LG BobLoad®

[andrewinorlando]

Yes, Betty spent some coin today....what the hell, you only live once. It looks like a fabulous machine, and quiet, too. I can't wait to try the Steam Cycles. Puts me in mind of the old Waste King. If it cleans as well as Eugene's, and washes as good as their washers, then I'm in luck! I love the loading flexibility it offers for all the odd sized stuff, the LeCrueset pots, cutting boards, and my stemware, which just doesn't fit in the KitchenAid. I think it's time for a dinner party.

 

[~sudsshane]

I think it's time for a dinner party

Yes, I agree...I can't wait to cook in your new fabulous kitchen!

I will bring the Vino, let me know...

 

[appnut]

Hmm, I may have to come for a visit!!!

 

[andrewinorlando]

Yes Bob...indeed you will!!

 

[frigilux]

Andrew, I think you're going to love your new 9810! And really, the long cycle times just don't bother me. If it's imperative that I get several loads done pronto, I use the Quick cycle and stop it when it hits dry.

If you put flatware in the top rack, just make sure every piece sits on its side, as in the photo, above. Water from the wash arm recessed in the top has to be able to get to both sides of each piece.

The upper dish rack may take a little getting used to, but once you figure out where everything has to go, it holds a lot.

Yay! Another LG in the AW family, and at a $900 discount, no less!

I'm starting to think Bob wants all of us to cook for him, the sly devil*LOL*

 

[andrewinorlando]

Yes he does....the boy loves his food!! Just like me!! I eat to live....

 

[andrewinorlando]

....or is that live to eat?

 

[frigilux]

Put me in the live-to-eat and live-to-cook columns!

Oh, one more thing; My 9810 arrived with the top dish rack in its upper or raised position. I freaked because nothing seemed to fit in the top rack without bumping into the cutlery rack right above it. You'll want to make sure to move it to the low position. You'll still have plenty of height for the bottom rack. It's really quite a deep tall-tub.

 

[gansky1]

Now two of our brood with TOL LG's. I was staring at them again the other day at Brest Buy, I just love the glass touch-panel controls. Congrats on the new d/w, Andrew - I've only seen a GE Monogram with lighted interior, the LGs haven't been connected to see the pretty lights.

Not to block the spray arms of joy ;-) but my client that I was telling you about that has an LG (nearly 3 years now) has had some trouble with it. It has a bad motor/pump but the repairs will cost nothing with the BB extended warranty. It was out of service waiting for parts to come in, new motor/pump installed last Tuesday and it still leaked from the gasket so they ordered that now. 3-1/2 weeks and ticking. I don't think this has anything to do with LG, the warranty was from Brest Buy and they typically contract their parts suppliers so whatever is needed has to be shipped in at the contracted rate forcing the wait times. Terry just found the same thing with Sears' warranty too. My KitchenAid refrigerator had some ice maker trouble and A&E had the parts on the truck when they arrived. Great Ext. Warranty service that time, but next time??? I've not heard all glowing reports about A&E either so what's an appliance purchaser to do??

 

[andrewinorlando]

I didn't buy the extended warranty with the LG. It already comes with a 5 year warranty on the racks, electronic control board, and two years on the motor/pumps and all parts. I think that's more than sufficient. Besides, it's not a problem for me to tear it apart and fix it myself if need be. And it's fun, too. LG service in Orlando is not an issue, there are 4 authorized service providers within 10 miles of my house who are also authorized LG retail sales outlets. But your point about Extended Warranty service is a good one...you don't know who you're going to get to do the job from an extended warranty company. The individual may or may not know your product, and parts can be an issue because they may or may not stock parts for your product. It's not necessarily going to be LG servce you get under an extended warranty. For me anyway, if the thing breaks after 5 years, it'll come out and be replaced by another new toy. After all, life's too short to keep a dishwasher for 10 or 20 years!

 

[frigilux]

LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!!! (That's me with my index fingers in my ears.)

After dealing with Smokey-The-Maytag, who was only 2-1/2 years old, I am choosing to block out any talk of problems with LGs. *LOL*

Besides, like Andrew, I rarely keep a dishwasher more than 4 or 5 years. Some new-fangled contraption will come along and I'll do my part to keep the economy afloat.

 

[andrewinorlando]

Well, the LG is home, sitting quietly in the garage, waiting for its moment in the limelight. Looking at it more closely, I'm really very impressed by just how well built the machine is. The quality of the door, the door hinges and springs, and most especially, its racks. Those racks are heavy and hold things firmly in their place...no flopping! Even my tallest wine glasses fit in there (without the upper utensil rack in place) along with large platters below. Nice, very nice. The stainless interior is definitely of a better quality than the GE. A very solidly built machine. I still think its regular retail price is on the high side at $1500, and I'm not sure just how LG came about that price point, since the only other thing in its league at that point is a Miele or maybe a TOL Bosch? Maybe it's that good? Who knows. Guess I'll find out. Still a very attractive, well built product, no skimping on quality of materials, for sure. And it holds a shitload of dishes. Life's Good!!

 

[gansky1]

I have been quite impressed with the models I've seen in the stores and the little experience I've had with the one a client has.

She actually had her Whirlpool installed in the basement when they remodeled the kitchen and liked the LG so well, capacity is adequate for the entire family (11 immediate) and cooking so they rarely use the one downstairs. When we were chatting about the continuing repair saga, I asked if she was using the WP and she got a startled look on her face and truly had forgotten it was there. (How do you FORGET and appliance in your house?? - Oh well...)

 

[frigilux]

Glad your LG is safe at home, Andrew. Let us know when it's hooked up and running. How old is the KA it is replacing?

 

[andrewinorlando]

The KitchenAid is about 20 years old...it's a KUDS22 Superba Selectra...the electronic version of the Superba of that vintage. It's in incredibly good condition and works well. It's going to go live with my cousin. Hers is shot.

 

[frigilux]

I had a TOL KitchenAid (all-pushbutton, with rapid-advance timer), circa '84 or thereabouts. Loved it. Left it behind when I moved. Glad you were able to pass it on to someone.

The first thing you'll notice is how quiet your LG is by comparison.