GE Washer /SmartDispense stores and automatically dispenses detergent
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Comments (8)Here's an update in case anyone is curious. GE CS guided me through the "Smart Dispense Purge" which they also have instruction for on their website. I'm going there now to get full details. It's just a certain order of buttons to press on the DW that "purges" everything out of the dispensor and cleans it out (hopefully). I was also told that the lower phosphate detergents (less than 5%) also did this type of clumping in the machine, after I told CS that I did use the appropriate 'bleach include' detergents. There is no where in the manual that says anything about "under 5%" phosphates doing this to the DW, so I thought I was good. Now i need to find a new detergent, other than the costco brand I'vwe been using. This one has 4+% phosphates in them. Well, I'm on my 2nd cycle of purging the system. First one didn't look like it did anything, because the final instructions were to "wipe excess detergent off the inside of the machine". When done, there was no detergent to wipe off and the container was still full of detergent. I did go to step 2 which is to add water to the Dispensor and do it again, but I couldn't add too much water, again, because there was still detergent in the dispensor. Going to the website now. Just wanted to update. thanks again for the help. i hope this helps someone else....See MoreNeed help with choosing a Front-Load Washer
Comments (8)Not John and Kate + 8? ;) I spent months researching my new machines (literally - you can trace my posts back to summer of last year I think). I had a Frigidaire front loader for 10 years so I was not new to front load washing. My Frigidaire was pretty basic (no heater, no fancy settings). We are a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids ages 8 and 5). I'm not even sure how many loads we do but it's a lot. When you factor in bedding, towels, clothes, separate loads like tea towels, cleaning cloths, my husband's dress shirts ... oh my! I narrowed my search down to Miele (W4842) and LG (WM3885). I would have considered Samsung but they do not make a gas dryer for Canada. I wanted, very badly, to love the Bosch Vision 800. Firstly, they are discontinuing their 27" washing machine line end of this year. That concerns me from a part perspective. You would hope parts will be available way down the line but who's to know. I also felt Bosch did not feel very solidly built. I found the dials and plastics felt cheap. I also felt that Whirlpool and Maytag did not feel very "solid". On one machine I was looking at, the detergent drawer was hard to push in and stay in. I really felt the LG machine felt very solid. Everything on them moved effortlessly from dials to detergent drawer. They seem to get very good customer reviews and they were voted most reliable by "a leading consumer magazine". In the end I opted for the Miele (W4842/T9822). I gave up bells, whistles and larger capacity in the hopes of cleaning excellence. I've had them since early February. I can't say how much better they are than my second choice LG (as I've never owned the LG). Although my parents have brand new LG (entry level) machines and are very happy with them. I can say that the Miele definitely washes better than my previous machine and rinses MUCH better. I was always struggling with bubbles left on the glass of my previous machine and that is never a problem with the Miele. Even detergents that were too sudsy for my previous machine work wonderfully in the new Miele. Miele has some features that are hard to appreciate until you own them. I read previously that most machines determine how much water to use based on weight of the load. Miele does not do that but instead "senses" how much water is needed. Therefore, on a load like towels that absorb a lot of water, it will give you more. Other makes will not. I think this makes a difference. Miele also has a setting for comforters (I also use it for mattress pads or anything really bulky) that will "vent" the item(s) first. It thoroughly wets them and then spins out before it actually begins washing. I wasn't sure the heater was a big deal to me. I hadn't had one before and things seemed ok. I really appreciate it now. I also appreciate that the Miele maintains target temps in all settings (except Normal). Other makes (like LG) will only guarantee temps in sanitary and extra hot. I often use the Extra White setting now for items like tea towels, bath towels and bed sheets. My tea towels are noticeably whiter and cleaner. I also feel better knowing they are washed in such hot water. I'm very pleased with my Miele pair. The dryer is another whole discussion. I really like it. It dries very quickly and leaves clothes with some moisture which in the long run is better for fabrics. They are not the largest machines available; you have to decide what your top priority is. Nor are they the quietest (LG is a little quieter - maybe due to their direct drive motor) - although they are not that noisy. I really wanted the best cleaning with the (hopefully) most durable machine. I did get a free upgrade to a 10 year warranty with Miele so that definitely helped push me to that decision. I had to pay for the extended LG warranty and it was only for 5 years. FWIW, my sales guy works in a store that sells the most Miele in Canada. He sells a lot of Miele (he's even been to Germany to see manufacturing first hand). His first choice is Miele, his current second choice is Samsung and then LG. He's no longer a fan of Whirlpool/Maytag and definitely not Bosch. He said if everyone could see what's "under the hood" of a Miele - they would choose it over the others. No one builds them like Miele (he tells me). Good luck!...See MoreGE Front Loaders
Comments (3)In all fairness to GE (rudeness and plain stupidity on their part aside), the model which gave you the bearing problem was most likely made by Frigidaire. Frigidaire/GE/Kenmore frontloaders (FriGEMores, or something like that) were notorious for the rear bearing taking a crap at around the five year mark. Of course, GE's own frontloaders currently on the market have been hit-or-miss. Some people here love em, others have had lots of problems, especially with the door gasket. Most people here will tell you to use powdered detergent, and I do not believe the SmartDispense can be used with powder....See MoreUpdate on using dishwasher detergent in washer
Comments (16)I forgot to say -- I used the powder form of Cascade w/Dawn. I also forgot to say I soaked and washed the white clothes (all cotton) in hot water. plumbly, I have not wanted to use dishwasher tablets in the washer for the very reason you mention even though I washed the whites in hot water -- though I do use the Finish/Electrosol tablets (the grey/white/red'ball' ones) in the dishwasher. Several local stores, including BJ's, our favorite warehouse store, often sell them BOGO (Buy One, Get One free). Which is a fantastic bargain. Though my washer's hot water seems to get good and hot, the red ball is not needed in the washer and I'm not willing to risk any problem from it. suburbanmd, thank you for that link! It has a lot of valuable information. Thank you, May, for your kind words. I can't tell you how thrilled and relieved I was to see how clean the clothes came, and without any fading or discoloration! I hope your results are as effective if you choose to use Cascade as a detergent booster....See MoreCavimum
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