My new Whirlpools

[bajaespuma]

And by the way...

I did exactly the same thing you did with my 1996 Maytag machine with "built-in lint filter". I replaced that stupid white redesigned agitator that came with the machine with the original Maytag-blue "Power-fin Agitator" with lint filter inside. Not only did it get all of the lint that the machine missed but the rollover was impressively better(probably because of lack of upper vanes and bigger bottom fins).

 

[user 12105]

Nice washer. My mother had that exact lint filter surgilator in the last Whirlpool she had. Excellent turnover no matter what you throw at it. I feel that the turnover was more even and consistent than the current DAA WP/KM now offers.

 

[launderess]

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Most European homes lack vented dryers,thus must rely on the condenser variety if any. When using that sort of dryer one wishes laundry to be spun dry as possible, especially thick and heavy items such as towels. OTHO European front loaders are designed to care for a vast number of fabrics so even hand washing the most delicate items is not required.

400 800 1200 or there abouts are the three main speeds. Some washers go up to 1600, but one would rarely use that setting for all but the most sturdy and heavy items, again like thick towels and bath robes.

Lower spins speeds are great for fine cotton shirts or silk blouses, or even lace items; things one wants water removed without damage and or stretching. Gentle spinning in a washer beats lifting heavy wet items, laying them on towels and rolling to squeeze water out.

In terms of spin speeds, more and more washers on both sides of the pond are setting final spin speeds via cycle. Also read somewhere that after about 1200 rpms, the gains in water extraction are pretty minimal.

L.

 

[brisnat81]

The Miele Dryer manuals

Show the Power consumption on a full cottons load at each spin speed.

1200 rpm 3.15 kWh 100 mins
1400 rpm 3.00 kWh 97 mins
1600 rpm 2.75 kWh 89 mins
1800 rpm 2.70 kWh 88 mins

So there is a reasonable difference in water extraction

The current Miele washers use a 1200RPM spin with Woolens, but the Honeycomb drum would be why that is the case.

I've attached the recommended fabrics and spin speeds for the 1800RPM Miele

Spin speed Wash programme
1800 Cottons Hygiene, Cottons Universal, Spin
1600 Quick wash
1500 Starch
1200 Woollens, Separate rinse
900 Minimum Iron, Automatic, Denim
800 Outer wear
600 Delicates, Shirts
400 Silks

The Miele machines now set the maximum speed for a cycle, however you can select any speed below that, that you choose.

In Australia, 95% of dryers and non condensor and unvented. Most people discharge the exhaust air in the room and leave a window or door ajar. The filters are now as a rule good enough that very little lint makes it out into the room.

 

[nmaineman36]

agitator part numbers

here are the part numbers for the agitator for inquiring minds...
AGITATOR BASE 64214
Agitator top section is 64213
Softener dispenser is 63580
these part numbers are Whirlpool part numbers. The part number for this on Repairclinic is:
agitator base =671425
Top section= 671423
Softener disp= 2810

 

[toggleswitch]

John said: Ditto for the 29" dryer....dries FAST with that horseshoe style airflow. Clothing hits the airstream twice.

See.. and I always assumed that the 27 inch model was faster with drying in that the air can't short-circuit across the back.

Mike Said: I too had shirts get wrinkled and it doesn't have anything to with spin speed Miss Toggles.

Miss? ROARING here. (It's Mrs.!) LOL ROFL LMAO. "Miss" is a first! BTW=> Won't you even grant me the POSSIBILIY that speed exacerbates wrinkes?

 

[nmaineman36]

Toggles

Maybe I shoulda said Madame....and I am sure Miss to you isnt a first!
Moi

 

[frigilux]

My Dearest Miss Toggles (IF that's your REAL name, LOL),

While a high spin speed may, indeed, influence wrinkling, I wash all my dress clothes using the gentle cycle with the slowest spin speed option. I'm pretty sure it's the tight quarters of the dryer drum in this case.

BTW, does your altered identifying tag mean there will be a new, highly interesting chapter for your biography?

Hugs,
Frigilux

 

[appnut]

Frigi, every aspect and advance in Toggles life is an exciting and interesting chapter.

 

[frigilux]

Oh, I don't doubt that a bit, appnut!

 

[toggleswitch]

AHEM *COUGH* Why thank you all. (I think)

SO........
GAS boiler, electric dryer within 6 ft (circa 2 meters) Confused. Woudn't a gas dryer be cheper to run? We know installing a gas line can't be expensive.

 

[foraloysius]

Mike,

That is a very nice washer and dryer set. I love the latest Whirlpool design. Pretty machines. Like the agitator too you put in the washer.

Steve,

Europeans are not exactly obsessed with spinspeeds, it's the manufacturers that are. But what I do like about European washers is that we get the spinspeed in rpms and not in "fast" or "slow". Also I like having the exact temperatures on the control panel. I know that is not possible with the traditional American toploader, but I never understood why Miele "dumbed down" the control panels on their latest American models.

BTW: As I said in another thread Hyacinth's sister Rose was going back to being a virgin, so it's possible to be a "Miss" again! LOL

 

[nmaineman36]

Gas

The reason I have an electric dryer is because I prefer it. I was toying with the idea of running the gasline to the dryer but gas isnt that cheap anymore. If in time gas comes down in price... and we pay about 1.64 a therm so some of my gas bills are up there. The last one was 174 bucks. My electric was 49 bucks. So you can see why I dont have a gas dryer.

 

[toggleswitch]

 

[toggleswitch]

Europeans are not exactly obsessed with spinspeeds,

Understood. I was being controversial. IMAGINE?

I hear from the UK that long cycle times (wash times) are for the benefit of ratings, not the users' choice!

Regarding Rose: DAMN it CAN grow back?

 

[irishwashguy]

Your Washer and dryer is Beautiful!!!!

These things are beautiful, and reliable!!! I have a freind of mine that I helped her pic out a TL Whirpool and has never had a day of trouble with them. They get used every day!! You will love them, I know that I do!! Ritchie

 

[user 12105]

Hi Ritchie, i have the sister machine to this wp washer, a Kenmore 90 series. No trouble in the 3 yrs we have had it. If it is anything like the last WP washer we had, should go over 15 years easily.

One thing i have learned though with DD units is that a 3 speed motor is a must. Have no complaints about this new washer. Solid workhorses.

 

[kidsndogs]

I am looking at a Whirlpool Gold pair to replace my ailing Kenmore 80 series w/d (models 26842 and 76812). Models I am considering are washers GST9679 or GSX9750 and dryer GSQ9800. Very interested in your decision to replace the agitator on your new washer, as I have read some reviews that these new WP TL machines can be hard on clothes (despite good gentleness rating in CR). If I wanted to do this, would it negate the manufacturer's warranty on the washer? Also, would I call an appliance repairperson to do it, since no one in this household is appliance saavy? Would appreciate your opinions.