Questions for LG Steam Washer Owners

[decodriveboy]

I am curious if any members own this washer and what they think of its features and performance. My brother has an LG front loader (not the steam version) and I was very impressed!

I noticed the Normal and Sheets/Towels are very economical, whereas the Permanent Press cycle fills with water to the top of the metal rim of the wash basket--even on a small load. Is this also true with the Steam Washer?

Does the Water Plus feature add significantly more, and is there a "quick cycle" feature?

Thanks, some feedback would really help my decision to buy the set or not.

 

[Acerone]

Yes the permanent press cycle uses more water but not as much as my old LG 2277. The water plus doesn't really add much more water, maybe another 1" or two. And yes the 2688 has a quick cycle.

 

[peteski50]

LG

I have the LG 3677 combo I like the machine. The cycles are long and does a lot of pulse spins before spinning before going into a full spin. Has a lot of options and does a good job cleaning. HOWEVER stay away from LG it's a service nightmare. See my other postings. Believe me it's not worth the hassle even though the products are good.
Peter

 

[decodriveboy]

Acerone, I think my brother does have the 2277, I really like that PP cycle (but I want the "cherry red" color only the Steam Washer has!) With water plus on, how high does the level get maximum?

Peter, I read the LG nightmare thread and I am just going to keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for the advice.

 

[peteski50]

LG

Isn't the water plus button on the steam machine only and how much water does it add?
Peter

 

[Acerone]

decodriveboy, I'll do a load today and check it out for you. I haven't used the PP cycle at all yet on my 2677.

 

[Acerone]

If you seen the washer in person the water lever is just over the edge of the drum. So maybe 4"

 

[decodriveboy]

Nice!

That's a good amount considering the size of those drums. I'm assuming the cotton cycle doesn't get that high though, even with the Plus button.

 

[Acerone]

About 1" and that's about it....

 

[decodriveboy]

What's the deal with the Bulky cycle....could it get a thick comforter completely wet and sloshing around?

 

[Acerone]

That's another cycle I haven't tried yet. I'll try it tomorrow when I was my large size blanket.

 

[Acerone]

It's uses about half the amount the PP cycle uses and also the spin speed default is low. I prefer the PP cycle and plan on using it more often.

 

[decodriveboy]

Thanks for checking that out Ace. I wonder why they tuned the Bulky cycle that way....

 

[Acerone]

Bulky heavy items don't spin so well so that maybe the reason for it.

 

[washoholic]

Decodriveboy, I have a Steam Washer and I love it (WM2688HNM)! The service depends on the area you live in and the person they send out.

The water level varies w/ the cycle. Pushing the WASH/RINSE button and SOIL LEVEL button at the same time and holding them while the machine is running displays the data screen. The water level is displayed in numbers. 60 is when the machine is empty (no water) and the lower the number the higher the water level. I’ll post some of the cycle details.

 

[washoholic]

BULKY/LARGE

(Tumbles for 10 sec. pauses for 10 sec. then reverses)
In wash, it fills to 32 which is to the metal band on the tub and the door can be opened (W/ STEAM selected it fills to 40).
In rinse, it fills to 30 which is just above the metal band on the tub.
W/ WATER PLUS selected, in wash it fills to 28 which is above the metal band on the tub, to the top of where the grey rubber door seal meets the glass, and the door cannot be opened.
In rinse, it fills to 26 which is 1/8 of the way up the glass door. The water touches the bottom of the part of the glass door that protrudes into the tub.
Maximum final spin is a Medium 13 min. spin (it tumbles/reverses, spins at 100, 170, 100, 500, 105, stops and reverses, 100, 400, then spins at 590 for the remaining 9 min., then tumbles/reverses to distribute).

 

[washoholic]

PERM. PRESS

(Tumbles 8 sec. pauses for 8 sec. then reverses)
In wash it fills to 30 (W/ STEAM selected it fills to 39.)
In rinse it fills to 29.
W/ WATER PLUS selected, in wash it fills to 28.
In rinse it fills to 27.
Maximum final spin is a High 13min. spin (it tumbles/reverses, spins at 100, 170, 101, 490, 106, stops and reverses, 105, 400, 590, then spins at 1160 for the remaining 6 min., then tumbles/reverses to distribute).

 

[washoholic]

COTTON/NORMAL

(Tumbles 18 sec. pauses for 8 sec. then reverses)
W/WATER PLUS selected, in wash it fills to 40.
In rinse it fills to 37.
Maximum final spin is EXTRA HIGH at 1320 RPM.

It’s an Outstanding Washer. If you’d like to know anything else just ask (post or e-mail).

Jeff

 

[decodriveboy]

Thanks Jeff for all the info.... I think it sounds pretty good from how you described....