Thread Number: 15036
The Kitchen Aid ProLine Series Big, Silver, Shiny and... |
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Post# 254402 , Reply# 5   12/15/2007 at 21:39 (6,068 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 254418 , Reply# 6   12/15/2007 at 23:41 (6,067 days old) by andrewinorlando ()   |   | |
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They are indeed ADC Solaris machines. |
Post# 254422 , Reply# 7   12/15/2007 at 23:58 (6,067 days old) by sudsmaster ![]() |
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I saw these machines at my local Miele dealer a while back. While the exteriors are impressive, it was my impression that when I opened the washer that it was pure Duet HT inside. The specs between the two washers seem to be very similar, as well, with slight differences in control features. My conclusion is that this washer is a Duet HT in stainless clothing. I hope I'm wrong, but I suspect the cabinets are made by ADC and the guts are Whirlpool/Bauknecht. |
Post# 254443 , Reply# 9   12/16/2007 at 03:11 (6,067 days old) by sudsmaster ![]() |
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The design seems to be based upon American Dryer Corporation's line of coin operated dryers. It's very industrial looking, which may be what some people like. I think it would look ok in a laundry room. Maybe under a counter in an all-stainless kitchen. Probably would look best in a garage or workshop surrounded by power tools :-) Interesting that ADC doesn't seem to offer any washers under its brand, just dryers. Another reason to believe that the Kitchenaid Proline washer is a Bauknecht in ADC clothing. |
Post# 254444 , Reply# 10   12/16/2007 at 03:12 (6,067 days old) by sudsmaster ![]() |
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Post# 254454 , Reply# 11   12/16/2007 at 06:55 (6,067 days old) by funguy10 ()   |   | |
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They don't have any washers? Also, isn't Kitchen Aid owned by Whirlpool? My Kitchen Aid dryer has the body and guts of a Whirlpool Dryer. |
Post# 254458 , Reply# 12   12/16/2007 at 07:53 (6,067 days old) by funguy10 ()   |   | |
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Well the washer and electric dryer both cost $3,499. |
Post# 254567 , Reply# 13   12/16/2007 at 18:04 (6,067 days old) by gansky1 ![]() |
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The washer is built on the full-size Duet platform bu Whirlpool. The dryer is ADC-built and quite impressive looking. The gas version only has a 20,000 BTU burner, I would have hoped for more - 37,000 would make this an awesome dryer and reminiscent of the 50's Whirlpool and Kenmore machines. The electric is 5400 Watt, typical for electric, 30A service. The blower has a 1/8 HP motor and looks like it moves some massive amounts of air. I wouldn't pay $3500 for either of them, but might consider the dryer if a good deal could be made for 1/2 or less. I really like the lint screen out of the drum. Part of Whirlpool's takeover of Maytag was that there are to be no more laundry products branded KitchenAid - thus, the ProLine brand on these. |
Post# 254763 , Reply# 14   12/17/2007 at 17:12 (6,066 days old) by sudsmaster ![]() |
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The dryer seems pretty slick. Two motors, one for the drum, the other for the blower. So when you use a sweater rack, the drum doesn't need to turn and there is less chance of a stray bit of yarn getting caught in a fin and sending the sweater (and the rack) flying. Not that this happens very often. |
Post# 254969 , Reply# 16   12/18/2007 at 09:44 (6,065 days old) by mattywashboy ![]() |
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