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/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Modern AEG users, how are you finding your machines? |
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Post# 1128044 , Reply# 1   9/8/2021 at 12:57 (958 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany)   |   | |
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First of all a warm welcome to the forum!
I`ve had an AEG Lavamat from the late 1980`s and another one from the early 2000`s which was still made in Germany back then but certainly wasn`t based on AEG technology or components anymore. I should have been alarmed about the fact that the new one was only half the price tag of the old one and it looked and felt entirely different. I was still used to my old AEG so I didn`t like the new one and soon replaced it with the Miele that I still have today. I think the modern AEGs aren`t bad at all if you know what you get. Today I consider them TOL Zanussis and those have always been fairly decent washers at a good price. Just wouldn`t compare them to the AEGs of old. |
Post# 1128083 , Reply# 4   9/8/2021 at 18:27 (958 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Have two: AEG-Lavamat 8840 and Electrolux/AEG Lavamat toplader 46200
Can say comparing either to my Miele is bit of strech, but AEG at least since OKO days past never was in same league IIRC. Miele washers then and still today (though perhaps to lesser degree) are designed to withstand OOB spins so some extent. Miele washers seem to have a wider tolerance for OOB loads than other washers including AEG. OTOH AEG like most other washers today are simply designed to avoid spinning all but slightly OOB loads (as determined by programming). If there is too much swaying of tub machine will stop, redistribute, and try again.... This and or lower spin speed seems to be selected. This is all fine and well one supposes if purpose is to help "save" washer. Compared to 88840 my newer AEG toplader has cycle times that drive one mad. If one tops of normal cottons cycle with "sensitive" option along with "Rinse plus" we're talking about a wash cycle over nearly three hours long. Who has got that kind of time? Over time have watched and learned much about using "time saver" option on AEG washers. Yes, it will reduce wash time, but also rinsing and some other bits are shortened as well. Find if just let washer use normal cycle or perhaps only pressing time saver button once, washing and certainly rinsing results are better. The latter often makes using "extra rinse" option not necessary. |
Post# 1128163 , Reply# 7   9/9/2021 at 07:27 (957 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Even current Electrolux branded household washers have the full time manager controlls and unfortunately, they aren't available in many countries. They give you 8 levels of selections. No idea why that is such a rare feature, it really sets these apart. |
Post# 1128171 , Reply# 8   9/9/2021 at 08:05 (957 days old) by eriksp (Norway)   |   | |
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That's interesting! Electrolux branded washers are available here, but they are more expensive than feature equivalent AEG ones. I didn't know that their system for time savings was so granular, though! |
Post# 1128184 , Reply# 9   9/9/2021 at 11:11 (957 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Hello, I just joined the AEG club…I hope it works out. I just ordered a scratch and dent example of this model. Please lmk what I have to look forward to, thx. CLICK HERE TO GO TO stricklybojack's LINK
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Post# 1128193 , Reply# 11   9/9/2021 at 15:01 (957 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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All this talk about time management etc as we are aware modern washers need longer to get good results as such they all have a wait facility so why not tell the machine to come on overnight as they are all quiet in operation these days it makes sense to use the long cycles when your not waiting for it to finish surely ?????
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Post# 1128194 , Reply# 12   9/9/2021 at 15:03 (957 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Good time management is still a nice to have. My machine is right next to my bedroom, even if it is very quiet, it's not that quiet. And further more, you don't want such an extensive main wash all the time. Having the option to do both is great none the less. |
Post# 1128195 , Reply# 13   9/9/2021 at 16:57 (957 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Some models of AEG/Electrolux Lavamat machines do offer delay start function.
You can see button "Delay Start" at right on control panel for machine in video. My Lavamat 88840 "Update" has this function, but the toplader does not. Cool thing is by pressing "Pre-wash" in conjunction with "delay timer" and you get soaking periods instead. www.automaticwasher.org/c... |
Post# 1129126 , Reply# 16   9/20/2021 at 03:55 (946 days old) by suds (Brisbane, Australia)   |   | |
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Hi Eriksp - welcome on board - it was this site/forum that helped me make my choice to buy AEG Laundry sets.
First set in 2012 when the Protex range was launched and then again in 2018 I upgraded to the same set which had since had some updates and the new range which now run side by side. I like the recirculation jets, load sensing, effortless load balancing and good looks. Am very very pleased with them - maybe not as sturdy as their earlier version but they are clever and do a brilliant job! have the TOL Protex washer dryer set and then 8000 dryer with steam option and 9000 Softwater with touch screen. |
Post# 1129468 , Reply# 17   9/24/2021 at 03:32 (942 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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I just noticed my 7000 series lavamat has a brake. The drum was starting to coast down from spin then it quickly slowed and stopped. Dang…new to me. Back to your regularly scheduled program…
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