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Post# 200795 , Reply# 1 4/2/2007 at 10:28 (6,230 days old) by rp2813  (Sannazay) |
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Lint Filters
I think most machines these days have "self cleaning" lint filters. My Duet has no visible filter and makes no mention of one in the literature that I can recall. The Amana TL it replaced had no visible filter either. I have a wire mesh "sock" on the end of the drain hose which empties into a laundry sink, and it is definitely catching/accumulating lint from the Duet just like it did from the Amana. I needed longer supply hoses for the Duet because due to the washer door not being reversible, I had to switch positions of the washer and dryer. Rubber hoses have never been a problem or failed me, but the clerk at Lowe's showed me the braided ones and I decided to go for them. I guess you'd need to ask me 10 years from now if I'd recommend them because the rubber hoses that were on my old Amana washer were problem-free for about that long. Braided could just be a gimmick so if there's a big price difference I don't see any problem with your use of rubber hoses. I was glad the delivery guy knew what he was doing when he hooked up my Duet. I'd say use your own judgement. You'll be able to figure out if the delivery guy is capable after exchanging just a few words with him, I'm sure. | ||
| Post# 200817 , Reply# 2 4/2/2007 at 13:23 (6,230 days old) by partscounterman (Cortez, Colorado) | ||
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Don't forget to pull the yellow shipping strap out the back to release the suspension, or the first spin dry will be one you NEVER forget! | ||
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Post# 200831 , Reply# 3 4/2/2007 at 14:36 (6,230 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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New washer procedure.
A lint filter you must clean is indeed a relic of the past. Sadly I have yet to see a "self cleaning" lint filter that is worth much of anything. Braided hoses may prevent a catastrophe in the future. If you plan on replacing your hoses every decade or so, rubber hoses shouldn't be a problem. I have never used floodchek hoses, but if they can self-seal or somehow stop the flow of water if they break, that may come in handy. Hoses are easy to change anyway, so you can change later if you wish. Unless you know what you are doing, I would say have them install the new machine out of convenience. Watch them like a hawk during the install and as soon as they leave you can make any necessary "adjustments." Also, having them do the install may lend credit to any sort of warranty issues in the future. You could do a rinse and spin without any clothing in the washer to make sure everything works. After that wash as you see fit. Whenever I have a maiden load, I do a load of whites with powdered original Tide and powdered Biz. If your machine has the option of a hot or warm rinse you can always try a load with Fels Naptha and some bleach. I'll bet the designers at Whirlpool never thought of that combination ever going into your machine! Good luck, Dave | ||
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Post# 201448 , Reply# 5 4/5/2007 at 19:23 (6,227 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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