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Whirlpool Duet help |
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Post# 663260 , Reply# 1   3/1/2013 at 11:55 (4,044 days old) by jcinaz ()   |   | |
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Here is a picture of the set |
Post# 663365 , Reply# 2   3/1/2013 at 20:56 (4,044 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 663368 , Reply# 3   3/1/2013 at 21:43 (4,044 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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I have the WFW97 of this model. First of all, what cycle are you using the most that is causing you to be dissatisfied with water level? If you are using Normal--STOP USING THAT CYCLE IMMEDIATLY. That cycle is what's used for the basis of the energy rating. It uses the stingiest amount of water of any cycle. I have used it twice at most and also used it once while empty to see how much water it added while empty compared to all other cycles. I have nevcer used that cycle since. I wish you had a Bulky Items cycle or Jeans cycle. for whites, towels, and bed linens, I use the Allergan cycle. It assures 130 degree hot water washes minimum. And uses a generous amount of water, particularly during rinses. I use my7 Jeans cycle for all Perm Press/Casual Work clothes, wrinkle-free cottons. It uses a medium-speed tumble and a nice amount of water. Since you don't have that cycle, I suggest you try the Delicate cycle with max soil selected and warm wash. Your user guide online states the Steam Clean option is available on Delicate--it's not on my model, but I have a simlar "specialty cycle" which doers offer steam clean as an option and use that for nice things. the steam clean is nice in that it assures a warm water wash temp even with warm water temp selected. The steam period is very short. |
Post# 663388 , Reply# 5   3/2/2013 at 00:14 (4,044 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Normal is the Worst CYCLE I've heard and it's what people use the most and probably base the machine on.
I don't think these can be adjusted. The older ones like My duet can, but even that's a major challenge (for me anyway) CLICK HERE TO GO TO mark_wpduet's LINK |
Post# 663449 , Reply# 7   3/2/2013 at 09:45 (4,043 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Found this on washerdryerinfo.com. I think these values are based on an eight pound load.
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Post# 663566 , Reply# 8   3/3/2013 at 00:04 (4,043 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 663772 , Reply# 9   3/4/2013 at 08:59 (4,041 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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from what i can see on the chart of this duet other than the quick wash cycle those other cycles are a complete waste of energy if i had to buy a new washer tommorow i would check for a model with a quick wash cycle as i would only use the quick wash cycle and not touch those other cycle and would set the washer to wash only in cold water witch would 1 save energy and 2 only set it to warm or hot water if i needed to other wise i would use cold water as i think 22 minute is more than engough wash time for a normal soiled load.
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Post# 663784 , Reply# 11   3/4/2013 at 10:39 (4,041 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Part of the HE concept is to extract as much moisture as possible - that's why many spin cycles take so long. Doesn't Consumer Reports rate how much moisture is left after the spin, too?
My washer does two spin cycles during the final spin (quick spin, fluff, long spin). Reason one is because people want mega-capacity washers with super spin speed... and then install them on a second floor with no vibration issues. Only way to realize this is with uber-sensitive balance control. The other reason is that many people will go online and moan about how their super-fast front loader leaves wrinkles in their clothes. Okay, so the manufacturers add extensive fluff cycles to their spin cycles. Alex |
Post# 663796 , Reply# 12   3/4/2013 at 12:27 (4,041 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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the biggest annoyance I have with my Duet........The spinning. It really does tumble....slowly speed up to almost a good spin and you can tell the load is totally balanced, and it will stop...tumble then start and do it all over again.......There are times I've seen it just completely make no bones about it and slowly speed into a full spin the first time, but that's rare.......There are also those times when the load isn't balanced and it's doing the proper thing by trying to get it balanced, but most of the time, it's balanced..........
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Post# 663803 , Reply# 13   3/4/2013 at 13:07 (4,041 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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There are no physical oscillation sensor switches on the Duet, leastwise not on the one I'm using. I assume load distribution and tub oscillation is monitored by rotational feedback on the motor RPM sensor. I've noticed that the motor (when it's engaged) controls drum rotation very deliberately. Balance is likely monitored by the motor rotating the basket during distribution to specific points, then power is dropped and the control board checks rotational inertia as the load "falls" over. Less inertia (no increase in speed as the load rolls) indicates balance. More inertia (faster fall) indicates weight distribution is not balanced around the drum. I imagine it takes numerous readings at various "fall" points to gather enough data. Another reason for a spin ramp-up, then decelerate and redistribute is that the ramp-up pulls out some water to lessen the weight and promote better distribution balance for the final high-RPM spin. |