New LG washing machine May 2014

[l86810]

Hello!

Thought I'd share this with you. Some Beautiful new LG washing machines launching in Europe soon.
They'll have NFC downloadable programs and 'Turbo wash' plus other things.

But what I like most is the new look. Very modern, (they look like the Grundig machines) but also reminds me of the Hoover Computer logic.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/127973-lg-s-new-washing-machines-use-nfc-to-offer-more-programmes-via-smartphone

 

[l86810]

another view

 

[l86810]

the range...

 

[mrb627]

Clones?

They look like V-Zug clones to me.

Malcolm[this post was last edited: 3/22/2014-11:04]

 

[paulc]

Oh, I really like the look of these although I do wish they didn't have smoked glass.

 

[logixx]

Where are you always getting this info from?

Nice to see that TurboWash is coming to our shores. I'm sure it'll be better than Miele's QuickPowerWash.

NFC technology is also available on LGs newest US washers such as the WM8500:

LG WM8500HVA: Mega Capacity TurboWash Washer with NFC Tag On | LG USA

Got laundry? The LG WM8500HVA front-load washer boasts revolutionary TurboWash™ technology and a whopping 5.2 cu. ft. of capacity. Learn more.

www.lg.com

 

[electron1100]

NFC

Does NFC ironically stand for No *ucking Control LOL

 

[reversomatic]

1980s aeg

As an L.G. owner,user myself im not to keen on the styling.The facia panel is more reminisant of a 1980s AEG,where the contours of the facia dont match the rest of the machine.I hope the they reintroduce the 30c wash proramme instead of replacing it with 20c wash as on current models.Pesky EEC.Rant over,Nige.

 

[ozzie908]

I don't care what it looks like

whats more of concern to me is do they actually work? Sadly LG seem to think if it looks good on the outside it is ok.

LG have to go a long way to impress this old laundry Queen I will not be parting with my 14 yr old AEG for all the tea in China/Korea....)

Austin

 

[foraloysius]

I don't think the 30 degrees cycle has been replaced by a 20 degrees one. In the picture it's on the 20 degrees setting, that's all. The 40 and 60 degrees symbols are for the energy saving cycles.

I like the design. They look indeed a bit like V-Zug, with the slanted control panel.

 

[imperial70]

smoked glass: one wonders...

Is the smoked glass aesthetic or is there a functional purpose for it?

 

[mrb627]

LG seem to think if it looks good on the outside it is ok

All they are aiming to do is get the product into as many homes as possible. Unfortunately, many consumers purchase a product based on its looks alone.

Malcolm

 

[gansky1]

These are nice looking - sleek and simple appearance.  Hopefully, we will evolve past the baffling need for ticky-tacky plastic knobs soon.

 

[nrones]

My smoked glass theory

I think manufacturers are putting smoked glass on washers so when people open the door they feel their gray whites are whiter after those super quick cold cycles.

Plus they've become uniformed... Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Hotpoint coming on May have smoked glass door and chrome frame...total lack of creativity

 

[washer111]

As I said on the thread about "Doomsday" for Windows XP, beauty is only skin-deep.

Functionality is what you need, but unfortunately these machines probably won't have that and the consumers who purchase them will turn into winging masses as they realise they bought a singing, plastic piece of crap. 

 

I seriously hope these machines can actually clean the clothes, and LG/Samsung etc. are developing technologies that set them apart from the rest. 

 

[elie55121]

Deja Vu

LG's new washers are Deja Vu to me and I call them copy paste from other brands' ideas. I personally like the washers way before the 6 motions one like the LG WD14331ADK

 

[washman]

Yeesh

that control panel looks like it could launch a rocket into space. And what exactly is a medic rinse?

Too much overwrought design and too much of "if two choices are good, then a whole lot more are better!"

Well, at least they got a wash cycle pegged under 1 hour. 59 minutes to be exact. Still can't beat a run of the mill TL machine time wise.

 

[logixx]

I think the washer looks like one of these rounded cube speakers that you can get from Apple etc. with a large smart phone as a control panel attached to it. The reason I have to think of a phone is because most of them have chrome trims around them these days.

What usually consumes a lot of time is water heating. The large US washers by LG take slightly over 30 minutes (with TurboWash) to do a wash, spray rinse, deep rinse and two more spray rinses during the final spin. They fill with warm water, though, so the detergent is immediately active and water heating may be skipped. The European version has to heat it's water from cold and this takes some time even at 2000 watts. I wish more washers over here would have hot/cold fill - it's such a grat time-saver, I think.

Medic Rinse heats the last rinse to 104F.

 

[reversomatic]

I fear 20c is the new 30c

I fear were being forced to use low wash temperatures in the U.K ,i have installed several new L.G. washers lately including one today and all of them had a 20c 40c 60c 90c wash but no 30c wash.Personally i would choose to wash at 40c rather than drop to 20c,after all i pay my electricity bill.Found this article that explains the situation very well .Makes an interesting read.I will be interested to see the new range of L.G.washers in the metal, so until then i will reserve judgment. Regards Nige.

Washing machine temperature guide - Which?

Find out which temperature to wash at and what happens to your clothes – and bills – when you wash at 20°C, 30°C, 40°C or 60°C

www.which.co.uk