Speed Queen AWN 432 or 542

Silly me - I posted this to another thread thinking I was creating a new post!

Anyway, I'm deciding between the AWN 432 or 542. I currently have a 432 where I'm living now, but will soon be moving and will leave the 432 here so I'll have to get a new one for the new place.

Both have the second rinse which is very important to me. On the 432 the wash/spin speeds are determined by the dial setting. For a delicate wash the only choice I have is intermittent gentle agitation with a slow spin. I do some loads for which I like the gentle agitation, though I'd rather it not be intermittent and I'd rather have a the normal spin speed. Because of this, I'm considering the 542.

The 542 has a separate dial for fabric selection...Regular (normal/normal), perm press (normal/slow), knit (gentle/normal), and delicate (gentle/slow). I determined this form the Care and Use guide I downloaded, but I couldn't figure out how the timer plays into it. That is, the timer has cycles for regular, perm press, delicate and hand wash. Does anyone have any idea?


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Post# 705560 9/27/2013 at 00:59 (3,862 days old) by LLMaytag (Southern California)
Checkrate/Likes Silly me - I posted this to another thread thinking I was creating a new post! Anyway, I'm deciding between the AWN 432 or 542. I currently have a 432 where I'm living now, but will soon be moving and will leave the 432 here so I'll have to get a new one for the new place. Both have the second rinse which is very important to me. On the 432 the wash/spin speeds are determined by the dial setting. For a delicate wash the only choice I have is intermittent gentle agitation with a slow spin. I do some loads for which I like the gentle agitation, though I'd rather it not be intermittent and I'd rather have a the normal spin speed. Because of this, I'm considering the 542. The 542 has a separate dial for fabric selection...Regular (normal/normal), perm press (normal/slow), knit (gentle/normal), and delicate (gentle/slow). I determined this form the Care and Use guide I downloaded, but I couldn't figure out how the timer plays into it. That is, the timer has cycles for regular, perm press, delicate and hand wash. Does anyone have any idea?

Post# 705597 , Reply# 1 9/27/2013 at 05:31 (3,861 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)
Checkrate/Likes You can choose any of the four speed combinations (Fabric Selector) for use with any cycle. As noted in the use and care instructions, the chosen cycle may override your speed selection in certain cases. For instance, only slow speeds are allowed on the Delicate and Knits cycles--no matter what you choose on the Fabric Selector. As for which model to choose for your new home, go for the 542! This post was last edited 09/27/2013 at 05:51

Post# 705626 , Reply# 2 9/27/2013 at 08:14 (3,861 days old) by washman (o)
Checkrate/Likes *here is my AWN 542 in action* using Arm & Hammer detergent CLICK HERE TO GO TO washman's LINK

Post# 705673 , Reply# 3 9/27/2013 at 12:06 (3,861 days old) by JeffG ()
Checkrate/Likes Leonard, the "Fabric Selector" is simply a manual high/low speed switch for the agitator and spin: Regular - Fast agitation/fast spin Prem Press - Fast agitation/slow spin Knits - Slow agitation/fast spin Delicate - Slow agitation/slow spin It acts as an override for whichever cycle is being run on the timer control, except as noted by Eugene. It gives more flexibility in cycles, e.g. you can run a Normal cycle (with extended wash times) with slow agitation and/or spin. Etc.

Post# 705675 , Reply# 4 9/27/2013 at 12:12 (3,861 days old) by LLMaytag (Southern California)
Checkrate/Likes *Deciscions* Thanks guys, I'll have to check on pricing...maybe I'll go with the 542...then to search out the steps to raise the water level and defeat the lid switch!

Post# 705676 , Reply# 5 9/27/2013 at 12:12 (3,861 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)
Checkrate/Likes I wish they would have just called it what it really is....WASH/SPIN SPEED SWITCH.....instead of ....... wait for it.................. ....FABRIC SELECTOR....... but get the AWN542! Mike

Post# 705836 , Reply# 6 9/28/2013 at 00:28 (3,861 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore)
Checkrate/Likes *cycle/fabric selector chart breakdown* www.clarkwholesale.net/wp-content... This chart link was on another post- shows you what each cycle does with each fabric selection. There's a couple of variables. Hope it's helpful.

Post# 705837 , Reply# 7 9/28/2013 at 00:28 (3,861 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore)
Checkrate/Likes *cycle/fabric selector chart breakdown* www.clarkwholesale.net/wp-content... This chart link was on another post- shows you what each cycle does with each fabric selection. There's a couple of variables. Hope it's helpful.