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Post# 363998 7/14/2009 at 21:37 (5,398 days old) by logixx  (Germany) |
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Got this from tomsappliances.com Whirlpool Once Again Comes Out With New Front Loaders (by Tom on May.24, 2009) What’s the difference compared to the other models? There is increase capacity of 4.4 cu. ft. Higher RPM, Night Quiet mode, Different steps of Rinses, and new feature called Tumble Fresh As there are many other machines out there Whirlpool are catching up with LG and Electrolux washers and dryers. The spacious 4.4 cu. ft. tub is pretty big! Compared to the LG 4.5 cu. ft and Electrolux 4.7 cu. ft. Whirlpool is not much smaller. For example for every .1 cu ft. you can put in 1 average size towel. If Electrolux can hold 3 more towels, how would that affect 30 bath towels in a Electrolux vs. 27 bath towels in a Whirlpool in one load? I don’t even think I have 30 bath towels in my household! The higher RPM is pretty interesting. Before the 4.4 cu. ft washer of the 9700 series was only 1000 RPM and now increased to 1300 RPM, I will do some research on this, once the part layouts are online and see what they have done to get it up to 1300 RPM. Another interesting Feature is the “Night Quiet” mode; this feature will automatically reduce the spin speed when higher vibrations are present. Now you can do laundry when children are sleeping or when you don’t want to wake anyone up. “TumbleFresh” feature will tumble your clothes, keeping wrinkles from setting in for up to 6 hours after the wash is done. If you don’t trust me go to this Whirlpool website and click on the features, they are pretty much right when writing on a professional company website. Each model with a lower number will have less and less features as described above. The 9550 has all these features I have talked about. The rinsing feature has been changed; you can no longer just push “extra rinse” they have put in a new feature where you have three sets of Rinse options, “Normal” rinse are for normal rinsing, extra rinse adds another rinse making three rinses in one wash and the “Max” rinse uses higher water levels to help clean out the clothes. I think this is a great option for Whirlpool to put on, because I know there are people who can get their clothes really dirty or even have really sensitive skin. Whirlpool Matching dryers have not changed much on these pairs. Supposedly the Dryer has a new “Eco Normal” cycle; I have no clue what that does, but Whirlpool claims it saves 40% more energy when using the pair’s “Eco Normal” cycle. I also noticed a smaller drum. It’s now 7.2 cu ft. and their last one was 7.5 cu. ft. I think this promote the “Eco Normal” cycle. I know many people have asked about the 9700 series. Now that washer has fewer features then the ones above. I personally think the Whirlpool is making a new washer (prolly a 9750 series) I think the capacity will increase and maybe more energy and water savings and a higher RPM, you would think 1300 is pretty high but in Europe, their highest spinning washer is 2000 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) which is made by Asko. I will post another article when Whirlpool makes another move in the laundry room. A Few more Washers and Dryers Added From Whirlpool (by Tom on Jul.10, 2009) Through some research I have found a couple more new washers and dryers they are adding on the market, the last article “Once Again Whirlpool comes out with new front loaders” well here we go again! I just knew it they would come out with a new 9700 series and they sure have, the 9750 is pretty neat looking with a hint of gold door gives an added expensive touch! Although I am not as impressed with the 9750 as I thought it would be, really the only difference is a few more cycles, .1 cu. ft. bigger and a “Fanfresh” to air out the washer to help prevent mildew. I am not sure about the washing and the spin speed yet, I would assume and hope the washer would have higher RPM’s it would make sense because it’s a “Top of the line” When I get more info on this washer and dryer pair I will post another article on the 9750 Check back soon! The New Duet Sport are upgrading, They are allot like the Regular Duet pairs. Just a few less features and a little smaller. Here are some of the features this Sport Pair has Whirlpool Duet Sport 8400 “TumbleFresh” feature will tumble your clothes, keeping wrinkles from setting in for up to 6 hours after the wash is done. New Eco Heavy Duty and Eco Whitest Whites are cycles that use lower water temperatures to maximize efficiency; although these cycles will take more time to wash to make sure clothes get clean! “Small Load” is the new name for “Quick Wash” many consumers have used this wash for big loads and don’t get the results they want. I think this is a great idea and it makes more sense. The Dryer Duet Sport just has the New Eco Normal Cycle, nothing more has changed. The Eco normal once again lowers temperatures to maximize efficiency. | ||
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Post# 363999 , Reply# 1 7/14/2009 at 21:40 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 364000 , Reply# 2 7/14/2009 at 21:40 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 364001 , Reply# 3 7/14/2009 at 21:41 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 364003 , Reply# 4 7/14/2009 at 21:42 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 364004 , Reply# 5 7/14/2009 at 21:43 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 364010 , Reply# 6 7/14/2009 at 21:51 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Close-up
FanFresh = Dynanic Venting Technology The buttons on the washer say: Delay Wash, Fan Fresh, Deep Clean Steam, Oxi Dispense(?), Night Quiet. Water Temp, Spin Speed, Soil Level, Cycle Signal, Rinse (Normal, Extra, Max). On the dryer: Reduce Static, Adjust Manual Dry Time, Wrinkle Shield Steam. Temperature, Dryness Level (More, Normal, Eco), Number of Garments (1-4, 5-8, 9-12), Cycle Signal, Button Sound. 
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| Post# 364020 , Reply# 7 7/14/2009 at 22:23 (5,398 days old) by norfolksouthern () | ||
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It's a real bummer that nice red Bravos only has a wash plate. NorfolkSouthern | ||
| Post# 364036 , Reply# 8 7/15/2009 at 00:17 (5,398 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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I love the color of the Bravos! | ||
| Post# 364059 , Reply# 9 7/15/2009 at 04:13 (5,398 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
perferation
I am a real stinker when it comes to different features in front loading washers. 1)The arms or fins have to be perferated.This draws water upwords and sprays it onto the clothes as they are being tumbled.It also is much more efficient in removing lint and sand. 2)There has to be an interior light that will come on during the entire cycle from start to finish or a button to press that will turn it back on if and when it goes out. 3)There has to be a button catcher or as most of us call it,an ACCESSIBLE sump trap, where the consumer can open it and remove anything that gets caught without having to call for service. 4)Either a strong,recirculating spray OR water level selector that will increase or decrease the desired water level if the preset level from the factory is not acceptible by the consumer. The closest ones to my own personal favorite features of new machines are the L.G.s.I am completely confused on why Whirlpool has yet to come up with not only those features in their front loading Duet washers but also the PAINTED dryer interiors that I have seen all rusted out after three years of use.Why they haven't switched theirs to stainless steel to match their washers and eliminate the rust factor is beyond me.LG,GE,and Frigidaire have them available. | ||
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Post# 364113 , Reply# 12 7/15/2009 at 09:41 (5,398 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Could you post a higher-res pic of the new Bravos control panel and the dryer panel? You have to go to Whirlpool's Digital Library: click on Maytag -> Laundry -> Washer -> Top Load. There are hundreds of pictures of Whirlpool-made appliances. I'd like to know more about this Fan Fresh thing. Maybe they added a PC fan somewhere to the washer to air it out? | ||
| Post# 364286 , Reply# 13 7/15/2009 at 19:22 (5,397 days old) by favorit () | ||
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new Duets look a bit like the Hanseatic ... whose door looks like a toilet seat, doesn't it ? 
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| Post# 364291 , Reply# 14 7/15/2009 at 19:30 (5,397 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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| Post# 364300 , Reply# 15 7/15/2009 at 20:06 (5,397 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Maytag Commercial Top Loader | ||
| Post# 364421 , Reply# 16 7/16/2009 at 06:16 (5,397 days old) by vivalalavatrice () | ||
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whose door looks like a toilet seat, doesn't it ? Well said Carlo! really nothing new on earth ;-) ...... Speechless.......:(((((( Diomede | ||
| Post# 364534 , Reply# 20 7/16/2009 at 10:53 (5,397 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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Post# 364565 , Reply# 22 7/16/2009 at 13:06 (5,397 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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110V In US Homes
Aside from perhaps ranges,hot water heaters,heaters (air, boilers, furnaces, dryers and perhaps air conditioners, most USA homes do not have appliances that require 220v power. Electric power was first used in US homes for lighting, then clever persons (including power companies and or their builders) wanted to increase demand and started designing and building all and sundry sort of consumer appliances to run on electric power. When it came to laundry, most homes got their hot water from a central boiler/heater. Since the United States has abundant natural resources of coal, petrol, and natural gas, these were what was used for heating and hot water, then when the switch was made to electric, fuels were used in power plants to generate electric power. Far better to have one large power plant supply electric power for running boilers and heating in area homes, than all those homes burning coal themselves. Where one lived also played a role, as there were "all electric homes" in areas where power was quite cheap. However coal and oil normally were cheaper still, so unless things were being given away.... | ||
| Post# 364585 , Reply# 23 7/16/2009 at 14:12 (5,397 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
Finally | ||
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Post# 364617 , Reply# 24 7/16/2009 at 16:43 (5,396 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 364938 , Reply# 28 7/17/2009 at 17:20 (5,395 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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One Must Understand
"Boil Washing" went on well past WWII in Europe, and indeed the health standards for commercial laundries in most countries still mandate wash temperatures >160F for at least 10 minutes. Previous to electric powered heaters, early washing machines in Europe had fuel fired boilers. Early washing machines without a way to boil laundry did not sell well at all. Consider also much of Europe, was in ruins after WWII, thus it was quite easy to "build from scratch" as it was not only an power stations, and infrastructure, but to wire homes and buildings. As Toggles stated, for various reasons it makes more sense for appliances that require hot water to heat it themselves, and for that to be done quickly it requires 220v or even 400v power. I've seen ironers and washing machines in domestic use in parts of Germany that run on 400v power, something one would NEVER see in the United States. Wholesale switching over to 220v power would cause chaos in the United States. Some local areas to get out of the need for more power plants needing to be built are trying to get consumers to chuck electric heated dryers, hot water heaters and the lot. | ||
| Post# 365183 , Reply# 30 7/18/2009 at 14:14 (5,395 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Fan Fresh | ||
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Post# 365378 , Reply# 32 7/19/2009 at 12:37 (5,394 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Actually some European countries had lower voltages too in the past, but they converted in time. In the Netherlands until the sixties both 127V and 220V both were used. Then all households had to change to 220V. In some parts of the country it was done by putting 127V on two hot wires, which can be compared to the 220V in the USA. According to Wikipedia NL, in 2003 there were still parts in Amsterdam that got 220V that way!
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| Post# 365980 , Reply# 38 7/21/2009 at 16:45 (5,391 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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| Post# 365983 , Reply# 39 7/21/2009 at 16:59 (5,391 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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