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Yogitunes

Hi Yogitunes.

I will take your comments on board. As I said previous our clothes are never dirty, they just washed to freshen up. Here in the UK we can buy twin tub powder. I just bought a packet of Persil twin tub powder with biological action.

I will keep you posted on how I get on with the machine.

Thanks for advice

Paul
 
In many counties in europe you can find High sudsing powders sold as handwash powders, in the UK twin tubs were (and still are to some extent) more popular and lasted longer on the market and you can still find powders who state being for twin tubs also...
Over here Ariel like others just state "handwash" as twin tubs were and unfortunately are not much popular, but it's the exact same thing.
I like how handwash/high sudsing perform, and I love sudsy washes and suds (even though some says it doesnt make a difference I usually find high sudsing stuff to clean slightly better in a toploader/agitator machine...go figure..).. handwash powders while they froth much they also often rinse faster... I mean rinse water clears faster rinse vs many "automatic" low suds powders....
 
For a machine like this, and for any top-loading agitator washer, old or new, my best piece of advice is to let the machine start washing for a few minutes, then pause the machine and allow it to soak for 20-30 minutes, then resume the cycle, when you have time to do so of course. I always set a timer on my phone or on the microwave. My WTW4800 has longer main wash time than typical full fill agitator machines, but I still see a night and day difference between just a standard wash and when I can add a soak period in. With modern detergents, it's best to allow them time to break the soils loose just as an HE machine does.
 
First Wash

Hi guys.

Well today I tried out the machine. Towels and bedding. I used it on the medium load size and selected hot wash. I used a cup and a half of Persil twin tub powder and a placed the fabric softener in dispenser.

The water was nice and hot even though it uses a lot of water and the tub was nice and soapy, the machine has high agitation for so many minutes and then goes into low agitation. I also selected extra rinse. I was so amazed how quick the machine completes a wash cycle .

Then to finish off I spun them in my separate spin dryer which cuts down the cost in the dryer and time.

I am quite impressed with the machine and seems to perform well. Before I bought my lg steam washer I nearly bought a speed queen top loader. I found a site in the UK which sells them.

As I said in a previous thread the machine is brand new, still had shipping bracket on. The other top loader I shall keep for spares just in case this one breaks down.

Paul
 
Glad your finding some interesting results.....keep exploring.....

side tracks when we forget that the Whirlpool versions do this 'step down' agitation for a Normal/Regular cycle, some offer a 'heavy duty' in which its high speed the whole time....just a variable of cycle options and how it handles things for different models...its mainly designed for fast agitation at the start to flex the clothes, and then the gentle to allow the detergent to work on the stains and hold in suspension until the drain....odd, but effective

seen some with the SuperWash, wash for about 6 minutes, do a soak and partial drain, refill and continue into the normal cycle.......others just do a Soak and continue on, seems like no two are alike...as you go on, you will discover what each cycle of your model actually does...

curious if the other machine operates the same way.....what exactly is missing from that one, I know your considering it for a spare parts machine, but at the same time, could be a full spare, ready for service, just a thought.....

dryer seemed a bit higher on the line compared to the washer....expected the same amount of buttons, or what I call a one dial wonder, the timer has the temps and push to start built in.....if anything, just give it a good cleanout inside, and some lube on the rollers, and you should be good to go....

I think you did good with this set.....I like using the spinners as well, just to see how much more water can be extracted....
 
Whirlpool

Hi Yogitunes

Both machines came from house clearance. The other machines just dusty and needs cleaning. I had a look underneath and looks like new. I have not got the space to plumb that machine in. My partner had to cut the worktop to make space for top loader.

I thought the wash performance would of been poor as no internal heater but was very surprised how clean the clothes washed. The Persil twin tub powder is now biological and works at low temperatures.

The tumble dryer I have is a Miele vented one. It's a great dryer and I alway spin them in my spin dryer which spins at 2800rpm. Clothes come out very dry and speeds up the drying time.

@mark wpduet, yes very pleased with wash action. So impressed on how much washing they can wash and how quick.

Washing done now and just about to iron.
 
transmission gear ratio different for 50HZ export machines?

wonder if whirlpool uses a different transmission ratio for 50hz machines or if they operate a little slower than North American 60hz machines.
 
I know of many machines 60hz here privately imported from US yet I still have to see a noticeable and meaningful difference in speeds..so are all my 120 60hz appliances, blenders, mixers and so forth.

Anyway the models you find imported and sold in dealers, not privately imported, do have 220 volt 50hz motors...
In US you can also buy/order 50hz models in some places, IIRC SamStore is one for example ...my GE also was ordered from US back in 1994.
Whirlpool, GE and pretty much all of the manufacturers do have markets also in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India and of course South America where you do find 240-230-220 volt and 50hz voltage, it so for all of the India, Australia, NZ and S.A and in some of countries and areas of South America, not all...
So they also manufacture 220 volt 50 hz parts for these markets..
In any ways I can say that even if the motor was slightly slower that would be balanced by a longer wash time, since the timer also would go slower being likely a sync motor, but again, I actually couldn't see any meaningful difference in 60hz machines used with 50hz frequency here...[this post was last edited: 3/28/2015-19:34]
 
Miele T7634

Hi Henene4.

I love my Miele T7634 vented dryer. My Zanussi dryer died after 2 years. It was a condenser one and took a long time to dry. When it broke my other half said he would buy me a heat pump dryer, I of course was in shock, lol.

We went to currys and comparing a few heat pump dryers then spotted the Miele T7634. It was the last dryer and only had the one on display for sale. It was reduced to £440 as it was in the sales. The sales assistant could not find the vent pipe so reduced the machine to £420. The machine full price was about £600 so got a bargain.

It's very fast at drying and does not ball the bedding up. I always use my spin dryer,2800rpm, or Hotpoint twin tub to spin the clothes so drying times are reduced.

Paul
 
Miele dryer

I loved our condenser version as well. The Jeans cycle is simply unmatched. And it was so far the only sensor dryer that could dry pillows in one go without rerunnig a cycle. But I haven't dried pillows in the Bauknecht yet, so I'll know how it will work sometime in the next week (hollidays equal washing).
I had some cases of balling up, but never something to extraordinarry...
 
Whirlpool Top Loader

Hi guys.

I have had the machine for just over 1 week now and loving it. I am amazed how much laundry the machine takes. I seem to be doing less loads. I use Persil twin tub powder and bought some vanish stain remover. I use a few scoops of vanish for my whites and the results are great.

One thing that impresses me is the speed the machine takes to complete a cycle and the results. I was concerned that the machine does not have an internal heater, but we have a good supply of hot water and the results are good.

Paul
 
That's a jammy find, pleased you're enjoying it. Back in the day we sold a LOT of these to large families and local businesses, such as B&Bs and restaurants. They just keep on going, and on the rare occasion something does go wrong, they're incredibly easy to service. Lots of servicing info out there on the web if you want to go DIY.

With a good supply of hot water (a combi boiler is ideal for these), the lack of heater is nothing to worry about, and these machines clean perfectly well. For really stained laundry, just stop the machine a few minutes into the wash cycle, soak for as long as you wish, and then continue where you left off afterwards.

Amazon UK stock both Tide and Tide with Bleach powders at a reasonable cost, which I've linked below. Twin tub powders are getting to be slim pickings these days, and it's always nice to have other options.

 
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Spiraclean

Hi .

Yes very pleased with machine. Asda stock Persil twin tub powder which I like very much. Thanks for the link on Tide, will study that in more detail later.

Cheers.
 

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