Water Level

[kakidd]

I recently purchased a Kenmore Elite front load steam washer Model #41100. Overall, I am happy with it but wondered if the water level can be raised on this machine and if so will a technician do it if I call them out. As always, any info is appreciated!

 

[marthalover4eve]

take the lid off normally on the right of the machine you will see a small round thing there will be a screw turn the screw clockwise a few times or till the water level is right for you

 

[DADoES]

 
Some models now may have pressure switches without adjustment screws ... or the pressure sensor may be on the motherboard and also non-adjustable.

Searching *41100* at SearsPartsDirect returns 22 items ranging from washers to stoves, freezers, a TV, fireplace, etc.  The model apparently is 417.41100000, it's sourced from Electrolux and the pressure switch is listed as a Frigidaire-brand item. 

 

[jeff_adelphi]

No adjustment----

If this is a Whirlpool built washer, ( model # starts with 110. ) there is no adjustment screw provided. Not sure about the LG built washers.

 

[Iowegian]

Is it similar to the one in the link below (but not necessarily Barney purple)?

If so, it's an LG from South Korea.

More water isn't necessarily better, just as raising the fuel pressure to a Hyundai fuel injection system isn't necessarily better.

I guess it's human nature to think that, "If some is good, more is more better." And that's just not universally the case with sophisticated machines any more.

http://www.kenmore.com/kenmore-elite-4.3-cu-ft-steam-washer-w-reversible-door/p-02641100000P

 

[logixx]

The one above is an Electrolux.

 

[frigilux]

Use the washer for a few months with the factory-set water level and see what you think of the results. If rinsing is a concern, add the extra rinse option to your cycle. For years I lowered the water level on my WCI-made (branded as Frigidaire, Westinghouse, and Gibson) front-loaders and found cleaning actually improved.

As has been mentioned, it's human nature to want to see a lot of water splashing around, but I get excellent results from my 2010 Frigidaire front-loader which uses very little water.

Hope you enjoy your new washer! I'm a big advocate for modern front-loaders. They clean well, spin fast to reduce time in the dryer, and are very energy and water efficient.

 

[kakidd]

Thanks All

My machine is the Barney Purple one above. I was just curious as I have been using my Maytag 2000 series washer this week in my vacation home and noticed the water level is quite a bit higher than in my Kenmore. I am happy with the performance in both but was just curious.

I didn't realize my Kenmore was made by Electrolux, hope that's not a bad thing? I've had it about 5 months now and have been very happy with it so far.

Thanks again for the responses.

 

[laundromat]

Of all the newer model front loading washers I have had, the only ones that had a regulating screw to increase the water level were the older Frigidaires, Whirlpool and KitchenAids.The L Gs are imposible to fill with more water because they automaticaly drain after a certain level is reached which isn't that much more. The others allow you to add more either by sticking a hose in the dispenser tray and watching the window until the level is where you want it to be or by finding the screw to turn and increase the watr level I now have a Whirlpool Duet that does bave the adjustible screw and it also has a fresh feature that tumbles the load until you take it out. I found it at Smith's in the trash pile. It needed a new door switch and now works great. In fact, it is one of mh favorite models and I'm not that big of a Whirlpool fanforwashers and dryers.

 

[yogitunes]

Sometimes you may have to invent your own "out of the box" idea to MAKE it add water, Automatically!

as this one crazed character did.....

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?29773

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Hi Mark (Kakidd),

 

What I do with my KM Elite Steam FL is I use the "Speed Wash" cycle, with options"Heavy soil" and extra rinse.

 

The reason is it uses MORE water then the "normal" cycle!    When I set it as listed above, it still takes around 50 min, same as the normal cycle, but more water.

 

Kevin

 

[frigilux]

The Barney purple machine is definitely an LG, not an Electrolux

 

[frigilux]

Martin-- Many bonus points in the 'creative solutions' department! That's awesome.

 

[logixx]

Definitely not LG.

Reversible door and Time Manager are indicators that it's an Electrolux product. Unlike LG washers, the purple Kenmore doesn't have an access door for the pump. The manual layout is also Electrolux.