Appropriate for a busy household (Whirlpool AWM 8123)

Member Name: SimonMackay

Product:	Whirlpool AWM 8123
Date:	25/01/03 (1103 review reads)
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Advantages: Quick-wash cycle, Time-remaining display, Durable

Disadvantages: None really

Due to the householders winning some money to put towards new appliances at a local appliance store, they thought it was time to replace our 8 year old AEG OKO-Lavamat washing machine which was worn out after doing many wash loads per day. We had looked over brochures and asked our washing-machine repairman what was the best front-loading machine for our situation and we agreed on the Whirlpool 8123 machine.

Once it was installed, we found that it could deal with heavy workloads effectively. This machine is one of those with an electronic control system but you select the cycle using a knob rather than buttons. This means that there isn't a mechanical timer that is likely to fail under heavy use; and therefore there are more operational advantages over that method; like knowing how much time is left for the washload.

One cycle that we found so useful for our situation was the "Rapid Plus" cycle that would be complete in 30-45 minutes. This came into its owne with a single mother who doesn't have her own washing machine (hers was stolen while it was in storage) because she comes around to our place and does her household washing with this machine. Another feature that she appreciates is the "time remaining" display that shows how much time is left on the cycle - this means she can reckon how much time she has until the clothes are ready to be picked up.

Another feature that we appreciate is the 1400rpm spin speed which allows for quicker drying times for the clothes. This allows for quicker turnaround for clothes, especially if there is a big pileup of washing; which is of importance if the machine has to service two households.

When you load or unload the machine, the doorway is just about as big as the inner drum. This allows you to load the machine more quickly and see any clothes that have clung to the drum after the spin cycle.

As far as durability is concerned, I reckon that we will expec
t at least 8-9 years of service out of the machine.

I would certainly recommend this as a machine for use in large households or busy households.

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