Kenmore Elite Oasis

[DADoES]

Copied from THS:
<blockquote>Saw the new Oasis this weekend, and WOW. Definitely not a reworked Calypso nor Harmony. This is a brand new design of HE TL machine, and with the Kenmore name behind it, I suspect it's going to make a big impact on the industry. Like most Kenmore laundry products, I could tell from the model number that it is sourced from Whirlpool and made in the USA.

I don't have all the specs at this point, but the very first thing one notices when opening up the windowed lid of this machine is the capacity. 4.5 cuFt (IEC) - They call it "Cavern Capacity" That's gotta make it the largest capacity washer ever made for domestic use (I think, but certainly larger than anything else on the market now). It's EnergyStar qualified, has a stainless steel interior and has a straightforward, not-too-complicated control panel. There is no agitator, but it's not using the Calypso wash motion either. The specs on the product description card says it uses something called an "invisible agitator". Like other high end WP stuff, it employs WP's patented Catalyst Cleaning Action, which premixes detergent in the sump before distributing over the top of the load.</blockquote>

 

[agiflow]

I can't seem to find any mention of this machine on sears website.

 

[DADoES]

I don't either, nor on a Google search. Maybe it's just a rumor.

 

[westytoploader]

Now the thing that puzzles me is the fact that a new machine usually hits the website before it hits the stores. Take for example the new GE front-loader.

I wonder if such a machine exists...time will tell though.

--Austin

 

[arrrooohhh]

Sounds like someone has an imagination!

 

[toggleswitch]

Cavern Capacity

Interesting in theory, but not quite sounding like a professional designation to me.

 

[launderess]

It Does Exsist

Someone posted pictures over on THS.

Pipe:

Kenmore Elite Oasis Washer - NEW

The Oasis. Anyone know anything about the new Oasis yet? I searched the forum and there were no results. Here's what I know. They're black. They're very stylish. The washer is top loading, but both washer and dryer have windows. EnergyStar qualified with no agitator, a la the Calypso. So Mrs...

ths.gardenweb.com

 

[arrrooohhh]

OH MY GOODNESS!

Its gorgeous!!!

I wonder how it washes? If it fills up to the top with water it cant be HE.

Maybe it Kelvinates around the washtub.

 

[agiflow]

Wow..really love the design on this washer. The bulky tops on the w/d remind me of the early KM/WP washers of the 50's. Too cool!

 

[foraloysius]

Interesting design but why on earth do the windows have to be so dark?

 

[tolivac]

If the windows are dark-is there a light inside to light the tubs so you can see whats going on?Could it be they have a removable smoked panel so you could see better?Looks interesting-may need to check it out-You would think the display is setup to DEMO the machine so prospects can see how it works.Like a vacuum demo-its worth a thousand words.Usually Sears Kenmore appliance displays were setup to demo the machine shown-and very well.

 

[golittlesport]

The washer appears to be a clone of the GE Harmony. Nice looking set.

 

[peterh770]

Another oversized impeller machine. I wonder if WP is making these themselves or if they are another rebranded Oriental import.

 

[maytagbear]

I was at my nearest Sears

this afternoon, and the poor saleslady hadn't heard of the Oasis.

I did see the HE4t in "Sedona," and oh, I loved it.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[jamman_98]

My theory

I think it's a GE Harmony in a Kenmore skin. I have a Frigidare FL which is just like the GE Fl which is just like the KM Fl with the 2.7/2.9 cu in tub same machine different skin. I do like the windows on it but I want to see it wash first. I bet they are not distributing it yet across the nation. Where was the Sears that had the set in the pics?

Joe
jamman_98

 

[aamassther]

the pics are taken from a Sears in the SF bay area. Very interesting. Todd

 

[westytoploader]

Wow, it does exist!!! The control panel resembles the HE4t, IMHO. After looking at the impeller/pulsator/infusor as GE calls it, I'm willing to bet that the wash action is similar to the Harmony, especially since its capacity claim is so large. It needs to fill up with water, as that seemed to be the Calypso and Harmony's downfall.

But, impeller machines aren't the best on capacity; when they are overloaded to a certain extent, all clothes movement stops dead. I wonder how this one would fare...

Seems like a cool design though! Love the window lid...and I wonder how the action will look!

 

[laundromat]

the washer lid and dryer door look like Maytags.I wonder if this is going to replace the NeptuneHE TL?????

 

[toggleswitch]

What is with the holes in the "invisible agitator", better know as an impeller?

If they are not drain holes, I wonder if this is a recirculation water feed to wet-down the load.

All kididng aside, this would make great "lubrication" around the clothing to makes sure the (assumed) miserly amount of water helps keep the "Asian fan" HA HA impeller from again making this machine worthy of being called a modern shred-more.