jasonl
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Brett, are you a tech? If so, do you know how to bypass the lid switch or run it with the lid open?
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I sort of know how to run it with the lid open, but it has a whole new set of problems when doing it. When a tech came over to my house to fix my machine, they lifted up the top with the lid and the control panel while the machine was spinning to find out the source of my noise issue.
BTW, I don't think that the machine will ever fill up to the top completely, with any cycle, no matter how many clothes are loaded in the basket. Even with the Bulky/Bedding cycle, it only fills up to about 3/4 of the tub, and with a full tub, it fills only a little over half. The level of the water is usually half of the height of the load when dry during normal cycles. However, the only, and I think the only time it fills up to the top is during the Clean Washer cycle to kill all of the stuff at the top of the drum.
Also, if anyone wants to know, the tech sheet is on the inside of the front cabinet to the left. You have to open the top to get it though.
BTW, I don't think that the machine will ever fill up to the top completely, with any cycle, no matter how many clothes are loaded in the basket. Even with the Bulky/Bedding cycle, it only fills up to about 3/4 of the tub, and with a full tub, it fills only a little over half. The level of the water is usually half of the height of the load when dry during normal cycles. However, the only, and I think the only time it fills up to the top is during the Clean Washer cycle to kill all of the stuff at the top of the drum.
Also, if anyone wants to know, the tech sheet is on the inside of the front cabinet to the left. You have to open the top to get it though.
No I am a tech
Sorry I am not a tech I work for a appliance parts "Reliable parts as a outside sales rep." distrubuter and was brought in for a training class it was never hooked up we watched a video of it with the glass out of it, I know when the load is done it resets the machine board by lifting the lid, but one of the techs said you can put a magnet on the lock in the front and it will run, I have yet to try this haven't had the time to play with it other than doing laundry at this point. but I am waiting for the tech manual which should help with being able to play with it.
Sorry I am not a tech I work for a appliance parts "Reliable parts as a outside sales rep." distrubuter and was brought in for a training class it was never hooked up we watched a video of it with the glass out of it, I know when the load is done it resets the machine board by lifting the lid, but one of the techs said you can put a magnet on the lock in the front and it will run, I have yet to try this haven't had the time to play with it other than doing laundry at this point. but I am waiting for the tech manual which should help with being able to play with it.
jasonl
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That's the other idea, remove the glass but that could be dangerous if it breaks. I tried with a magnet and it didn't work. Did they say on the front of the machine where he lock is or in the lid itself?
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Why?
I easly wonder why are you trying to bypass the lidswitch in a washer with windowed lid... better a VERY BIG glassy lid (not as that old Frigidaire that has got only a little square glassed window on the lid)...
You can see it washing as easy as it has never been!
But, if you consider shadows and reflects... oh, well then try to solve that problem, dears
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Does the magnetic contact on the lid side go out of its place? If so, try to get it out and use it on the magnetic contact on the top...
Try also to find if the lid contact reaches somehow the other ones on the front... it would be so if you find some cable near the hinges of the lid...the it would means that IT'S A CIRCUIT!
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Diomede
I easly wonder why are you trying to bypass the lidswitch in a washer with windowed lid... better a VERY BIG glassy lid (not as that old Frigidaire that has got only a little square glassed window on the lid)...
You can see it washing as easy as it has never been!
But, if you consider shadows and reflects... oh, well then try to solve that problem, dears
)Does the magnetic contact on the lid side go out of its place? If so, try to get it out and use it on the magnetic contact on the top...
Try also to find if the lid contact reaches somehow the other ones on the front... it would be so if you find some cable near the hinges of the lid...the it would means that IT'S A CIRCUIT!
Good Bye
Diomede
jasonl
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The window on the lid is tinted so you get alot of reflections and it's hard to video. And we know how fun it is to watch a washer with the lid up.
Jason, have you tried washing a nice big king size comforter yet? I wanna see what happens when it's a tad overloaded. Perhaps overloading will raise the water level?
Jason, wonderful video and congrats on your new home, it looks just georgous!
How strong of a magnet did you use? For the Harmony a fridge magnet does not work, I went to radio shack and bought a much stronger magnet. You might want to run a strong magnet along the edge of the lid to see where it sticks to find the metal strip.
How strong of a magnet did you use? For the Harmony a fridge magnet does not work, I went to radio shack and bought a much stronger magnet. You might want to run a strong magnet along the edge of the lid to see where it sticks to find the metal strip.
jasonl
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Jamie,
I haven't washed a king size yet but I tried to wash a queen size comforter in the bulky/bedding cycle. It's boring as hell actually. It doesn't fill all the way up and just recirculates water most the time with slow agitation. Spin is also slow. The most fun cycle is sheets/towels. The fill is "boring" because the tub doesn't turn and it fills through the detergent dispenser. But in agitation, You see lots of water and it can get splashy if it's a small load. Seems like in S/T it resorts to preset water levels instead of finding the water level like in Normal. It will fill to a certain level (1/3 of the way up) and try to agitate. If it can't agitate it will fill to a second level (2/3 full). And I guess with a Bob Load situation, it might fill ALL THE WAY which I've yet to try. I haven't tried the Clean Washer cycle either. But it does fill all the way for that one. I know Robert's Harmony fills all the way for the Comforter cycle. Oasis doesn't :-(
I haven't washed a king size yet but I tried to wash a queen size comforter in the bulky/bedding cycle. It's boring as hell actually. It doesn't fill all the way up and just recirculates water most the time with slow agitation. Spin is also slow. The most fun cycle is sheets/towels. The fill is "boring" because the tub doesn't turn and it fills through the detergent dispenser. But in agitation, You see lots of water and it can get splashy if it's a small load. Seems like in S/T it resorts to preset water levels instead of finding the water level like in Normal. It will fill to a certain level (1/3 of the way up) and try to agitate. If it can't agitate it will fill to a second level (2/3 full). And I guess with a Bob Load situation, it might fill ALL THE WAY which I've yet to try. I haven't tried the Clean Washer cycle either. But it does fill all the way for that one. I know Robert's Harmony fills all the way for the Comforter cycle. Oasis doesn't :-(
A BobLoad® is a very full load of clothes (or dishes). Some argue the BobLoad® crosses the line into overloading. It is named after its inventor, our own Appnut.
So..Jason,..are you happy overall with this washer??
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Jon
Last night I had a power outage during the wash cycle. So after the lights finally came back on, I set the machine to do a rinse/drain and spin and went to bed. Woke up this morning to a LF error (long fill). I've seen this before when I tried to wash a comforter that wouldn't spin. I guess the washer does NOT like sopping wet clothes in the basket when it's trying to fill. Maybe the tub was floating because of the weight. Who knows. SOOO, I cancelled, did a spin only and then did a rinse/drain and spin. The machine worked as normal.
Agiflow, I'm very happy with the machine. It cleans really well and is gentler than a regular top loader. BUT not as gentle as a front loader, the only tradeoff.
Last night I had a power outage during the wash cycle. So after the lights finally came back on, I set the machine to do a rinse/drain and spin and went to bed. Woke up this morning to a LF error (long fill). I've seen this before when I tried to wash a comforter that wouldn't spin. I guess the washer does NOT like sopping wet clothes in the basket when it's trying to fill. Maybe the tub was floating because of the weight. Who knows. SOOO, I cancelled, did a spin only and then did a rinse/drain and spin. The machine worked as normal.
Agiflow, I'm very happy with the machine. It cleans really well and is gentler than a regular top loader. BUT not as gentle as a front loader, the only tradeoff.
I set the machine to do a rinse/drain and spin and went to bed. Woke up this morning to a LF error (long fill).
Oy, I hate these modern machines that are too smart for their (and our) own good. If I set the machine for rinse, I expect to rinse without talking back.
Give me '47 or a '57 any day. Jason I noticed you have two washer hookups in your laundry studio, so what's getting hooked up in position number 2? Inquiring minds want to know.
Jason I watched the video again, the reverse turnover seems very good in the Oasis, better than in the Harmony. I love all of these videos!!! Keep it up boys.
Oy, I hate these modern machines that are too smart for their (and our) own good. If I set the machine for rinse, I expect to rinse without talking back.
Give me '47 or a '57 any day. Jason I noticed you have two washer hookups in your laundry studio, so what's getting hooked up in position number 2? Inquiring minds want to know.
Jason I watched the video again, the reverse turnover seems very good in the Oasis, better than in the Harmony. I love all of these videos!!! Keep it up boys.
jasonl
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Well, true to today's attitude, the machines now talk back and holler when it can't do it right.
2nd washer hookup... I'm sure you know what that special place is reserved for. Hint: It has the number 800 written on it.
2nd washer hookup... I'm sure you know what that special place is reserved for. Hint: It has the number 800 written on it.
jasonl
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Took a look in Consumer reports today. OasisHE sits proudly at the top of the list of High Effeciency top loaders.
It has very good washability, I say excellent. Very good energy efficiency, agreed. There are FASTER washers out there, but the Oasis is BIGGER so it comes out to same amount of G's. Water effenciency, average, agreed. Noise, very good, agreed. Gentleness, average, agreed. They report it tends to tangle and get off balanced. I've had a big load of sheets and towels tangle once, and I also had a comforter get out of balance once, and that could've been improper loading on my part. But still, TOP OF THE LIST!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!
I love it when Kenmore makes the grade! Of course, LG Tromm Steamwasher made the grade in FL's, but look what's right below it... KENMORE!
It has very good washability, I say excellent. Very good energy efficiency, agreed. There are FASTER washers out there, but the Oasis is BIGGER so it comes out to same amount of G's. Water effenciency, average, agreed. Noise, very good, agreed. Gentleness, average, agreed. They report it tends to tangle and get off balanced. I've had a big load of sheets and towels tangle once, and I also had a comforter get out of balance once, and that could've been improper loading on my part. But still, TOP OF THE LIST!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!
I love it when Kenmore makes the grade! Of course, LG Tromm Steamwasher made the grade in FL's, but look what's right below it... KENMORE!
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2nd Video?
How about drain then 1st spin before rinse, then rinse, then spin....
--Peter (kenmorepeter5ab) ;-)
How about drain then 1st spin before rinse, then rinse, then spin....
--Peter (kenmorepeter5ab) ;-)
Bob Load
Would this count as a Bob Load?
3 queen sheets
4 flat queen sheets
11 pillowcases
1 twin sheet
1 twin flat sheet
I managed to get it all into the tub, I'll start the cycle a little while later, because I have to charge my batteries and empty my cards. I will as usual record video from start to finish.
How many of you think that it will actually have rollover?
Would this count as a Bob Load?
3 queen sheets
4 flat queen sheets
11 pillowcases
1 twin sheet
1 twin flat sheet
I managed to get it all into the tub, I'll start the cycle a little while later, because I have to charge my batteries and empty my cards. I will as usual record video from start to finish.
How many of you think that it will actually have rollover?
jasonl
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Looks like a Bob load to me.
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