines are you going to replace?

Steve

 

[tony]

F &P

I'm replacing a Maytag Atlantis /....Thanks for the info

 

[DADoES]

Greetings, Tony of Atlanta!

To clarify, the two F&P washers currently sold in the US are GWL11 (EcoSmart) and IWL12 (Intuitive Eco). The mechanics, agitator, wash basket, etc. are the same on both machines. The electronics are different, with the IWL12 being "smarter" and more flexible for cycles and options . . and with a higher price tag to match, LOL.

I've had an IWL12 since October 2004. It replaced an older GWL08 that I got in August 1999 - nothing wrong with the GWL08 (it went to live with my grandmother). F&P handles a full load perfectly fine. I ran a load of seven pairs of denim jeans yesterday. They definitely rolled over, several times.

One thing of which to be aware is that F&P takes a slightly different approach to agitation than the typical top-loader. Instead of aggressively rolling the load over at a fast clip, it's rolled more slowly with some sloshing back-and-forth at the same time.

As for spin, yes, a full load (or any size load) spins at 1000 RPM for a full six minutes on a regular cycle. Or 670 RPM if medium spin is selected. Perm Press (Creasables) and delicates spin at 300 RPM (or 670 can also be selected for Creasables).

 

[automagic]

Guess what I found

Hey guys, though this might help in your F&P decision
Later
Donnie

http://users.wcnet.net/dadoes/smartdrive/smartdrive_pics.html

 

[tolivac]

WOW!! pretty interesting-do the flexible upper vanes ever snag any of the clothes being washed?I was sort of afraid the upper blades would snag clothes.Like the what looks like very long powerful agitator strokes-You can really hear it load the motor.almost sounds like that machine would try to agitate a tub full of ice!!-and break it loose in the process!Saw one of these machines in a static display at Greenville Appliance near where I live.

 

[Bearpeter]

I want one!!!!

I know some of you in the US would love some of our designs of washing machines, but I wish I could have one of these! After a while, you get to know every little idiosynchrasy (?) of your machines, each step of the process for each programme, but I think you could spend years working out all the different moves on this baby! Such a complex machine and I could imagine the most thorough of all Top loaders.
I used a stacked combo Fridgidare in Mexico and hated it. Stain removal was appauling. never rinsed enough (didnt have the 2nd rinse option) and was put off by what I saw as a poor wash efficiency of the top loaders. Now this one seems it could be very different indeed.
My AEG FL takes a whopping 145 minutes to complete a basic 60 degree C hot water cottons wash, but the result is perfect every time! The clothes even come out of the washer crease free.

Anyone out there with a F&P, please let me know your thoughts..

Yours in bubbly friendship,

Pete

http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk/node146.asp?ProdID=3362

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Hi! Pete:

Hi! Pete, DADoES has a F&P Washer and I believe he also has the newer Top-Load Dryer. I'm sure no doubt that he will be glad to give you some info, after the Convention.

Peace, Happy Hunting F&P's and Good Friends, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[Bearpeter]

Sorry I am on the wrong side of the pond!

Well, I just wish I was able to get over for this convention. My other half thinks I'm a bit weird for being into white goods, but hey.

Hope all who are going to the Convention enjoy it, hopefully there will be some interesting threads after it.

Peter

 

[frigilux]

bearpeter--- The stacked Frigidaire combo (with a TL washer) is a pretty bad machine. Doesn't have good 'rollover' during the wash. In fact, even the full-size Frigi TL machines don't have the best wash action, except for the two top-of-the-lines, which uses a dual-action agitator.

Having said that, I'm a big fan of the Frigidaire FL'ers. They're relatively inexpensive and wash very well.

 

[Extrarinse2]

I think I used a F&P

In Ireland actually. I Like this machine. I prefer machines that have a bit more going on in the way of water actionn but this machine actually seems to be "thinking" as it washes and I love that about it. My friend's was very cool to play with. I believe they also had another top loader which was an australian machine but i can't remember the name of it.

I'm glad I checked the modern page - never thought i'd have any interest. But then again - I love a nice Meile when I see one!

Matt

 

[Bearpeter]

Frigeeee---bad!

I remember the wash cycle was appauling unles you washed half the load at full load water level. A hlaf load of towels needed once through the normal wash cycle then another run through on cold for a further 2 cold rinses. Even after drying in the dryer, if you used the normal programme for towels and didnt rinse again, they came out pretty hard feeling..