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Thanks, Eugene!  I did flick through the instructions for your model, but I couldn't see these times mentioned (it only seems to state the default times).  The manual also implies that selecting "max soil" will provide the maximum wash time, which possibly cannot be further increased using the up arrow key.

 

I was also wondering if the machine has only one water level.  

 

I'd also be interested to know if the different tumble rhythms of the various cycles all have the same RPM and only vary the tumble/rest times or if they actually alter the speed of the tumbling too.
 
Barry- Couldn't agree more about using a top-notch detergent. I'm generally a Tide man, so liquid Tide Ultra Stain Release is my go-to. Also had good luck using Tide Ultra Oxi pods for small-to-medium loads in the SQ top-loader and the larger Tide 10X pods for large to extra large loads. Tried a regular-sized pod in the front-loader and there was more suds than I'd like to see. I'll try a 10X pod just to see what happens, although I'd bet the farm it'll trigger the suds removal protocol. Think I'll take the two unopened containers of pods to the local food shelf.

Picked up powdered Tide Ultra Oxi to use in the main wash when adding the Prewash or Stain Boost options. The user guide says using liquid detergent in the main compartment in those circumstances will tend to dispense the main wash detergent in the prewash.

I like Persil liquid, but find that it creates rather thick, foamy suds that doesn't rinse out as well as the aforementioned Tide products. I have softened water. Will have to fine tune the dosage of Persil or take it to the food shelf, as well.
 
rinse description

Hey Mark, 

Here are the descriptions -

<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Extra Rinse</span>

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: FranklinGothic;">This Option will provide an additional rinse to the selected cy- cle. The water temperature will be cold.</span>

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Allergy Rinse</span>

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: FranklinGothic;">The Allergy Rinse Option provides two additional rinses. It is useful for detergent sensitive skin. The water temperature will be cold.</span>

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">NOTE: If Extra Rinse and Allergy Rinse are both selec- ted, the cycle will provide a total of three additional rin- ses.</span>

 

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Works the same as my mine with the "second" and "third" rinse options.  </span>

 

<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">so you can get anywhere from 2-5 rinses depending on which buttons are selected or not.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">John</span>

 

 
Jerome- I used the Tide 10X pods for loads requiring the large or extra large water level settings with my former washer, a 2017 Speed Queen top-loader 9-Series. I used standard Tide pods for small to medium loads. I’m going to try a 10X pod in the new front-loader, but I think it will produce too much suds.
 
Mark- Here’s some cycle information time for the SQ 7009. Most cycles move in 5-minute increments as you scroll through the soil levels. The exception to that occurs with the Normal cycle, which makes a big jump in wash tumble time going between Heavy and Max soil levels. I noticed the same thing with my 2015 Maytag front-loader. They obviously know that’s the cycle and soil setting a leading US consumer magazine uses to rate a machine’s cleaning ability.

Medium Soil level is generally the default cycle time.

Key: Total cycle time/ Wash tumble time

Heavy Duty:
Light Soil 39/10; Medium 44/15; Heavy 49/20; Max 54/25

Whites:
Light Soil 44/15; Medium 49/20; Heavy 54/25; Max 59/30

Normal:
Light Soil 33/9; Medium 38/14; Heavy 48/24; Max 74/50

Perm Press:
Light Soil 37/8; Medium 41/12; Heavy 45/16; Max 49/20

Sanitize With Oxi:
Light Soil 90/50; Medium 1 hr + 40 mins/60; Heavy 1 hr + 50 mins/70; Max 2 hrs/80
 
I wonder what exactly sanitize with oxi even does? I mean, it doesn't have a heater so...what is it actually doing that's so special?

I also wonder, does this front load (like the LG) use more water to rinse than wash or is it the same amount as the washes for rinses? I've watched this work on youtube and I can't tell a difference.

Also... what is your definition of "Good detergent"?
 
Thanks so much for posting the cycle info, Eugene.  That certainly makes things a whole lot clearer.  And yes......it's easy to spot the cycle designed for CR! 

 

One other thing: if you press "soil level" and then use the up/down arrow keys to adjust the wash time, are you able to go any higher than the "max soil level" time?
 
Mark- I’ve always thought the whole “sanitize with oxi” thing was kind of bogus, but apparently if you use a heavy dose of it and keep it tumbling long enough, it does do the trick. I’m a traditionalist when it comes to sanitizing, preferring to use standard Clorox bleach. I do want to try the Sanitize With Oxi cycle to see how it eradicates food stains from kitchen towels and chef’s aprons. 60-80 minutes of wash time tumble with a good detergent—and maybe some Oxi Clean White Revive added for extra punch—should remove a lot of stains. Theoretically. LOL

As for what constitutes what I call a good detergent, I turn to the detergent ranking of the product testing company we love to hate. Liquid Tide Plus Ultra Stain Release and Persil ProClean Stain Fighter tie for the top score of 84. Next comes Tide Ultra Oxi with an almost identical 83. When in a pod mood, I use their top-ranked Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10X Power Pods, which scores a 78. Those are the big pods. For small-to-medium sized loads I use Tide Pods Ultra Oxi 4-in-1, which are the standard size, with a score of 70.

Having said that, I never judge what detergents people choose to use. Everyone has their favorites.

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Mark- Wow! When I select a cycle and tap the arrows, all I get is a multi-beep error signal.

UPDATE: Turns out you and the manual are correct—with this caveat: If you press Light Soil, you can arrow up by 1-minute increments. After pressing it four times, it automatically changes to Medium Soil, then Heavy, then Max. If you choose Max, you can arrow down by 1-minute increments. However, if I, say, choose Medium Soil, or Heavy Soil, I get the error beeps.[this post was last edited: 10/11/2023-10:38]
 
Mark I agre with scam of Sanitize with Oxi. I want high heat oxygen bleaching for horrible food stains that set for weeks. Hence Tide w/Bleach Alternative and Biz.

IfI end up on a property with septic system, no chlorine bleach will be used that's for sure
 
These are my top favorite detergents. For powder, Tide Original and Kirkland. For liquid, Tide Mountain Spring and Persil Proclean Deep Clean Intense Fresh. For stain removers, I like using the Spray n Wash and Oxiclean Odor Blasters. I use white distelled vinegar once in a while for sanitizing, I never use fabric softener. Whenever I do white clothes or white towels, I use bleach.
 

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