jasonl
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Laundry geek purity test.
Give a “yes” or “no” answer to the following questions. For every “yes” answer, add 1 point to your final score. Check your score against the results at the bottom of the test.
A. Sorting...
1.Do you sort your laundry according to color.
2.Do you sort according to fabric type.
3.Do you sort according to thickness.
4.Know what a “Bob Load” is...
5.Know who BOB is?
B: Loading...
1.Do you carefully load your washer to use maximum capacity while providing good turnover.
2.Load an even number of items to assure a well balanced load?
3.Know what turnover is...
4.Know what “four corners” means.
5.Know what “the fist test” is...
C: Settings
1.Do yet set the correct temperature?
2.Do you use the ATC function.
3.Water level?
4.Correct cycle according to fabric
5.(If the machine is electronic) Know how to hack into the diagnostic mode of the machine
D: Dispensing
1.Do you carefully measure the proper amount of detergent
2.Have you ever used “exotic” detergents (Ariel, Roma, Persil, etc.)
3.Have you ever used STPP
4.Know what phosphates are
5.Have you ever used a vintage detergent (Duz, Salvo, Fresh Start,) etc.
E: Washing
1.Do you lift the lid during washing?
2.Do you watch the entire cycle?
3.Do you play with the timer to lengthen/shorten the cycle or do extra rinses or spins
4.Do you listen to music while you wash?
5.Have you ever defeated the lid switch on your machine?
6.Have you ever videotaped your machine in action?
F: Drying
1.Do you use the proper temperature and cycle during drying
2.Do you use the auto dry or moisture sensing dry
3.Do you clean the lint filter after every use
4.Do you allow the clothes to dry fully and take them out before they get overdry?
5.Do you know what a “filtrator” is?
G: The club
1.Do you log on to automaticwasher.org?
2.Do you actively post on any of the forums
3.Have you ever used an antique automatic washing machine?
4.Have you ever been to a wash-in?
5.Have you ever hosted a wash-in?
6.Have you ever driven a long distance or flown to wash-in or convention?
7.Have you ever been to a convention?
8.Have you ever hosted a convention?
9.Do you have the service manual to any vintage machine
10.Can you tell a machine's model number just by looking at it.
11.Have you ever fixed or repaired one or more machines?
12.Have you ever restored one or more machines to brand new condition
13.Do you know what a wig-wag is?
14.Do you own parts of a machine (Agitator, filter pan, control panel)?
15.Do you own a washing machine made between the 50s and the 80s?
16.Do you own more than one?
17.Do you have a collection where most machines are working?
18.Have you ever had your picture taking while doing the "Sheer Look" gesture?
19.Do you know who “The International Burpilators” are?
Total up your score and let's see if you're the Queen of the laundry pile.
0-10 : Typical user – You own a washer/dryer, probably a newer GE at that. You probably don't even care about sorting and you only use cold or warm water and the “Normal” cycle. When searching for a new washer, you look for the cheapest or whatever's on sale.
10-20 Power Washer – You care about your laundry. You will sort between colors and whites, although you still use warm/normal for everything. You might have sense enough to switch your Kenmore to Normal (slow/fast). If you don't know what that is, then drop down a notch.
20-30 Laundry Enthusiast – You love doing your laundry. You properly sort, wash, fold, and you use proper settings on your washing machine. You own a machine with lots of features, probably even a front loader. But your enthusiasm only takes you as far as Best Buy or Lowes. You're not in the vintage circle yet, but if you keep your Fisher & Paykel long enough, you'll have a classic on your hands.
30-40 Washer Queen – You're one of the many people who live in the past. You love vintage washers more than new ones. You crave the pulsing action of a Frigidaire or the soothing, hypnotic sounds of a belt-drive Kenmore. You may have a collection of machines or you might not have one. But you are an attendee at any of the wash-ins or club conventions.
40-50 LAUNDRY GEEK!!!! You're the man (or woman)! You live and breathe washing machines. Your basement is plumbed and wired for your huge collection and your garage is full of projects to come. You how to fix any and every type of machine. You search the junkyards, estate sales, and used appliance shops for that perfect machine. You probably own a record player, jukebox, old tv, vintage kitchen appliances, and vacuum cleaners. You're the epitome of geekdom. Receive your crown, present your best “Sheer Look” pose and join the washer elite. You have arrived.
Give a “yes” or “no” answer to the following questions. For every “yes” answer, add 1 point to your final score. Check your score against the results at the bottom of the test.
A. Sorting...
1.Do you sort your laundry according to color.
2.Do you sort according to fabric type.
3.Do you sort according to thickness.
4.Know what a “Bob Load” is...
5.Know who BOB is?
B: Loading...
1.Do you carefully load your washer to use maximum capacity while providing good turnover.
2.Load an even number of items to assure a well balanced load?
3.Know what turnover is...
4.Know what “four corners” means.
5.Know what “the fist test” is...
C: Settings
1.Do yet set the correct temperature?
2.Do you use the ATC function.
3.Water level?
4.Correct cycle according to fabric
5.(If the machine is electronic) Know how to hack into the diagnostic mode of the machine
D: Dispensing
1.Do you carefully measure the proper amount of detergent
2.Have you ever used “exotic” detergents (Ariel, Roma, Persil, etc.)
3.Have you ever used STPP
4.Know what phosphates are
5.Have you ever used a vintage detergent (Duz, Salvo, Fresh Start,) etc.
E: Washing
1.Do you lift the lid during washing?
2.Do you watch the entire cycle?
3.Do you play with the timer to lengthen/shorten the cycle or do extra rinses or spins
4.Do you listen to music while you wash?
5.Have you ever defeated the lid switch on your machine?
6.Have you ever videotaped your machine in action?
F: Drying
1.Do you use the proper temperature and cycle during drying
2.Do you use the auto dry or moisture sensing dry
3.Do you clean the lint filter after every use
4.Do you allow the clothes to dry fully and take them out before they get overdry?
5.Do you know what a “filtrator” is?
G: The club
1.Do you log on to automaticwasher.org?
2.Do you actively post on any of the forums
3.Have you ever used an antique automatic washing machine?
4.Have you ever been to a wash-in?
5.Have you ever hosted a wash-in?
6.Have you ever driven a long distance or flown to wash-in or convention?
7.Have you ever been to a convention?
8.Have you ever hosted a convention?
9.Do you have the service manual to any vintage machine
10.Can you tell a machine's model number just by looking at it.
11.Have you ever fixed or repaired one or more machines?
12.Have you ever restored one or more machines to brand new condition
13.Do you know what a wig-wag is?
14.Do you own parts of a machine (Agitator, filter pan, control panel)?
15.Do you own a washing machine made between the 50s and the 80s?
16.Do you own more than one?
17.Do you have a collection where most machines are working?
18.Have you ever had your picture taking while doing the "Sheer Look" gesture?
19.Do you know who “The International Burpilators” are?
Total up your score and let's see if you're the Queen of the laundry pile.
0-10 : Typical user – You own a washer/dryer, probably a newer GE at that. You probably don't even care about sorting and you only use cold or warm water and the “Normal” cycle. When searching for a new washer, you look for the cheapest or whatever's on sale.
10-20 Power Washer – You care about your laundry. You will sort between colors and whites, although you still use warm/normal for everything. You might have sense enough to switch your Kenmore to Normal (slow/fast). If you don't know what that is, then drop down a notch.
20-30 Laundry Enthusiast – You love doing your laundry. You properly sort, wash, fold, and you use proper settings on your washing machine. You own a machine with lots of features, probably even a front loader. But your enthusiasm only takes you as far as Best Buy or Lowes. You're not in the vintage circle yet, but if you keep your Fisher & Paykel long enough, you'll have a classic on your hands.
30-40 Washer Queen – You're one of the many people who live in the past. You love vintage washers more than new ones. You crave the pulsing action of a Frigidaire or the soothing, hypnotic sounds of a belt-drive Kenmore. You may have a collection of machines or you might not have one. But you are an attendee at any of the wash-ins or club conventions.
40-50 LAUNDRY GEEK!!!! You're the man (or woman)! You live and breathe washing machines. Your basement is plumbed and wired for your huge collection and your garage is full of projects to come. You how to fix any and every type of machine. You search the junkyards, estate sales, and used appliance shops for that perfect machine. You probably own a record player, jukebox, old tv, vintage kitchen appliances, and vacuum cleaners. You're the epitome of geekdom. Receive your crown, present your best “Sheer Look” pose and join the washer elite. You have arrived.
In fact, to ensure that I have a working vintage machine at some distant point in the future, I'm going to keep my current pair and store them in the garage when I get the new, improved Frigidaire pair. In 18 years, I'll rip off the tarps and VOILA! instant classics in perfect shape!
