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Thread Number: 49431
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Post# 715026 11/13/2013 at 02:57 (3,807 days old) by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Haven't used the machine much as guess by habit my default is to the Miele. However the other night since it was late decided to fire up the AEG as it is more quiet thus better suited to late night washing.
Did two loads of bed linen and right away knew there was going to be problems. This AEG starts each load with a "detection" phase where gauges load size to adjust water usage. Well for a load of three cotton percale (king) sheets and two pillow slips guess didn't weigh enough. Machine used minimal amounts of water and the jet system did not engage at all during the wash. Rinsing was more of the same for although the unit did start using the jet system there still didn't seem to be enough water to get the job done. Was using vintage "Burst" low suds detergent so don't think that was the problem. Then there is the fact the pillow slips bunched up inside the sheets forming a "ball". This caused the washer to have long distribution times as it tried to get things "level' for spins. Eventually it gave up and started spinning with a rock and bang from the tub hitting the cabinet. Unlike the Miele you cannot open the AEG once cycle as started beyond the "open door" light phase. With the former one would simply wait for the machine to stop spinning, open door, remove washing, put back in machine and allow it to continue. The only way to do this with the AEG is to abort the cycle and that means either starting over, or setting it to rinse only one, two or more times to get the job done. Finally gave up and took the laundry out of machine and put it aside until the next day. Then bunged the lot into the Miele and set it to do two deep rinses then spin, which it did without complaint. Shows you what ten gallons of rinse water will do! *LOL* It seems to me the is jet system/AEG washer relies upon absorption to activate. That is the more water a load takes the unit senses it requires thus will use the jet system in the wash. Have no problems using this machine for normal laundry such as apparel and or bath linen. | ||
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Post# 715038 , Reply# 1 11/13/2013 at 07:11 (3,806 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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That surprises me, Launderess. My Frigidaire also senses a "light weight" load for sheets, and initially adds too little water. But after tumbling a minute or so, it adds more water and the jet works as advertised, even for the tiniest loads---two dress shirts, for example.
I also suffer from the pillowcases-bunched-in-the-fitted-sheet syndrome, but it happens in the dryer (which tumbles in one direction), not the washer. | ||
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Post# 715205 , Reply# 2 11/13/2013 at 21:46 (3,806 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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Post# 715220 , Reply# 3 11/13/2013 at 22:28 (3,806 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Many front loaders especially those from Europe these days hold one's laundry "hostage" until the cycle completes. After the third rinse (I think) (you can add a fourth) the "door light" will come on before the spins and during various pulse/fluff which means you can then open the door. However this would be after the final rinse so there is little good if you need to do things sooner.
As for the Burst detergent, quite fancy the stuff. Did a few loads awhile back and with the addition of oxygen bleach cleaned very well and removed stains from a wash load that included stained table linens. Has nice "vintage" laundry detergent scent and rinses well enough. This being a low suds detergent and not just a "HE", you need to watch dosage in order to get really good rinsing. Have no problems in the Miele, but that machine uses five gallons for washing and ten in each of the five rinse cycles. | ||
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Post# 715271 , Reply# 5 11/14/2013 at 06:02 (3,806 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Up until a certain point after cottons/easy cares cycle starts yes, can open the door. But once the "door open" light goes out that is that.
With this machine is really hard to tell what the water level is, and know for certain so far during any wash or rinse cycle door cannot be opened. If one turns the machine off it will abort the cycle and will have to start fresh again. This means the machine will drain out any water and start with fresh. That would be a waste of heated water and laundry products. | ||
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Post# 715274 , Reply# 6 11/14/2013 at 06:09 (3,806 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 715284 , Reply# 9 11/14/2013 at 07:53 (3,805 days old) by donprohel (I live in Munich - Germany, but I am Italian) |
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Emergency door opening The Italian user's manual of the "AEG ÖKO-LAVAMAT 88840 update" states that there is a "screw" beside the drain filter: turning that "screw" clockwise with a coin unlocks the door. If it works, it is not the most comfortable way but, well... | ||
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Post# 715330 , Reply# 10 11/14/2013 at 13:47 (3,805 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Never Thought About Using The Emergency Door Opening | ||
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Post# 715337 , Reply# 11 11/14/2013 at 14:06 (3,805 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 715352 , Reply# 12 11/14/2013 at 15:16 (3,805 days old) by donprohel (I live in Munich - Germany, but I am Italian) |
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User's manual ...page 39 CLICK HERE TO GO TO donprohel's LINK | ||
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Post# 715621 , Reply# 13 11/15/2013 at 20:01 (3,804 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Hm, I can always open my Duet - unless the water is too hot or the level too high. Other than that, there's no "sorry, too late". Mieles tend to be fussy about opening the door once load sensing is done as they will automatically assume a full load, if you open the door once some minutes have passed.
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