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New Electrolux Laundry
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mamapinky
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Newluxcare, did we just meet in another forum? Different name but same attitude. Cheryl
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Opinions vary greatly about everything. Too bad some people have no tact at expressing their's. I have had an LG made front loader and dryer for over 2 years now and it is the very best set of machines I have EVER had. And I have had and used about EVERY kind of washer and dryer ever made including speed queen.
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Cheryl ?
What are you talking about? What forum? Where do I sign up?
What are you talking about? What forum? Where do I sign up?
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New Electrolux Laundry
When you work for Electrolux you can also brag about the newest and best washer there is. Try getting parts for your LG and Samsung washers, there are many who are still waiting. They are disposable appliances, exactly. Whirlpool on the other hand cares about longevity.
When you work for Electrolux you can also brag about the newest and best washer there is. Try getting parts for your LG and Samsung washers, there are many who are still waiting. They are disposable appliances, exactly. Whirlpool on the other hand cares about longevity.
"Whirlpool on the other hand cares about longevity"
lol!
Their European branch must have missed that policy then!
lol!
Their European branch must have missed that policy then!
They have a verry cheap position over here though.
And the LG/Samsung thing is easy said. Look at some of the common spare part sellers online. They stock a lot of the common parts.
And if WP cared about durability, what about the Cabrio lineup?
And the LG/Samsung thing is easy said. Look at some of the common spare part sellers online. They stock a lot of the common parts.
And if WP cared about durability, what about the Cabrio lineup?
Frigidaire front-load washers, made by Electrolux, are at the bottom of the list for reliability according to CR. I traded out my 2010 TOL Frigidaire set for Maytag 8100's (made by Whirlpool). The Maytags are unquestionably the better machines.
mrb627
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Technical Literature
I'd love to see the technical operation literature on the Electrolux. I hate that some of these newer machines don't perform as expected with options deliberately mislabelled but do something completely different...
Malcolm
I'd love to see the technical operation literature on the Electrolux. I hate that some of these newer machines don't perform as expected with options deliberately mislabelled but do something completely different...
Malcolm
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The only documentation I have is the parts breakdown of the 617, showing each parts location. The longevity comment on Whirlpool applies to parts availability, not life of the machine.
There are some reports that customers are in true belief their machine is not working out of the box. It takes almost 5 minutes for the 617 model to mix the detergent with water before it is dispensed into the drum. It truly is an effective way of stain removal and a more thorough clean.
True sanitary washes are done using Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, also the new series offers better rinsing. Many improvements under the hood in the new series vs the old.
There are some reports that customers are in true belief their machine is not working out of the box. It takes almost 5 minutes for the 617 model to mix the detergent with water before it is dispensed into the drum. It truly is an effective way of stain removal and a more thorough clean.
True sanitary washes are done using Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, also the new series offers better rinsing. Many improvements under the hood in the new series vs the old.
As mentioned before, they are the US version of the ÖkoMix models sold by AEG over here. The idea seems verry good, but one thing perplexes me: AEG is known for its long cycle times over here. 2:40h usualy. And the ÖkoMix system premixes detergent and water, so the cycle time should be shorter due to faster soaking and activation of the detergent.
However, all machines equipped with that system have normal Cotton cycles that take at least 3:30h, usualy even more. These are times that are normal for the Eco cycles, but not the Normal cycles. So, that would be a deal breaker for most, if they'd know before buying.
However, all machines equipped with that system have normal Cotton cycles that take at least 3:30h, usualy even more. These are times that are normal for the Eco cycles, but not the Normal cycles. So, that would be a deal breaker for most, if they'd know before buying.
From the video, it looks like this Electrolux washer does not have a sealed tub, but a split one (see from 0:25 to 0:30 and also 0:39 to 0:42). Does this suggest that the split tub is making a comeback on some Electrolux machines now? (Or is that just what Electrolux wants us to believe? 
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Not entirely sure how much it differs from my current Electrolux. The machine would fill with a bit of water, start the recirc pump and continue filling.
Guessing it's just a marketing trick..
Major improvement I'm looking out for is the ATC.
Figured out that on warm setting, it would fill with hot water and then add enough cold to bring down the temperature to desired level.
Not a problem with some fabrics, but would want to wash darks assured they won't be saturated with 120F water and concentrated detergent first, then brought down to 90F.
Worst, same protocol applies to the delicate cycle.
Action gentle enough for a woolen sweater (on cold) - but anything that could benefit from a warm wash is going to be tumbled in hot first.
Only way to have your clothes never touch hot water is either:
Setting the machine to the "stain treat" cycle, which is a profile wash - but can't be selected on most cycles that feature gentler treatment; or
Setting to "max fill" empty, then cancelling, adding clothes, re-selecting the cycle with "max fill off". Works for small loads only though; subsequent fills due to fabric saturation will result in intermittent sprays of hot and cold water - and most of it is directed through the basket flume - right on the load.
Guessing it's just a marketing trick..
Major improvement I'm looking out for is the ATC.
Figured out that on warm setting, it would fill with hot water and then add enough cold to bring down the temperature to desired level.
Not a problem with some fabrics, but would want to wash darks assured they won't be saturated with 120F water and concentrated detergent first, then brought down to 90F.
Worst, same protocol applies to the delicate cycle.
Action gentle enough for a woolen sweater (on cold) - but anything that could benefit from a warm wash is going to be tumbled in hot first.
Only way to have your clothes never touch hot water is either:
Setting the machine to the "stain treat" cycle, which is a profile wash - but can't be selected on most cycles that feature gentler treatment; or
Setting to "max fill" empty, then cancelling, adding clothes, re-selecting the cycle with "max fill off". Works for small loads only though; subsequent fills due to fabric saturation will result in intermittent sprays of hot and cold water - and most of it is directed through the basket flume - right on the load.
mrb627
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Good Pricing
Over the Holiday weekend, I ventured into my local big box store. The Elux-617 pair were stickered $748 each in that granite/black color. Pedestals were 225 ea.
I would have pulled the trigger on the spot if the checkout line was more than an hour deep. I had other places to be and couldn't wait.
Malcolm
Over the Holiday weekend, I ventured into my local big box store. The Elux-617 pair were stickered $748 each in that granite/black color. Pedestals were 225 ea.
I would have pulled the trigger on the spot if the checkout line was more than an hour deep. I had other places to be and couldn't wait.
Malcolm
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Keith from Roseville,
your early post war kitchen is in fine condition for it's age of roughly 1944-'45.
That's when the GI house I grew up in was built. A one and a half story bungalow also?
your early post war kitchen is in fine condition for it's age of roughly 1944-'45.
That's when the GI house I grew up in was built. A one and a half story bungalow also?
mrb627
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Cause that's where the factory is, silly... LOL!
Malcolm
Cause that's where the factory is, silly... LOL!
Malcolm
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re; the factory
is in Mejico (Mexico) because it costs a fraction to assemble them there. You see a cement block shack costs less than a nice factory built double wide, or a stick built American home. Same for a wood stove or a propane cook top, dirt floors, and a wash tub over a quality stainless steel kitchen sink.
I don't think it's too much to ask for, not like an expensive fire clay farm house sink, or 24k gold plated plumbing fixtures.
is in Mejico (Mexico) because it costs a fraction to assemble them there. You see a cement block shack costs less than a nice factory built double wide, or a stick built American home. Same for a wood stove or a propane cook top, dirt floors, and a wash tub over a quality stainless steel kitchen sink.
I don't think it's too much to ask for, not like an expensive fire clay farm house sink, or 24k gold plated plumbing fixtures.
mrb627
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Considering It.
Not sure if I will keep the imperials, sell them, or just let the delivery guys haul them away.
Malcolm
Not sure if I will keep the imperials, sell them, or just let the delivery guys haul them away.
Malcolm
