Thread Number: 81687
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
New LG AI Smart Washer Coming in 2020 |
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Post# 1056955   1/8/2020 at 22:57 (1,569 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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LG just announced a new smart washer that uses artificial intelligence to determine the kind of cycle to use based on what type of laundry is placed inside. It also has a detergent and fabric softener dispensing system as well as their new Turbowash 360 system. It will even tell the dryer what cycle to use based on what it washed. Here is a link to their announcement at CES 2020:
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Post# 1056977 , Reply# 1   1/9/2020 at 04:40 (1,568 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 1057216 , Reply# 3   1/11/2020 at 04:05 (1,566 days old) by Logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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The 24" models that have been out in Urope for months have the tempered glass door cover, as well as the stainless drum baffles.
www.lg.com/uk/washing-mac... |
Post# 1057259 , Reply# 4   1/11/2020 at 13:28 (1,566 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1057260 , Reply# 5   1/11/2020 at 13:35 (1,566 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1057282 , Reply# 6   1/11/2020 at 18:00 (1,566 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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What level of intellect does the machine have preloaded? Looks like it's not housebroken.
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Post# 1084345 , Reply# 7   8/8/2020 at 09:26 (1,356 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Two new models are now appearing on LG's website:
www.lg.com/us/washers/lg-... www.lg.com/us/washers/lg-wm4200h... I really like the sleek look of the second one (WM4200HBA) |
Post# 1084347 , Reply# 8   8/8/2020 at 09:34 (1,356 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1084348 , Reply# 9   8/8/2020 at 09:39 (1,356 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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I'm interested in the auto-dosing system. What do they look like and where are they located? |
Post# 1084358 , Reply# 10   8/8/2020 at 11:22 (1,356 days old) by whatsername (Denver, CO)   |   | |
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Post# 1084361 , Reply# 11   8/8/2020 at 11:51 (1,356 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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The reservoir is built right into the dispenser drawer and holds 18 loads worth of detergent and fabric softener.
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Post# 1084362 , Reply# 12   8/8/2020 at 11:56 (1,356 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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Which bulk dispenser is which? GE has theirs on the back of the dispenser. How do I know which one's which? This would be beneficial to me. |
Post# 1084363 , Reply# 13   8/8/2020 at 11:57 (1,356 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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My MIL and SIL have the LG 4370 with the twin wash pedestal washer. Wash temps are tepid at best, so I'm not really a fan but they both seem to love them.
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Post# 1084364 , Reply# 14   8/8/2020 at 11:59 (1,356 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Post# 1084368 , Reply# 15   8/8/2020 at 12:23 (1,356 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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is the lg bulk dispenser equipped with a flip cap like the GE or a screw on cap? |
Post# 1084380 , Reply# 16   8/8/2020 at 14:07 (1,356 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1084464 , Reply# 17   8/9/2020 at 11:39 (1,355 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1084473 , Reply# 18   8/9/2020 at 14:10 (1,355 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Thanks Bob for pointing that out. It's interesting that turbowash can no longer be turned off during the normal or heavy duty cycles.
What I really like is with the 4500, you can totally adjust the amount of detergent and fabric softener dispensed. The default amounts can be increased or decreased in 0.1 oz (3 ml) increments, within a range of 0.3 oz (9 ml) to 6.0 oz (180 ml). And then you can further adjust it up or down depending on the load if you want. What I also like is the reservoirs can be removed and completely opened up for easy cleaning. This washer sounds brilliantly engineered. Whirlpool could learn a thing or two from LG. |
Post# 1084476 , Reply# 20   8/9/2020 at 14:42 (1,355 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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David, my Duet has the ability to adjust the amount dispensed based upon the concentration level of the liquid itself (2x, 3x, ...) Then, the "hardness" or "softness" of the water. The machine further adjusts based upon cycle, load/garment weight, and soil level. Unfortunately that fine degree of dosage was eliminated with the current generation of WP/MT FLers. Based upon what I read as well as you pointing out, looks like the LG isn't as automatic, the user has to make adjustments particularly if the load size vary significantly from one to another.
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Post# 1084485 , Reply# 21   8/9/2020 at 15:33 (1,355 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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The reservoir caps twist off and the control panel has buttons. There is no touch screen. Go to Home Depot's website and read the manual.
Bob, LG's press release about the ezDispense said "LG’s new user-friendly ezDispense feature takes the guesswork out of detergent dosage by automatically adding the exact amount of liquid detergent and fabric softener customized for each load size at optimal times during the wash cycle for improved results". I'm curious if LG's system is as intuitive as your WP's. My guess is probably not but it's still nice to have it dispense the detergent and fabric softener automatically. |
Post# 1084488 , Reply# 22   8/9/2020 at 16:20 (1,355 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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that as a blind user, I can find out how and where the buttons are organized. This will be perfect for me because I'd put too much or too little laundry detergent and fabric softener in their proper dispensers. |
Post# 1084495 , Reply# 23   8/9/2020 at 17:45 (1,355 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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The text of the initial description is the same as for the WM3900 on the web page.
The brief mention of the AI DD feature in the manual leads me to believe that the Normal Cycle, when not selecting heavy soil, is supposed to be able to adapt to any type of load and perform accordingly. Then I want to fill the thing will a FULL load of towels, wash cloths, and hand towels and select Extra Hot and see what it would do. Has ALWAYS bugged the h*ll out of me that the towels cycle doesn't allow for extra hot or steam function. Towels cycle really should be called Jeans. And I still think it's silly to limit Brightest Whites to 15 lb. capacity. I couldn't do that. This post was last edited 08/09/2020 at 18:20 |
Post# 1084498 , Reply# 24   8/9/2020 at 18:47 (1,355 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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I'd like to see how it would handle a heavy soiled load of colored clothes from kids from school or playing in the backyard on the normal cycle. The stunning question will be, how well will it wash? |
Post# 1084572 , Reply# 25   8/10/2020 at 10:21 (1,354 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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The brightest whites thing is to ensure proper heating IIRC. Having an EU AI DD, all we really get is different wash patterns and a cheap Miele PowerWash 2.0 knock off for cotton's. It really is more like the Fisher&Paykel TL agitation adaption. |
Post# 1086499 , Reply# 27   8/25/2020 at 13:21 (1,339 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Cheap knock off of PW 2.0. The steam heating part. Not PowerWash. |
Post# 1086615 , Reply# 28   8/26/2020 at 02:53 (1,339 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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For me I see zero value in an auto dispense system. As firmly confirmed pod person () it would be of no use to me. Have always truly disliked liquid detergents and never use them. Powder or pods, and pods are a big winner for me. |
Post# 1086647 , Reply# 29   8/26/2020 at 10:02 (1,338 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1086652 , Reply# 30   8/26/2020 at 11:35 (1,338 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Post# 1086666 , Reply# 31   8/26/2020 at 13:21 (1,338 days old) by Agiflow4 ()   |   | |
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The only pods I use are cascade pods and find they do great in the dishwasher. As for laundry it is only Tide regular powder or Tide/w bleach powder when I can get it.Tide is the ONLY powder left at my local ShopRite. |
Post# 1086679 , Reply# 32   8/26/2020 at 16:43 (1,338 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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beneficial for me, especially because I tend to use too much or too little laundry detergent and fabric softener. I use pods as an alternative. |
Post# 1086772 , Reply# 33   8/27/2020 at 01:45 (1,338 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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Cost wise I've never had an issue finding pods on sale at a reasonable cost. As I said I will never use a liquid as I have a great dislike for the product. Powder is fine but I like the results I get with pods so I'll stick with them. |
Post# 1086779 , Reply# 34   8/27/2020 at 05:39 (1,337 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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enough to operate a non smart appliance. Sorry, but all these new fangled smart things reminds me of the movie where a computer holds a woman hostage inside her house. Yes, fact is always strabger than fiction though. |
Post# 1090400 , Reply# 35   9/23/2020 at 16:48 (1,310 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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LG just posted five new videos about the new ezDispense system in the new WM 4500.
It's somewhat intuitive as it will automatically adjust the amount of softener and detergent dispensed up to 30% depending on the load size. CLICK HERE TO GO TO littlegreeny's LINK |
Post# 1090512 , Reply# 37   9/24/2020 at 12:54 (1,309 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1090526 , Reply# 38   9/24/2020 at 14:36 (1,309 days old) by Logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Even my grandma's early 2000s Miele will adjust the Cotton cycle depending on the load sensed: cottons, synthetics or mixed loads... a different cycle pattern is executed. Wash time, tumble pattern, rinses, water level, spin profile - everything is adjusted. There's also a dedicated Automatic cycle to promote/take advantage of the sensing capabilities.
As far as the washer suggesting a cycle to the companion dryer: when GE brought the Harmony pair on the market (made by LG) the washer and dryer were connected via a serial cable and the washer would send a cycle suggestion to the dryer. When did they hit the market? 15 years ago? |
Post# 1090543 , Reply# 39   9/24/2020 at 15:54 (1,309 days old) by jaums (Silver Spring, MD 20906 USA)   |   | |
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Connecting with !5G! the clothes will get MUCH dryer than with a cable. :-) |
Post# 1090563 , Reply# 40   9/24/2020 at 17:10 (1,309 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA)   |   | |
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Bob, You turned me on to Tide w/Bleach Alternative and I haven't looked back. Whites are white without LCB. |
Post# 1090567 , Reply# 41   9/24/2020 at 17:46 (1,309 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 1090582 , Reply# 42   9/24/2020 at 19:52 (1,309 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 1090586 , Reply# 43   9/24/2020 at 20:37 (1,309 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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brought to you by lg. I don't have to worry about measuring laundry detergent and fabric softener again! Why didn't most manufacturers think of this idea? |
Post# 1090595 , Reply# 44   9/24/2020 at 23:07 (1,309 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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