I think the europeans are on to something and can understand why their way may be superior

[bajaespuma]

212: more than just a great Area Code

The best results I ever got was from a French Miele that boiled the bejeezus out of my tidy-whities. I knew it was boiling because I could see the bubbles roiling in the window and there were banks, banks, I say, of steam belching out of the dispenser lid on top of the machine. When I chose "chaud" I really wasn't expecting "bouillante" but that's what happened and it made a believer out of me. Still pisses me off that already all the US machines are being dumbed-down to run on inadequate current so as not to freak out "Debbie and Bob" in their little McMansions near their cul-de-sacs.

 

Stomping my foot and catarrhing like Gaby Johnson in "Blazing Saddles".

 

[toggleswitch]

I would love to get a boil washer and condenser dryer. My current residence, constructed in 1946, doesnt have 220-240 volts!

With 110-120v 30a electrical service, believe me, I can barely run my electric toothbrush and "personal massger" at the same time. LOL

yes kiddies consuming the same wattage one would on 220v, but at 110v, the amerage required is DOUBLE.

 

[dj-gabriele]

With 110-120v 30a electrical service, believe me, I can bare

That's just the same as having a 15A 230V service!

Welcome to the Italian energy world! Just one appliance at a time for most of the families! ehehhehe
It would be so great if they decided to change the standard contracts!

 

[launderess]

My Miele W1070 Will Hit "Boiling" On 120V

Mind you unlike today's 120v offerings from Miele, mine pulls 1500 watts (half of the 3000 watt heater leg is connected), but have never done it from cold water.

Normally will run a warm or even hot pre-wash first (as when preparing to do a drum cleaning/descaling cycle), then allow the washer to fill with tap hot (120F-140F water depending upon time of the year).

The only time would consider doing this with laundry is for a load that cannot fit into my lessiveuse (French laundry boiling pot). Electric rates are just getting too dear around here.

IIRC, the little Danby front loader (no longer produced IIRC) did a boil wash on 120v as well.