I Purchased new AEG Protex Exclusiv Washer

[stevefromsydney]

Hey all,

I decided to treat myself to a new machine and went with the new AEG Protex Exclusiv weight sensor washer. It arrived a few days ago and I have to say I'm really impressed.It's built like a tank. It replaced a 7KG AEG of about 6 years old. The new washer takes a 9KG load but the drum is significantly bigger than the old one.

It has a weight sensor and as you load the laundry it shows up in increments of .5KG on the display, this affects the wash time. Times so far are great. upto 5KG of laundry takes about 1hr anything less, it drops to 50mins. between 5-9kg takes 1.30-2hr. Pressing the time save button overrides the sensor and reduces the wash time to 50-60 mins depending on temperature selected.

It's absolutely silent on wash/rinse and you could stand right next to it whilst it's spinning at 1600 and whisper and still hear yourself. Seems to use a decent amount of water. 2 rinses as standard but you can add upto 5 extra rinses. The water spray starts a soon as the water starts to enter the machine spraying the clothes as the machine continues to fill.

I'm really pleased with it. So much so i've ordered the matching heat pump dryer which will be delivered tomorrow. Both came with a 5 year parts and labour warranty. I'll get some shots of the dryer up when it comes and some videos.

Any questions please ask

 

[stevefromsydney]

LED lit Protex Drum

 

[stevefromsydney]

Program Toggle

 

[stevefromsydney]

Touch Screen options and display

 

[splittub]

These machines do look stunning. It's such a shame about the welded outer tub, though, which is a deal breaker as far as I'm concerned.

Any chance of uploading a video of the final spin cycle?

 

[chestermikeuk]

Protex

Great machines, looking forward to the vids...

Whats with the worktops?? our models dont have any, just the very thin top!!

 

[zanussi_lover]

Nice Machines

But Id rather buy a Siemens or Miele (Made in Germany)

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

These things do look very good, but..

...I don't think steam programmes are really needed, or are they?
I feel they should get rid of those, and add two extra programmes, Jeans, Curtains, Shirts, sports shoes etc etc.

I cannot wait to see a few videos from you though, and are you enjoying these machines? How fussy is it when it comes to balancing, and how many rinses do you get on the Allergy cycle as standard?

 

[stevefromsydney]

Splittub - I'll get a video of the final Spin soon. Using the weight sensor, the length of the final spin seems to vary depending on how much you load into the machine. If there's not a lot in there it does a 10 second burst of around 1000, tumbles without the pump on, then distributes, ramps straight upto 1600 and holds it for 3 mins then finishes. If it's a full load, it does a short burst at 1000, tumbles, distributes then hits around 1200 for 2-3 mins, then heads upto 1600 for 3 mins. Either way I'm really pleased how dry things are coming out. It tumbles at the end of the spin for 1 min and then every now and then after the cycle has ended for up to 18 hours or until you open the door. If you select the short wash time it cancels the tumbles and as soon as it coasts down from 1600 and stops the door unlocks straight away

ChesterMikeuk - The thick top is actually a stacking device I bought for the dryer to sit ontop. It has a bench you can pull out I guess for unloading and a very thick rim so the dryer sits securely.

Glenfieldmathk1 - I agree re the steam cycles. I very much doubt these will ever be used, unless a shirt gets over dried and hard to Iron. Have had absolutely no problems with distribution yet. Including washing 1 bath sheet, one hand towel and three face clothes together. It vibrated a little more, but went straight into spin and the drum doesn't seem to move at all. Every other load has been almost silent to the point I usually miss the final spin and have heard the door interlock click off and the cycle end bleeping starts.

 

[miele4life]

Lovely machine here, looks great in the pics. The Protex drum looks good too, I nickname it the plughole drum as that's what it looks like lol. My Nana has recently brought an AEG too, the more basic L6027FL, I've been down to see her lately and I'm very happy with it.

I look forward to any YouTube vids of it, I know there's a few similar models already up lol

 

[ronhic]

Steve

Very nice! I saw these at Domayne the other day and was rather impressed.

The spin sequence you describe for a heavier load is the same basic sequence that my 6 year old Zanussi made Westinghouse has.

 

[aeg03]

I really like the look of the machine. Seen a few vids online of one in use and love how silent they are.

It seems that Electrolux products all seem to adjust the times of the washes with the amount put in. My older 2002 AEG used to adapt the rinse sequence and times by the amount of water absorbed. The same thing out current Zanussi Flexi Dose model does. If the load isn't absorbant, it makes a short cut during the wash but if absorbant then it takes ages to wash. The rinse tumble speeds vary, sometimes slow, sometimes normal, as well as final spin if load is not perfectly balanced.

 

[newwave1]

My parents have the L75470 washer!

I wanted them to get another with a jet like the AEG we had previous to it but funds wouldn't allow it!

I like the sensing how it can dramatically reduce cycle length. The spin is extremely similar to my lg f1402fds6!

I've taken a pic but for some reason my new iPhone won't let me upload it!

Darren

 

[stevefromsydney]

Hey Ronhic, - Ah, I miss Domayne. How much are they selling for back home in Aus? I'm really impressed. Really well built and so quiet. Only annoying this is the smoked glass screen on the door. It seems every load has different wash lengths, drum speed etc. The dryer arrived Friday and again a fantastic machine and very quiet for a dryer. I'll post some pics of it.

Darren - how are you? Are your folks pleased with there AEG?

 

[stevefromsydney]

Matching Dryer

This arrived Friday. Again, well made and so heavy for a dryer.

 

[stevefromsydney]

Drum

 

[stevefromsydney]

Touch Screen controls

 

[stevefromsydney]

Program Toggle

 

[stevefromsydney]

Stacked together