I have just purchased a Frigidaire Affinity front load washer, ATF6000ES. I am used to washing clothes with water, this machine seems to be void of same. Is there anyone out there that can tell me how to adjust the water level?
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Are the clothes dripping wet if you pause and check the cycle part-way through the main wash phase? Are they coming out acceptably clean? If so, the machine is doing its job correctly.
Frontloaders nowadays are designed to use minimal amounts of water. Much of the washing action comes from the clothes falling/impacting against the drum. More water would result in a cushioning effect and reduce the mechanical action, not cleaning as well.
It may be possible to adjust the pressure switch and raise the level, but keep in mind that any tampering would void your warranty.
Frontloaders nowadays are designed to use minimal amounts of water. Much of the washing action comes from the clothes falling/impacting against the drum. More water would result in a cushioning effect and reduce the mechanical action, not cleaning as well.
It may be possible to adjust the pressure switch and raise the level, but keep in mind that any tampering would void your warranty.
I traded in the Frigidaire smaller model, 3.1 cu ft, never missed a beat in 5 years. It did fill up however to 1 inch below the front of the wash drum. Thanks for the insight, there must be a way?
decodriveboy
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From an earlier post:
If you want to modify the water level, first bear in mind to be very careful and remember it will void your warranty.
First, unplug the machine and remove the top lid of the washer (the two screws in back hold it in place).
If you are facing the front of the machine, slide the top lid of the washer away from you, then lift it off.
On the right inside near the front panel you should see a black round thing that a bunch of wires are attached to.
In the middle of the round thing is a screw. Take a Phillips-head screwdriver and turn it clockwise.
The more you turn it, the higher the water level will be. I turned the screwdriver about 8 revolutions and my level now fills about 1/3 the way up the window.
Hope this helps! Post some pics when you are done.
If you want to modify the water level, first bear in mind to be very careful and remember it will void your warranty.
First, unplug the machine and remove the top lid of the washer (the two screws in back hold it in place).
If you are facing the front of the machine, slide the top lid of the washer away from you, then lift it off.
On the right inside near the front panel you should see a black round thing that a bunch of wires are attached to.
In the middle of the round thing is a screw. Take a Phillips-head screwdriver and turn it clockwise.
The more you turn it, the higher the water level will be. I turned the screwdriver about 8 revolutions and my level now fills about 1/3 the way up the window.
Hope this helps! Post some pics when you are done.
Thanks for the instruction. I will not be as bold as one third up the window however. Will post pic's upon success. Thanks
My Duet HT behaves similarly. But I know the outer tub has a lot of water in it just based on how long the filling action goes on. Sometimes you can see this water as the clothes are lifted and just before they're thrown down to the bottom. I know from the sound of things that everything is sopping wet and I can tell from the impact as they hit the drum that they are hitting water. On certain cycles the machine will fill with more water. If this is the case on yours, you may be able to find a cycle that does this and that you can also adjust to suit whatever type of laundry you might be doing.
