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Thread Number: 24411
Speed Queen washer AWN311 water level |
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| Post# 378891 9/14/2009 at 13:50 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378894 , Reply# 1 9/14/2009 at 13:52 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378897 , Reply# 2 9/14/2009 at 13:54 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378900 , Reply# 3 9/14/2009 at 13:57 (5,337 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota) | ||
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What would you recommend? Mike, would this machine be a good replacement for a Kenmore 500 series washer? Have you purchased the dryer yet or know of anyone who has it and has reported on its performace? | ||
| Post# 378901 , Reply# 4 9/14/2009 at 13:57 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378903 , Reply# 5 9/14/2009 at 13:59 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378904 , Reply# 6 9/14/2009 at 14:01 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378906 , Reply# 7 9/14/2009 at 14:03 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378908 , Reply# 9 9/14/2009 at 14:12 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Rll this washer would be a great replacement for a Kenmore washer. This washer is tough as nails and very well made. The dryer friends of ours have and they love it. Its very fast and even though its a thermostatic control dryer not electronic control..ie moisture sensors in the drum...the thermostats are very accurate and what amazes me at how well it does. Once the they cycle the timer moves and an average load takes no more than 35 mins to dry. The washer spins faster than your Kenmore at 710 rpms. This washer also has a good lint filter as well. Self cleaning of course. The washer is also rock steady during spin with no vibrations and the spin is smooth like a Maytag. The washer doesnt index the washbasket like when we got it. And so far the break in period has gone well. The washer is very Maytag-esque...the way they used to be. Wash performance is top notch and on par with that MaytagSamsung Neptune that we got rid of. Cycle times are fast. 35 min for a load and rinsing is very good as well. Do I think we made a good purchase?...Hell yeah! | ||
| Post# 378921 , Reply# 10 9/14/2009 at 14:40 (5,337 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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Comparing specs for the two washer lines, average water usage is listed as 36.7 gallons for the AWS series and 31.4 for the AWN. I think that difference accounts for the water levels. | ||
| Post# 378923 , Reply# 11 9/14/2009 at 14:43 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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The water level is a normal pressure fill system. Not timed. Until the water level pressure switch is satisfied the washer will not agitate. I read the repair manual for the washer and it said that if a customer isnt happy with the preset water levels that the screw at the water level can be adjusted no more than a half turn since each quarter turn equals an inch of water height. I am tempted to do the adjustment myself. The water level height that comes from the factory means that the washer uses just 31 gallons per load. Plus one big plus is that the water temps are not "dumbed down". Warm is a nice warm 100 degrees and cold is well tap cold. Hot is whatever is coming out the tap. Mine is set at 140 degrees. So I have a nice hot wash. All rinses are cold.
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| Post# 378924 , Reply# 12 9/14/2009 at 14:48 (5,337 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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Mike, did you find the service manual online, or is it printed? I'd love to have a copy. | ||
| Post# 378925 , Reply# 13 9/14/2009 at 14:49 (5,337 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota) | ||
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Can this washer be "tricked" to run with the lid open or does it have a lid safety switch hidden below the control panel? Also, does it "dumb" down a hot or warm water wash? I hate the fact that Whirlpool incorporated these features in the Kenmore model I have. | ||
| Post# 378933 , Reply# 15 9/14/2009 at 15:17 (5,337 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN) | ||
JeffG -- I think the slightly low default water level is a way to get away with a water factor below the max allowable in the next wave of Energy Star standards: <= 9.5 by 2011 for top-loaders. 31.4 gallons / 3.3 cubic feet max capacity is, shockingly 9.51515... which is pretty darn close to 9.5 isn't it? Amazing how those things work out? | ||
| Post# 378980 , Reply# 18 9/14/2009 at 17:05 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 378985 , Reply# 19 9/14/2009 at 17:41 (5,337 days old) by amyswasher () | ||
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The water adjustment is probably in the repair manual online accidentally on purpose so people will buy speed queens and make them how we want them. (ability to customize) I have a whirlpool DD I would love to raise the water level on. | ||
| Post# 379016 , Reply# 20 9/14/2009 at 19:30 (5,337 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 379034 , Reply# 22 9/14/2009 at 20:50 (5,337 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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> the wash water needed somewhere to go as the washer agitated < Water levels in these washers can be raised to the bottom rim of the inner tub without issue for most loads. | ||
Post# 379055 , Reply# 24 9/14/2009 at 22:38 (5,337 days old) by frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 379125 , Reply# 25 9/15/2009 at 08:31 (5,337 days old) by amyswasher () | ||
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water level There may be some rule or law that says they cannot in anyway affect the water consumption of an appliance. It might be a government spy calling. Speed Queen TL's in 5 years might fill up only half-way to keep selling TL's. | ||
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Post# 379171 , Reply# 26 9/15/2009 at 11:55 (5,337 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Wonderful machine. By all means adjust the water level right on up and neutralize that pesky lid-switch! | ||
| Post# 379181 , Reply# 27 9/15/2009 at 12:39 (5,337 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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here is the link to the manual. Its an Amana manual but its the same as the Speed Queen washer in almost every way. www.servicematters.com/maytag_lib... | ||
| Post# 379199 , Reply# 28 9/15/2009 at 13:46 (5,336 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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Thanks Mike! I managed to stumble on one for Speed Queen, it dates from the same year: CLICK HERE TO GO TO jeffg's LINK | ||
| Post# 379246 , Reply# 29 9/15/2009 at 17:49 (5,336 days old) by gregm () | ||
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adjusted water level ... ... I adjusted mine to fill up to the top row of holes and slightly above that. Works great, LOVE this machine !! I think its the only top loader that has the full, traditional long stroke unlike all the others on the market. | ||
| Post# 379316 , Reply# 31 9/15/2009 at 22:16 (5,336 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 379328 , Reply# 32 9/15/2009 at 22:53 (5,336 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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I've had no problem with filling to the zig-zag holes, for almost all loads. Be careful when washing large bulky items like mattress pads, pillows etc. A lot of water can slosh around and possibly over the outer tub. | ||
| Post# 379447 , Reply# 33 9/16/2009 at 11:53 (5,336 days old) by mtn1584 (USA) | ||
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The Adjustment has been made I made the adjustment last night, my machine now fills to the top row of straight holes, and I also "tricked" the lid switch by rolling up the Sunday comics into a nice rectangle and pushing the lid switch down. Thanks for all your help. | ||
| Post# 379540 , Reply# 35 9/16/2009 at 20:55 (5,335 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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What's the model#? | ||
| Post# 379542 , Reply# 36 9/16/2009 at 21:01 (5,335 days old) by streakers (Columbus Ohio) | ||
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Model should be 6AMTW5555TQ... Does this help? Cheers Streakers. | ||
| Post# 379737 , Reply# 39 9/17/2009 at 20:12 (5,334 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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| Post# 379996 , Reply# 41 9/19/2009 at 12:41 (5,333 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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Take good care of that washer, it's the last SQ TL that included a warm water rinse option. If we could find a 45NW or 75NW in new condition we'd gladly trade in our 76NW. | ||
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Post# 380024 , Reply# 42 9/19/2009 at 14:29 (5,332 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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Post# 380042 , Reply# 44 9/19/2009 at 16:20 (5,332 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 380058 , Reply# 45 9/19/2009 at 17:55 (5,332 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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That first idea sounds great. What part# do we order? We'll call Alliance on Monday. Thanks!! | ||
| Post# 380357 , Reply# 47 9/21/2009 at 09:38 (5,331 days old) by jeffg () | ||
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Sorry, this link works: CLICK HERE TO GO TO jeffg's LINK | ||
| Post# 381902 , Reply# 51 9/28/2009 at 14:33 (5,323 days old) by toploader1984 () | ||
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doesn't the older maytags also use belt slippage in the spin cycle? | ||
| Post# 381910 , Reply# 52 9/28/2009 at 15:23 (5,323 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
doesn't the older maytags also use belt slippage in the  | ||
| Post# 381969 , Reply# 53 9/28/2009 at 22:02 (5,323 days old) by spinmon (st. charles mo ) | ||
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Queen Absolved! I feel much better knowing the classic 'tags used belt slippage for spin ramp up. Thanks for the input. Glad this site exists for us washing 'machine heads'! Fun/technical/& save money/aggravation avoiding the junk while touting the few good machines available. | ||
| Post# 382331 , Reply# 55 12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,839 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
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Spinmom...with the washbasket I too had that concern but its really not an issue once you use it. So far nothing has been snagged and besides that joint the washbasket has is very smooth and the holes have no rough edges. I had at one time a GE washer with the plastic tub. I on occasion would nick my knuckles on a hole taking the wash out of the machine. I would bleed like the dickens. One thing is that with stainless steel its gets smoother with use. The washer is tough as nails and you cant say that about a Whirlpool or a GE and a Frigidaire washer. | ||
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