There is no programming control or option to disable the lid lock. Pausing the cycle should unlock the lid without requiring complete cancel/restart. Pause, open lid, add detergent, close lid, press Start to continue on. Adding detergent into the agitator as directed in the instruction manual should prevent any staining of the clothes. It'll mix with water beneath the tub and during the EcoActive recirculation phase at start of the cycle. I've been using F&P washers since 1999, have not had any trouble with detergent staining clothes.

Strange situation you have there. There's no operational connection between the moisture sensor circuit and ambient temperature, or even the dryer's internal heating temperature. The sensor bars respond only to moisture. The control board reads a "moisture hit" when a damp item touches both bars and completes a very low-voltage electric circuit across them. Heating temperature is monitored and controlled by a thermistor in the outflow air duct. The same thermistor controls the heating temperature on both auto-sense and timed drying. What exactly happens on auto-sense regards to the clothes not drying? The unit heats, or no? It runs for a reasonable time and shuts off but the load is still damp? Or it runs for just a few mins, shuts off prematurely? The moisture sensor circuit can be tested thusly: 1. With power off, press & hold Auto Dry Down, then press Power at the same time. Release the buttons. 2. Press Auto Dry Up five times. Auto Sensing, 40 Min, and Lid Locked lights will be on. The Denim & Regular and possibly Perm Press cycle lights may be lit and/or flickering. 3. Touch a damp cloth or your fingers across the sensor bars. The lights on the panel will change and dance when moisture is sensed, then settle back down when the bars are not touched. 4. Press Power to exit diagnostics.

That’s a pity but definitely a sign of the times. I didn’t research it and the FP may be worth it. I did briefly look at the wolf 36 but I didn’t like the look Of the 2 knobs as opposed to the look of a whole array of knobs. Miele 36 didn’t have the bridge element that the individual cooktop had and service in my area is questionable. I looked at a few 30 inch ones but that didn’t work for me. What is Ilve’s situation? If they have one. Probably anything European will have the same delivery issues as Aga? What is the timeline for the Aga? I would honestly consider waiting for it, (if other options are pricey ). As the kitchen can be built around it and it slides in. And it is that wonderful.

Hi Everyone. We are one year into owning our 30" F&P induction range. I left an early review above and am coming back with a report since this thread is active again. I very much agree with all the observations made by Jean a few days ago. Overall I've enjoyed our range, although will admit that I miss the romance and beauty of the gas flame (we replaced a Viking gas stove). The hum of those magnets just isn't quite the same :-), even if I know the induction is a healthier and a better environmental choice. I am a big home cook and it took me a good 9 months to really adapt from gas to induction. I think figuring out what cookware works best on the induction has also been a bit of trial and error. I think my ceramic cast iron (Le Creuset) and our All Clad Stainless Steel (20+ year old set from our wedding) work best. I too find it frustrating that the largest burner is at the back of the cooktop, but like Jean, have also found that the smaller burners can work well (especially at 7 and above). On the oven, I love the sliding racks. The oven temp is very reliable and comes to temp relatively fast (I have no complaints). I'm fine with the oven size -- we are a family of two and do not need a crazy amount of space. I did need to invest in a new smaller baking steel since my old pizza stone didn't fit in the F&P. I was interested in trying a baking steel anyway so that's been fine. We tend to use the regular baking, broil, areo, and pizza settings the most. There are a lot of other settings I have not used. My biggest complaint/frustration? Well, it is the glass windows in the oven door. I try to keep the interior of my oven relatively clean (wipe it down every few uses). Early on, as I was cleaning the interior glass, some excess water found its way between the interior/exterior glass and streaked. I wasn't using a crazy amount of water/vinegar solution, but it was clearly enough to find an opening between the two surfaces (which is still a bit concerning to me but I haven't pursued a fix). I am a lot more careful now with any cleaning solutions around the glass. I'd be curious if anyone else has experienced this or has suggestions? I am attaching a pic so you can see the streak. There is just no way to clean this. By and large, I give this stove a solid B+/A- and have recommended that friends take a look at it. I was interested to see that Blue Star now has an induction option. That did not exist when we bought ours. I got a 5 year warranty with our F&P so that was helpful and feels reassuring.