Did they save money by not having a tub brake?
The new agitator toploader from Whirlpool arrived in my basment this morning!
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cphifer5115
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great video and i feel much better about these new machines if i ever had to get a new one. i just hope that penhouse861 on youtube doesn't see your video where you changed out the agitator. he saw my videos where i changed out the agitator and gave me all kinda of hell about it.
I would like to know if this machine stills does a spray rinse at the beginning of the final spin?
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They do have a tub brake but it is designed to grip more in the direction that the machine spins in.
They do have a tub brake but it is designed to grip more in the direction that the machine spins in.
Facsinating !
"tubanation" on that machine! Guess they are trying to obtain the turbidity of the pulsator machines in a swish-a-lator machine.
Lets see more agitators so we can compare Jamie.
"tubanation" on that machine! Guess they are trying to obtain the turbidity of the pulsator machines in a swish-a-lator machine.
Lets see more agitators so we can compare Jamie.
mrb627
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Lid Switch.
So is this a simple magnetic lid switch? Or a lid lock?
Malcolm
So is this a simple magnetic lid switch? Or a lid lock?
Malcolm
mrb627
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Nevermind
I see the lid-locked light on the panel....
Malcolm
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I see the lid-locked light on the panel....
Malcolm
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The machine does have a tub break but it only uses it to help hold the tub still during agitation, it's not used to stop the tub at the end of the spin cycle.
If someone wants to scold me about changing agitators, then they can risk facing my wrath. No one tells me what to do with my washers!
Spray rinsing... There are 4 rinse option to choose from. The first is "Off" which means that it will do a regular spray rinse for the rinse cycle. The spray rinse on this machine is the tub turning around 20-30 RPM and the machine drenching the clothes with fresh water, then it takes off for a spin and I believe it repeats. The second option is "Extra Rinse" which does an extra spray rinse. The third is "Yes" referring to the question above it asking if fabric softener was added. This does a deep rinse like any other standard TL washer with no spray rinses. The fourth option is "Yes with Extra Rinse" which does a full deep rinse then a short spin then it stops and does a spray rinse like above and then continues through the final spin.
The lid does lock and the lock contains a magnet. Just so happens that my belt drive Cabrio has the exact same lid lock and I had to remove that one from the lid so I could place it in the slot and make the machine run open. I use the Cabrio one so that I can decide to leave the machine to run unattended with the lid closed.
Overall, I really like this washing machine and for those not willing to pay the price for a Speed Queen TL washer, I will be suggesting this machine as an alternative. It may not last as long, but I'm very pleased with the performance and the reliability is far better than anything else out there for this price!!! Go Whirlpool! I actually like one of their new washers!
If someone wants to scold me about changing agitators, then they can risk facing my wrath. No one tells me what to do with my washers!
Spray rinsing... There are 4 rinse option to choose from. The first is "Off" which means that it will do a regular spray rinse for the rinse cycle. The spray rinse on this machine is the tub turning around 20-30 RPM and the machine drenching the clothes with fresh water, then it takes off for a spin and I believe it repeats. The second option is "Extra Rinse" which does an extra spray rinse. The third is "Yes" referring to the question above it asking if fabric softener was added. This does a deep rinse like any other standard TL washer with no spray rinses. The fourth option is "Yes with Extra Rinse" which does a full deep rinse then a short spin then it stops and does a spray rinse like above and then continues through the final spin.
The lid does lock and the lock contains a magnet. Just so happens that my belt drive Cabrio has the exact same lid lock and I had to remove that one from the lid so I could place it in the slot and make the machine run open. I use the Cabrio one so that I can decide to leave the machine to run unattended with the lid closed.
Overall, I really like this washing machine and for those not willing to pay the price for a Speed Queen TL washer, I will be suggesting this machine as an alternative. It may not last as long, but I'm very pleased with the performance and the reliability is far better than anything else out there for this price!!! Go Whirlpool! I actually like one of their new washers!
Very interesting machine. Love the long strokes.
Does it do a natural drain?
The rinse sequences sound very effective and cool!
What is retail on these? I have not seen them as of yet. I wonder if they will offer an electronic model. Electronic as in push buttons.
Brent
Does it do a natural drain?
The rinse sequences sound very effective and cool!
What is retail on these? I have not seen them as of yet. I wonder if they will offer an electronic model. Electronic as in push buttons.
Brent
It does do a neutral drain. The suggested retail is $429. I usually see them at $399. I don't think that they will be making a push-button model for this machine. If you want push buttons, you need to go higher end, and those machines are all HE impeller washers. The step up from this machine is all dials, has more features, but is indeed an HE impeller washer. Here is that machine:
supremewhirlpol
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Jaime:
if you can show me which agitator, maybe I have a spare->you could probably pick it up when you get these Kemores.
if you can show me which agitator, maybe I have a spare->you could probably pick it up when you get these Kemores.
Isn't is odd that the deep rinse is done before the spray rinse? With the spray rinse the softener that was applied in the deep rinse is removed again. Or am I seeing this wrong?
Or am I seeing this wrong?
Luigi, based on Jamie's explanation, the spray rinse happens after the deep rinse. I had the exact same thought. Unless that spray rinse is abbreviated to minimize softner removal from fibers.
Luigi, based on Jamie's explanation, the spray rinse happens after the deep rinse. I had the exact same thought. Unless that spray rinse is abbreviated to minimize softner removal from fibers.
Although you might want to think twice before you put an uber sized vane KitchenAid agitator in the washer...it may not be able to handle the extra drag and you have to remember that the motor is only 1/4 hp not a full half hp. I would betcha that the 5 vane Surgilator with the 10 vane lint filter top would do a fabulous job in that machine.
Looking forward to more vids!
Looking forward to more vids!
KitchenAid agitator... Not gonna happen! If I had a 5-vane Surgilator I would try it! lol
I think the spray rinse after the deep rinse was done out of shear stupidity. If it was done before the deep rinse, I might use it. Maybe that's why they did it. Just to piss me off.
I think the spray rinse after the deep rinse was done out of shear stupidity. If it was done before the deep rinse, I might use it. Maybe that's why they did it. Just to piss me off.
mrb627
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Spray after Deep
I suppose the spray rinse after the deep rinse is designed for an 'allergy rinse' condition and softener probably wouldn't be used here if someone was allergic to detergents and such.
Just a guess...
Malcolm
( I too would like to see more videos )
I suppose the spray rinse after the deep rinse is designed for an 'allergy rinse' condition and softener probably wouldn't be used here if someone was allergic to detergents and such.
Just a guess...
Malcolm
( I too would like to see more videos )
I loved the straight vane that I put in my WP, but it really sucked @ rollover on large loads...but way more fun to watch. The lint trap was really cool. Yeah, that's why I called it "King" KA - I put it in my 3 speed WP, was a slosh fest! I was afraid to put any clothes in with it!
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cphifer5115
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I put the same agiator that danmantn is talking about in the maytag direct drive i used to have and it did a good job but i would never over load. i was able to wash 8 full size bath towels at one time in it with out anything else in it and it had great rollover. and boy did it grab the lint. i saw a reduction in the amount of lint i would remove from the dryer.
