Thread Number: 74184
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Whirlpool FL model #WFW85HEFC w/steam |
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Post# 979672 , Reply# 1   1/24/2018 at 08:52 (2,282 days old) by yoblount (TX)   |   | |
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Steam cycles generally benefit wash performance by increasing water temp with an on-board heater. Time to heat the wash water to target temp also increases cycle time allowing enzyme detergents to break down soils more completely.
My LG and Samsung washers use a shorter tumble motion during the wash portion of the sanitize cycle and cycles using the "steam" modifier which should mitigate wear to clothing subjected to the longer wash times. |
Post# 979688 , Reply# 2   1/24/2018 at 10:26 (2,281 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 979691 , Reply# 3   1/24/2018 at 10:39 (2,281 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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Post# 979701 , Reply# 4   1/24/2018 at 10:56 (2,281 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 979704 , Reply# 5   1/24/2018 at 11:10 (2,281 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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The steam has A LOT more thermal energy to get work done in a certain amount of time.
I took a full recording with the clear door of the Normal/Steam cycle on my GE dw (posting soon) and the actual steam portion is only a few minutes, but that steam is HOT! Hotter with more energy than just the hot water. |
Post# 979753 , Reply# 8   1/24/2018 at 17:15 (2,281 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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I have had a front loader without an integral heater and my current one does have one, plus steam, and sanitize. It's a whole different level of clean. I have cotton/terry cloth napkins as well as my kitchen cleaning cloths. they accumulate over a 4-6 week time, enough for a nice sizer load. I use my equivalent of extra hot, steam, and depending upon my mood, Heavy Duty, Whites, Towels and heaviest soil level. I use Tide w/Bleach powder. I am never disappointed. My personal whites, I haven't used chlorine bleach in years since getting this washer. Whites, hottest water, and longest cycle time. Maybe almost two years ago, I ended up getting quite a bit of blood on a pair of light colored kakis after an injection. The stain sat for almost two weeks. I put all my similar colored slacks n the wash, selected Normal/Casual, heaviest soil, warm water, and steam for stains. Tide w/Bleach. Even I was amazed, not a trace. Eventually I will be invaded with 3 dogs and 2 cats and I will have a Duet Steam dryer by then. Inbetwe3en regular laundering of all their blankets, I'll use the steam refresh on the dryer to freshen all of them up. I cannot imagine owning a front loader without an integral heat3er. I don't subscribe to cold water washing. I also use the steam for stains option to be assured I obtain a real warm, hot, or extra hot temperature in a load. Duets have incredible flexibility with choice of cycles with steam as well as extra hot water temps if needed. |
Post# 979757 , Reply# 9   1/24/2018 at 17:35 (2,281 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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