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Post# 295305   8/7/2008 at 13:23 (5,712 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Electrolux will be unvailing their new front loading 4.5 cu ft washer and its matching 7.6 cu ft matching dryer next month. I spoke to one of their reps in Georgia who is supposed to send me some pics via email.I'll try to download them as soon as they arive. I may need some assistance since I have never done that b4. Thanks.Yes,everybody,their new models are made right here in America!
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Post# 295307 , Reply# 1   8/7/2008 at 13:35 (5,712 days old) by tuthill ()   |   | |
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Don't really know much about Electrolux, but will these be sold as Frigidaires in America?? |
Post# 295316 , Reply# 4   8/7/2008 at 14:39 (5,712 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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The dryer is really huge. but the swedish lady also has an 8.5 cu ft dryer project, waiting for the competitors to launch their 8.0 cu.ft. toys. |
Post# 295350 , Reply# 5   8/7/2008 at 18:21 (5,711 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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We'll see.The girl who was helping me emailed me today(thursday)around 4PMCDT apologizing for taking so long.She promised I'll have the info tomorrow(Friday)for sure. Meanwhile, The info requested will also arive to my home via USMail.I'll probably receive that next friday(08/15/08).I am as excited as Lucy was on the episode where she finds out she's having a baby.I am hoping maybe they got smart and will posibly re-introduce the "Weigh to Save"hamper style doors with a square or rectangular window!!
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Post# 295376 , Reply# 6   8/7/2008 at 20:43 (5,711 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 295678 , Reply# 7   8/9/2008 at 15:51 (5,710 days old) by sudsman ()   |   | |
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That will make the washers a 25 lb model. getting into commerical area now.. some of the smaller commerical dryers are not 7.6 cu ft. These I will be looking forward to seeing. |
Post# 295693 , Reply# 8   8/9/2008 at 17:52 (5,709 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 295697 , Reply# 9   8/9/2008 at 18:21 (5,709 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 295735 , Reply# 10   8/9/2008 at 22:25 (5,709 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)   |   | |
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Perhaps the new Icon 4.5 cu ft washer is based on this "Professional" 25 lb model 4105H from Electrolux? CLICK HERE TO GO TO sudsmaster's LINK |
Post# 296116 , Reply# 11   8/11/2008 at 18:41 (5,707 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Well,I'm impressed! I got the info emailed to me but have no clue on how to send them here.I sent them out to some members of this club and asked them to try and send them here.I tried using the email here and the response was email address unknown?Anyway,If one or more of the guys here I sent the pix to could be so kind as to email the info here,I'd be more than thankfull.P.S.They come in a so called turquoise color!!!!
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Post# 296126 , Reply# 12   8/11/2008 at 18:58 (5,707 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 296132 , Reply# 13   8/11/2008 at 19:28 (5,707 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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No, that's not the Icon Washer and it's not even close to be the Icon washer. btw, talking about professional washers, did you see there's a new washer-dryer combo? |
Post# 296134 , Reply# 14   8/11/2008 at 19:30 (5,707 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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let me try... |
Post# 296136 , Reply# 15   8/11/2008 at 19:34 (5,707 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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OMG the files are too heavy |
Post# 296137 , Reply# 16   8/11/2008 at 19:35 (5,707 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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other... |
Post# 296138 , Reply# 17   8/11/2008 at 19:37 (5,707 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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and last one... |
Post# 296165 , Reply# 19   8/11/2008 at 21:30 (5,707 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Please note.the specifications printed are for the EIFLW55 washer and he EIED/EIGD55H electric or gas dryer.for some reason,the specifications for the EWFLW65H washer and the EWMED/EWMGD65H electric or gas "Perfect Steam'dryers did not come through from Electrolux.I emailed a note regaeding that and am hoping they'll respond asap.
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Post# 296187 , Reply# 20   8/11/2008 at 23:59 (5,707 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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WOW!!!! I like these!!!!! If only they had Miele interiors..... A turquoise Miele, what could be better? I wonder how much these will go for? Considering 3.8-4.0 cubic foot machines are already $1,800 for just the washer and 4.5 cubic feet is as big as the Oasis machines... Yikes, these might exceed Miele prices!!!!
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Post# 296211 , Reply# 21   8/12/2008 at 08:13 (5,707 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Why on earth aren't they playing up the 4.5 cubic-foot tub? I don't see it mentioned anywhere in the literature. They're trying to sell these things to Americans for Christ's sake; We're all about bigger-is-better/mine is bigger than yours! You can bet any other manufacturer would have the 4.5 c.f. stats plastered all over their brochures, LOL! They look like great machines---very stylish. And finally, a dryer from Electrolux with a jumbo drum. Yay! |
Post# 296227 , Reply# 22   8/12/2008 at 09:45 (5,707 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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What will happen to the Frigidaire brand in the future? Will it be just like the brazilian Prosdocimo? |
Post# 296243 , Reply# 23   8/12/2008 at 11:53 (5,707 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey)   |   | |
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Hi Thomas. I went to the website in the ad above, but I guess they do not have the Virtual Laundry room set up yet. Thanks for the nice pics Ray |
Post# 296292 , Reply# 26   8/12/2008 at 17:54 (5,706 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Ry I'm also terrible at conversions (Somebody please help us!) Well, I believe these new models are a little bit bigger than Affinity or Gallery washers (I said a LITTLE) Maybe our doors are the same size. Here in brazil the kitchen's door is a little bit bigger than the other doors and the bathroom's door is a little bit smaler. |
Post# 296294 , Reply# 27   8/12/2008 at 18:25 (5,706 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 296299 , Reply# 28   8/12/2008 at 19:33 (5,706 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 296301 , Reply# 29   8/12/2008 at 19:51 (5,706 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Thank you, Eugene! :-) |
Post# 296347 , Reply# 30   8/13/2008 at 00:56 (5,706 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)   |   | |
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FINALLY a front loader mfg beside Maytag has come out with a front loader washer with a reversible door. In the past I've commented here and over on That Home Site that technically I don't see any reason why a glass washer door couldn't be made reversible. Although the feature undoubtedly adds some cost to the product, it is probably made up for by allowing more customers to accomodate the washer in situations where it must be positioned to the right of the dryer. Like others here I think a 4.5 cu ft washer is a bit of an overkill. However with water levels tailored to the load, it's probably just as efficient with medium size loads as most other smaller washers are. And I could certainly fill that big drum up with a week's worth of bath sheets. Currently the Neptune struggles with six and seven is really pushing it. Also have a big old sleeping bag that won't fit in the Neptune - it would be nice to be able to give it a wash at home as well. |
Post# 296379 , Reply# 31   8/13/2008 at 07:37 (5,706 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey)   |   | |
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Thanks, Thomas and Eugene. Ray |
Post# 296390 , Reply# 32   8/13/2008 at 08:06 (5,706 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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I'm anxious to actualy see these in person.I was glad that the young lady I spoke to there at Electrolux's customer service number was open and willing to send me the literature posted here.Thank you,Thomas for sending the pix I emailed to you! Some of the questions I myself have are probably similar to other members here regarding other "special"features I myself like to see in front loaders. "Is there an interior drum light? Can the light be turned on with the door closed?Are the arms perferated?Are the arms polypropaline or stainless steel?Does it spin clockwise or counterclockwise?Is it belt driven or direct drive? Does it have a recirculating spray during the wash and rinses?"Enquiring minds want to know!lol
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Post# 296395 , Reply# 33   8/13/2008 at 08:27 (5,706 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 296458 , Reply# 35   8/13/2008 at 13:44 (5,706 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Why,I wonder,are consumers even considering replacing their old or making their first self-owned washers an agitator type top loader?Hasn't everybody seen that now, more than ever before,the quality,popularity,performance,energy eficiency,low water usage,price,availability and versatility of front loaders has well surpassed any predicted forecasts ever placed on their sales?Over 90%of the people I either know or have aquainted that own them are extreamly pleased with their performance.Style is another reason they've soared in sales.I don't see where price has benn as much of an issue as features including the versatility and ability to be free standing,built under a counter or stacked.My preferance is to have them built in with the risers/storage drawers underneath.I am almost as excited as I was when the Jet Action 1-18's were released in 1969!I wonder if there's a red shade on their list of new ideas???I do miss my 1-18's
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Post# 296462 , Reply# 36   8/13/2008 at 13:49 (5,706 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Chuck, HOW OLD ARE YOU?!?! |
Post# 296516 , Reply# 37   8/13/2008 at 18:19 (5,705 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Well,since I adore Lucille Ball as well as Betty Davis and both of them refused to tell their age,"I ain't tellin'nobody" my real age but I can say I pass for 35!those who know or hear my true age never believe me and I'd rather be seen as the age I look as aposed to my real age.So,I'm 35.I have true blond hair on my head and eybrows,eye lashes,arms and legs,light complected and my eyes are normaly turquoise but have actualy changed to blue,green and brown.After I had major brain surgery back in '89,they were brown for two and a half years and when I wear dungarees,the ge bluer than normal.I now have frizzy,long,wavey hair that can look as severe as "Little Orphan Annie"or "Carrot Top"with blonde hair.The only other "hint"on my age I will provide is that my Mom went into labor on a Thanksgiving day at the dinner table and had me the next day.Friday November 23rd,19--.LOL
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Post# 296525 , Reply# 38   8/13/2008 at 18:51 (5,705 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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LOL Just like me... I'm "oficially" 28 The REAL age is a secret that only my mom and my plastic surgeon knows. |
Post# 296766 , Reply# 39   8/14/2008 at 21:41 (5,704 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 296784 , Reply# 41   8/14/2008 at 22:16 (5,704 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Jon. Just ignore it... It's one of the wierd Electrolux's projects. It has no chance to be launched It's basicly a mix of a washer, a toaster and an artistic sculpture. The idea was to make a washer that can wash WITHOUT WATER. They only reinvented the "technology" of burning something using a magnifier and sunlight (or a strong artificial light) The project became a cold case but the design will be used in a few years as a HE top loader. |
Post# 296822 , Reply# 42   8/15/2008 at 08:01 (5,704 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 296867 , Reply# 43   8/15/2008 at 09:44 (5,704 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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I think you´re supposed to mean "Dirty clothes BBQ is all you get out from that thing" |
Post# 296869 , Reply# 44   8/15/2008 at 09:47 (5,704 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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to post the specs. sheet... I received it by mail a few days ago, from a member... I´m really sorry! Here it is. |
Post# 296911 , Reply# 45   8/15/2008 at 12:35 (5,704 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 296937 , Reply# 46   8/15/2008 at 14:43 (5,704 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 297059 , Reply# 47   8/15/2008 at 22:36 (5,703 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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I know.I even tried calling them today and ask.I was quickly told they were ,unfortunately,unable to release that as of yet apologising emensely.The girls atitude was that of curiosity wondering why I wanted to know so much about those specific models.I tried to explain my interest and where it stems from but she was still clueless as far as where my excitement and interest in appliances was going.
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Post# 297092 , Reply# 48   8/16/2008 at 07:38 (5,703 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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I found out two things! One they are holding so tight onto the specs that the factory rep only showed the plans to Grays and then took them right back! Usually they leave the information for the sales staff to read over! Two the washer capacity is supposed to be HUGE and it is NOT based on the Affinity tub. Three he is going to try to get me into the training session on these machines! Ooooh my mouth is watering just thinking about it! |
Post# 297112 , Reply# 49   8/16/2008 at 08:36 (5,703 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Jon You´re absolutelly right! This washer is NOT related to AFFINITY or Gallery models. Both drum and tub are similar to affinity model, but they are not the same. this new washer's drum and tub are much bigger and they have some design differences. |
Post# 297201 , Reply# 50   8/16/2008 at 16:23 (5,703 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Jon,that's F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!! I have a feeling you're going to have a blast and also become quite fond of these.My discouragement,if any,is why the hell is there no customer/owner access to the "button trap"from the outside? I love being able,as a front loading washer owner/user,to clean that sucker out once a month.It realy makes a difference.Not that I myself am one who doesn't check pockets and clumps of wash for loose debre but,things happen and aluminum foil your gum is wrapped in does not disolve as easily and makes weird noizes as it's going through the pump.
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Post# 297272 , Reply# 51   8/16/2008 at 20:28 (5,702 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 297307 , Reply# 52   8/16/2008 at 21:53 (5,702 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 300838 , Reply# 53   9/2/2008 at 12:28 (5,686 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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an ex colleague just told me something like 4.8 because they changed the hatch's design on last second. |
Post# 300862 , Reply# 54   9/2/2008 at 15:00 (5,686 days old) by andrewinorlando ()   |   | |
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Pretty soon, the washer's drum will be as large as the dryer's drum. |
Post# 301283 , Reply# 56   9/3/2008 at 21:43 (5,684 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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this is a HUGE problem... |
Post# 301287 , Reply# 57   9/3/2008 at 21:58 (5,684 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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