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Thread Number: 93086
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Duet questions |
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Post# 1177158 4/4/2023 at 16:23 (381 days old) by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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In another thread, I was reading the high praise that people have for the Duet washer.
I have no experience with front loaders, but wouldn't rule one of these out, when it comes time to replace our current washer. I see a few listed on Craigslist. Currently, none close to me. But, I'm not in the market right this minute anyway. I do have a couple/few questions. I see that some of the listings specifically say "steam". Is that something different, or are all Duet washers "steam"? I saw one that was being sold for parts. It stated that the kids overloaded it. Now, it washes, but won't spin. "It just beeps". If it's empty, or only lightly loaded, it will still spin. Any idea what would be wrong with it? If not a big problem, it might be a good deal for someone, for the (I believe) $50 that they're asking for it. I swear there was something else I was going to ask, but it escapes me now. I guess this will do for now. Thanks! Barry | ||
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Post# 1177230 , Reply# 2 4/5/2023 at 13:09 (380 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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The earlier washers with steam did have a dedicated steam generator on top of the tub - much like LG's TrueSteam.
It would come on an injection steam into the tub. Am not quite sure anymore, but the service manual said something like steam sanitize used the heater to get the water to 150F and then the steam is used to heat to 155F - something along those lines. | ||
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Post# 1177238 , Reply# 3 4/5/2023 at 16:08 (380 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 U.S. Duet models (and sibling Kenmores) aren't all equipped with heating elements. The first-issue Germany-made models with heaters didn't have a steam function/option. The Sanitary, Whitest Whites, and Heavy Duty cycles invoked the heater with Sanitary heating to the highest temp (default Super Hot temperature selection). The best way to confirm a given model has a heating element is via parts diagrams. | ||
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