This was in today's flyers
Now at Lowe's
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jasonl
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Cabrio
Cabrio (or French Cabri) means "GOAT"
And we all know what goats do. They eat everything in sight. With a name alluding to a machine that eats clothes, they should stick that on all their DD machines.
I much rather the name "Oasis" than CABRIO
But they're the same awesome machines. I'll have to go take a look at them.
Cabrio (or French Cabri) means "GOAT"
And we all know what goats do. They eat everything in sight. With a name alluding to a machine that eats clothes, they should stick that on all their DD machines.
I much rather the name "Oasis" than CABRIO
But they're the same awesome machines. I'll have to go take a look at them.
mayken4now
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Same Machine as Oasis with the agitator?
jasonl
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No, it has the disk just like the Oasis. Very same machine except for the brand name and the windows are clear instead of tinted.
jasonl
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Oasis ads
Does anyone know where I can find a full page ad for the Kenmore Oasis?
Does anyone know where I can find a full page ad for the Kenmore Oasis?
Thank you for sharing the ad. I think the dryer looks rather sad. With the tinted window the Kenmore dryer looks better IMHO.
jasonl
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Yeah, the dryer looks like it has a big mouth kinda like you see on Peanuts cartoons. The Oasis's window has more of a "Smile" than the Whirlpool.
askomiele
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Hey cabrio in flemish means convertable (is this spelled right?). If its not clear it a car without a roof. I like the fact that those machines are build. Energy efficient and toploading. But does they realy wash as clean as possible. Hopefully they do!!
Well Jason, I guess you've forgotten about the last version of Hamilton dryers with a very similar window. I think WP is paying homage to that style, after all, the first LK Combos had a rectangularish window very similar to Hamiltons. I'm just gonna have to go to Lowes tomorrow and check this out, since I've wanted to see what this new agitator looks like.
cehalstead
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has an agitator?
According to the whirlpool web-site, this machine "is specifically designed without a space consuming agitator". Does this mean NO agitator or just a different kind???
According to the whirlpool web-site, this machine "is specifically designed without a space consuming agitator". Does this mean NO agitator or just a different kind???
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I can't wait until our Lowe's gets these!!! Will definitely have to check them out!
Oh yes Mr. Cehalstead
In fact, I couldn't believe that THAT machine would have an agitator instead of the washplates as found in those type machines. But I actually did see it. That what I am curious about- Why Whirlpool? What is this machine about anyway?
In fact, I couldn't believe that THAT machine would have an agitator instead of the washplates as found in those type machines. But I actually did see it. That what I am curious about- Why Whirlpool? What is this machine about anyway?
The Whirlpool Rep hasnt come and given us any information on the Cabrio, but the Oasis has two different models... The Agitator with TA, and the other with the plate. IIRC the Whirlpool too will have both available. I will check back when the rep tells us!
That Lowes ad wasn't in today's paper. Probably will be in the usual spot--Wed. or Thurs. paper. I may go see about it tomorrow.
Bob, I saw the ad on a page in Parade magazine (I think it was Parade, whatever comes with the Victoria Advocate). Not a separate Lowe's circular.
golittlesport
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They look Maytag-ish
I saw the ad on a page in Parade magazine
Glenn,
You are correct. It was not a separate Lowe's flyer.
Thanks for the input.
Thought it was interesting and decied to scan for eveyone's viewing pleasure....
Glenn,
You are correct. It was not a separate Lowe's flyer.
Thanks for the input.
Thought it was interesting and decied to scan for eveyone's viewing pleasure....
Glenn, I saw it in the Parade Magazine. It's also on Lowe's web site and the Duet Sport HT is now on Whirlpool's web site.
These cabinets kind of remind me of the early 50's WP/KM machines. Going back to rounded corners.
jasonl
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Yup
Ain't that cool? Rounded cornere, porcelain tops. Windows on the doors. WP's headed in the right direction.
Ain't that cool? Rounded cornere, porcelain tops. Windows on the doors. WP's headed in the right direction.
..slower stroke agitation to boot....yes..things are getting better. I will try to get to Lowes today to check these babies out.
Well, I went today and had a ganer. The dryer they had next to it didn't have a window. BUT THE WASHER DID!! YAY!! There was an F&P IWL12/IWL15 on the other side of the cabrio dryer. So I got to do a little bit comparison. The WP drum is larger, but I wonder if it's highest water level fills as high up as the F&P does.. I like the idea of the rubber fins at the base of the agitator. However, my concern is how that rubber will hold up over time given what we saw happened to the rubber tips on Hotpoint washers and anther couple. And what will that deterioration do to fabrics. I do like also the Cabrio's ability to have a full-fill hot without having to do some option modifications as on the F&P. There is a "Deep Cleaning" option that sounds very similar to the ecoactive phase of the F&P with its concentrated dtergent solution raining down on a slowly rotating drum. The model I saw had an agitator-mounted fabric softener dispenser. Theer's a$100 more model on the web site, but there appeared to be no differentiation with Lowes' minimalist comparison chart. What I do like is the programmability of the F&P with regards to variance of the water temps within the hot, warm, cool and cold ranes. Thus you nkow more of what the temp really is vs. what WP has with their controlled warm & cool wash temps. Also the F&P spins faster. It will be interesting to see how load rollover is with the floating tub & corckscrew top part of the agitator vs. the F&P's action. Frankly, I'd love to see a sxs comparison. All in all, what kicks butt the most is the windowed lid. All-in-all considering, THe F&P and potentially the agitatored Cabrio/Oasis are the top loaders on the market today to opt. for if still wanting a top loader.
Thanks Bob for the scoop on these new machines...i am just getting ready myself to make a trip to Lowes to see these new machines.
I agree also that these are the machines to get if opting for TL. Many posters as you know on THS who own them say they work great.
I agree also that these are the machines to get if opting for TL. Many posters as you know on THS who own them say they work great.
jasonl
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Oasis for me
I went and checked out the Goats, or Convertibles (depends on which country you're from). Y'all were right, it does have an agitator with the gentle rubber fins at the bottom. And $300 less than the OasisHE. But I must be true to my Kenmore following so Oasis it is. Either way, they're WONDERFUL machines and I can't wait to come home next week to see a Pacific Blue Oasis washer in the laundry room.
Course, I'll be ecstatic to see a 1970 Kenmore 800 sitting next to be.
I went and checked out the Goats, or Convertibles (depends on which country you're from). Y'all were right, it does have an agitator with the gentle rubber fins at the bottom. And $300 less than the OasisHE. But I must be true to my Kenmore following so Oasis it is. Either way, they're WONDERFUL machines and I can't wait to come home next week to see a Pacific Blue Oasis washer in the laundry room.
Course, I'll be ecstatic to see a 1970 Kenmore 800 sitting next to be.
That's right Jason, either way...keep it in the family 
And what else do you do on the 4th of July besides....
A blue Rhino exchange???
You search for the new Cabrio...
A blue Rhino exchange???
You search for the new Cabrio...
Cabrio
With the agitator....
With the agitator....
Open the lid.....
And peek inside...........
And peek inside...........
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