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Post# 220193 , Reply# 1   7/3/2007 at 02:13 (6,114 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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F&P's AquaSmart is a sibling to the Kenmore Oasis, Whirlpool Cabrio, and Maytag Bravos. As discussed numerous times here, I've been using F&P laundry since 1999, beginning with a GWL08 and DE04, then upgrading in 2005 to an IWL12 and DEGX1 (the GWL08 and DE04 went to my grandmother). Never any repairs or trouble. Looking forward to more details/comments/info on your new machines! |
Post# 220340 , Reply# 2   7/3/2007 at 15:56 (6,113 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 221167 , Reply# 4   7/7/2007 at 01:09 (6,110 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Only bad thing so far: Can't watch the washer. :'o( Wahhhhhh!Surely you can. The lid lock can be tricked. It's a spring-loaded claw hook. The lid tab presses down on the lower part of the hook, which causes it to rotate forward to engage the tab. Slip a slim, thin object, such as a table knife or spoon handle, into the slot at an angle, aim carefully and press down on the hook. The object can be removed after the lock solenoid engages .. but DO NOT close the lid until the lock releases. I cut an old credit card to approximate the shape of the lid tab. The card will hold itself in the slot when the hook engages into it, which is easier to manage than having to deal with keeping a knife in the proper position. The dryer noises are a bit alarming but the mechanism isn't as complex as it seems. There's a latch driven by a small motor that moves to engage (or release) the drum's access panel. The latch makes a sort of grinding noise when it operates. The thump is the drum panel sliding open or closed. I have a couple videos with the top deck up showing the opening and closing process, but they're currently not online for viewing. |
Post# 221322 , Reply# 5   7/8/2007 at 03:51 (6,109 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 221376 , Reply# 7   7/8/2007 at 12:04 (6,108 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho)   |   | |
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Oh sh**! I spelled mechansim wrong. I stink! |
Post# 224727 , Reply# 9   7/23/2007 at 17:54 (6,093 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 224876 , Reply# 10   7/24/2007 at 05:34 (6,093 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Well, Glenn, I'm finally going to get to watch a Fisher & Paykel washer in person. A friend in Alexandria, MN who knows I'm into appliances had her brother and his wife call me with a question; They just moved into a house which came with a 3.0 cu. ft. (old school) Frigidaire FL'er pair (like mine, I'm assuming). They moved their 2-year old Fisher & Paykel (not sure which model) set with them, but it's in the garage. They had never used a front-loader before and like it (it's so quiet!), but she's having problemsw with 'scum' being deposited on white loads when she pulls them out of the washer. I'm guessing the lip has never been wiped out and that's the source of the problem. Anyway, their question was "should we keep the front-loader or get rid of it and install our F & P"? I, of course, said they should keep the F & P, as it's technologically more advanced than the Frigidaire. We're going to install them when I'm in Alexandria later this week. Yay! |
Post# 225072 , Reply# 12   7/24/2007 at 23:33 (6,092 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho)   |   | |
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There is a special cycle on the Aqua Smart for woolens, even prompting you to be sure and use a special detergent made for woolens. I haven't tried it yet, but I usually just have those items dry cleaned anyway. |
Post# 225306 , Reply# 13   7/26/2007 at 01:23 (6,091 days old) by goprog ()   |   | |
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When you going to Alex? I'm trying to get up there tomorrow night or Friday if things work out. |
Post# 225361 , Reply# 14   7/26/2007 at 08:48 (6,090 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 225364 , Reply# 15   7/26/2007 at 08:57 (6,090 days old) by goprog ()   |   | |
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Times are tough. ;) |
Post# 227247 , Reply# 16   8/3/2007 at 00:54 (6,083 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho)   |   | |
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I am still impressed with the operation of both machines. My pet hair problem has been highly attenuated. One thing that I really liked was the "Omo" detergent that was included. I wish it was available here in the states. |