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Post# 768905   7/7/2014 at 19:45 (3,552 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        

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Well isn't this cute?






Malcolm





Post# 768912 , Reply# 1   7/7/2014 at 20:28 (3,552 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I guess adults don't need things like that. It looks more like a toilet.

Post# 768919 , Reply# 2   7/7/2014 at 20:50 (3,552 days old) by washer111 ()        

Well - This was a surprise. I was expecting a Front-Loader with a "Child-Wash" cycle. You're very own daycare, right there in the laundry room!

 

Instead - this advertisement. Ouch. 


Post# 768936 , Reply# 3   7/7/2014 at 22:10 (3,552 days old) by washerdude (Canada )        

Its cute....Looks like a modified version of a full size samsung washer. But couldn't you just use a normal protable washer or one of those panda washers?

Post# 768996 , Reply# 4   7/8/2014 at 01:01 (3,552 days old) by murando531 (Augusta, Georgia - US)        

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Another gimmick for the rich and ignorant folk who don't know any better. Not sure why a normal washer can't do the exact same thing.

Post# 769002 , Reply# 5   7/8/2014 at 01:30 (3,552 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Hi temp washing

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Plus up to something like 8 rinses.

A glorified diaper pail, IMO.

Malcolm


Post# 769004 , Reply# 6   7/8/2014 at 01:44 (3,552 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)        
My goodness, all those rinses!

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By the time a cycle is done the kid is in high school.

 

 


Post# 769007 , Reply# 7   7/8/2014 at 02:15 (3,552 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

And when baby outgrows this machine--will it show up at yard sales?Sounds like an EXPENSIVE solution for a small problem!-Yes,just use the full sized "adult" washer!

Post# 769039 , Reply# 8   7/8/2014 at 07:11 (3,552 days old) by logixx (Germany)        

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These seem to be popular in Asia - at least Samsung says so. The Super Sanitize cycle goes up to 194F, which is hotter than any "adult washer". Not sure how useful that is, though.  How would you normally wash diapers? Just wash? Bleach and rinse, rinse, rinse?


Post# 769042 , Reply# 9   7/8/2014 at 07:45 (3,552 days old) by yoblount (TX)        
expensive portable?

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Is it a portable? I don't see any wheels, but in the description it mentions
"Compact and modern design which easily fits in your home at a 0.9 cu ft capacity and universal adapter included to easily connect to any washer or faucet"

It could be a good portable for someone living in an apartment? Plus it has an internal heater and 900rpm spin. Seems a little expensive though...


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Post# 769048 , Reply# 10   7/8/2014 at 08:06 (3,551 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

The cycles portion goes by so fast, I watched it twice.  Nothing about diapers, baby towels and washcloths, bibs and kerchiefs?, delicate baby wear. They may carve out a nice niche market. No doubt this gimmick is on baby shower wish lists now.  No baby care dryer?  Arthur


Post# 769055 , Reply# 11   7/8/2014 at 08:44 (3,551 days old) by ken (NYS)        

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Up to 6 rinses? Oh the EPA folks wont like that. It isnt green! Did anyone else pick up on the fact that diapers arent even mentioned in the laundry lineup? All those disposable diapers in the garbage. Just imagine what they amount to in a year.

Post# 769061 , Reply# 12   7/8/2014 at 09:13 (3,551 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        
4-Short-Years From Rags-To-Riches--Watchin' Laura Grow!

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Hmmmmmm... How did I get along w/o this???? As for the multiple number of rinses, surely it doesn't use THAT much water...!

 

-- Dave

 

 

 



Post# 769199 , Reply# 13   7/8/2014 at 17:24 (3,551 days old) by washerdude (Canada )        
Nobody....

Is going to pay for a 600-700 doller unit when you could get a full size unit for LESS. The fact that it can be used in an apartment as a portable washer is a little...expensive and i doubt anybody will even buy it to use as a portable washer or just a washer for baby's clothes.

Post# 769215 , Reply# 14   7/8/2014 at 19:08 (3,551 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Oh...

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I am sure somebody will buy it. Don't know who, but someone will have to have it!

Malcolm


Post# 769219 , Reply# 15   7/8/2014 at 19:22 (3,551 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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For some parents, nothing is too good or too expensive for their new born...

And even if it ain't green, if it might be good for their baby by any proven or unproven way, that's fine as there's nothing that's more important for them than their baby!
This marketing strategy will appeal some irrational people and I'm sure there's plenty of them! I'm sometimes irrational too but I just don't have the money, interest or a baby!


Post# 769220 , Reply# 16   7/8/2014 at 19:24 (3,551 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        

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That was kind'a my point...!

 

 

-- Dave




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Post# 769252 , Reply# 17   7/8/2014 at 21:28 (3,551 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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I think some people would buy a turd. I wonder how any of us managed to survive childhood w/o the baby washing machine?

Post# 769272 , Reply# 18   7/8/2014 at 22:12 (3,551 days old) by murando531 (Augusta, Georgia - US)        

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My grandmother swears to this day that cloth diapers are still better than disposables despite the advancements over the years. She says that clean and sanitized cotton is much more breathable and less irritating to the skin versus the plastic and foam that is used in a pack of premium Huggies. What's funny is that despite her age she is still very keen and sharp when it comes to the happenings of today, and even she says that there's no way a family with a newborn, or any babies to that matter, could use real cloth diapers unless they have an older washer that actually uses water, and doesn't temper down the hot inlet.

The idea of this little machine is great. A machine that can basically flood the clothes with super heated water and rinse them very thoroughly is a dream come true in the midst of today's water pinching washers, BUT why is it that machines being produced now can't do this already? Why is an entirely separate and fairly expensive alternative being presented as a solution, rather than a simple addition to the cycles and characteristics of the machine that is already sitting in your laundry room?


Post# 769282 , Reply# 19   7/8/2014 at 23:09 (3,551 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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I think it's a good idea to have a second machine designed to clean diapers and baby clothes. It makes a good reason to have at least two machines in the laundry room!

 

But if I had to get one for that, I'd take one with a solid tub!


Post# 769307 , Reply# 20   7/9/2014 at 01:54 (3,551 days old) by washingpowder (NYC)        

There's a picture on Amazon describing how to connect it to a regular faucet - so maybe it is actually a portable.
However, with 0.9 cu. ft. capacity, only three temperatures(hot, sanitize and super sanitize), four cycles(normal, quick, delicates and baby clothes, the latter kind of surprising) it doesn't seem like a good one. And certainly not considering the price.
But the idea of a separate washer for baby clothes, so that *adult* detergents and residues will never contact items such as diapers, sounds kind of...convincing, a little at least.


Post# 769321 , Reply# 21   7/9/2014 at 05:03 (3,551 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)        

Nice little machine, and it looks like it does use quite a bit of water too :)
Plus I notice, theres only one temperature choice (Hot)!
The cycle may be long, but cant be as long as the front loaders we have here, going on some settings for 3hrs, in fact, thats average now.


Post# 769346 , Reply# 22   7/9/2014 at 07:55 (3,550 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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First of all, another senior moment (that's 2 in the last 24 hours): I looked at the baby's dialogue in your original post, Malcolm, and thought it read, "Why are you so ####ty inside?" I'll cop to being slightly scandalized that a baby would have such a mouth. Had to laugh when I watched the vid and realized the word was actually "shiny." Time for a bifocal tune-up, obviously!

On point: Actually...I kinda want a washer that rinses up to 6 times and super-heats the water! Wait...the baby doesn't come with it, right? #don'tknowhowthesethingswork


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Post# 769350 , Reply# 23   7/9/2014 at 08:10 (3,550 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
One born every minute...

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You're right, it's probably on baby gift registries everywhere by now.  If it says "baby" and gives the illusion of more safety, the promise of better health, etc., parents will buy it.  CR has been telling parents for years that "baby" or "children's" sunscreen is pointless and a waste of money but those products are still on the market so demand is there.

 

This is no larger than the tiny Haier washer I brought home to play with a few months ago.  The Haier has no heater, no six-rinse capability, but I'll bet it's not much different otherwise and it wouldn't surprise me one bit to learn that Samsung is sourcing this from a Chinese company as they do with most of their appliance parts already.


Post# 769384 , Reply# 24   7/9/2014 at 11:53 (3,550 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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More info from Samsung website. It's the most expensive Suzy Homemaker washer on the planet at $600.00, but I guess if you want two Soft-Close Lids, you're gonna have to pony up.

Downloaded the owner's manual and will read through it later today.


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Post# 769386 , Reply# 25   7/9/2014 at 12:05 (3,550 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        

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I noticed it has two lids, one of which is made of stainless steel and locks during the cycle. You could never watch it wash. How boring!

Post# 769398 , Reply# 26   7/9/2014 at 12:53 (3,550 days old) by logixx (Germany)        

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It has been on the website for a couple of weeks but the manual was only released recently. As usual, Samsung's cycle description is really lacking. I wonder, why there was no pre-wash included some of the cycles. Yes, you would have to return to the washer to add detergent but still... I think a (almost) boil wash is better with a pre-wash.

 

Also notice how they say that the Super Sani cycle yields 60% better cleaning than Normal.


Post# 769403 , Reply# 27   7/9/2014 at 13:09 (3,550 days old) by logixx (Germany)        

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Post# 769418 , Reply# 28   7/9/2014 at 13:45 (3,550 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        
Hold on...

If it is atachable to sink, dosen't this mean ATC is not implemented?

Post# 769621 , Reply# 29   7/10/2014 at 00:29 (3,550 days old) by A440 ()        

It would be fun to play with.
I am sure some will show up on the Atlanta Craigslist in a couple of years for $25 bucks.
With any luck...it will still be working.
I could think of many things to wash in it.
B


Post# 769629 , Reply# 30   7/10/2014 at 02:35 (3,550 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Can't see it wash how boring for both you and the baby-or toddler-the toddler would probably love watching the machine work-better than the TV!BUT--Can't see spending 600 bucks on this for the few years you would be using it.Maybe if it was less expensive might make sense-but $600 for the time you wash the baby clothes-seems like a high priced for both the parent and child.sort of interesting,though-but in several years-will these show up at yard sales and swap shops?then you could get one to "play" with.

Post# 811269 , Reply# 31   2/26/2015 at 09:39 (3,318 days old) by washingpowder (NYC)        
used one available?

While searching for a Neptune, stumbled across what I assume is one of the Baby Washers. Already used, and judging from the picture, pretty damaged.

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Post# 811403 , Reply# 32   2/27/2015 at 00:26 (3,318 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

$275 for a dented,broken washer???What gives?Man those kids were sure hard on their machine!

Post# 811494 , Reply# 33   2/27/2015 at 18:14 (3,317 days old) by washingpowder (NYC)        
what were they thinking?

Doesn't seem like it was too popular, just saw it on sale online for $200 less than original.
The manual claims there are three ways of connecting it - with hot and cold faucets like a regular faucet or an adapter to the faucet, or(!) to the supply of an existing washing machine. It comes with y-connectors for both inlet and drain!
It also states that "For the Super Sanitize, Sanitize, or Self Clean cycles,
cold water supply is recommended. Hot water supply involves a delay due to the cooling process". Does it make absolutely any sense? Only two things came to my mind - cooling the water down only to bring it back up with a profile-style wash, yet seems silly it even came to my mind; or a very coincidental translation mistake.
One should also remember that "Special care is needed for scarves and imported clothes since they discolor easily".
There are three water temperature selections: cold, hot and hotter (assuming it boosts the temperature in Sanitize cycle, the manual is very unclear about that).
Maximum capacity - 3.9lb(1.8kg). Highly doubt it would work for reusable diapers, let alone actual load of children's clothing; unless ran several times a day.
Trying to find logic in the design and reasoning behind this washer seems uneventful so far.


Post# 811501 , Reply# 34   2/27/2015 at 18:47 (3,317 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Perhaps...

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This is Samsungs answer to the pedestal washer that lg released recently.

Malcolm


Post# 811682 , Reply# 35   3/1/2015 at 00:55 (3,316 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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Since this unit is designed to be an auxiliary washer the piggy-back connections to another washing machine's inlet and drain systems makes sense.

Given the stated purpose, laundering soiled diapers, it equally makes sense this washer's normal cycles are variations of hot to boiling. Otherwise the ewwwww factor would soon take over as the thing became a breeding ground for bacteria/germs.

About four pounds is nearly one-third of what my Miele or AEG will hold (rated for eleven pounds of dry cottons or linens). That is a pretty decent sized load of cloth diapers. Mind you it really isn't a good idea to let soiled nappies sit around for long periods anyway. Most new mothers/housewives do so because of the PITA laundering the things are so they wait until a free moment comes along.

Little "diaper washers" have been around going back to the 1940's or so. Like those units these Samsung washers will do a small family wash: lingerie, a few shirts, smalls, that sort of thing. It could even be a solution to doing small loads that cause many front loaders problems.

For instance have given up doing small washes in the Miele. Big Bertha just cannot get them balanced property and begins spinning banging, clanging and vibrating along. Either use the Hoover TT or AEG Lavamat. The latter has a more sophisticated distribution/spin system that results in less unbalanced loads. Even then have found it is often simpler to use the Miele's "Permanent Press" cycle which does not spin between rinses. Simply take the water soaked laundry out and bung it into the spin dryer or use the mangle.


Post# 811730 , Reply# 36   3/1/2015 at 11:10 (3,315 days old) by iej (.... )        
Marketing nonsense aimed at overprotective parents!

Hmm, so basically it's a small washing machine that does all the same things that front-loaders in Europe have done since the 1950s?

Also, how dirty are babies that they need all their clothes boil washed? You'd swear they'd no immune systems or were walking bags of germs!

You'd also wreck a lot of baby clothes by washing them at anything above 40ºC (104ºF / hand hot)

Wash your babies' clothes at normal temperatures! Use a good quality detergent, rinse well and skip the fabric softener if you're concerned about chemicals.

Job done!

You'll have no problems, unless your baby has something wrong with it i.e. a skin allergy.

This is just marketing nonsense aimed at overprotective parents.

Also, over-sterlising everything is resulting in kids with immune systems that over-react to the slightest bug. I'm horrified at the vast array of products, mostly disinfectant based chemicals that are aimed at parents these days. We have a couple of laundry sanitisers on the market here which are supposed to be used in the last rinse. I dread to think what that might do to your skin if you're going around with active disinfectants sitting right up against your skin all day killing off your natural skin flora.

You also do not need to have your house as clean as an operating theatre in a hospital. You just need to give it a normal vacuuming and cleaning with normal products that do not include disinfectants.

We live symbiotically with a lot of bacteria and viruses and it's utterly vital that we get used to dealing with them from an early age.

The one thing that I am glad of though is that there's been a move towards heat-sterilsed baby bottles and accessories. In the old days chlorine based bleaching agents were commonly used to clean bottles which tended to remain active on the teats, even if rinsed well, killed all the bacteria and fungi in your mouth causing imbalances and nasty doses of thrush.

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That Samsung product just looks at a way of marketing their Asian top-loader agitator / centrifugal washers at the North American market and probably produce them on the same factory floor as their general mass production output.


Post# 811746 , Reply# 37   3/1/2015 at 12:07 (3,315 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        

To put it here in plain blank words:
I would not like to handle anything that has been (sorry for the following words) shitten on without a good boil wash.
Overly hygenical behaviour is indeed not the best, but there are areas where I think care is better befor than after something happens. And to be honest, sometimes I am one of these persons who do care to much.



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