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the new 2010 cabrio low end model
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Post# 447539   7/6/2010 at 23:18 (5,014 days old) by vintagesearch ()        

hi washerfans and other members, well i recall a post some time ago with 2 members i believe saw these before they hit stores! now sears has them and only for 487ish! i think its possibly a good deal we might* get one come end of august or ealry September what do you think?

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Post# 447545 , Reply# 1   7/7/2010 at 00:50 (5,014 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)        

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I've got my eye on the matching dryers... :P

Post# 447584 , Reply# 2   7/7/2010 at 09:32 (5,013 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
No lid lock?

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It appears to have a regular TL lid on it and not the wrap around locker that the Cabrio's are known for...

Malcolm


Post# 447697 , Reply# 3   7/7/2010 at 21:43 (5,013 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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I'm glad they're making an attempt to bring the price of new-technology top-loaders down to a reasonable level, and it's my understanding the inner workings are simplified and easy to repair....but given the option of buying a top-loader with an impeller/wash plate or a front-loader, I'll take the front-loader every time.

I watch videos of impeller machines grinding away on a load of clothes and it makes me cringe.


Post# 447729 , Reply# 4   7/8/2010 at 00:07 (5,013 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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I saw three of the new low-end Cabrios tonight (debating the merits of buying a Whirlpool DD in Magna Red Gloss before they go out of production) at a local WP dealer. I am not sure I would have noticed the difference had I not known that a new machine was being made AND had I not just helped a friend shop for a Cabrio a couple weeks ago.

The lid on these machines is similar, but not exactly like the big lids on the WP and Maytag DD models. They do have lid locks. They sound kinda funny/rattle when you close them.

The tubs are really 'bouncy' like that of a world-washer. Oh joy....

Gordon


Post# 447788 , Reply# 5   7/8/2010 at 07:48 (5,012 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
NEW TL WHIRLPOOL WASHERS

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These new models are not the same as the Cabrios in any way, no parts are interchangeable. There are agitator versions with porcelain wash baskets even. Whirlpool has done thier homework on this machine, they intend to remain the worlds top producer of automatic washers. People didn't take the DD washer seriously at first yet it went on to be the most produced automatic washer in history, over 90 million produced. I would add it was the most reliable, long lived and easy to repair washer ever made, you will still be seeing DD washers 30 years from now in use.I would with hold judgment on the new models until you have some first hand experience with them.

Post# 447797 , Reply# 6   7/8/2010 at 09:10 (5,012 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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John,

These new machines may not be mechanically related to the current platform we've known as the Cabrio, however they are very much called a Cabrio also. To the casual observer, they machines are not much different. The curvature of the lid is different, but the styling overall screams Cabrio.

Time will tell how they work out. I wouldn't hold it against WP if there are some teething issues at first. I am anxious to see the porcelain tub and agitator models. I've been told they may not be around long - but will be on the market as long as they can squeak-by the government regulations concerning water use.

Gordon


Post# 447831 , Reply# 7   7/8/2010 at 12:10 (5,012 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
IIRC, Aside From California

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Federal mandates for "energy" use are totally voluntary. That is if a manufacturer wants the R&D money from the Energy Star program, they have to toe the line.

However as most consumers have been lead to look for the ES label, selling appliances without (and there are a few), might prove difficult.



Post# 449165 , Reply# 8   7/14/2010 at 12:33 (5,006 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)        

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Cabrio animation - it is interesting.

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