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Thread Number: 17170
Frigidaire Affinity 6700 Water Level |
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Post# 282301 , Reply# 3 5/29/2008 at 12:49 (5,809 days old) by thomasortega  (El Pueblo de Nuestra Seņora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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mold problems? Please be more specific. | ||
| Post# 282302 , Reply# 4 5/29/2008 at 13:03 (5,809 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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What would you like to know? We had the same constant mold odor problem that thousands of other people had with FL washers: CLICK HERE TO GO TO jeffg's LINK | ||
| Post# 282308 , Reply# 5 5/29/2008 at 13:33 (5,809 days old) by askomiele (Belgium Ghent) | ||
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Boil it out! Wash as hot as possible with bleach and longest cycle possible! Leave the door open! And SPREAD THE WORD! | ||
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Post# 282317 , Reply# 6 5/29/2008 at 14:36 (5,808 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Seņora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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mold is not a problem "with affinity", but with all front loader washers. thereīs a simple way to avoid it. let the door (hatch) open so air can circulate. I have front loader washers sinde mid 80īs and never had any problem with mold. I also remove the detergent dispenser by the end of the wash day and let it air for 24 hours. | ||
| Post# 282352 , Reply# 7 5/29/2008 at 18:07 (5,808 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
Anybody who has any clue on how to take good care of any front loading washer,washer dryer combination or dishwasher like myself who has had enough different brands of them on and off for over twenty yeas will tell everybody to LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR WHEN FINISHED USING THESE MACHINES!!One of the original front loading brands,WESTINGHOUSE Laundromat,had what they called "laundrofile"which in the use and care section it directly says to leave the door ajar overnight or untill next washday to "keep it fresh and new"Evey model I have had has stayed clean and the door seal"boot"has stayed flexible and no mold or mildew has ever formed.Neither my cats nor ferrit ever even tried to climb into the open washer.Those models I shared with room mates are a different story.They'd use either the wrong detergent or too much of the H.E.,overload it,underload it,or close the door by slamming it shut.One girl slammed it so much,the door latch broke and it wouldn't latch.I'd allways say leave the door open once they're finished doing laundry just like I'd tell them not to rinse anything off before putting it in the dishwasher neither of which were ever followed.People just have no frigging clue nor do they care especialy if it doesn't belong to them.But truly,mold forms because of the humidity that lingers inside front loaders and dishwashers.
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| Post# 282501 , Reply# 12 5/30/2008 at 14:48 (5,807 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
I've used front loading machines by Electrolux for over 8 years with excellent results (better than modern agitator washers) and no mold problems. I've read that the discontinued Maytag Neptunes seemed to have a mold problem, but I have not heard that complaint from anyone I know personally that owns a front loader. I'm not sure why some folks report that problem with their machines and others don't. Is it operator error? Something in the water? The detergent or softner they choose? Hmmm... I would be sure to follow the machine manufacturer's instructions for use and care. I think most Americans tend to use more detergent than needed and probably overdose on softener too. If your clothes are not getting clean I would call for service and have them check the machine out. From my experience, front loaders get clothes very clean using very little water. Good luck! | ||
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Post# 282809 , Reply# 13 6/1/2008 at 10:21 (5,806 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Seņora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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Last night I washed very dirty coloured shirts, pants and sheets in my Electrolux Ecoturbo (Frigidaire Affinity 7000), Heavy, cold water, all options selected, 1/2 dose of Ariel Ecomax = Perfect results in exactly 1 hour and 3 minutes. | ||
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Post# 282867 , Reply# 15 6/1/2008 at 18:38 (5,805 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Consumer Reports rates the Affinity's washing ability only 'Fair'. The 2940 (with the square door), on the other hand, is rated 'Good'. Does the 2940 use a little more water, or maybe the wash portion of the cycle is longer? My 3.1 cu.ft. Frigidaire uses more water than most newer designs, but the water doesn't come up to the window or anything. | ||
| Post# 282961 , Reply# 17 6/2/2008 at 07:59 (5,805 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Hi Jeff. With all that fussiness and digitalized computers, just give me a simple direct drive Kenmore/Whirlpool as far as modern machines go. Ross | ||
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Post# 283036 , Reply# 20 6/2/2008 at 17:58 (5,804 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 283062 , Reply# 21 6/2/2008 at 23:15 (5,804 days old) by passatdoc (Orange County, California) | ||
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Agree....differences could even be explained by how the water shoots out of the holes in the drum paddles. Within the Frigidaire lineup, however, it's odd and probably not a coincidence that the least water-conserving models seem to wash the best. | ||
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