iheartmaytag---You're absolutely right about the detergent playing a large role in the success of this test. Had I used, oh, say a $2 jug of Sunbright (or whatever that stuff is called that you can buy at the Dollar Store) the results would have been different. There was a fair amount of mud in the boot after the prewash, and I thought I'd have to spend some time cleaning it out, but it was completely clean at the end of the cycle. No need to run a 'clean washer' cycle. The tub had no grit or oily residue on it at all. The rinse water was free of dirt/grime; it was just a bit sudsy and blue-colored with dye transferred from the newish pair of jeans.
Mark--- I have a couple of days off in October; I'll try to make a video then. I don't know how well it will show up with the reflection off the lens of the washer door, but I'll give it a try. The interior is very bright when the light is on, so that may help matters. Too bad the light has to be turned on again every three minutes.
Jim (jmm63)--- As Malcolm pointed out, there is a tub light. It is on in all the photos from this thread.
Andrew--- I usually always washed at least two loads of kitchen/other whites each week, but now I do one. The only problem with that is it takes forever to fold the load out of the dryer, LOL!
Jim-- I'd have no problem recommending this machine, either. I'm very impressed, despite the mislabeling of HOT water.[this post was last edited: 9/14/2010-10:58]
