Re: Info written to Kitchen Aid, about not using Stainless Steel in their Dryers:

[frontloadfan]

Ask KA Why No Wash Delay?

Hey Sacto!

I am surprised that you were able to get any answer at all from KA! I think they have a really good product but when it comes to answering questions, they don't seem to be that great.

If you ever happen to communicate with them again about their washing machine, you might ask whey they don't incorporate the wash delay feature. I find it really curious. Even the bottom of the line Whirlpool front loader has wash delay, but they don't bother to put it on their Kitchenaid fl washer? I know KA does have the rinse hold function, but I don't really think that fills the need.

 

[frigilux]

So, I wonder if the Pro Line washer & dryer the KitchenAid rep was referencing is the elusive $7000 pair?

 

[sudsmaster]

I doubt that zinc heated to room heating temperatures will have any odor, since virtually no zinc atoms will be liberated.

There is a condition known as "zinc fever" that is known to welders. That's because galvanized coatings, heated to welding temperatures, causes zinc atoms to be liberated. If inhaled this can cause one heck of a headache, or so I've read. Excessive fumes can also cause lasting neurological problems. This is why most items that need both welding and galvanizing are welded first, and then galvanized.

Welding temps are above about 1300 degrees F. A home furnace might heat its ducting to about 200F. Nowhere near the "danger zone".

As for the aroma you detect in forced air furnace heated homes... some of it may be dust that is burnt by the heat exchanger. Usually this happens at startup in the fall, when dust that has settled back into the system through the air vents is heated. It goes away after the first run. If it continues, the furnace filter may be leaky, clogged, or too coarse. I prefer to use 3M Filtrete electrostatic pleated filters - while not HEPA, these can actually clean the air of dust, pollen, even some cooking odors.

Stainless steel is not only more expensive than plain steel, but it's also harder to work. My Neptune dryer also has that bluing caused by new jeans... for me it's not a problem, although I'd prefer it if mfg's went back to good old porcelainized surfaces instead of this new fangled plastic paint.

I agree that a stainless drum looks nicer than a painted one... but... functionally I don't think it makes much difference.

 

[toggleswitch]

TYVM

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Info about Delay Starting:

Hey! Rich, et-al, I just finally got a chance to write to Kitchen Aid, to inquire to them about why they don't have the Delay Start setting on their Ensemble Front-Load Washers, when almost all of the other Brands/Models, even "BOL" Models seem to have it on them.

I will certainly next week, or whenever I get some kind of Reply let everyone know what I find out.

Peace, Holiday Greetings and Cheer, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Reply from Kitchen Aid:

I finally got a chance to write back to Kitchen Aid, to ask them about why they hadn't included the Delay Wash feature. I just got this Reply back from them on Tuesday, December 27th.

{My Inquiry}

I would like to know why you don't incorporate the wash delay feature. I find it really curious, that even the bottom of the line Whirlpool Front Loader has Wash Delay, but they don't bother to put it on their Kitchen Aid Front-Load Washer? I know Kitchen Aid does have the Rinse/Hold feature, but I would also like to see the Delay Start feature added as well.

{Kitchen Aid Replies}

Kitchen Aid manufactures all of our products based on customer feedback. When marketing polled our Kitchen Aid customers, the Delay Wash feature was a feature that the majority said that they would not find useful, therefore, it was not added into the design.

At this time, there are no plans to add this feature on the Ensemble washer. However, because we create products based on demand and the feedback that we receive from customers, we continue to value feedback like yours. I will happily forward your request to our engineering and marketing departments for review, and perhaps in the future we will offer this feature.

We do appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your comments and suggestions on our products, and thank you for your interest in Kitchen Aid appliances.

Peace and Happy Holiday Greetings and Cheer, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...