Thread Number: 66337
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Post# 889431 , Reply# 1   7/14/2016 at 21:08 (2,842 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Welcome to AW and also to the world of the modern HE front-loader. I'm a staunch proponent of the front-load format. It has been the daily driver in my laundry room since 1987.
2) POWDERED OXI: You can add it to the detergent in your dispenser (as long as you're using powdered detergent). There's no harm in adding it to the load should you ever switch to liquid format.
3) BEST POSSIBLE DETERGENT: Liquids make up the bulk of the market today, but many here prefer powders. My Maytag 8100 has a multi-load auto-dosing cartridge so I switched to liquids last September. Persil Proclean 2-in-1 and Tide Ultra Stain Release are the two top-rated cleaners by Consumer Reports. I use those; both are excellent. If you prefer powder, I'd suggest Tide With Bleach Alternative. Your Roma is definitely not formulated for use in an HE washer. Gift it to someone.
4) WASHER CLEANING PRODUCTS: I've heard of the Cascade method, but prefer to use products specifically designed for cleaning the washer. I've used Tide Washing Machine Cleaner and Affresh tablets. Of the two, I prefer Affresh.
5) YOUR WASHER: LG has the best reliability ratings at CR. Note that their list does not include Speed Queen front-loaders as they don't have enough data to provide meaningful stats for that brand. As a longtime front-load user, I'd advise to wipe the door seal. Lift the lip and soak up any standing water with a rag. Leave the door open after your last load of the day. I also pull the dispenser drawer open an inch or two to keep air flowing through there.
Several AW members have new LGs and are pleased with their performance. Some here absolutely detest low water-use HE front-loaders in general, but an increasing number of us find it the best format: Excellent cleaning coupled with low energy and water use. By the way, the phrase 'low energy and water use' is anathema to some at AW. They choose to persist in believing that any appliance which does either cannot possibly provide a clean wash. Let your great results speak for themselves.
Enjoy your new washer!
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Post# 889439 , Reply# 2   7/14/2016 at 23:49 (2,842 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington)   |   | |
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Welcome!
As a LG owner, I am going to add a few things. I agree with Frig on mostly what he mentioned. Now this is just my experience, But I didn't care for as well Tide with Bleach Alternative powder. I use Tide HE Turbo Powder, and like how it cleans far better. Keep in mind also, that Tide with Bleach alternative powder, has Oxygen bleach IN it, so if you use Oxi-clean with Tide with Bleach alternative, your double dosing with oxygen bleach, and will need extra rinses. I do use also Persil 2-in-1 liquid, its the most powerful of the Persil line. Be careful of dosing! I haven't tried the new formulated persil out yet, still working on 2 bottles that first came out! I do use Oxygen bleach at times, LA'S Totally awesome oxygen orange base cleaner powder(Dollar Tree) for $1.00 for 32oz( buy 5-6 tubs at a time.) Never fails. I have used Oxi-Clean, it works fine, but I like La's totally awesome oxygen powder better and better price. My LG is 6 years old and never been serviced. I use clorox when needed on whites. 1/4 cup. you shouldn't have any problems with your machine. Just use common sense, and good judgement. |
Post# 889442 , Reply# 3   7/15/2016 at 00:49 (2,842 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Welcome! I also have an LG FL and my experience is pretty much like that of the first two replies. I wash at least 1 load a week with LCB, I use 1/3 cup, and like was mentioned before by Friglux since the bleach isn't dispensed until the first rinse it's OK to use Oxi in the load with LCB, just don't put it in the detergent cup if you are using liquid detergent. I run a clean cycle once a month. I prefer the Tide cleaner, or I sometimes just use a cup of LCB instead of a commerical cleaner.
I use Persil Pearls for whites and either Arm&Hammer liquid or Tide Turbo liquid for colors, all with excellent results. I've used my LG for 15 months now with no problems. I have found that my personal favorite cycle is the Bulky Cycle, hot wash, average soil level and Water Plus option. I programmed this as my favorite and pretty much use it for everything, except I will sometimes lower wash temp to warm. The reason I like this particular cycle and options is because the Bulky cycle uses a higher water level and a med. spin speed. This way everything gets super clean and rinses completely. Since the spin speed is limited to med. there is never a situation where the machine won't balance and go into a spin, Once the cycle is over I run a separate ex high spin cycle so the clothes will dry in the shortest period of time. Since the first med spin removes most of the water weight there is never any problem with the ex high spin balancing. I'm really very happy with this machine. Even though it takes longer to wash than a traditional TL the faster dry times make up for the longer wash times. Our home is all electric and our power bill went down about $12.00 to $15.00 per mo. And since California has been in a drought condition for well over 2 years now I can do my part in conserving water. Eddie This post was last edited 07/15/2016 at 02:41 |
Post# 889474 , Reply# 4   7/15/2016 at 07:30 (2,842 days old) by yoblount (TX)   |   | |
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Those above have said pretty much everything I can think of. But here is a tip:
To put your machine into a spin-only cycle Power the machine on but don't select a cycle Press the Spin Speed button to the desired speed Press start My LG kenmore is 4 years old without a single problem. Here's to many years with your new machine! |
Post# 889484 , Reply# 5   7/15/2016 at 09:24 (2,842 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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Sounds like a washer I might want in the future. |
Post# 889535 , Reply# 6   7/15/2016 at 19:16 (2,841 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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