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Post# 252878 12/8/2007 at 16:58 (5,976 days old) by simpsomatic  (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US) |
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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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Post# 252882 , Reply# 1 12/8/2007 at 17:12 (5,976 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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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. | ||
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Post# 252900 , Reply# 2 12/8/2007 at 18:15 (5,976 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US) |
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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? | ||
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Post# 253237 , Reply# 4 12/10/2007 at 10:32 (5,975 days old) by simpsomatic (Melb, Aust-now Palm Springs,US) |
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Thanks for the instruction. I will not be as bold as one third up the window however. Will post pic's upon success. Thanks | ||
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Post# 253242 , Reply# 5 12/10/2007 at 11:10 (5,975 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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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.
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