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Am I misunderstanding something or did Sears not honor the warranty on your FL'er because regular Tide was used in it? That's completely absurd! I (and thousands of others) used regular detergents in FL'ers for YEARS! HE detergents have only been on the shelves for a few years here in rural Minnesota. I was a Tide w/ Bleach user for many years in both a WCI FL'er and a first-issue FrigiLux ('class of '96) with no bearing problems in either machine.

Having said all THAT, if Sears had honored your warranty, you wouldn't have your rockin' new WP set! I still love the look of a gleaming white porcelain tub. I'm also envious of the huge drum in your WP dryer. My only complaint about the Frigi pair is the small dryer drum. Dress clothes are noticeably more wrinkled than they were when I had a KitchenAid TL pair back in the late '80's.

Congrats and may you have many trouble-free washloads!
 
Dress clothes are noticeably more wrinkled than they were wh

High-speen spins may be contributing to this as well.

There MUST be a reason Euros are OBSESSED with a dozen spin speeds below max.

(Ducks and runs)

My three speed options is just fine-

Max
Regular
Slow
 
Maineman,
Thanks for the pics of the new WP's. I think I like the straight vane agitator better than the corkscrew. It takes up less space, more room for the clothes. Good choice. My mom just got the new Sears TL, and she gripes that she can't open the lid and watch. Can the lid switch be permanently disconnected? There is no lid switch visible, and I have no idea how to raise the top cover on these new puppies. I wish the actual tub opening was bigger. Jeans always seem to get stuck between the agitator and the tub cover.
And Toggles is right, watch out for those dryer sheets. It's a great way to bung up those shiny new sensors!
Bobby in Boston
 
dryer sheets

I normally use liquid softener but on occasion since having the 2nd rinse option I forget about the softener and I will use a dryer sheet. And if I dry a few loads with dryer sheets I will wipe off the sensors so they stay sensitive.
Frigilux you heard me right when I said that Sears wouldnt warranty it since I didnt take out the dreaded Extended warranty...didnt think I would need it. To fix the washer I was quoted $350.00 and I figured for that kinda money I can get something that I dont have to struggle to get a load in and out of. And yes I do agree that the dryer that matched the washer...and I still have it is small and not only that kinda anemic as far as power output 4500 watts compared to 5400. Does make a small difference speed wise. Also the drum on the dryer was small at 5.8 cuft compared to 7.0...that 1.2 cu ft difference is alot. I too had shirts get wrinkled and it doesnt have anything to with spin speed Miss Toggles. Thats only if you hang the wash outside that they want a lower spin speed. When a dryer is used the bigger the better I think. And the Whirlpool is fast...compared to the other dryers I have its the best.
 
Switch

I have not figured out how the top control panel comes up like other DD washers that had the screws visible in the corners...unscrew those and flip the control panel up...find the 2 hold down clips and remove em. Then the entire cabinet comes up. I dont know if the switch can be bypassed..I am sure it can be. I just unscrew the left hinge where the switch is and move it out to clear the edge of the lid and put it down to engage the switch...I know its a pain and I dont do it often.
 
Hi Mike, did you check the back for any screws holding the endcaps in? Those are supposed to come out first, to reveal the control panel screws you mentioned. I had the same dilemma with my '98 Kenmore when I replaced the coupler last year.
 
The later ones

Have the screws on the back of the Control Panel.

Look at the back of the machine, and pointing upwards on the far left and right will be two screws.

Undo those and the control panel lifts up like the earlier ones do.
 
These are good machines and the DA agitator will serve you better. Best of all, if you ever need warranty service, Whirlpool will take care of you right quick.
 
Behind and slightly to the left....

OK, behind your shot of the original white Sears agitator is a blue Maytag agitator with a top that I've never seen before. Could we get a close-up shot of that baby with some detail of the top, please?
 
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).

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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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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?
 
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
 

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