Thread Number: 72301
/ Tag: Detergents and Additives
Newbie to This Forum and Speed Queen Washers and Dryers |
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Post# 955793 , Reply# 1   9/2/2017 at 20:38 (2,398 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 955794 , Reply# 2   9/2/2017 at 20:46 (2,398 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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I recently purchased a Speed Queen top-loader (Series 9) upon moving to an apartment.
The manual suggests using HE detergent because of the Normal Eco cycle, which provides a spray rinse (while spinning) instead of a traditional deep rinse. If you don't plan to use that cycle, go ahead and use whatever detergent you want to. Tide Ultra Stain Release and Persil Proclean 2 in 1 are the two highest-rated detergents by Consumer Reports. I've used them for quite awhile (in Frigidaire and Maytag front-loaders) with great success. I've noticed that the Tide product, which is not recommended for use in traditional washers, does not remove stains as well as it did in the front-loaders, despite a significant increase in dosage. The Persil Proclean 2 in 1 does very well in the SQ. Plan to finish my jug of Tide on lightly-soiled loads. Will probably use only Persil after that. I use the Normal Eco cycle frequently to save on the total gallons of water used per cycle. However, I generally let the washer fill with truly warm or hot water on the Heavy Duty cycle, then switch to Normal Eco after agitation begins. The Normal cycle gives you what amounts to a cold fill no matter what temperature is selected. Can't weigh in on the borax and vinegar questions, as I never use them. Others here do, so I'll let them provide any insight into that. Welcome to AW and I hope your SQ set gives you years of trouble-free operation. |
Post# 955812 , Reply# 3   9/3/2017 at 00:14 (2,398 days old) by Stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 955933 , Reply# 5   9/3/2017 at 14:37 (2,398 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Series 9 refers to the model number, the top-of-line AWNE92. The Normal Eco cycle is restricted on water temperature. It fills with warm or hot water only briefly at the start of the wash fill then switches to cold for the remainder of the fill to the selected level. Starting a load on the Heavy Duty cycle (which is not temperature-restricted) and then switching to Normal Eco when fill is finished allows a full fill of warm or hot water and garners the water-saving shower rinse function of Normal Eco. |
Post# 955959 , Reply# 7   9/3/2017 at 18:17 (2,398 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 955984 , Reply# 8   9/3/2017 at 20:54 (2,397 days old) by pumpkina (California)   |   | |
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I can't find them to steal, LOL |
Post# 956124 , Reply# 9   9/4/2017 at 15:21 (2,397 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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Post# 956128 , Reply# 10   9/4/2017 at 15:29 (2,397 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 957723 , Reply# 12   9/15/2017 at 23:19 (2,385 days old) by pumpkina (California)   |   | |
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agiflow2, which model of Speed Queen do you have? Do you use HE or regular Tide? |
Post# 958955 , Reply# 14   9/24/2017 at 23:51 (2,376 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I agree about the poor rinsing. Alliance didn't do anything to fix that. I had a Raytheon Amana (SQ clone) and it was horrible at rinsing. Towels were the worst. I could set that thing to fill and rinse a couple of extra times -- after a cycle with extra rinse selected -- and still had water clouded with detergent residue draining into the adjacent laundry sink.
Poor rinsing is the main reason I'd never consider a Speed Queen top loader. I imagine with pristine Hetch Hetchy water, it's even worse.
I also agree about the balancing. The Amana never once budged during spin. It handled everything with hardly a quiver. |