New FriMore 3.5 CuFt Washer

[frigilux]

O-o-o-o-o-o-h!! I'm going to have to go to my local dealer and order this new machine. I printed out the operating instructions (from the Frigidaire site) and it looks very interesting. Interesting Note: The Wool, Delicate, Handwash and Bulky cycles use a higher water level, so the door remains locked throughout the cycle "to prevent water spills." Sounds exciting!

 

[frigilux]

BUMMER ALERT/BIG COME-DOWN: After getting all hot 'n' bothered over the new Frigidaire FL washer, I checked out the dryer. It has a puny 5.8 cu.ft. drum. My current Frigidaire dryer has a 5.7 cu.ft. drum and it's hardly big enough to handle the loads from my 3 cu.ft. washer drum. In fact, when I really fill the washer with big bath towels, I have to split the load in two for the dryer, as the instructions say not to fill it more than a little over 1/3 full.

I just don't understand why other manufacturers can squeeze a 7+ cu.ft. dryer drum into their machines, but Frigilux has a drum which is at least as small (if not smaller) than the 1960 Kenmore we used to have!!

I'm going to write a nasty letter to someone over there. What a freakin' BUMMER!! Guess I'll have to take a second look at the Duets after all .....

 

[jmirawm]

And look at the styling on these!

Patrick ! Those are too COOL! What are the model numbers on those? I cant make it out. I LOVE those!

 

[agiflow]

There is just something about these new Frigidaire/Kenmore FL's that are very appealing besides price.Good basic affordable machines that seem to be nicely built.If i didn't have my current washer i would go out and buy one of these new Frig/Ken washers.

 

[pdub]

Tom (jmirawn)

They really are nice looking aren't they!
The $699 washer is model LT2140ES.
The $749 washer is model LT2940ES.
Of course I like the looks of the two matching windows on the higher priced models. The dryer may not have the capacity of some others but the price makes up for it.

 

[golittlesport]

I think one of the reasons that the dryers aren't bigger is to maintain the footprint of these machines. They can fit where the Duets cannot.

 

[pdub]

footprint

I agree. The dryer cabinet needs to be larger for a larger drum. I am big on things matching (don't know why!) and have always disliked the look of a 'fat' dryer sitting next to a skinny washer. Whirlpool and Maytag have always been good examples of this different sizing. Just my .02 cents.

 

[kenmore1978]

washer/dryer sizes

Actually, Maytag was guilty of the "skinny washer/fat dryer syndrome. WP machines seemed to always be the same size for washer and dryer.

Who else was guilty of the skinny washer/fat dryer syndrome?

 

[peterh770]

Norge and GE

 

[frigilux]

I think the smaller footprint was true of 1960's-era Frigidaire laundry pairs, as well. I recall neighbors whose washer/dryer space was surrounded by countertop/cabinets. When they replaced their Frigidaires with a new pair (don't recall the brand), the new ones didn't fit!

 

[jmirawm]

To Slant or not to slant............

A friend and I are having a "dis CUSS ion" about whether the laundry pair in Pdubs post above are slanted. The machines look slanted to me. She says they are not. Am I gonna have to go to Lowes and see? I just recieved this circular in the mail today. I can see why she thinks they are not slanted. But at the same time they look slanted to me.

 

[pdub]

don't think so

If you look at the photo the sides of the machines seem to line up with the cabinets. I think it's just the angle of the lens that took the photo.

 

[jmirawm]

Appliance trip

Well, my friend and I went to Lowes last night to see this pair of machines. I did not want to give up hope that the slanted back. LOL. I was a little disappointed in them. They do not look as good as what they do in the ad. Also looks like water will sit in the boot area. I always check that out after the problems they were having with the neptunes.<p> HOWEVER, I did like the Extra tall pedestals that can be purchased with them. The machines are at a very nice height. The price of those pedestals is a bit ridiculous though. $197 for one.

 

[golittlesport]

That's the same price as the 15-inch Kenmore HE series and Whirlpool Duet pedistals run. Has anyone determined if there is really a heater in either model?

 

[westie2]

Frigidaire/Kenmore fl boot

Yes the water does in the boot in the manual and dvd we got with our Kenmore says twice to wipe down the boot and get the standing water after doing laundry for the day to save the moldy smell.

Drove down the hill today to Van Buren to do training at our 2 plants.

 

[washman]

getting a 44082

I just bought the 44082 , it is on backorder until March 17th.
Has anyone used All Free & Clear in a front loader? Can't wait till the 17th.

 

[rchris]

Very nice price. I was expecting to see something closer to $1,000 for the top-line washer...

 

[Smeglet]

44052 Add a Garment Indicator

Does anyone know exactly how the Add a Garment function works on the Kenmore 44052? My husband doesn't want a front-loader since you can't open the door once the wash has started to add something you may have forgotten. Does this function allow you to "Add a Garment" as the name implies?

 

[coldspot66]

I have a Kenmore HE3. The add a garment indicator light comes on at the beginning of the wash cycle for about 5 or so minutes. You can press the pause/hold button to unlock the door to add garments. Once the light goes out, if you pause the cycle to unlock the door, the control may drain the wash water before it allows you to open the door. When the water level rises to the "full" level, it will drain the water b4 it lets you open the door. Hope this helps!

 

[westie2]

Add a garment on Kenmore 44052

WE bought the 44052 in early Feb. The add a garment when on you press the cancel/pause button once the door will unlock and lets you add the garment. So far when we have added a garment the water has not been over the door. It might drain just like the HE3T. You can't go wrong with this front load.