MAYTAG

Peter, welcome to our club!
I have the FAV9800 (the one w/ the touch screen) if you want to ask any questions about it. I don�t know how the mechanism makes those snails spin around. It does seem to be designed like the old Maytag washers (the motor turns one way to agitate and then reverses to spin). The snails (tumblers) both turn in one direction.
On Sturdy the tumblers spin at 56 R.P.M. the entire wash time.
On Cotton at 56 R.P.M. for 45 seconds and pause for 15 seconds every minute.
On all other cycle they spin at 40 R.P.M. for:
Wrinkle Control 30 seconds w/ a 30 pause each minute.
Delicate 15 seconds w/ a 45 second pause each minute.
Hand Wash, I can�t remember if it�s 5/55 or 10/50.

In the rinse they always spin at 40 R.P.M. w/ the respective times above depending on the fabric selected.

It seems to work best w/ large loads. It does tangle a little (more w/ long sleeves and long pants), but as long as you use the correct fabric selection the clothes untangle easily. I shake everything a little as I put it in the dryer and the wrinkles do come out.

It's the best machine I have ever used to wash a blanket, bed spread, or comforter (ever better than a front loader except for the spin).

Jeff


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Post# 82609 9/9/2005 at 21:52 (6,803 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()
Checkrate/Likes Before I went to Sears in Paramus at Paramus Park Mall to 2nd floor to see the appliance for new Maytag Neptune Washer. And I have home computer about the new design Maytag Neptune Washer...we have the Maytag's video (with symbols).

Post# 82638 , Reply# 1 9/9/2005 at 23:56 (6,803 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)
Checkrate/Likes *Maytag Neptune* Peter: Is this the Maytag you mean? Way cool. Some say tangling is a problem. I'l like to know how the "snails" [agitators] are powered since the tub revolves during the spin cycle as we would expect. I bet Robert/Unimatic could explain the mechanics to those of us who can barely figure out at what angle to hold a nail-file. Is the video any good/interesting? What do yo mean by symbols BTW? (by the way) regards, Steve CLICK HERE TO GO TO toggleswitch's LINK

Post# 82667 , Reply# 2 9/10/2005 at 11:38 (6,803 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX)
Checkrate/Likes Peter, welcome to our club! I have the FAV9800 (the one w/ the touch screen) if you want to ask any questions about it. I don�t know how the mechanism makes those snails spin around. It does seem to be designed like the old Maytag washers (the motor turns one way to agitate and then reverses to spin). The snails (tumblers) both turn in one direction. On Sturdy the tumblers spin at 56 R.P.M. the entire wash time. On Cotton at 56 R.P.M. for 45 seconds and pause for 15 seconds every minute. On all other cycle they spin at 40 R.P.M. for: Wrinkle Control 30 seconds w/ a 30 pause each minute. Delicate 15 seconds w/ a 45 second pause each minute. Hand Wash, I can�t remember if it�s 5/55 or 10/50. In the rinse they always spin at 40 R.P.M. w/ the respective times above depending on the fabric selected. It seems to work best w/ large loads. It does tangle a little (more w/ long sleeves and long pants), but as long as you use the correct fabric selection the clothes untangle easily. I shake everything a little as I put it in the dryer and the wrinkles do come out. It's the best machine I have ever used to wash a blanket, bed spread, or comforter (ever better than a front loader except for the spin). Jeff