supersurgilator
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For those that have a modern frontload washer, could you describe the cycle sequence for the regular cycle? I wondered if it does just one or 2 rinses. Also what brand of machine do you have?
Modern Frontload owners
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arbilab
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1998 is questionably 'modern' but it does 5 rinses counting the de-sudsing spray rinse during wash drain. There's an option to turn off one of the 4 fill rinses, it just keeps tumbling instead of drain/spin/refill. Frigiwhite, with clockwork control.
haxisfan
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Hi, I'm not sure whether you question is directed to the American owners only or anywhere in the world. As far as I've seen so far, washing machines seem to be generally fine-tuned in different ways for a particular given market.
My washer is fairly modern, it's a 'Hoover-Candy' from 2004 and it does 3 rinses on a normal cycle unless the load is very small (in that case it would do 2). Although later models were programmed differently. All the rinses are carried out with low/medium water level unless the machine oversuds during any of such rinses, in such case the rinse would be carried out with high water level.
Having said that there is an alternative cycle in which you can have 2 high water level rinses instead of 3 low water level ones. Some washers, such as 'Samsung', let you choose the number of rinses you want in a cycle from 1 to 5. Most washers (if not all) however, offer an extra rinse facility, so you can always amend the wash parameters to suit you needs. Some will carry on rinsing until the water is completely clear, others would add a set amount of rinses... 1 or 2, depending on the model.
A regular cycle nowadays can be interpreted as a 40 degree cotton cycle, as this is the most popular temperature over to this side of the globe (I'm ready to stand corrected here... guys please have your say), but almost all machines can run the same cycle with temperatures ranging from cold (15) to 90 degrees Celsius.
Are you considering buying a front loader?
My washer is fairly modern, it's a 'Hoover-Candy' from 2004 and it does 3 rinses on a normal cycle unless the load is very small (in that case it would do 2). Although later models were programmed differently. All the rinses are carried out with low/medium water level unless the machine oversuds during any of such rinses, in such case the rinse would be carried out with high water level.
Having said that there is an alternative cycle in which you can have 2 high water level rinses instead of 3 low water level ones. Some washers, such as 'Samsung', let you choose the number of rinses you want in a cycle from 1 to 5. Most washers (if not all) however, offer an extra rinse facility, so you can always amend the wash parameters to suit you needs. Some will carry on rinsing until the water is completely clear, others would add a set amount of rinses... 1 or 2, depending on the model.
A regular cycle nowadays can be interpreted as a 40 degree cotton cycle, as this is the most popular temperature over to this side of the globe (I'm ready to stand corrected here... guys please have your say), but almost all machines can run the same cycle with temperatures ranging from cold (15) to 90 degrees Celsius.
Are you considering buying a front loader?
mieleforever
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Hi we have a Miele, and I think it does three rinses, if however it detects that there is still more foam or suds, ( I noticed everybody here talks of suds, in south africa we regularly talk of foam) it will proceed with an additional rinse. It is a Miele 5740. and cottons will spin at 1400 rpm.
The two most important factors in providing good rinsing in a FL are the amount of water used and the quality of the extraction of water between water changes. FLs use a small amount of water, relative to the amount of textiles in the load so removing the detergent laden water from the previous bath is important so that the next rinse is not contaminated by too much left over water. The more water, the better the rinsing when combined with good extraction.
As far as I can determine, the Miele W1986 spins at up to 1000rpm after each water change if the distribution is optimal and slightly less than that if the load is not well balanced. The final top spin speed is 1200. It gives three rinses with water levels higher than the wash level when programmed for sensitive rinsing. Eddie out in SW Canada is responsible for securing the programming for three higher water level rinses from Miele Canada. Miele USA pretends that it does not exist. Like other "thinking" washers, if it cannot spin properly after the wash due to foam or an unbalanced load, it adds another deep rinse which takes care of any rinsing problem. All of my other FLs do at least 3 rinses with extraction between water changes. I do not know of any FL washer with just one rinse, although I can imagine it coming.
As far as I can determine, the Miele W1986 spins at up to 1000rpm after each water change if the distribution is optimal and slightly less than that if the load is not well balanced. The final top spin speed is 1200. It gives three rinses with water levels higher than the wash level when programmed for sensitive rinsing. Eddie out in SW Canada is responsible for securing the programming for three higher water level rinses from Miele Canada. Miele USA pretends that it does not exist. Like other "thinking" washers, if it cannot spin properly after the wash due to foam or an unbalanced load, it adds another deep rinse which takes care of any rinsing problem. All of my other FLs do at least 3 rinses with extraction between water changes. I do not know of any FL washer with just one rinse, although I can imagine it coming.
seeitrun2006
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Whirlpool Duet 2007 WFW9200
One main wash followed with two rinses. It also has the extra rinse option. This is on all wash cycles. We really like this machine. No repairs yet! (knock on wood)
One main wash followed with two rinses. It also has the extra rinse option. This is on all wash cycles. We really like this machine. No repairs yet! (knock on wood)
golittlesport
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2008 Frigidaire
Does three rinses on normal 45 minute cycle. You can add one more if you want.
Does three rinses on normal 45 minute cycle. You can add one more if you want.
I've got a 2011 BEKO WM5100W Front Loading Washer and here is the wash cycle on a normal wash:
Fill with water and washing powder
Rinse
Spin
Rinse
Spin
Add Softener
Turn a few times
And it manages to do all that in just a few millenniums.
Fill with water and washing powder
Rinse
Spin
Rinse
Spin
Add Softener
Turn a few times
And it manages to do all that in just a few millenniums.
German Duet aka Bauknecht big
Does two rinses like the American version. I can add one or two extra rinses, each adding 12 minutes.
Does two rinses like the American version. I can add one or two extra rinses, each adding 12 minutes.
franksdad
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2007 BOSCH Nexxt Premium
One wash and three rinses. Bleach is added to the machine during the first rinse if bleach is added to the dispenser leaving 2 clear rinses. I have "rinse plus" which adds a 4th rinse if you wish. I always use rinse plus, especially if I use bleach in my white clothes or towels. You know, now that I think about it my BOSCH may be a 2008. It, along with the matching dryer, were gifts from the Easter Bunny that year!
One wash and three rinses. Bleach is added to the machine during the first rinse if bleach is added to the dispenser leaving 2 clear rinses. I have "rinse plus" which adds a 4th rinse if you wish. I always use rinse plus, especially if I use bleach in my white clothes or towels. You know, now that I think about it my BOSCH may be a 2008. It, along with the matching dryer, were gifts from the Easter Bunny that year!
whirlcool
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How many machines don't do a spin between washing and rinsing? I've seen some that just drain the wash water and immediately start adding the rinse water without the drum moving.
ronhic
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2006 Italian made Electrolux/Zanussi/Westinghouse
It really depends on the programme. For a normal cottons wash there are 3 low-level rinses with interim spins. On short cottons there are 2 deeper rinses with interim spins.
I can add 2 more should it be required, but the interim spins are shorter and at lower revs, somewhat reducing the effectiveness of the extra rinses in my opinion.
It really depends on the programme. For a normal cottons wash there are 3 low-level rinses with interim spins. On short cottons there are 2 deeper rinses with interim spins.
I can add 2 more should it be required, but the interim spins are shorter and at lower revs, somewhat reducing the effectiveness of the extra rinses in my opinion.
LG
On the normal cycle:
Wash
(about four minutes before end, dispense LCB)
Drain
Spin
Rinse
Spin
Rinse
Spin
Two rinses are standard on normal, there is an option for Extra Rinse which we always use.
Bob
On the normal cycle:
Wash
(about four minutes before end, dispense LCB)
Drain
Spin
Rinse
Spin
Rinse
Spin
Two rinses are standard on normal, there is an option for Extra Rinse which we always use.
Bob
aldspinboy
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Iv'e seen mostly all of the U.S. machines have two rinses in the normal cycle ..
Unless you chose Extra rinse.
The U.S. Bosch machine I have does 2 rinses on Normal.
4 to 5 rinses if it detects foeming.
Extra rinse brings 3 rinses.
Euro ..Asko on Normal 5 rinses.
Super quick wash 2 rinses.
There is a super rinse button which gives you 7 rinses.
Darren k.
Unless you chose Extra rinse.
The U.S. Bosch machine I have does 2 rinses on Normal.
4 to 5 rinses if it detects foeming.
Extra rinse brings 3 rinses.
Euro ..Asko on Normal 5 rinses.
Super quick wash 2 rinses.
There is a super rinse button which gives you 7 rinses.
Darren k.
supersurgilator
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Also on the few modeels that have a warm rinse are both rinses warm or just the final rinse.
seeitrun2006
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My Whirlpool duet
It spins in between wash and rinses. The only time it does not spin between wash and rinses is in the delicate or hand wash cycle then it spins only at the end. It also rinses in cold water only.
It spins in between wash and rinses. The only time it does not spin between wash and rinses is in the delicate or hand wash cycle then it spins only at the end. It also rinses in cold water only.
Typically, only the final rinse is warm.
