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Thread Number: 43496
What Does The "Low" Button On European Condenser Dryers Do? |
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Post# 639532 11/16/2012 at 21:58 (4,170 days old) by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 639562 , Reply# 1 11/16/2012 at 23:33 (4,170 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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High temp is usually around 70C and low is approximately 50C. That's what I measured on all of the dryers I used. It is a constant heat, meaning that only half of the element is energized for the lower heat setting.
Some models, like our Electrolux, automatically change to the lower setting once a certain dryness level is reached. Like that SoftHeat feature on some US dryers. My Bosch has Cottons and Perm Press cycle (and a whole bunch of others) but it will dry on high heat I hit the low temp button - kinda stupid. It also has Extra Low at 40C. Alex | ||
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Post# 639579 , Reply# 2 11/17/2012 at 00:10 (4,170 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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And I Thank You | ||
| Post# 639588 , Reply# 3 11/17/2012 at 00:57 (4,170 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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Post# 639629 , Reply# 4 11/17/2012 at 08:38 (4,170 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Looking at the wiring diagram of our 2006 Electrolux, it say under heating element: 1400W and then 600/1000W. Not sure why it lists two wattages for the second element. Only one element was activated for Low temp and, on regular cycles with High heat, once Cupboard Dry was reached.
This is our old dryer: CLICK HERE TO GO TO logixx's LINK | ||
| Post# 640006 , Reply# 6 11/18/2012 at 15:00 (4,169 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.) | ||
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The low heat button is for fabrics of a synthetic nature, such as acrylics. I noticed on my mum's younger Zanussi condenser model that there are options for Cottons, Synthetics and Delicates. | ||
| Post# 640138 , Reply# 7 11/19/2012 at 02:47 (4,168 days old) by MIKEKLONDON (London) | ||
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Low Heat Take a look at the care labels the low heat is for things with a mix IE under wear is 95% cotton 5% elastic dry them on high temp or perma press and ping go's the elastic | ||
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Post# 640246 , Reply# 9 11/19/2012 at 14:50 (4,168 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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For What It Is Worth - Word From MieleUSA | ||
| Post# 640563 , Reply# 10 11/20/2012 at 21:30 (4,166 days old) by Iowegian () | ||
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After years of building tight houses, I'm still trying to understand how non-vented dryers can be sold anywhere. Even in Europe. To me that's the same as having the whole family shower without turning on the bath fan. Let the mold and rot begin... | ||
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Post# 640591 , Reply# 11 11/21/2012 at 01:05 (4,166 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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"I'm still trying to understand how non-vented dryer | ||
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Post# 640597 , Reply# 12 11/21/2012 at 02:32 (4,166 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Miele non vented dryer.
Has been used in my home for a while now and I have not noticed an increase in moisture levels nor can I find any mould.
As long as the dryer is working properly there should be no steam escaping all you get is warm dry air expelled. I have to say since removing the vented dryer I had and its outside vent my ground floor is a lot warmer. No cold air near the dryer now so thats saving on my gas bill :) Austin | ||
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Post# 640609 , Reply# 14 11/21/2012 at 06:10 (4,166 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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I'm still trying to understand how non-vented dryers can
Non-vented dryers exsist for a reason; not every can or wishes to create a hole in the wall or some such for a vent,and or wants to hang a hose out of a window.
In the often "small" quarters of many homes outside the USA a non-vented dryer allows person to locate a laundry anywhere such as in powder rooms, off bedrooms and so forth. Of course the obvious benefit of having a non-vented dryer is no one will know from the outside it is there. In buildings such as multifamily-apartments where washers and or dryers are banned this is no small blessing. As for non-vented dryers being more cost effective to run,that depends upon several factors. However from the reading one has done the past few days most consumer groups such as Which? and Consumer Reports agree a vented dryer is the better of the two generally. IIRC this is because vented dryers push moisture laden air out replaced by (heated) dry air. Most laundry also dries faster in a vented dryers. Being as all this may in terms of overall household energy use there are times a non-vented (condenser) dryer can work in a household's favour. One area would be in the heat/moisture many model release back into the room. During colder months this can give sort of a "space heater" effect. | ||
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Post# 640651 , Reply# 16 11/21/2012 at 11:50 (4,166 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Condensation loss depends on the dryer. We had an Electrolux that would steam up the cold-water pipes in the basement during winter. My new Siemens is way better.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO logixx's LINK | ||
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Post# 640693 , Reply# 17 11/21/2012 at 14:34 (4,166 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA) |
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Post# 640694 , Reply# 18 11/21/2012 at 14:38 (4,166 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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My 15 year old Miele condenser dryer is not loosing any moisture. It seems to me that it is sealed very well. No moisture on the outside and no moisture at all in the bathroom, not even on the windows with cold weather. IMHO the older ones are better sealed than the newer ones, because of the bigger door that the newer ones have. These bigger doors seems more prone to leakage than the older ones.
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