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Thread Number: 8971
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| Post# 167988 , Reply# 1 11/16/2006 at 21:32 (6,363 days old) by acerone () | ||
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Yes the permanent press cycle uses more water but not as much as my old LG 2277. The water plus doesn't really add much more water, maybe another 1" or two. And yes the 2688 has a quick cycle. | ||
Post# 167991 , Reply# 2 11/16/2006 at 21:40 (6,363 days old) by peteski50  (New York) |
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I have the LG 3677 combo I like the machine. The cycles are long and does a lot of pulse spins before spinning before going into a full spin. Has a lot of options and does a good job cleaning. HOWEVER stay away from LG it's a service nightmare. See my other postings. Believe me it's not worth the hassle even though the products are good. Peter | ||
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Post# 168012 , Reply# 4 11/16/2006 at 23:12 (6,363 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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| Post# 168115 , Reply# 5 11/17/2006 at 08:25 (6,362 days old) by acerone () | ||
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decodriveboy, I'll do a load today and check it out for you. I haven't used the PP cycle at all yet on my 2677. | ||
| Post# 168155 , Reply# 6 11/17/2006 at 10:22 (6,362 days old) by acerone () | ||
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If you seen the washer in person the water lever is just over the edge of the drum. So maybe 4" | ||
| Post# 168169 , Reply# 7 11/17/2006 at 11:06 (6,362 days old) by decodriveboy (FL, US) | ||
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Nice! That's a good amount considering the size of those drums. I'm assuming the cotton cycle doesn't get that high though, even with the Plus button. | ||
| Post# 168203 , Reply# 8 11/17/2006 at 14:03 (6,362 days old) by acerone () | ||
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About 1" and that's about it.... | ||
| Post# 168299 , Reply# 9 11/17/2006 at 20:32 (6,362 days old) by decodriveboy (FL, US) | ||
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What's the deal with the Bulky cycle....could it get a thick comforter completely wet and sloshing around? | ||
| Post# 168322 , Reply# 10 11/17/2006 at 21:56 (6,362 days old) by acerone () | ||
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That's another cycle I haven't tried yet. I'll try it tomorrow when I was my large size blanket. | ||
| Post# 168431 , Reply# 11 11/18/2006 at 11:22 (6,361 days old) by acerone () | ||
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It's uses about half the amount the PP cycle uses and also the spin speed default is low. I prefer the PP cycle and plan on using it more often. | ||
| Post# 168446 , Reply# 12 11/18/2006 at 12:27 (6,361 days old) by decodriveboy (FL, US) | ||
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Thanks for checking that out Ace. I wonder why they tuned the Bulky cycle that way.... | ||
| Post# 168450 , Reply# 13 11/18/2006 at 12:56 (6,361 days old) by acerone () | ||
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Bulky heavy items don't spin so well so that maybe the reason for it. | ||
| Post# 169408 , Reply# 14 11/23/2006 at 22:00 (6,356 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
Decodriveboy, I have a Steam Washer and I love it (WM2688HNM)! The service depends on the area you live in and the person they send out. The water level varies w/ the cycle. Pushing the WASH/RINSE button and SOIL LEVEL button at the same time and holding them while the machine is running displays the data screen. The water level is displayed in numbers. 60 is when the machine is empty (no water) and the lower the number the higher the water level. I’ll post some of the cycle details. | ||
| Post# 169409 , Reply# 15 11/23/2006 at 22:02 (6,356 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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BULKY/LARGE
(Tumbles for 10 sec. pauses for 10 sec. then reverses) In wash, it fills to 32 which is to the metal band on the tub and the door can be opened (W/ STEAM selected it fills to 40). In rinse, it fills to 30 which is just above the metal band on the tub. W/ WATER PLUS selected, in wash it fills to 28 which is above the metal band on the tub, to the top of where the grey rubber door seal meets the glass, and the door cannot be opened. In rinse, it fills to 26 which is 1/8 of the way up the glass door. The water touches the bottom of the part of the glass door that protrudes into the tub. Maximum final spin is a Medium 13 min. spin (it tumbles/reverses, spins at 100, 170, 100, 500, 105, stops and reverses, 100, 400, then spins at 590 for the remaining 9 min., then tumbles/reverses to distribute). | ||
| Post# 169410 , Reply# 16 11/23/2006 at 22:03 (6,356 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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PERM. PRESS
(Tumbles 8 sec. pauses for 8 sec. then reverses) In wash it fills to 30 (W/ STEAM selected it fills to 39.) In rinse it fills to 29. W/ WATER PLUS selected, in wash it fills to 28. In rinse it fills to 27. Maximum final spin is a High 13min. spin (it tumbles/reverses, spins at 100, 170, 101, 490, 106, stops and reverses, 105, 400, 590, then spins at 1160 for the remaining 6 min., then tumbles/reverses to distribute). | ||
| Post# 169411 , Reply# 17 11/23/2006 at 22:07 (6,356 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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COTTON/NORMAL | ||
| Post# 169465 , Reply# 18 11/24/2006 at 02:31 (6,356 days old) by decodriveboy (FL, US) | ||
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Thanks Jeff for all the info.... I think it sounds pretty good from how you described.... | ||
| Post# 173857 , Reply# 19 12/8/2006 at 21:56 (6,341 days old) by kacyc1 (Chico, CA) | ||
Should I go LG or Bosch?
I'm torn between 2 worlds... I like that the Bosch has the ability to do a profile wash, but like the fact that the LG has "water plus" and steam. Can anyone tell me any pros and cons or either, not including service as I have plenty of service for both (I'm in the Sacramento CA area). Maybe tomorrow I'll go check out the HE5t @ Sears too.. Thanks, KC
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Post# 173931 , Reply# 20 12/8/2006 at 23:36 (6,341 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Pity One Cannot Obtain a V-Zug | ||
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Post# 173962 , Reply# 21 12/9/2006 at 00:33 (6,341 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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@ Launderess
The V-Zug washer has two steam cycles: "steam smoothing" and "appliance hygiene". Steam Smoothing fills the tub with one liter of water and continues to tumble the load (up to 2 kilos) for 18 minutes to release wrinkles after the spin cycle. Energy consumption: 0.1 kWh Appliance Hygiene uses 6 liters of water, 0.6 kWh and takes 22 minutes. The tub heats to 140°F during this cycle. Alex | ||
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Post# 173971 , Reply# 22 12/9/2006 at 01:19 (6,341 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Ok, I'll Bite | ||
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Post# 174224 , Reply# 23 12/9/2006 at 22:21 (6,340 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Marketing... :) Well, actually the web site claims this cycle is necessary because of changed laundering habits (lower temps / no disinfecting bleaching agents). "This is why V-Zug came up with the "Appliance Hygiene" cycle, which utilizes the efficiency of hot steam at 140°F to give you an immaculately clean and hygienic Adora*) anytime." *) Adora being the name of the washer CLICK HERE TO GO TO logixx's LINK | ||
| Post# 175304 , Reply# 26 12/14/2006 at 01:05 (6,336 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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Decodriveboy, there’s 2 ways to do a profile wash (start w/ cold water) w/ the LG. 1. Select the “STAIN CYCLE” option. This forces a cold fill, an additional rinse, 15 additional minutes of tumble in the wash and heats the water to [158F (70C) in the SANTIARY CYCLE], and [113F (45C) in the BULKY/LARGE, PREM PRESS, COTTON/ NORMAL, and I’m not sure about the BABY WEAR CYCLE since I don’t have a baby.] 2. Select the “PRE-WASH” option. The LG fills w/ cold and heats the pre-wash water as long as the wash temp is not set to Cold. Then it spins and fills for the wash at the selected wash temp. Tom, you’re welcome. It does give a good spin in between the wash and all rinses. It’s about 6 minutes and it spins at: 170, 102, 410, and then revs. up to 790 R.P.M. before going into the rinse on the SANTIARY, BULKY/LARGE, PREM PRESS, COTTON/ NORMAL, and BABY WEAR CYCLES. There is even a good hard spin between the pre-wash and wash in the SANTIARY, BULKY/LARGE, PREM PRESS, COTTON/ NORMAL, BABY WEAR, and DELICATES CYCLES which most front loaders lack. There is only a final spin, and no spins after the wash or rinses in the DELICATES, HANDWASH/WOOL, or SPEED WASH CYCLES, however there is a spin between the pre-wash and wash during the DELICATES CYCLE. Tom, the SANTIARY, BULKY/LARGE, PREM PRESS, COTTON/ NORMAL, and BABY WEAR CYCLES have 2 rinses. They have 3 rinses when EXTRA RINSE or STAIN CYCLYE is selected and 4 rinses when STAIN CYCLYE and EXTRA RINSE are selected together. The DELICATES, HANDWASH/WOOL, and SPEED WASH CYCLES have 2 rinses and 3 when EXTRA RINSE is selected. Jeff | ||
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Post# 176104 , Reply# 27 12/16/2006 at 20:48 (6,333 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Steamwasher vs. Bosch? It's probably a toss-up. CR gives the Steamwasher top ratings, with a score of 83. Second place goes to the Bosch Nexxt 500, at 79 score. Still better than the best rated top loader, the Cabrio. The main difference in performance seems to be that the LG has more capacity. CR doesn't yet list repair history on either LG or Bosch. Interestingly, no washer scored "Excellent" in washing performance. Lots got "Very good", and a few got dinged with "Fair" or "Poor". the Frigidaire Affinity distinguished itself by being the only front loader tested to rate "Fair". Frigidaire (Electrolux) top loaders distinguished themselves by being the ultimate bottom feeders, rating either "Poor" or "Fair", nothing better. | ||
| Post# 176564 , Reply# 28 12/18/2006 at 22:47 (6,331 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
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The only washer rated w/ an excellent in washing performance was the Maytag Neptune TL. Consumer reports said that it set a new standard in cleaning and ever since they have not rated any other washer w/ a score of excellent. The steam washer uses less energy and water than the Bosch and the steam washer has the “Steam Fresh” cycle that gets wrinkles out of clean clothes. The steam washer also has a drum light. | ||
| Post# 176589 , Reply# 29 12/19/2006 at 02:30 (6,331 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Correct me if i am wrong, but didn't the calypso also get the best washing score ever when they first tested it several years back? | ||
| Post# 176590 , Reply# 30 12/19/2006 at 02:32 (6,331 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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The best part of their recent tests also shows that some of these newer TL washers clean as well as some FL machines...so i guess the myth that FL washing produces cleaner clothes is out the window. | ||
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Post# 1148679 , Reply# 31 5/14/2022 at 00:08 (706 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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my experience My mom has hers in the red color and it works great. The model# is wm2487hrm. She also has the matching dryer. How much water does it fill on the cotton/normal without water+? What about delicates and handwash/wool? How do they work? | ||
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Post# 1149136 , Reply# 32 5/20/2022 at 11:12 (699 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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LG steam washer update Good morning. Please excuse me if I revive this thread, but what are the updates on your steam washer and dryer? | ||
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Post# 1149138 , Reply# 33 5/20/2022 at 12:33 (699 days old) by luxflairguy (Wilmington NC) |
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JEROME! This is a 16 year old thread! STOP! | ||
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