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Hotpoint Aqualtis And The Bra Padding
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Post# 453728   8/2/2010 at 10:34 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        

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One of these came into work on Sunday, the owner said it was about 18 month old and had very little use at is came from a holiday home, (I thought 18 months was a good life for a modern Hotpoint :-) )
He said he was not prepared to pay £70.00 call out fee to have it looked at

It is in mint visual condition so I thought I would bring it home and have a look, last night I was thinking bound to be control boards etc...

Tried it out in garage and it lit up selected a spin cycle and off it went, hmm I thought ok ill add water now, did this selected a 30 minute wash and off it went until it came to pumping out time, very slooowwwwww it was.

Got the filter out and it was bunged up with one of the offending bra pads in the picture..........put it back and on it went until the next pump out..........same again....... take out filter and low and behold another of the buggers! put filter back in and completed cycle no problems.

Then I did a 60o whites wash with 5 heavy-duty double sheets, no problems at all.........

So I can only conclude that this guy has dumped a working machine for the sake of £70.00 and two bra pads...........

Now I have always liked the look of these machines and now I have tried it I am going to get rid of my Bosch Exxcel 1400, which has never impressed me and put this one in the kitchen at home.

Hotpoint
Good points:
Will wash a quilt (apparently)
Door opens as soon as programme has finished (no bloody time delay interlock)
Quiet motor
Reasonable rinse levels

Bad Points:
Noisy cheap pump (as usual)
Mediocre build quality (no worse than the Bosch though)
Spin balance is a bit fussy
Comparatively noisy when letting water in

But as time progresses I will form other opinions good or bad.





Post# 453729 , Reply# 1   8/2/2010 at 10:35 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Fots

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few more

Post# 453730 , Reply# 2   8/2/2010 at 10:35 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
fots

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ready to go

Post# 453731 , Reply# 3   8/2/2010 at 10:36 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
fots

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lurking with the best machines ;-)

Post# 453733 , Reply# 4   8/2/2010 at 10:40 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Bosch

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It has to go!

Post# 453735 , Reply# 5   8/2/2010 at 10:45 (4,986 days old) by favorit ()        
Bra pads mess

Definitely the Aqualtis is not the proper washer for Samantha Fox *LOL*

Post# 453740 , Reply# 6   8/2/2010 at 11:06 (4,986 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)        
No bras here!

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Well at least it will never suffer that trouble again in your household Gary :) You can only wonder at some people's stupidity in not even checking the filter. Still, his loss in your gain, so good on ya mate, it IS a nice looking machine.

Why do you not like the Bosch? It looks reasonably TOL to my uneducated eye, I would have expected reasonable performance.

AND whats the story about the Hoover AS1 then? Looks like a cracker - if you threaded that before just reference the thread and I can check from there.

Al


Post# 453747 , Reply# 7   8/2/2010 at 11:30 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Padded Bras

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well it just goes to prove that padded bras a bad thing and can bring a modern high tech washer to its end........

AL
The bosch is not a bad machine but it is nothing special in what it does, cottons wash programmes are a joke, too long and too little water, the only programmes i used on this machine were the "easy care" for cottons, up to to 60o temp option, higher wash levels and shorter wash times if you added all the extra options, (about 1 hour 35 mins)
Mixed load again higher wash levels and shorter wash times
And the quick wash occasionally,
The rinse levels on this machine are hopeless, way to low.
The spin balance system was quick and worked well, again it is fitted with a modern noisy cheap magnetic pump.

Now lets talk about your beautiful Electrolux restoration, that is a machine and a half! ;-)


Post# 453750 , Reply# 8   8/2/2010 at 11:39 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Hoover AS1

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AL

Now we are talking real machines :-)

Ibe had that some time and have been slowly restoring it visually and mechanically.........its almost done now

And yes what a cracker of a machine, the distri/drain is top!..........straight into 82 rpm, the washing is plastered to the drum instantly and water goes everywhere until it has pumped out, then onto the spin..........the programmer is a real noisy click, whirrr, moan one, it is brilliant to listen too

Being a budget machine it has no fabric conditioner compartment!, Hoover went to the trouble of blanking of the moulding for it!!!, can you beleive that, maybe Hoover thought that the poor people who bought this machine coudnt have afforded fabric conditioner :-) so you have to add conditioner yourself.

But it is a great machine in the Hoover tradition

Gary

Attached is a picture of the "economy" soap draw


Post# 453752 , Reply# 9   8/2/2010 at 11:44 (4,986 days old) by dyson2drums (United Kingdom)        

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hey

good acquisition, plus free of charge.

They have a nice big drum, nice programmes and i like the aqualtis models from hotpoints range.

Didn't think the Bosch would be going, but i haven't used a bosch in many years so don't know a thing or two...

wish you many years of good service from the hotpoint, lets hope it proves to be faithful.

take care


Post# 453756 , Reply# 10   8/2/2010 at 11:53 (4,986 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)        
Oh My

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Well I wasnt expecting that!!! wow just goes to show what people get rid of before sorting out a simple repair, not that ur complaining...LOl

Good machines, have put a few through their paces, 4th generation of them now!!!looking forward to hearing all about it..

Ohhh, I do hope there`s no oil leaking out of that poor Burco twinny stood standing upside down next to it!!! Hhmmmm..!!!

Cheers, Mike


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Post# 453763 , Reply# 11   8/2/2010 at 12:14 (4,986 days old) by davek ()        
Aqualtis is not the proper washer for Samantha Fox *LOL*

Those may be fake, but they're under the skin! She was such a fox back in the day. I have not seen her lately.

Hotpoint-OK for that one.


Post# 453767 , Reply# 12   8/2/2010 at 12:27 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Sam foxes Silicon T..S

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Well if her padding came out it would make for one awful mess!.....these days asfar as i know she is now living with her manager...ess............yes having gotten into god for a few years she then decides she is a lesbian..........but that hasn't re-kindled her career..........

Post# 453769 , Reply# 13   8/2/2010 at 12:29 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
OH MY Burco

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Dont worry Mike any oil in that machine left it years ago :-).........speaking of which by the time you collect this machine it will be a pile of rust :-).........coff coff :-)

Post# 453792 , Reply# 14   8/2/2010 at 13:14 (4,986 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)        
hotpoint 95622

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Nice find, I hope this will be the start of a beautiful relationship.
You can’t beat a Hotpoint; well you can with a big stick when it plays up.



Post# 453805 , Reply# 15   8/2/2010 at 13:33 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Hotpoints and truncheons

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Hmm i dont think it would take to much abuse.........but i will give it a go :-)
Cheers


Post# 453806 , Reply# 16   8/2/2010 at 13:34 (4,986 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

Deffo shows the somewhat lazy and fickle nature of people today, in writing a young and not very cheap machine off like that. In very nice looking condition as well - still, it should be, being so young.

As others have said, to your gain and more fool the owner for not having the patience to get it checked over.

Always liked the styling of the Aqualtis' or should it be Aqualti?, though know very little about their performance, so you will have to let me know what you think.

Hope all's well.
Paul


Post# 453808 , Reply# 17   8/2/2010 at 13:39 (4,986 days old) by amyswasher ()        

I put stuff like that in a net bag before it goes in the washer. I also have a thing called a bra buddy that I have used so much that it is being held together with safety pins(Walmart stopped selling them). I bought the net(lingerie bag) at Dollar Tree 3/$1 but are poor quality. No problems with thing getting sucked into the pump. You knew what to look for and got a great deal on a washer, Congrats!!!

Post# 453828 , Reply# 18   8/2/2010 at 15:26 (4,986 days old) by favorit ()        
Bosch Sensitive cycle

Hi Gary, have you tried it ?
there's a vid on youtube where a Logixx 8 on "sensitive" makes 4 high level rinses like "old school" machines

Here it is :


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Post# 453873 , Reply# 19   8/2/2010 at 16:33 (4,986 days old) by bertrum ()        

Ha Ha Whatever next, replacing Bosch for Indesit/ Hotpoint.
Gotta love what the general public do, keeps my job interesting.

Enjoy the machine anyway.


Post# 454081 , Reply# 20   8/3/2010 at 07:15 (4,986 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
IT'S IN!

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well got the machine plumbed, plugged, levelled and in at last

Bertrum
Time will tell as to its longevity, though i am under no illusions with modern machines with the exception of a few top brands

Favorit
No i never did use that programme, the fact that manufacturers put such programmes on machines tells me that they are well aware of the problems of rinsing in low levels of water, such a stupid directive by the EEC.........ah well, if only i could have one of my old machines in the house things would be much better

Paul
Well i will let you know how it gets on in time.

Gary


Post# 454121 , Reply# 21   8/3/2010 at 09:18 (4,985 days old) by favorit ()        
Gary

yes, manufacturers are actually aware ... but they're also aware the average consumer first spots the AAA++++++ class thing and doesn't care about rinse issues until the first rashes :)

My biggest concern about the Aqualtis is about those wires : from the control panel they are routed through the door hinges .... open, close,open, close, bend, bend, bend .... and copper will break at a point


Post# 454172 , Reply# 22   8/3/2010 at 12:12 (4,985 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)        
Rather funny, no?

Am I the only one who remembers the "deep sea" television commercial for this machine, and the bra in the ad snapping like a clam shell?


Lawrence/Maytagbear


Post# 454174 , Reply# 23   8/3/2010 at 12:24 (4,985 days old) by favorit ()        
Lawrence, do you mean this one ?

Can' t believe the merlonis have flooded the US too with it LOL





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Post# 454177 , Reply# 24   8/3/2010 at 12:30 (4,985 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)        
Yes, that is the one!

but I saw it on YouTube.

Merloni is just starting to invade the US.


Thank you for posting, it is a very amusing ad!


Lawrence/Maytagbear


Post# 454195 , Reply# 25   8/3/2010 at 13:23 (4,985 days old) by dj-gabriele ()        

Hahah, that's not Merloni but Indesit! Anyway, if the machine is as good as the adverts it's going to be the new Miele hahahah :D

Post# 454198 , Reply# 26   8/3/2010 at 13:26 (4,985 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Irony

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LAWRENCE
I liked the advert for the washer i though it one of the best made.
But of course the irony being that modern machines dont wash in any thing like that amount of water except the old style and excellent top loaders.......

Favorit
Oh yes comnsumers are easily led beings, energy ratings, spin speeds, motor wattage are all they fed with now days.....sod the qaulity and as you say the rashes that come later :-)

I am glad i have my old machines ;-)


Post# 454242 , Reply# 27   8/3/2010 at 15:36 (4,985 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)        
Off Topic

There seems to be an oddity with 'favorit's' post (reply#21) above.

His name is greened out, and there are empty brackets after his name.

Any ideas?


Post# 454265 , Reply# 28   8/3/2010 at 16:36 (4,985 days old) by washboy2005 (UK)        

I wondered about the green name thing too... Confusing!

Post# 458211 , Reply# 29   8/20/2010 at 23:03 (4,968 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        

Hi Gary,

Congratulations on your new find. I had a Aqualtis once, until I drove into the door with my car, lol. It was a good machine, very quiet on wash & spin.

As for Bosch, well, I have a Bosch Maxx 5, and on the Cotton cycle it has low water level and only does 2 rinses. You can press water plus and it gives it 3 rinses. Not only that, if you buy a Bosch from Comet, then Comet Engineers come out and repair the machine. Bosch told me they have a service aggrement with Comet. Comet buys machines from Bosch at a cheaper rate in return Comet Engineers do all repairs on Bosch. When my Bosch Maxx 5 broke down I had to wait 2 weeks for a repair, thank god I involved Which Legal Team. Comet told me it is quite normal to have to wait 2 weeks for a repair.

Good Luck with your new toy, lol.

Regards

Paul


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Post# 458238 , Reply# 30   8/21/2010 at 06:49 (4,968 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

If he is going to wear padded bras, he should learn how to wash them properly.

Post# 458254 , Reply# 31   8/21/2010 at 09:38 (4,967 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool)        

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What a great find Gary. Same thing happened to me in 2006 I got a Hoptoint aquarius 2 year old machine given to me for nothing and was told the bearings had gone as it would not spin etc, got stuck in to do a bearing change and all it was, was a bra wire had stuck between the drum paddle and the elmement, took all of 30 seconds to fix and machine is still going now with no faults. Not in my house tho lol. Me aunt has it and she loves the machine.

What kg is the washer Gary is it 9kg or 10kg


Post# 458290 , Reply# 32   8/21/2010 at 14:25 (4,967 days old) by electron1100 (England)        
Bra's Are The Nemesis of Modern Machines

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Hello Rob

Yah see modern machines just havent got the build qaulity to take knocks etc from a few bra's

Anyway this one is 7.5kg......

So far it is ok, washes ok, rinses ok, spin balance can take for ever, very quiet motor, noisy pump and water inlets, how manufacturers can claim there machines are quiet i dont know as they all seem to use the same cheap pumps in them, apart from a few top range manufacturers.

Any way the other half likes it so thats ok as well.


Post# 458304 , Reply# 33   8/21/2010 at 15:57 (4,967 days old) by mrx ()        

We have a 8kg 1600 RPM Aqualtis which is now coming up on 3 years old without any issues at all. It still looks like new and gets heavy use.

All-in-all they're an excellent machine.

The build quality's not Miele by any means, but they seem to be very well designed and thought-out.

The most impressive thing about these machines is that they are virtually silent when washing.

The fill, as mentioned above, is a little noisy i.e. you hear a hiss as the machine fills, rather than a flush as you hear on some other types of drawer.

The drain pump's also just a little noisy, but I would wonder sometimes is this just because the machine is so quiet that you REALLY notice the drain pump kicking in.

It uses a very adequate amount of water and produces excellent wash results.

For an Ariston-Hotpoint / Hotpoint they're a pretty impressive machine!


Post# 458305 , Reply# 34   8/21/2010 at 16:04 (4,967 days old) by mrx ()        

Oh yeah, one other thing :

The text-based control panel i.e. with menus has to be one of the best designs I've ever seen on a washing machine. It's extremely intuitive and easy to use and there's a great selection of cycles which are very much geared-up towards real day-to-day needs.

Great Cottons cycles. Very handy bed / bath (Towels/sheets) cycle etc.
The wool wash cycle is also one of the best I've seen. The machine does the whole wash using a distribution spin speed where the clothes are stuck to the side of the drum rather than tumbled through the water. It produces excellent results.

Compared to high-end Bosch machines, the cycles and intuitive setup on this machine is just outstanding.

I have also had to use a Bosch Logixx 8kg and YEIKS it's got some of the worst controls I've seen in a long time.

e.g. it ALWAYS defaults to 60C and 1200 rpm for cottons when I'd prefer 40C and 1600rpm. I've accidentally over-heated quite a few items !

Also, nothing seems to require less than about 20 button presses to setup and if you brush against the machine you can cancel the wash / change the spin speed etc accidentally as they're over-senstive touch buttons.

Hotpoint-Ariston's reputation for quality may be a bit tarnished, but I think the Aqualitis is just a fantastic design overall and they most definitely seem to be working from a user's perspective rather than just presenting.



Post# 458333 , Reply# 35   8/21/2010 at 18:58 (4,967 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool)        
Gary

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Yup deffo right about machines not being able to handle anything minor without shutting down.. I thought your hotpoint was at least a 9kg as the drum looks bigger than mine and mines a 9kg but i know what you mean about the noisy pumps and inlets, mine has direct drive (swan-rebadged daewoo) and its really quiet till the pump kicks in and it sounds like its gonna break and mine is a little fussy before spin kicks in can take a good few mins to distribute proppa.

Machine looks like new, i know they can suffer rust by the soap dispensor. btw the hoover economy soap drawer reminds me of the plastic cutlery tray you put in the kitchen drawer lol still, as long as it does the job

Rob


Post# 458422 , Reply# 36   8/22/2010 at 08:36 (4,967 days old) by chrisbsuk (Bristol, uk)        
Aqualtis

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Hi guys,
I recently bought my second aqualtis, it being their top of the range one with touch sensitive controls and a steam function (see separate thread)

The machine itself really was excellent - held 9kg, 1600 rpm speed, reasonable wash times, washed a king size duvet in it, very very quiet - even the pump had been upgraded from my last one as that too was pretty quiet.

I have however, had to make it redundant; the machine was placed on a wooden floor, and it vibrated too much, making the WHOLE flat vibrate, and annoying the people downstairs. It has also caused my flooring in the kitchen to vibrate appart, again picture attached.

I had hotpoint out, who said "yes, it it vibrating but we cant do anything about it -its your floor". The engineer was pretty honest when he said 9KG spinning @ 1600 RPM produces so much force that the floor really needs to be concrete....

This was not good enough, so I wrote to Argos who i bought the machine from and they have replaced the machine, with ANY machine I wanted AND fixed the kitchen floor.

So, I chose a Bosch Excell Intergrated machine. And do you know what? its pretty amazing to be fair; it too is pretty quiet, BUT even if the machine rocks when spinning the floor or the house doesnt. It is a shame its hidden behind a cupboard door, but at least I have a machine that will wash and not ruin my kitchen.

Programme times are great, and spin results are fab - the water fillsfrom a spout above the door - its fun to watch when it spins during the rinses as the water comes on to fill whilst the drum is slowing down; bit like old hoovers/hotpoints.

I use Wash Plus and Aqua Plus on all cycles; water levels half way up the door for rinses and quarter up door during washing.

The Which magazine also voted it their best buy, just slightly under the Miele built in one (trust me if Argos did Miele I would have one!!)

The Aqualtis is at the top of my stairs as Hotpoint have to collect it. its been 3 weeks now and they havent been in touch.......I wont be contacting them!

Pic below shows the huge gaps in my floor caused by the washing machine - the laminate has literally been vibrated appart!!!


Post# 458424 , Reply# 37   8/22/2010 at 08:37 (4,967 days old) by chrisbsuk (Bristol, uk)        
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another ruined floor shot

I know it was the washing machine as the old machine it replaced didnt ever do this


Post# 458463 , Reply# 38   8/22/2010 at 13:22 (4,966 days old) by mrx ()        
Wooden floors are always a problem

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do about wooden floors.
My parents had a 1990s Miele 1550 spin machine which was on a wooden floor and it shook itself to bits after about 6 years. The novotronic controls fell out as the bracket snapped due to bouncing. Miele would not honour the parts guarantee and said it was installed. There are very specific instructions in the manual about installing on wooden floors. You have to screw plywood into the joists!

They ended up buying a new machine and moving their laundry room to the garage!

The machine also damaged the cabinets and shelving and wall near it due to years of vibration :)


Post# 458482 , Reply# 39   8/22/2010 at 15:20 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Wooden Floor

My parents have a wooden floor in their kitchen. When their washer was on spin, the machine would shake like mad.

My Dad got someone to cut of the floor boards where the washer was sat, and poured concrete into the space.

Now, the machine works great and no vibration.

Paul




Post# 458499 , Reply# 40   8/22/2010 at 16:41 (4,966 days old) by liberator1509 (Ireland)        
Replacing Bosch with Hotpoint

Hi Gary

Well done on bagging this washer! I too had one of those God-awful Bosch machines in the last house - truly rubbish POS! I have the Aqualtis Dryer and think it generally very good for a modern condensor. There are a few design niggles, but I'm pleasantly surprised by it! I rather fancy an Aqualtis washer to match it when we move to Ireland, but to be honest, I'm still more likely to use the top loaders.

Question about padded bras - I wonder if the previous owner have a member of the household who noticed the padding going missing from their 'foundation garments'? If three pads were found, is there someone out there in Cornwall with uneven cleavage?

D :-)


Post# 458505 , Reply# 41   8/22/2010 at 17:08 (4,966 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        
Floating....

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....or laminate floors are a PITA in a wet area.....

Post# 458520 , Reply# 42   8/22/2010 at 18:18 (4,966 days old) by bertrum ()        

Hi Chris,
quote: "I wrote to Argos who i bought the machine from and they have replaced the machine, with ANY machine I wanted AND fixed the kitchen floor"

So am I correct in saying all you had to do was write to Argos with the nature of your complaint and they supplied you with a fully integrated Bosch washer? wow, I have never heard of a company doing this for vibration issues.


Post# 458531 , Reply# 43   8/22/2010 at 19:07 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Comet

Comet are the worst offender in consumer care. When my Bosch broke down after 6 months of use. Comet did not want to help.

Sadly, when you buy a bosch washing machine from Comet, then comet engineers will come out to repair it and not Bosch engineers.

Bosch told me that comet buy their machines at a reduced rate from bosch, but in return, comet engineers do all service work.

In total I was 2 weeks without a washing machine. Comet told me that 2 weeks is quite normal to wait for a repair.

I did engage the Which Magazine legal team and gave me sound advice.

Paul


Post# 458632 , Reply# 44   8/23/2010 at 07:08 (4,966 days old) by chrisbsuk (Bristol, uk)        

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bertrum.....
Yes, I did write to Argos, and detailed that the machine was damaging my kitchen, and it wasnt fit for purpose (i.e. no mention in any of hotpoints or argos's literature that the machine should be placed on a concrete floor etc)

sent pictures of the damage - and they called me within 5 days and did indeed make that offer


Post# 458648 , Reply# 45   8/23/2010 at 08:05 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
In Shock

A good friend of mine has just bought a house with contents. The people he bought the house off have emigrated to New Zealand.

He phoned me last night to say he is having a new kitchen with all built in appliances,and would I like the washer thats in the house at present. I of course said YES PLEASE.

Last night he delivered the washer, and I am now in shock. Will take some photos and put them on this thread.

Paul


Post# 458649 , Reply# 46   8/23/2010 at 08:07 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Washer

Here it is,

Post# 458650 , Reply# 47   8/23/2010 at 08:11 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
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Post# 458651 , Reply# 48   8/23/2010 at 08:14 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
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Post# 458654 , Reply# 49   8/23/2010 at 08:18 (4,966 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
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Post# 458659 , Reply# 50   8/23/2010 at 08:46 (4,966 days old) by dyson2drums (United Kingdom)        

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WOW...

lucky you Paul...

I love the miele w1000 range, whats the model number for this machine?

seems to be extra special with the "home care" label...

Thanks for pics


Post# 458660 , Reply# 51   8/23/2010 at 09:02 (4,965 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK)        
Suspended Floors

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There will always be issues with automatic machines not placed on concrete floors as the forces generated when the machine is winding up and down for the spin are terriffic. I know this even as far back as my Philips 082 way back in 1983 when I moved into a top floor flat in an old house.

The only answer is to place it on a thick board to help spread the load, unless you fill the void with concerete as Paul suggests. My Miele 1400 has happily resised in my 1st floor bathroom for the last 6 years with no problems although you certainly do know when it goes into the spin. It sits on and offcut of 40mm worktop. The bathroom is above the kitchen which I do not want to fill with concrete. I believe Seamus has a similar arrangement to mine.

Paul, some people get ALL the luck, that Miele washer is simply FAB!

Al


Post# 458665 , Reply# 52   8/23/2010 at 09:24 (4,965 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Miele Washer

Hi Dyson2drums & Al.

Still in shock yet, lol. The model no is W1730 Home Care. It,s got the honeycomb care drum, 1400rpm.

I tried the machine today, and it great. Used the water plus button, and it had nice deep rinses.

I have no idea how old this machine is, as its not on the Miele website.

Its a great machine, strong constuction and made in Germany, unlike my Bosch Maxx 5.

Paul


Post# 458671 , Reply# 53   8/23/2010 at 10:06 (4,965 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)        
Paul

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I have a Miele W1613, comsetically almost identical to the Miele you have been given....hope you love it as much as I love mine!!!

Post# 458675 , Reply# 54   8/23/2010 at 11:07 (4,965 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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Post# 458726 , Reply# 55   8/23/2010 at 17:02 (4,965 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Miele

Hi Paul.

Only done 1 load in the machine. Its great, and love the deep rinses when water plus is switched on.

Such a good quality machine.

Paul


Post# 458868 , Reply# 56   8/24/2010 at 09:12 (4,964 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
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Today I have done 3 loads in my Miele. The machine is great. Just found out I can alter some of the settings.

I have set the machine so it cools down the wash water on every cycle.

Its nice and quiet, and the spin is so smooth.

Paul


Post# 458909 , Reply# 57   8/24/2010 at 13:01 (4,964 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)        
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What does the Homecare cycle do? I don't have that on my machine. I have seperat dark garments and denim cycles though.

Post# 458991 , Reply# 58   8/24/2010 at 22:00 (4,964 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Homecare Cycle

Hi Paul.

The Homecare cycle is Intensive Plus. The water temperature is from cold - 95c. It starts with an automatic pre wash, then goes into a long main wash. The programme duration is 2hours and 46 mins, uses 69 litres of water, and has intensive rhythm.

What I like about my machine is you are able to set high water level on all programmes and an extra rinse. The rinse cycle is great, uses a lot of water.

Paul


Post# 459113 , Reply# 59   8/25/2010 at 12:00 (4,963 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)        
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for the info Paul.

Post# 459140 , Reply# 60   8/25/2010 at 13:34 (4,963 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        
"The programme duration is 2hours and 46 mins"

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..the seems LONG for a Miele!
As a lot of guys on here know, I have a serious vendetta against stupidly long wash times, which is why I got the Miele. 60 Cottons with Water Plus on my W562 takes 1hr58, or 1hr38 with the short option. It's usually less depending on the load size.


Post# 459296 , Reply# 61   8/26/2010 at 02:45 (4,963 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        

Hi Chris.

The HomeCare programme comes with automatic pre wash, then goes into a main wash. I have not tried the programme, but just read up in the instruction book concerning this programme.

I have been using the Minimum iron programme which also lets me use a 60c.

Very pleased with the machine, very quiet, great washing performance, great at rinsing and spinning.

Paul


Post# 459318 , Reply# 62   8/26/2010 at 07:57 (4,963 days old) by l86810 (Southend, UK)        

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Hi Paul

Congrats on the Miele. They're really good machines!

Is Intensive Plus the only cycle programmed under HomeCare?
I received a brochure earlier this year regarding this machine and I thought there where a number of cycles available if you scrolled left and right, using the buttons under the display.

Perhaps it depends on the model, but even if you do only have Intensive Plus, you should be able to ask for additional cycles to be added!!


Post# 459461 , Reply# 63   8/27/2010 at 00:37 (4,962 days old) by paulinroyton (B)        
Miele

Hi Adam.

Thanks for message. You know more about my machine than I do, lol. Since my friend gave me the machine, I have used it a few times, but have been in bed with flu. After reading what you said I decided to read the instructions again.

When you select the Homecare programme then you press either the spin or delay start to get extra programmes. The extra programmes are as follows, Intensive Plus, Silk/lingerie, Pillows, Down Filled Items, Proffing, Curtains.

When you select Down filled items, a run-up spin is carried out before the wash process begins, to deflate down-filled items. When you select Curtains, a pre-rinse is carried out automatically.

I like the automatic programme. The wash rhythm is intensive, normal and gentle, and medium water level for wash, and high water level for rinse.

Really pleased with the machine, and so quiet on wash & spin.

Paul



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