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| Post# 510528 4/9/2011 at 22:32 (4,626 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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what do you guys think of all the different wash motions offered with many recent direct-drive FL washers?-rocking,slow rolling,lift and drop,tumbling, ETC.Have really noticed this feature advertized a lot lately.... | ||
| Post# 510542 , Reply# 1 4/10/2011 at 03:20 (4,626 days old) by dj-gabriele () | ||
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Sure it's all about gimmicks! A washing machine of 30 years ago didn't clean any worse than a modern one, given the proper operating conditions. The only real improvement is the ability to wash very delicate garments in the machine instead of hand washing. | ||
| Post# 510626 , Reply# 3 4/10/2011 at 13:33 (4,626 days old) by AZREOspecialist () | ||
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But isn't this how washers have been in Europe for the last 20 years? Front loaders take longer to wash and use very little water. This has been true in Europe for decades. This is not a USA phenomenon. | ||
| Post# 510646 , Reply# 5 4/10/2011 at 15:17 (4,626 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney) | ||
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A washing machine of 30 years ago didn't clean any worse They actually cleaned and rinsed better. They were also more durable. | ||
| Post# 510984 , Reply# 7 4/12/2011 at 04:56 (4,624 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
"The only real improvement is the ability to wash very delicate garments in the machine instead of hand washing."
Nope, That MAY have been the case on Italian machines and/or various european models/makes. However for over 30 years here we have had British designed and made machines that have been able to cope with handwash only items with 30 degree very gentle washes (PROGRAMME NUMBER 8). Even these 30 degree washes could be made cooler by using the Economy and temperature features that machines had. 3 British Models spring to mind from as early as 1978 with the TOL Square Door Creda. Late 70s production and design saw these introduced in 1980. Creda Electronic 1000 (Round Door) Servis Quartz 600 Then followed in the early 80s with the Hotpoint Microtronics, Hotpoint 95620's All capable of processing handwash only garments and maintaining the fabric qualities. | ||
| Post# 510986 , Reply# 8 4/12/2011 at 05:07 (4,624 days old) by Haxisfan (Europe - UK / Italy) | ||
@aquarius1984
It's not the case with all Italians models: my grandparents early 70's and my parents mid 70's front loaders had several programmes for delicate items, synthetics, acrylics and wool: the sturdiest of the delicates cycles had a 40 degree main wash with a biological prewash; then a less sturdy 40 degree delicate wash for woolen items and a delicate wash cycle with a cold prewash. There was also a 35 degree universal cycle for delicate colours.
They washers in question were both Zerowatt, this brand became part of the Candy group in 1985. Cheerio. | ||
| Post# 511054 , Reply# 9 4/12/2011 at 13:58 (4,624 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
I think what these companies are trying to do is the same as the top loading washer manufacturers did back in the 50's and 60's with their "lint filters".Lint will always be there and will wash right down the drain. No washers ever keep that from happening whether they have the filters or not.It was just a way of upgrading customers for another $10 to $100.The steam feature is another way to make a few more dollars.I would be leery about that due to the painted instead of porcelain finish appliances have on them now. I am sure there are already owners out there who are experiencing rust on their steam clean washers.
The motion feature however is not that much of a joke.It makes the washers that have it able to truly have a hand wash feature and really does get stains out better as well as thoroughly rinsing them out.Remember,these newer brands all have see through windows and can become quite a hypnotic experience. Especially to those who never watched them before.So,with more different movements than just a clockwise 15 second/counter clockwise 15 second move,they become a lot more fun to watch.I know that ,I myself,got into loving washers because,back then,there were so many different independent brands with many different types of movements.Frigidaire,Apex,kelvinator,Westinghouse,Philco and Whirlpool. Five different brands with 5 different types of movements.I never really cared for the oscillating agitators. I liked the Frigidaire and Kelvinator top loaders and loved the Westinghouse Laundromat slant front units from the 50's and the Bendixes from start to finish. The Bendixes had four different paddles that were perforated and had a great sound during operation especially their two step final spin!!! | ||
Post# 511252 , Reply# 10 4/13/2011 at 10:19 (4,623 days old) by logixx  (Germany) |
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As I understand, some motions are used for specific purposes.
Filtration (spinning) - to force detergent solution through the clothes Stepping (rapid start/stop motion) - to loosen clothes after the spin cycle Rolling (slow tumble) - for extra quiet wash action Fast-forward to 4:50 min. CLICK HERE TO GO TO logixx's LINK | ||
| Post# 511370 , Reply# 11 4/13/2011 at 22:05 (4,622 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
The LG Washer I have, has 2 of the the half-dozen motions. Stepping- which occurs shortly after the main wash starts(10 seconds clock-wise and 10 seconds counter clock-wise), not after the spin. then goes into the rolling motion for a couple of minutes, the resumes normal tumbling action. The stepping seems to be in the cotton/normal cycle, and does not go into the stepping and rolling motions if it is a full load(4 bars)
Generally, my wash loads are about 2 bars(half full). I have really no idea what these motions are suppost to accomplish, but are fun to watch. Rich | ||
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