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Thread Number: 82310
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
White Westinghouse Front Load |
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Post# 1063207 , Reply# 1 3/14/2020 at 14:42 (1,113 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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Cool Beans...that has to be one of the most optioned version of that washer....
Multiple cycles and options, plus twin dispensers.....YOWZA....thats a keeper for sure... does it also have the Weigh-to-Save door?.... I see the Temp buttons, and Water Level, whats the knob in between ?...End of cycle signal or drum light? tel us more | ||
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Post# 1063213 , Reply# 2 3/14/2020 at 16:05 (1,113 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Killeen tx USA) |
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WWFL What are the cycles and options on the white-Westinghouse frontload? Does it reverse tumble or single direction tumble? What does each button/dial/switch do? | ||
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Post# 1063217 , Reply# 3 3/14/2020 at 16:43 (1,113 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Post# 1063219 , Reply# 4 3/14/2020 at 17:17 (1,113 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I bought the SpaceMates(stackable) version of this for my partner when we first met in 1988, got them on clearance....3 belt design, one way tumbling
they stayed with the house when he sold it, and for his new place, I went for the Fridgemores with the round door...both washer and dryer offered reverse tumbling and stainless drums...but I really went for the higher final spin speed.... you really didn't need a bunch of cycles for either of these machines....one cycle basically handled it all.... and as for the Water Level selector, you could leave it on Small, it would self adjust for each load on its own.... | ||
| Post# 1063220 , Reply# 5 3/14/2020 at 17:25 (1,113 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho) | ||
I had a White-Westinghouse FL as a daily driver like this. The one thing it never did in 15 years of use is buzz through rear bearings, seals, and spiders. Unfortunately these were not made with porcelain cabinets or doors, so it quickly turned in to a rust bucket, but it was still running when I sold it.
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Post# 1063236 , Reply# 7 3/14/2020 at 20:11 (1,113 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1063241 , Reply# 8 3/14/2020 at 20:28 (1,113 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I also had a new set of the Space Mates that I bought new in 1987. Hands down the best washing machine I ever owned since 1972, and I’ve owned at least 23 in that time period. I used it for 7 trouble free years and sold it with the condo which became a rental unit. The new owner used it for several more years.
I used the Weigh to Save door all the time, made selecting the correct water level foolproof, although I certainly knew by sight when I needed max fill. And it held way more than you would ever believe. The salesman told me to pack it full, just not tightly. I could wash a kingsize down comforter with no problem.
If you’re so inclined clean it up and do whatever repairs may be indicated and give it a try. You may be very glad you did.
Eddie | ||
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Post# 1063279 , Reply# 10 3/15/2020 at 08:35 (1,112 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA - Next Wash-In June 2022!) |
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Post# 1063358 , Reply# 12 3/15/2020 at 22:28 (1,112 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1099395 , Reply# 14 12/5/2020 at 14:18 (847 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I don’t believe that there is a soak cycle on this machine. If you have an extra dirty item or load select the max time on the dial for the wash cycle. You can also reset the timer for a few more mins if you think it may need it, but do this BEFORE the wash portion of the cycle is complete, ie. when the dial reaches the 2 min mark, push in the dial and turn the dial clockwise back the the number of extra mins you want and pull the control out to start the wash action again, then let the cycle complete as usual.
Or, after the wash cycle is almost complete, pull out the control and let the clothes soak in the water for however long you think they may need. The just pull the know back out when they’ve soaked as long as you want and let the cycle complete itself. I used my Westinghouse FL for 7 years and never had anything that didn’t come out clean with the max time selected, but I worked in an office and my husband worked as a waiter so there wasn’t any heavy grease or garden dirt to wash out. HTH Eddie | ||
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Post# 1099399 , Reply# 15 12/5/2020 at 14:31 (847 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1099402 , Reply# 16 12/5/2020 at 14:47 (847 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Opps
I missed the picture that Glenn referred to in his post. Yes, this machine does have both a soak and a pre wash, mine didn’t have these cycles.
Without the owners manual to refer to, my guess is that you would simply set the control to Soak and add the detergent and clothes and turn on the machine. It will go thru the soak for the time allotted to soaking, then agitate for a few mins then probably spin and shut off. Then you would just select the cycle you would normally use for the load being washed to complete washing the heavily soiled items. Use less detergent for the wash as some will remain from the soak and prewash as there won’t be a rinse before it spins and shuts off. The method I suggested above is what you would do for a machine without a designated Soak cycle. BTW Thomas, I’m glad you cleaned this machine up, are using it and like it. The Westinghouse FL I had was the best washing machine I’ve ever owned. HTH, Eddie This post was last edited 12/05/2020 at 17:19 | ||
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Post# 1099424 , Reply# 17 12/5/2020 at 16:46 (847 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Soak cycle
Thomas, I am guessing that when you set the timer for the soak portion, the machine adds water just like it would if it was at the beginning of a wash cycle. It tumbles for a couple of minutes and then pauses for a soaking period. The timer continues to advance and when it gets to the pre wash section, it begins to tumble again and drains and spins. then you return to the washer and set for the cycle you wish to use and proceeds with the wash cycle. Add some detergent for the soak cycle. then when you set the washer to the wash cycle, add more detergent. If you work clothes are as dirty as you indicate, a soak or prewash might be beneficial before you take the load through a regular wash cycle.
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Post# 1099457 , Reply# 19 12/5/2020 at 19:43 (847 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Soak functions as Bob described. Add detergent and/or soak treatment products such as Biz. Cold or warm temperature is typical for soak to avoid heat-setting protein-based stains. There may be a brief tumble during the soak period to re-saturate the load. Longer tumble for the prewash (which also counts as some "soak" time), then drain/spin/off. Start at the Prewash point for fill, tumble, drain/spin/off without the soak period (however long it runs). | ||
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