Frigidaire TL with agitator

[henene4]

So, its half past 12 at night here in Germany, and what do I do: Check out some Frigidaire ImmersionCare TL washers online.
So, I compared the 3 models left on their website, clicked through them and found this:
http://www.frigidaire.com/Washers-Dryers/Washers/Top-Load/FFTW1001PW/
Did I miss something or are these new? If I'm the slow one here, does anybody know something about them performance/durability wise?
Thanks for all input in advance!
Henrik

 

[murando531]

They've had these models for a good while now. I remember seeing them on the site, and they've been in our local Lowe's and I recall it being hot outside when I first noticed, so possibly a year or close to a year ago. In all that time, I've been curious about them as well, but have found no more information on them than what can be found on the site and seen in person on a sales floor.

I'm eager to see video footage of one in action. There is no indication online about whether the machine will potentially fill to the top with water or if it's what prompted Whirlpool to design their own low-water "agipeller" machine.

That agitator looks like a cross between a Fisher&Paykel WashSmart agi with the skirt of a FilterFlo Activator.

 

[mielerod69]

Same as the Simpson washing machines in AUS

Hi Henene4,

We have had these in Australia for a number of years. Obviously Electrolux are sharing platforms and introducing them in the States. The models here range from 7.5 kg to 9.5 kg capacity.

http://www.simpson.com.au/List?guid=B39084BD-E1B9-48D4-B783-C92C2F5B83B4

 

[mielerod69]

Videos

This may give you an idea how they work

http://https//www.youtube.com/channel/UCEnpXnyQwPhg3ypHrnfYwiw

 

[joeypete]

I almost bought one of these last fall! Only problem was I couldn't find the matching dryer in stock so I went for a different machine. I found very little info on them. The salesperson at Home Depot said it was pretty new for them.