Thread Number: 61344  /  Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
European Design Washers
[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 840031   9/7/2015 at 14:19 (3,124 days old) by washer10 (FL)        

How are european design washing machines differ from the north american ones?




Post# 840034 , Reply# 1   9/7/2015 at 14:30 (3,124 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        

Mostly only cold fill.

Way smaller drums (2.4 ft³ max).

Way more powerfull heaters (1.3 to 2kW).

Way faster spinning (1000rpm upwards, 1400rpm are most common, 1600rpm are the usual max).

Way longer cycles (2h - 3h for normal cycles, 3+h for our energy preffered label cycles) due to heating, higher fill ratios (18 pounds gor example in a 2.4 drum) and lower energy usage.

Different cycles and options: Usually, diverted into Cottons, Easy Care, Delicate, Wool. Then additions like Allergy cycles which mainly rinse longer and with more water, 60 minute cycles, ultra short 15 minute cycles, cycles for Jeans and dark garments, or down items.
Options usually include a rinse modifier (extra rinse, more water or both), a prewash, crease care options, sometimes Eco options, cycle shorting, or stain options.

20° cycles are mandatory.

Any washer has a boilwash cycle avaible, some are however limited to 180°F-ish.

Profile washing is standard.

2-3 rinses by default, up to 8 in special scenarios.


Post# 840800 , Reply# 2   9/11/2015 at 23:06 (3,120 days old) by iej (.... )        

Some models go as far as 2.5 cu. ft.
The Hotpoint Aqualtis for example is 71 litre capacity.



Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy