How does your washer handle Sudslocks?

[hooverkeymatic]

Hello!

Just wondering how your washer handles Sudslocks and do you think it is effective?

Our Hotpoint WML540G washed a large load the other day. It sudslcoked quite badly on the first spin. It went into emergency rinses (two low level rinses with slow tumbles and it re-attempts spin at the end of the second one). It sudslcoked again...and again! It ended up doing 6 emergency rinses. So in total, eight rinses! I think it only stopped sudslocking due to the fact that i added alot of fabric softner to the rinse whilst it was filling.

Personally, i think it could of either of spun through it after a few rinses, or stood still for a bit and tried again a few more times. The first time it sudslocked, it just stood there for about 3 minutes and went on to the emergency rinses. it had only sudslocked once on the burst and once on the main spin.

I think it may of over-reacted. I mean 6 more rinses? Seriously, what is the point?

Also, just thought that i would add that it doesnt usually add emergency rinses, this is the first time it has done. It sudslocks sometimes but don't most washers? Other than this, it is an absolutely fantastic machine and performs really well!

Anyway, enough of me rambling on, how about you?

 

[paulc]

Well.....

The crappy Hotpoint WD440 I had used to continue to spin when sudslocked until the suds flowed out of the dispenser draw. It did that a few times, much to my annoyance!!!

 

[maytagbear]

Brilliantly!

It's a Maytag!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[dj-gabriele]

My CRAP Whirlpol AWO/D 3080 if senses a sudslock during the spin, simply halts operations for half an hour then resumes filling half to the glass with water and draining right away, so far it happened only twice

 

[pierreandreply4]

my whirlpool duet washer if it say suds on the screen pause until the suds level drops then it will resumes its spins portion

 

[dubstar85]

My Miele W3922WPS will keep slowing the spin down until it gets to 400rpm. If it cannot get above 400rpm it will stop, sit there for 5 minutes and then try again. Regardless of whether or not it spins again it will add an extra rinse and tell me to check the detergent when its done.

The extra rinse helps, but if the machine is whipping up suds there not going to go anywhere until the machine stops and takes a breather. I think it should just stop as soon as any suds appear and let them drain. Or at least try to!

David

 

[chestermikeuk]

It sudslocks sometimes but don't most washers?

Only if used incorrectly and the user overdoses with detergent !!
And whoever in their right mind would do that...lol

 

[cleanteamofny]

My Electrolux will pause for 2 minuets then try to spin again but if foam is still detected it will dump the fabric softener in the first rinse and add additional rinse until the problem is solved.

 

[lavamat_jon]

It's interesting how between only 2 model years my Miele 2652 will keep spinning during a sudslock but will keep adjusting the speed to a point where it can clear without stopping the spin, whilst mum's 3922 will pause and drain and keep attempting to spin several times - and more times than most the 2652 will clear any excess suds quicker than the method on the more modern Miele's.

I'm sure the spin profile also has something to do with the situation... the Beko that came with the flat would often sudslock as it shot up through the speeds pretty quickly, yet with even the same dose of detergent the Miele with a more gentle run up to the spin never causes an issue - though it will alter the spin profile depending on load size and/or absorbency. The Beko did have quite an interesting routine in the event of a sudslock - which was usually after every main wash and first rinse spin - it would interrupt the spin, fill the sump with water to clear it, then drain and attempt to spin again. Quite an interesting routine. Again the Bosch we used to have never used to sudslock, but that was because it took about a minute to reach spin speed from distribution.

Of course, I never usually have trouble with sudslocking as I am careful with detergent dosing... except when it comes to Hoovermatics, less said about that Mike the better lol .

Jon

 

[supremewhirlpol]

My Primus really does not suds lock. It will just continue to fill the drum with water and tumble the clothes in one direction until the water conditon is satisfied. The suds just by pass the dump valve through the drain pipe.

 

[nrones]

Candy -- result is great, but the way getting to that result

My Candy just does a longer spin with normal speed (400-800 depending on prog.), and then just on the rinse after that spin, there are NO suds.. don"t know how, but result is excellent!
Here is a video!

 

[logixx]

Our Electrolux from 2006... I don't really know because it practically never suds-locks. It does have s slight tendency to water-lock, though. It usually does its three tumbles, a spin burst, three more tumbles and then revs up rather quickly to full spin. It doesn't bother about water- or suds-lock during the burst but if it happens during the second ramp up, it'll stop draining and wait for the drum to stop before draining and spinning resumes. The next rinse will have more water.

 

[electron1100]

V-Zug

I see that V-Zug don't beat around the bush

 

[lavamat_jon]

Gary

Must be that Tesco Value washing powder again!

 

[aeg03]

My AEG OKO LAVAMAT 72640 just stops the spin and re distributes and then tries to spin again and if sudlocked then stops again and redistributes and tries to spin again. It seems like the machine just resets the spin sequence, starting from the beginning part of the spin everytime, taking forever.

I have to switch the machine off and then try to get the excess foam out. Its annoying. Sometimes the OVERDOSING light comes on but I have not ever noticed the machine carrying out an additional rinse cycle to compensate so not too sure about its so called Fuzzy Logic programming lol. The only advantage to when this happens, my machine features immediate door lock release.

 

[electron1100]

Tesco Value washing powder

Hello Jon i didnt realise Mike had moved up to that brand now.....well he does like to splash the cash now and then

 

[hoover1100]

Tesco Value

Surely not!

I much prefer the Easy range of detergents.

Made proudly in glorious Consett, co.Durham I do believe!

Gotta support my local businesses and all that ya know!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hey....

Who`s hands holding it......Lol

 

[chestermikeuk]

V-Zug...

Well av never been soooo affronted in all my life!!!!...Mind you the Zug is that good it probably would say that...LOL..er still want you amp picking up...Lol

Jon, you are quite right the biggest cause of sudz lock I find is that the machine starts to spin with soapy water catching the drum... and the machines that go up to a fast spin and wobble tend to cause it more!!!

The Zug & Miele along with the tol Gorenje do the slow ramp up with excellent stability control and a fast flowing pump...this allows excess foam to be reduced considerably, in fact the Zug does a 2min interim spin which literally sucks the sudz out of the drum...then switches on the water valve as its coasting down so all the drum gets a sloshing of water...The Foam Detection allows extra rinses + spins until sudz are cleared.

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