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Thread Number: 12979
Duet first wash and stain removal |
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| Post# 225659 , Reply# 1 7/27/2007 at 17:41 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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I found this sheet with has actual dried red something. I don't know? 
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| Post# 225660 , Reply# 2 7/27/2007 at 17:41 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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loading 
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| Post# 225661 , Reply# 3 7/27/2007 at 17:42 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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I think there is 7 sheets, a white towel, and the gloves. 
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| Post# 225662 , Reply# 4 7/27/2007 at 17:43 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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does this look like a full load. I don't think I would put this many items in my KM toploader.? 
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| Post# 225663 , Reply# 5 7/27/2007 at 17:44 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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power on, doing a pre-rinse first, then a soak, then I'll choose a cycle. 
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| Post# 225664 , Reply# 6 7/27/2007 at 17:45 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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I'm using warm water 
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| Post# 225665 , Reply# 7 7/27/2007 at 17:45 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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filling action 
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| Post# 225666 , Reply# 8 7/27/2007 at 17:46 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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tumble and fill 
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| Post# 225667 , Reply# 9 7/27/2007 at 17:47 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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now, which cycle to use after the extended soak? 
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| Post# 225669 , Reply# 10 7/27/2007 at 18:11 (6,111 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City) | ||
I would use Hot
I usually never use bleach except for really stubborn stains on whites that will not come out after it has been washed. Although my machine is a cold fill, and the water heats up as the clothes are washing, I have found that my clothes do really well in a FL, moreso than a TL.Plus, the pre wash is usually cold, in my machine that is 85 F.The highest temp, which I only use for sheet clients, is 190 F they have held up great. I believe that dirt will wear something out faster than hot water.When the temp is bumped up in steps, it is much easier on the fabrics.I almost never wash anything with elestic on anything past 140 F, unless it is really dirty, soak is great for that. You have a Gorgious washer.Enjoy it.Good luck on your first load.With Hot, I think that you will be amazed. | ||
Post# 225671 , Reply# 11 7/27/2007 at 18:23 (6,111 days old) by pulsator  (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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I can't wait to see the reults! As for that being a full load, it's not! The great thing about this washer is you can actually stuff it! Granted, you don't want to be struggling to get the door closed, but because of the wash action, you can REALLY fill it up!!! When we first got our Duet washer, I did 2 weeks worth of laundry in one load! That's 14 full outfits!
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| Post# 225676 , Reply# 12 7/27/2007 at 20:29 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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Thanks for the comments. It feels cool being able to share this stuff with others who appreciate it. So the rinse finish and I set it to soak 
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| Post# 225677 , Reply# 13 7/27/2007 at 20:29 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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I changed the time to a heavy soak. 
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| Post# 225678 , Reply# 14 7/27/2007 at 20:30 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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added detergent 
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| Post# 225679 , Reply# 15 7/27/2007 at 20:30 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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press start 
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| Post# 225680 , Reply# 16 7/27/2007 at 20:32 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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at the point of 15 minutes left in the cycle. It is sooo quiet in general. but when it is doing the soak it will turn for a second and then sit for 10 seconds and you wonder if there is something wrong. awesome. 
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| Post# 225681 , Reply# 17 7/27/2007 at 20:33 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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sitting soaking 
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| Post# 225682 , Reply# 18 7/27/2007 at 20:34 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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I didn't even have time to eat my dinner after taking a phone call it was done already. 
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| Post# 225683 , Reply# 19 7/27/2007 at 20:36 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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OK, so I decided that the Whitest-Whites cycle would be best as it provided long wash time and the option to change temperatures. The Sanitizing cycle scares me. It only did the heated HOT cycle. The name brings up alot of negative references. 
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| Post# 225685 , Reply# 21 7/27/2007 at 20:46 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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So it is difficult to show the clothes moving in still pictures. I have a video camera but probably don't have the hardware to connect to my computer. 
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| Post# 225686 , Reply# 22 7/27/2007 at 20:46 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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more wash action 
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| Post# 225687 , Reply# 23 7/27/2007 at 20:47 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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another wash action. I got one of the gloves towards the front 
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| Post# 225688 , Reply# 24 7/27/2007 at 20:49 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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so I ate my dinner. I read some email. and the washer is quietly done. I need to remove the clear plastic film on the door, too. 
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| Post# 225690 , Reply# 26 7/27/2007 at 21:00 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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this has beige paint specks which are fading and because my cheap (yet reliable) camera doesn't have the best resolution. 
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| Post# 225691 , Reply# 27 7/27/2007 at 21:02 (6,111 days old) by washertalk () | ||
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here is the larges paint stain from 2 years ago. A drop of exterior Tan paint from painting a door. 
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| Post# 225745 , Reply# 30 7/28/2007 at 07:42 (6,110 days old) by lavamat78800 () | ||
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Why did you use a liquid for those stains? | ||
| Post# 225747 , Reply# 31 7/28/2007 at 08:04 (6,110 days old) by 2drumsallergy () | ||
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Just Beautiful Congratulations on your beautiful new Whirlpool washer, I love the styling of these machines modern and elegant. It should be a really quiet machine thanks to its 3 Phase (Inverter) Induction Motor. I wish you many years of happy washing. David | ||
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Post# 225760 , Reply# 32 7/28/2007 at 10:51 (6,110 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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Post# 225805 , Reply# 34 7/28/2007 at 16:09 (6,110 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 225822 , Reply# 35 7/28/2007 at 18:39 (6,110 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 225886 , Reply# 36 7/29/2007 at 05:56 (6,109 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Nice pictures! Thanks! If you want even better results, I agree you should use powder instead of liquid detergent. And I would definitely try the Heavy Duty cycle sometimes, most whites can handle those temperatures. IIRC, the hottest temperature is 153*F (65*C) which isn't that hot for whites. Overhere in Europe we are used to washing whites much hotter. BTW, that salad looks yummie! Louis | ||
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Post# 225922 , Reply# 38 7/29/2007 at 09:38 (6,109 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Erik, I'm not sure if there is a thread going on about powder vs liquid, I don't keep up with all the threads these days. Launderess might be able to tell you more about this, she is very knowledgeable on detergent. IIRC it is difficult to keep all the ingredients working in a liquid, powders are much more stabile.
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