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Strengths: Extremely quiet, great features especially "Add a garment", control lock very useful in case one has kids, great DVD based user instructions
Weaknesses: Very heavy - so better get your leveling right the first time, No Load Size Setting.
Summary: 2005-09-26 09:05:24 I will be updating this review as I get to know this washer better. That is a key with this washer. There are a lot of features and one needs to explore the working of these settings and find the best that work for you.
First let me talk about the leveling part of this washer. Due to the high spin cycle speeds of this washer one should level this washer to the best of his/her ability the very first time they install it. Make sure the location you choose for the washer is the final resting place of the washer. Mine was levelled but we moved the washer slightly to accommodate space for a vacuum cleaner on the other side of the laundry room. This messed up the leveling and then it was a major pain to insert a 2 x 4 underneath the washer to level the front legs again since the washer is HEAAAAAVY. (195 lbs). You can also level it without the 2 X 4 but you need to be handy with tools and you can potentially destroy the plastic hexagonal legs since you will have to use a wrench to raise or lower the washer.
I have not used the HE detergent that is recommended so far since I had 2 "ALL" clear liquid detergents gallons left over after the demise of my last washer. So far they have worked fine for me. You have to get used to the idea of using about a third less than usual (which is a kind of mental block).
The washer cleans really well with very little water left in the clothes after the spin cycle is done. We have also purchased a matching GEW9250PW duet dryer and it goes well with this washer so I recommend getting both. Dryer is not Made in Germany like the washer. It is assembled in USA. I will review the dryer later.
I haven't installed the pedestal since it was destroying my budget but you if you are thinking of getting a pedestal you have to get it with the washer since you will definitely hurt your back if you try to install it yourself later. Did I mention this thing is HEAAAAAVY.
Overall the introductory DVD presentation is very well made and one can get a good idea of the controls from it. Since it has a top slide out drawer for detergent/softener/bleach (3 compartments in the drawer) one does not have to run to the washer to add softener which is a blessing. The dispenser drawer is also self flushing (washer cleans it after usage) so one does not have to worry about stains setting in after prolonged usage of the dispenser drawer.
The add-a-garment feature is great that allows you to toss in those missed items (like that other sock that your son just forgot to put it in the laundry basket). I am still trying to figure out the change the cycle feature. I changed the cycle once from "whitest white" to "Normal" and the washer seemed to drain all the water (along with the detergent) before commencing the new cycle. I will try it once more and post my updated review. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions and I will answer them to the best of my ability.
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