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| Post# 292449 , Reply# 2 7/24/2008 at 16:23 (5,744 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Post# 292622 , Reply# 4 7/26/2008 at 00:09 (5,743 days old) by sudsmaster  (SF Bay Area, California) |
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What model Neptune do you have? Maytag originally had what we call the "solid door" Neptunes. Then they came out with (I think) rebadged Samsungs as Neptunes. They also came out with a toploader called the Neptune as well. It seems like Whirlpool has dropped the Neptune name, though, with the original solid door design continuing as an Amana model. I have a solid door Neptune 7500 set. The washer will definitely have a better wash performance with a half load - such as for very dirty loads like work/yard clothes. For lightly soiled loads, you can fill it loosely as long as some space remains at top (like the size of a fist). This is like a general guideline for any front loader. Even Miele recommends that for very dirty loads, you fill their washers only half full. This is also recommended for delicate fabrics. Some loads balance better than others. Synthetic fabrics, which don't absorb much water, will balance faster than stuff like cotton terry towels. | ||
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Post# 292634 , Reply# 5 7/26/2008 at 04:04 (5,743 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Half full loads increase the ratio of water to laundry, IIRC; this leads to less wear on textiles. Miele also recommends using half full loads when doing Permanent Press (at least on my 1070). On this cycle the machine does three deep rinses with no spin in between, plus a "cyclic" rinsing after the wash. | ||
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Post# 292784 , Reply# 7 7/26/2008 at 20:10 (5,742 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Also what is the best product to use for delicate articles?
Stay away from any thing such as "Woolite" or it's ilk, unless labeled "HE" or some such. Most "delicate" laundry products use SLS, "coconut based cleansers" or other high foaming surfactants which is not what you want. Miele sells Persil's "Perwoll" which is fine but pricey. IIRC Woolite now has versions that are safe for and or machine laundry, but the label does not say if that includes "HE" machines. | ||
| Post# 292843 , Reply# 9 7/27/2008 at 08:48 (5,742 days old) by dj-gabriele () | ||
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Why one shouldn't use the "max extract"? Isn't the neptune top speed only around 1000rpm? Thanks | ||
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Post# 292908 , Reply# 11 7/27/2008 at 14:43 (5,741 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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IIRC the spinspeed of the 3000 and 4000 models was 800rpm. Do you know what the spinspeed is on those models when the max. extract function is not selected? The 7500 and 6500 models have a 1000rpm spin, but what is the spinspeed when on these models the max. extract function is not selected? would that be 800? And what is the spinspeed on the 5500? Is that 1000rpm too or is it 800? Inquiring minds want to know! ;-) | ||
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Post# 293251 , Reply# 13 7/29/2008 at 01:09 (5,740 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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I use max extract (1000 rpm) most of the time with my 7500 and haven't had any belt problems. That's after about seven years of moderate use (about five loads a week). Bear in mind that for most of the seven minute final spin, it's at 800 rpm even when max extract is selected. Then for the last 20 seconds or so it ramps upto 1000 rpm to squeeze the last few drops out. You CAN use regular soaps in the machine, but one must be very careful with dosage to avoid excessive suds. Also, it's probably a good idea to use some STPP with real soap to avoid soap scum. | ||
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Post# 295320 , Reply# 14 8/7/2008 at 15:06 (5,730 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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Sudsmaster, Interesting that yours only goes into high speed spin in the final 20 seconds. Mine goes for about 30 seconds in the normal spin speed then ramps up to the max for the rest of the spin cycle. It continues right up to the end on high speed. Jon | ||
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Post# 295324 , Reply# 15 8/7/2008 at 15:25 (5,730 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Post# 295327 , Reply# 16 8/7/2008 at 15:31 (5,730 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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I don't have it in front of me at the moment, but as I recall the non-max extract speed for the 1st and second gen Neptunes (3000-4000) was 600 rpm. The max extract is 800 rpm. For the 5500 and 7500, the speed is 800/1000. In all cases the max speed is only for the last 20 seconds or so. The 6500 came out after I got the manual so it's not listed. I'll double check these specs when I get home, as I could be relying upon faulty memory. | ||
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