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Post# 139390   7/2/2006 at 09:00 (6,479 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        

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This was in today's flyers




Post# 139397 , Reply# 1   7/2/2006 at 09:19 (6,479 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Cabrio

Cabrio (or French Cabri) means "GOAT"

And we all know what goats do. They eat everything in sight. With a name alluding to a machine that eats clothes, they should stick that on all their DD machines.

I much rather the name "Oasis" than CABRIO

But they're the same awesome machines. I'll have to go take a look at them.


Post# 139398 , Reply# 2   7/2/2006 at 09:20 (6,479 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Same Machine as Oasis with the agitator?



Post# 139399 , Reply# 3   7/2/2006 at 09:21 (6,479 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

No, it has the disk just like the Oasis. Very same machine except for the brand name and the windows are clear instead of tinted.

Post# 139401 , Reply# 4   7/2/2006 at 09:22 (6,479 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Oasis ads

Does anyone know where I can find a full page ad for the Kenmore Oasis?

Post# 139405 , Reply# 5   7/2/2006 at 09:36 (6,479 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Thank you for sharing the ad. I think the dryer looks rather sad. With the tinted window the Kenmore dryer looks better IMHO.

Post# 139409 , Reply# 6   7/2/2006 at 09:46 (6,479 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        

Yeah, the dryer looks like it has a big mouth kinda like you see on Peanuts cartoons. The Oasis's window has more of a "Smile" than the Whirlpool.

Post# 139423 , Reply# 7   7/2/2006 at 10:12 (6,479 days old) by askomiele (Belgium Ghent)        

Hey cabrio in flemish means convertable (is this spelled right?). If its not clear it a car without a roof. I like the fact that those machines are build. Energy efficient and toploading. But does they realy wash as clean as possible. Hopefully they do!!

Post# 139544 , Reply# 8   7/2/2006 at 16:01 (6,479 days old) by mrtide ()        
The Cabrio does have an agitator

No wash discs in this machine. Has a huge stainless steel tank and has all that roundness of the Maytag Nepture TL. I don't know why they came out with this one. Saw it at Lowes last week.

Post# 139565 , Reply# 9   7/2/2006 at 18:31 (6,479 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Well Jason, I guess you've forgotten about the last version of Hamilton dryers with a very similar window. I think WP is paying homage to that style, after all, the first LK Combos had a rectangularish window very similar to Hamiltons. I'm just gonna have to go to Lowes tomorrow and check this out, since I've wanted to see what this new agitator looks like.

Post# 139578 , Reply# 10   7/2/2006 at 19:01 (6,479 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV)        
has an agitator?

According to the whirlpool web-site, this machine "is specifically designed without a space consuming agitator". Does this mean NO agitator or just a different kind???

Post# 139581 , Reply# 11   7/2/2006 at 19:05 (6,478 days old) by westytoploader ()        

I can't wait until our Lowe's gets these!!! Will definitely have to check them out!

Post# 139595 , Reply# 12   7/2/2006 at 19:34 (6,478 days old) by mrtide ()        
Oh yes Mr. Cehalstead

In fact, I couldn't believe that THAT machine would have an agitator instead of the washplates as found in those type machines. But I actually did see it. That what I am curious about- Why Whirlpool? What is this machine about anyway?

Post# 139602 , Reply# 13   7/2/2006 at 19:53 (6,478 days old) by bobbyd32l ()        

The Whirlpool Rep hasnt come and given us any information on the Cabrio, but the Oasis has two different models... The Agitator with TA, and the other with the plate. IIRC the Whirlpool too will have both available. I will check back when the rep tells us!

Post# 139635 , Reply# 14   7/2/2006 at 21:28 (6,478 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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That Lowes ad wasn't in today's paper. Probably will be in the usual spot--Wed. or Thurs. paper. I may go see about it tomorrow.

Post# 139642 , Reply# 15   7/2/2006 at 21:49 (6,478 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Bob, I saw the ad on a page in Parade magazine (I think it was Parade, whatever comes with the Victoria Advocate). Not a separate Lowe's circular.

Post# 139654 , Reply# 16   7/2/2006 at 22:44 (6,478 days old) by golittlesport (California)        

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They look Maytag-ish

Post# 139659 , Reply# 17   7/2/2006 at 22:49 (6,478 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
I saw the ad on a page in Parade magazine

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Glenn,

You are correct. It was not a separate Lowe's flyer.
Thanks for the input.
Thought it was interesting and decied to scan for eveyone's viewing pleasure....


Post# 139664 , Reply# 18   7/2/2006 at 23:04 (6,478 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Glenn, I saw it in the Parade Magazine. It's also on Lowe's web site and the Duet Sport HT is now on Whirlpool's web site.

Post# 139712 , Reply# 19   7/3/2006 at 08:48 (6,478 days old) by agiflow ()        

These cabinets kind of remind me of the early 50's WP/KM machines. Going back to rounded corners.

Post# 139723 , Reply# 20   7/3/2006 at 09:26 (6,478 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Yup

Ain't that cool? Rounded cornere, porcelain tops. Windows on the doors. WP's headed in the right direction.

Post# 139730 , Reply# 21   7/3/2006 at 10:06 (6,478 days old) by agiflow ()        

..slower stroke agitation to boot....yes..things are getting better. I will try to get to Lowes today to check these babies out.

Post# 139830 , Reply# 22   7/3/2006 at 17:33 (6,478 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Well, I went today and had a ganer. The dryer they had next to it didn't have a window. BUT THE WASHER DID!! YAY!! There was an F&P IWL12/IWL15 on the other side of the cabrio dryer. So I got to do a little bit comparison. The WP drum is larger, but I wonder if it's highest water level fills as high up as the F&P does.. I like the idea of the rubber fins at the base of the agitator. However, my concern is how that rubber will hold up over time given what we saw happened to the rubber tips on Hotpoint washers and anther couple. And what will that deterioration do to fabrics. I do like also the Cabrio's ability to have a full-fill hot without having to do some option modifications as on the F&P. There is a "Deep Cleaning" option that sounds very similar to the ecoactive phase of the F&P with its concentrated dtergent solution raining down on a slowly rotating drum. The model I saw had an agitator-mounted fabric softener dispenser. Theer's a$100 more model on the web site, but there appeared to be no differentiation with Lowes' minimalist comparison chart. What I do like is the programmability of the F&P with regards to variance of the water temps within the hot, warm, cool and cold ranes. Thus you nkow more of what the temp really is vs. what WP has with their controlled warm & cool wash temps. Also the F&P spins faster. It will be interesting to see how load rollover is with the floating tub & corckscrew top part of the agitator vs. the F&P's action. Frankly, I'd love to see a sxs comparison. All in all, what kicks butt the most is the windowed lid. All-in-all considering, THe F&P and potentially the agitatored Cabrio/Oasis are the top loaders on the market today to opt. for if still wanting a top loader.

Post# 139842 , Reply# 23   7/3/2006 at 17:57 (6,478 days old) by agiflow ()        

Thanks Bob for the scoop on these new machines...i am just getting ready myself to make a trip to Lowes to see these new machines.

I agree also that these are the machines to get if opting for TL. Many posters as you know on THS who own them say they work great.


Post# 139955 , Reply# 24   7/4/2006 at 06:22 (6,477 days old) by mixedup ()        
Lowes website?

Appnut, can you provide a link for the Cabrio on the Lowes site? I've been looking, but I can't find it.
Thanks,
Virginia


Post# 139982 , Reply# 25   7/4/2006 at 09:18 (6,477 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Oasis for me

I went and checked out the Goats, or Convertibles (depends on which country you're from). Y'all were right, it does have an agitator with the gentle rubber fins at the bottom. And $300 less than the OasisHE. But I must be true to my Kenmore following so Oasis it is. Either way, they're WONDERFUL machines and I can't wait to come home next week to see a Pacific Blue Oasis washer in the laundry room.

Course, I'll be ecstatic to see a 1970 Kenmore 800 sitting next to be.


Post# 139998 , Reply# 26   7/4/2006 at 10:11 (6,477 days old) by agiflow ()        

That's right Jason, either way...keep it in the family :-)

Post# 140008 , Reply# 27   7/4/2006 at 10:34 (6,477 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
And what else do you do on the 4th of July besides....

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A blue Rhino exchange???

You search for the new Cabrio...


Post# 140010 , Reply# 28   7/4/2006 at 10:35 (6,477 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Cabrio

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With the agitator....

Post# 140012 , Reply# 29   7/4/2006 at 10:38 (6,477 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Open the lid.....

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And peek inside...........

Post# 140020 , Reply# 30   7/4/2006 at 10:51 (6,477 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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24 incher? (60cm)

Post# 140024 , Reply# 31   7/4/2006 at 10:55 (6,477 days old) by agiflow ()        
Thanks !!!

At least WP is making the agitator model with a see through glass lid. Very stylish machine. As Bob mentioned previously..i would like to see how this machine works with the DAA.

Post# 140028 , Reply# 32   7/4/2006 at 11:37 (6,477 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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This is the more deluxe model my Lowes didn't have. Mine also had a blue agitator, if I remember. This model has a countdown display as well as one or two mroe spin speed options (the button between the soil level on the left and water temps on the right--of the 3 clustered on the left hand side of the options). Wish this model had a flow-thruough softener dispenser so ya didn't have to return to add softener when using the 2nd rinse option.

Post# 140037 , Reply# 33   7/4/2006 at 11:56 (6,477 days old) by agiflow ()        

It will be interesting to see if WP will phase out the porcelain coated washbaskets. If they do i hope it is SS and not the plastic baskets.

Post# 140046 , Reply# 34   7/4/2006 at 12:26 (6,477 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Cabrio/convertible

I think I remember seeing a VW Cabrio a long time ago.

Post# 140049 , Reply# 35   7/4/2006 at 12:30 (6,477 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Doors

Funny how the doors look like they took a page from Maytag's Neptune styling book, the way they turn to lap over the front (washer) or top edge (dryer).

Post# 140056 , Reply# 36   7/4/2006 at 12:51 (6,477 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
24 incher? (60cm)

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Oops! Forgot the ruler...

Want to guess the size?


Post# 140066 , Reply# 37   7/4/2006 at 13:36 (6,477 days old) by kenmorepeter5ab ()        
WHIRLPOOL CABRIO

Is Whirlpool Cabrio the always agitator? right? There is not have without the agitator of the Cabrio...? (same as Kenmore Oasis)

- Peter (kenmorepeter5ab)


Post# 140073 , Reply# 38   7/4/2006 at 14:42 (6,477 days old) by agiflow ()        

Peter..i was wondering too if WP was offering the wash-plate model. Anyhow i am glad that WP is offering this agitator model with glass lid...i think this is my next washer purchase.

Post# 140080 , Reply# 39   7/4/2006 at 15:07 (6,477 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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No guess needed, sizes are on Lowes.com. The width is 28 inches.

Post# 140350 , Reply# 40   7/5/2006 at 18:13 (6,476 days old) by agiflow ()        

Does Wp offer the wash plate model along with the agitator models? Or is it only the agi models that are out? Little confused here.

Post# 140371 , Reply# 41   7/5/2006 at 20:12 (6,475 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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WP will have 1 wash plate model and sears will have 2!! It's marketing!!!

Post# 140392 , Reply# 42   7/5/2006 at 21:27 (6,475 days old) by mrtide ()        
Does a washplate automatically mean

Or does WP incorporate some of the "HE" features of the previous machines like the calypso, except uses an agitator on one model as the medium for laundry movement and calls it an "HE". This will be interesting to see this machine wash. Hey, it could be the washer we've all been wanting! The stainless steel tub sure is nice.

Post# 140575 , Reply# 43   7/6/2006 at 16:27 (6,475 days old) by tumbler ()        
Cabrio

I was just at Lowe's in suburban St. Louis (Maplewood); they don't have it here, but the salesman said that it was actually a F & P machine w/the Whirlpool name on it.

Post# 140585 , Reply# 44   7/6/2006 at 17:25 (6,475 days old) by bearpeter ()        
I'm with you toggle....

24 incher!!!!!!!
Imagine the rollover on that!!!!

and now to wash........ Sorry smuuty bear just woke up!
Apologies to all

Pete


Post# 141776 , Reply# 45   7/12/2006 at 18:32 (6,469 days old) by gregm ()        
PORCELAIN ???

"Cabrio's" have porcelain tops ??? really ?? if so, that is awesome.

Post# 141796 , Reply# 46   7/12/2006 at 20:24 (6,468 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Kitchenaid too.

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The Kitchenaid branded top loaders all had porcelain tops as well. I imagine most of the porcelain tops will outlast the machines themselves. ;)

MRB


Post# 145287 , Reply# 47   7/26/2006 at 13:58 (6,455 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
Cabritator

If the agitator is mounted the same as the typicall DD agitator, can't you install a single action agit in it's place? I bet that would make an interesting washer.

Post# 145306 , Reply# 48   7/26/2006 at 15:22 (6,455 days old) by westytoploader ()        

If it had the same agitator shaft/mount as a traditional WP, that would be fun! I'd have to try a DD Surgilator in it and see what happens. That's probably not the case, however...Greg and I were talking about the Cabrio a few days ago and he thought that it would have the same agitator shaft as the Fisher & Paykel, especially since it uses the same type of motor. At least the F&P agitator would still be interchangeable...

Post# 145310 , Reply# 49   7/26/2006 at 15:31 (6,455 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Won't work. F&P motors have a stubby drive shaft, like a Maytag. An F&P agitator might fit if the base is the right circumference to fit the basket.

Post# 145316 , Reply# 50   7/26/2006 at 15:48 (6,455 days old) by knitwits1975 ()        

Kind of looks like a cross between a direct drive Whirlpool and a Fisher & Paykel. I wonder if this machine is a joint effort. I'm guessing it is probably devoid of the usual Whirlpool mechanism.

Post# 145317 , Reply# 51   7/26/2006 at 15:50 (6,455 days old) by knitwits1975 ()        

Should any forum member acquire one of these, May I request videos?

Post# 145323 , Reply# 52   7/26/2006 at 16:08 (6,455 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Huh. This machine has a very normal-looking Dual-Action agitator. The Oasis I saw had a VERY different looking agitator. Has anyone else seen the one I'm talking about?


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