OasisHE live at the Wizard Productions Wash Studio

[frigilux]

Hi Jon-- A true BobLoad® can only be approved by Bob (Appnut) himself. Post a list of what's in the load and a picture of it actually loaded into your washer at thread #7179 in the Imperial Forum (Would Bob Approve?). He'll get to it. And I'm glad you're joining in on the fun!

 

[jasonl]

I imagine 4 sets of queen sheets, pillow cases and a twin set qualifies. Hell throw the bedspread and hope it doesn't go off balance

 

[jasonl]

Use sheets/towels for best reverse rollover.

 

[jonv112]

I'm going to start the cycle now so wish me luck!

 

[jasonl]

Bring it on! Lets see the Oasis handle that big load.

 

[jonv112]

Bad news. They cycle completed without a hitch, but THERE WAS NO ROLLOVER! So dissapointing. I'll upload the videos soon. I tried to dry the entire load all at once, but I don't think it would work, so I split it.

 

[frigilux]

Jon-- That was one HELL of a huge load, and made up of mostly large items, so I wouldn't feel too bad about the lack of rollover. I think any TL'er would have struggled with all those sheets.

Jason-- What does the Oasis do if the load becomes unbalanced? Does it have a scare-the-hell-outta-you buzzer like the Kenmores of yore? Does the machine stop or does it continue through the cycle without spinning?

 

[jasonl]

The outer tub bangs against the body and the washer immediately stops. It only happened for a queen size bedspread that got off balance. Everything else balances nicely.

It does vibrate a little in high speed spin but that's about expected.

 

[frigilux]

I would imagine that with a tub that wide, there isn't a whole lot of clearance between it and the cabinet. I stopped at a Sears this weekend and checked one out. They are so cool. Also looked at the agitator version, but the version you have would seem to be more fun---and different.

You mentioned vibration. Is your machine on a concrete floor? In my warehouse apt., the washer was on regular flooring, so the washers (every one of them---the KitchenAid TL, the various WCI/Electrolux FL'ers, the Frigidaire 1-18 and the '59 Lady Kenmore) would vibrate and shake a bit during the spin cycle. In my house, the washer is on concrete, so there isn't so much as a shimmer of vibration during spin.

I'm still debating between the TOL Duet FL'er and a Cabrio (I'd have to go w/ Whirlpool, as the nearest Sears is about 70 miles away). I'm very dedicated to the FL format, but the Oasis/Cabrio would be so much fun... Decisions, decisions.

 

[agiflow]

Now that we have seen what the disc version is like washing..it would be nice to see how the agitator model works..but with those rubber base fins..leaves me a little cautious.

 

[frigilux]

The agitator in the Oasis struck me as looking very odd; kinda like one of the first spinal skeletons that emerged from the primordial ooze. Would be interesting to see it in action, though, wouldn't it?

 

[appnut]

Whrilpool price increase

Eugene, better make up your mind soon. whirlpool announced in its quarterly financial press release they are raising prices 6-12% next month. also, I hadn't heard Amana was on the sales block.

 

[bobbyd32l]

The agitator machine is "supposed" to work identically to the disk machine, but with the Triple action agitator... I have yet to see one work... They wont let us hook up the machines at work... hmmm I wonder why? LOL

 

[jasonl]

I'm sure the agitator machine has a higher water level than the disc machine but I'm sure it does load sensing as when the basket floats, it's ready to agitate. It's not as "HE" as the disc machine but who cares, water's cheap. What's expensive here is the electricity. The OasisHE uses a DC motor which uses less current and it spins the clothes nearly dry which saves ALOT when drying. I like my washplate machine. It's wonderful, unique and fun to watch/use.

 

[rayjay]

Oasis and wrinkling

Jason, I saw a video at Sears on the Oasis. It looked impressive. However, the saleman has one, and also likes it, but claims that the clothes come out VERy wrinkled and twisted, and that they need to be dried in the drier. I do like to hang up some clothing outside.

Do you have any problems with wrinkling, or do you dry everything in the dryer?

Also. How do you like ther dryer??

Thanks, Ray

 

[jasonl]

I dry everything in the dryer and the clothes come out perfect. No wrinkling at all. I would guess that if you want to line dry, you can select medium spin speed (around 600rpm) and you might have better luck. It's so humid over here that line drying is useless.

 

[rayjay]

Oasis Washer

Jason, So you are happy with the way the washer washes? Clothes come out clean? I watched the video, and it does not look like there is much roll over. But, I have heard from other people that have that machine, really like the way it cleans. Your comments please.

Also. I am thinking of getting a new larger dryer. I have an LG 2032 washer, and I am not sure if I want the LG dryer, or look at the Oasis.

Do you like the way the Oasis dryer dries?

Currently I have an original Maytag Neptune dryer, which dries the clothes perfectly, very evenly, and no shrinkage.

Your comments on the dryer please?

THanks Jason

Ray

 

[jonv112]

Dryers/Line drying

The dryer dries a load in about 30 minutes, even though at the start of the cycle it tells you otherwise.

About line drying, I live up in Toronto and the summers are always hot and not that humid, so we line dry whenever we can. I always set the spin speed to high, and as long as I add some liquid fabric softener and shake out the clothes a couple of times before hanging, there are no problems with wrinkling. Plus, thanks to 30+ degree weather, the clothes dry outside almost as fast as the Oasis dryer!

 

[gadgetgary]

Very evenly, and no shrinkage.

And Ray, that is a good thing.....no shrinkage......LOL

 

[mayken4now]

Jason, are you going to bring that machine with you next weekend? I could make a home for it real fast! LOL

Very nice.

Steve