When a fantastic price shows up on a machine that I really want... Somehow it ends up in my basement!
I just couldn't resist...
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All installed!
I love the styling of this machine!
I love the styling of this machine!
Love the shiny tub!!!
So big!!!
So big!!!
Pros
I love how this machine works!
-The lid switch was a BREEZE to trick
-The wash action seems MUCH gentler than HE impeller machines I've used in the past.
-It uses a very generous amount of water such that you can in fact see the water level while it's running, it remains an inch or 2 below the level of the saturated clothes.
-It does NOT tangle things! I threw towels at it, t-shirts, jeans, shorts, long pants, boxers, even sheets and not a single thing came out with anything else wound around it. I was able to pick up each item individually and not have any other item come up with it.
I love how this machine works!
-The lid switch was a BREEZE to trick
-The wash action seems MUCH gentler than HE impeller machines I've used in the past.
-It uses a very generous amount of water such that you can in fact see the water level while it's running, it remains an inch or 2 below the level of the saturated clothes.
-It does NOT tangle things! I threw towels at it, t-shirts, jeans, shorts, long pants, boxers, even sheets and not a single thing came out with anything else wound around it. I was able to pick up each item individually and not have any other item come up with it.
Cons
Only a couple troubles that may be mechanical/computer faults that need to be addressed by a repairman.
-When the "Fabric Softener" and "Extra Rinse" options are selected, it states in the user manual that softener will not be dispensed until the final rinse, however it is still indeed dispensed in the first rinse it seems... I did have to stop the machine during the wash spin for a lenghty period of time in which it powered down and then skipped onto the next step when I turned it back on. It may have been my fault for shutting it off. I shall explore this problem further.
-On both the Normal and Eco Normal cycles, no matter what temp is selected, it always washes in cool water. The other cycles work just fine temp wise... Not sure why this is. I have my cold water tempered to 85F and it would only fill from the cold valve. Then I tried shutting off the hot water to the tempering valve and it did indeed compensate by adding hot water to reach the same temperature that my tempering valve achieved. So it's not a problem with the valves... Not sure what's goin on there...
Only a couple troubles that may be mechanical/computer faults that need to be addressed by a repairman.
-When the "Fabric Softener" and "Extra Rinse" options are selected, it states in the user manual that softener will not be dispensed until the final rinse, however it is still indeed dispensed in the first rinse it seems... I did have to stop the machine during the wash spin for a lenghty period of time in which it powered down and then skipped onto the next step when I turned it back on. It may have been my fault for shutting it off. I shall explore this problem further.
-On both the Normal and Eco Normal cycles, no matter what temp is selected, it always washes in cool water. The other cycles work just fine temp wise... Not sure why this is. I have my cold water tempered to 85F and it would only fill from the cold valve. Then I tried shutting off the hot water to the tempering valve and it did indeed compensate by adding hot water to reach the same temperature that my tempering valve achieved. So it's not a problem with the valves... Not sure what's goin on there...
Jed, I have taken a couple vids, I still need to load them on Youtube though. It sounds very very similar to a Whirpool World Washer as they share the same/similar mechanism.
Jamie, congratulations!!! Nice looking machine. I do have one concern though, please try not to bond with the "agitator" while it's running, that's a very very far down rach, I don't want to seee you get hurt or worse-case scenario, you fall in.
surgilator_68
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Congratulations Jamie!! Please keep us updated on your thoughts and observations.
Wow, that is one humongous tub! Is this one of the new, mechanically-redesigned machines, Jamie?
Congratulations, and maybe there's hope for the impeller wash system after all!
Congratulations, and maybe there's hope for the impeller wash system after all!
mrb627
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PricePoint?
What is the pricepoint of this machine? I looks fairly basic and simple. Is the lid lock/switch mechanism different than the Cabrio with an F&P engine?
Malcolm
What is the pricepoint of this machine? I looks fairly basic and simple. Is the lid lock/switch mechanism different than the Cabrio with an F&P engine?
Malcolm
Very nice, Jamie
Interesting discovery on the cool water for Normal & Eco cycles.
Definitely keep us posted on your opinion of this washer.
Interesting discovery on the cool water for Normal & Eco cycles.
Definitely keep us posted on your opinion of this washer.
Normal cycle is usually the one used for EnergyStar testing/qualification. Perhaps Eco runs a different rinse sequence or a longer or shorter wash period than Normal.
vintagesearch
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congrats! i know you dig your new toy!
i will be keeping my eye and ear close to this thread as i forsee us getting one our kenmore is starting to show signs of perhaps saying goodbye (its my parents fault) anywho keep us updated please looks kewl!!!
i will be keeping my eye and ear close to this thread as i forsee us getting one our kenmore is starting to show signs of perhaps saying goodbye (its my parents fault) anywho keep us updated please looks kewl!!!
spinmon
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hopeful
I would love to hear this type machine will work well & long. Keep us informed. My '96 shredmore ain't gettin' any younger or gentler!(and our water bills ARE creeping up).
I would love to hear this type machine will work well & long. Keep us informed. My '96 shredmore ain't gettin' any younger or gentler!(and our water bills ARE creeping up).
This IS one of the newly designed machines that uses a belt!
The price of this particular machine is $629 I believe... However, I got it for a discount and this is not the lowest model.
The lid lock is very different from the F&P based machines. There is a magnet contained in the plastic of the latch, all I needed to do was removed the latch assemble from the lid (2 screws) and place it in the port and the machine is convinced it's closed and locked.
So far, everything I've thrown at this machine has come out very well! Aside from the temp issue on the 2 Normal cycles and the fabric softener dispenser issue, this machine is very very nice. It's very quiet, does a good job, doesn't take forever, and doesn't tangle anything! It's gotten out several stains that I've thrown at it and if one needs a hot wash, while it's not a full 140F-160F, the Heavy Duty cycle offers a hot temp hot enough to steam up a camera and a pair of glasses!
A few more things I've noticed are that this machine seems to rinse surprisingly well. So much so that things are coming out of the dryer a lot softer than I'm used to. Also, even with only an 800 RPM spin, things are coming out of the spin cycle with dry spots on them like they would if they were coming from a Unimatic! Everything dries in a very short time.
The price of this particular machine is $629 I believe... However, I got it for a discount and this is not the lowest model.
The lid lock is very different from the F&P based machines. There is a magnet contained in the plastic of the latch, all I needed to do was removed the latch assemble from the lid (2 screws) and place it in the port and the machine is convinced it's closed and locked.
So far, everything I've thrown at this machine has come out very well! Aside from the temp issue on the 2 Normal cycles and the fabric softener dispenser issue, this machine is very very nice. It's very quiet, does a good job, doesn't take forever, and doesn't tangle anything! It's gotten out several stains that I've thrown at it and if one needs a hot wash, while it's not a full 140F-160F, the Heavy Duty cycle offers a hot temp hot enough to steam up a camera and a pair of glasses!
A few more things I've noticed are that this machine seems to rinse surprisingly well. So much so that things are coming out of the dryer a lot softer than I'm used to. Also, even with only an 800 RPM spin, things are coming out of the spin cycle with dry spots on them like they would if they were coming from a Unimatic! Everything dries in a very short time.
vintagesearch
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wow mr pulsator
sounds great! im interested in getting the BOL one that has no time display LOL and if its anything like you have in washing rinsing and spinning than im sold im eagerly awaiting the videos! good wash times to you
sounds great! im interested in getting the BOL one that has no time display LOL and if its anything like you have in washing rinsing and spinning than im sold im eagerly awaiting the videos! good wash times to you
washernoob
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That is a really sharp looking machine! Nice find.
Love the control panel, and the very contemporary look of the interior.
Love the control panel, and the very contemporary look of the interior.
mrb627
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Service Literature
I found the service literature for this beast. You'll need to drop the http:// from the front of the url.
Malcolm
I found the service literature for this beast. You'll need to drop the http:// from the front of the url.
Malcolm
