frontloadfan
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I thought it would be interesting to have a thread where people can explain the reason behind some of the routines that front loaders perform.
It is interesting as I noted that the three front loaders I have had performed some of the same routines, but I really don't know why.
I'll start with a few. My Kitchenaid and the Neptune Maytag that I returned both have a procedure that after you start the cycle they will run water for like 3 seconds, pause, and then you hear a click like the door is locking and then the water starts back up again. Why?
My Kitchenaid and my Frigidaire both have a procedure at the end of the cycles where all washing movements have concluded but you can hear a mechanical sound inside the machine. With the Kitchenaid this lasts only maybe 5 seconds. With the Frigidaire this lasted 30 seconds (I found it really annoying as all washing activity had concluded and you had to wait for the machine to finally conclude). Why?
Both the Kitchenaid and Neptune "fluff" the clothes after the final spin. Now, on this one I would be willing to guess it is to help prevent wrinkles, but it also could be to get out any remaining soil, or perhaps to help assist with the drying process. But in any case, does anyone really know why?
In any case, these are the one I thought of. I thought it would be interesting to see if anyone really knows the reasons. In addition, I would be curious to read of things other people have noticed about the performance of front loaders.
It is interesting as I noted that the three front loaders I have had performed some of the same routines, but I really don't know why.
I'll start with a few. My Kitchenaid and the Neptune Maytag that I returned both have a procedure that after you start the cycle they will run water for like 3 seconds, pause, and then you hear a click like the door is locking and then the water starts back up again. Why?
My Kitchenaid and my Frigidaire both have a procedure at the end of the cycles where all washing movements have concluded but you can hear a mechanical sound inside the machine. With the Kitchenaid this lasts only maybe 5 seconds. With the Frigidaire this lasted 30 seconds (I found it really annoying as all washing activity had concluded and you had to wait for the machine to finally conclude). Why?
Both the Kitchenaid and Neptune "fluff" the clothes after the final spin. Now, on this one I would be willing to guess it is to help prevent wrinkles, but it also could be to get out any remaining soil, or perhaps to help assist with the drying process. But in any case, does anyone really know why?
In any case, these are the one I thought of. I thought it would be interesting to see if anyone really knows the reasons. In addition, I would be curious to read of things other people have noticed about the performance of front loaders.