Can I hack my Kenmore Elite HE5t to soak over several hours?
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13 years ago
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Comments (22)If the induction cooktop vents underneath the counter as the Cooktek does, and the GE above appears to do, but the Electrolux and Kenmore don't, then more space is needed to allow air to circulate without getting too hot and potentially harming the electronics or causing the electronics to self protect by cutting power. The other issue is chassis construction and what UL might demand for spacing from combustibles. My guess (while awaiting word from the GE engineer response noted above) is that there may be a fear that electronics failures of certain types could cause hot spots or melt-throughs in the bottom cover, or sparks from the vent slots. An arc current below the 50A breaker limit might cause some serious metal erosion before it burned out. My choice was to use wire pull-out drawers and store pots and pans in that space. kas...See MoreObservations on the Operation of the Sears HE5t-Steam
Comments (47)Getting a good normal wash in "warm" water is a bread and butter kind of cycle. Being a traditionalist, I define a "warm" wash as being 104F give or take. Being curious what a HE5t normal-warm would be (knowing it doesn't use the heater) I measured a couple of these cycles 8 to 10 minute after starting the machine. At this point in the cycle all the water that's going to enter the machine for the wash portion of the cycle has been added. Temperatures were measured in the 82F to 84F range. It is a major disappointment that ATC can't or wasn't programmed to get the fill temp at a real "warm" level. A previous test showed that choosing a "hot" normal wash actually gives you fill temp of 105F in one of my tests, so atleast in the winter you have another way of getting there. Here is some more data. Tried a cycle today that has some promise. It's a normal warm wash with steam treat. It fills with 92F water (somewhat higher than the normal cycle without steam treat) and heats the water to 103F and the heater is only on for about 15 minutes. Now that's starting to feel like a normal-warm wash. The cycle took a bit over an hour and a half (including the extra rinse) so that isn't too bad either. It also seems like the temperature of the fill water is about the same whether you choose steam treat-warm or hot (low to mid 90s F). It seems like the ability to choose steam treat with a target temp of warm in addition to hot or sanitary is a new capability. Now getting a real "hot" wash is another matter. A normal-steam treat-hot certainly get you there with maximum temps approaching 130F but it ends up being almost 2 hours in length with over an hour in the wash cycle alone. The heavy duty hot also kicked on the heater with a cycle length of a bit over 1.5 hours, but it only reached 110F which is a very coolish hot. Have to give Whitest-Whites hot a try. Based on previous data showing how long the heater was on in W-W, that may give the desired result....See MoreKenmore Elite Front Load Washer Smell
Comments (113)I have a Miele front load washer that had a terrible sewage/rot odor for years. I live in AZ so it's very dry here, but we always leave the washer door open, thinking maybe that would help. I tried running baking soda, vinegar, Smelly Washer, etc. through the machine and they all helped for a short time before the smell came back. All of our clothes gained that gross smell to some degree and God forbid you leave the clothes in the washer for more than 5 minutes after the wash cycle was finished. After cleaning the door gasket even though there was no mold there whatsoever, we finally switched to POWDER DETERGENT and the problem went away after 4 or 5 loads and has not returned over the last few months. We make sure to run a hot water load once a week, but I think the rotten odor was 100% caused by liquid detergent (we never use fabric softener). Even using small amounts of the HE liquid detergent perpetuated the problem. It's hard to find dry detergent these days, but it's worth it to hunt some down! It SOLVED OUR STINKY WASHER PROBLEM....See MoreWhirlpool 9400 vs. Kenmore HE5t
Comments (12)Craig, I have the first version of the HE3t/HE4t/H35t line, named HE3t. I have to say it is working as well as it did the first day I got it! I am please as can be with it. I do have it plugged into a spike protected power strip. I don't know if that has had any effect. When they first came out, they offered two versions, the HE3 and HE3t. The "t," which stood for thermal optimization, included a heater, faster spin speed, more cycles and additional options. Then the HE4t came out, and the HE3t name was relegated to a lesser featured machine that still had a heater. The HE4t became the HE5t as the model line evolved. I still have the original posters and literature that come out when the HE3t debuted. The HE stands for High Efficiency, the 3 represents Capacity, Convenience, and Conservation, and the "t" for thermal optimization. The HE4t added "Care" to list. I don't know what HE5t added...maybe compassion? :-) Here is a bit about the HE4t I found on the web. The link below shows the excitement with which the original HE3t debuted. HE4t: In 2001, Sears introduced its Kenmore Elite HE3t washer, an appliance which lead the industry in cleaning, capacity, and conservation. Now Sears introduces an upgraded model the new Kenmore Elite washer with a fourth "t" for features that "care" about special fabric needs. The new HE4t includes two new cycles, three new options, higher spin speeds to extract more water, an even larger capacity, and a newly configured pedestal (sold as an option) that can serve as a handy basket ledge when loading and unloading laundry. The first of its innovations is a Kids-Wear Cycle. This provides more washing action for better removal of common and hard-to-get-out stains and more rinsing to provide better removal of detergent. The new washer is also designed with a Bulky/Bedding Cycle and a 3.8-cubic-foot wash basket capacity. The Skincare Option can be used with any cycle. It adds a third-rinse cycle to remove soap residue, an option that is used to help keep your family's skin healthy. For tough protein-based stains such as blood, the washer has a Smart Heat Option that actually washes with dual temperature control. By choosing this option, the washer will wash at 104F for a set time to remove a stain. It then heats the water to a higher temperature (as high as 153F) for the remainder of the wash cycle. A new ergonomically designed 15-inch pedestal is also available with a sliding shelf. A laundry basket can be conveniently set on it for loading and unloading the washer. The pedestal also provides storage for fabric softener and will accommodate 100-ounce liquid laundry soap bottles. Another energy-saving feature of the HE4t is its 1,300 revolutions-per-minute spin-speed, which results in more water extraction from wet clothes. Here is a link that might be useful: Sears Press Release...See Moredragonesse
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