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Anyone experienced the door lock is broken and the door could not be opened?
Yes, years ago. You will need a repairman to open it and replace the lock.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/82661/front-load-washing-machine-loading-questionRSS for NodeSun, 03 May 2026 11:16:30 GMTMon, 27 Apr 2020 05:02:00 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:57:39 GMT]]>Anyone experienced the door lock is broken and the door could not be opened?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1972893https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1972893Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:57:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Sat, 04 Jan 2020 08:14:33 GMT]]>Have you ever read owners' manual? This manufacturer usually has very detailed instructions. What model number do you use? Check out https://www.washermanual.com/bosch/ with manuals for most modern and popular washers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957285https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957285Sat, 04 Jan 2020 08:14:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 06 May 2015 07:49:10 GMT]]>FYI-


For sports bras or shorts like eg Nike Dry Fit or silimilar technical fabric, they sometimes have labels that says wash cold, no fabric softner etc. That’s how to prolong the life span of the sports clothes. The smell happens if it is damp with sweat and put in plastic bag not dry out completely.

Although… some of my husband’s Nike or Addidas sports shirts, the labels says 30 or 40 C, these ones I will wash them with the usual loads

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1501112https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1501112Wed, 06 May 2015 07:49:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 06 May 2015 01:30:47 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
Nebbermind:

Front loaders or toploaders with horizontal drums use very little water as compared to normal toploaders so they need more time to do the job.

Also, if one has to do many sweaty uniform, it's better to set the temp higher or else the musky sweaty smell will remain...imagine all the filth cycling over n over again in that bit of water.

I think it is better to pre-soak before putting the laundry into any wm.

Well, that's one way around it if you can afford the time n effort.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500836https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500836Wed, 06 May 2015 01:30:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 06 May 2015 01:03:20 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
Porky Pig:

I have a Bosch front load too. Each wash will take around 2 hours for full load at 40deg C. I will use the quick wash which is 1 hour for the \"cleaner\" clothes.


I am using top load now.

Was thinking of changing to front load so that I can stack the dryer on top of the wm to save some yard space. Did not know front load wm takes a much longer time to complete a wash. My present F&P takes less than 50 mins to complete a full load wash.

No wonder ah boy in boarding school takes so long to wait for the wm to finish washing his laundry.

You can ask him to look for a shorter cycle. There will usually be one which doesn't heat water and is for less soiled clothes. But it may not work well if the clothes are very sweaty or dirty. At home, my husband soaks his sports clothes in warm water with some detergent before I put it in the machine, and I also use a little softener for the smell, and the quick wash works well. But that would not be very feasible for dormitory living.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500819https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500819Wed, 06 May 2015 01:03:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 06 May 2015 01:00:22 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
Front loaders or toploaders with horizontal drums use very little water as compared to normal toploaders so they need more time to do the job.

Also, if one has to do many sweaty uniform, it's better to set the temp higher or else the musky sweaty smell will remain...imagine all the filth cycling over n over again in that bit of water.
I think it is better to pre-soak before putting the laundry into any wm.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500816https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500816Wed, 06 May 2015 01:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 06 May 2015 00:53:15 GMT]]>Front loaders or toploaders with horizontal drums use very little water as compared to normal toploaders so they need more time to do the job.

Also, if one has to do many sweaty uniform, it’s better to set the temp higher or else the musky sweaty smell will remain…imagine all the filth cycling over n over again in that bit of water.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500809https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500809Wed, 06 May 2015 00:53:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 06 May 2015 00:41:09 GMT]]>

Porky Pig:
I have a Bosch front load too. Each wash will take around 2 hours for full load at 40deg C. I will use the quick wash which is 1 hour for the \"cleaner\" clothes.

I am using top load now.

Was thinking of changing to front load so that I can stack the dryer on top of the wm to save some yard space. Did not know front load wm takes a much longer time to complete a wash. My present F&P takes less than 50 mins to complete a full load wash.

No wonder ah boy in boarding school takes so long to wait for the wm to finish washing his laundry.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500801Wed, 06 May 2015 00:41:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 05 May 2015 07:09:49 GMT]]>

daddy2007:
zbear:


My washer is Bosch, 7kg n set at Cotton 40C - full load. The wash (just did my laundry) lasts for only 1 hr 20 mins. I do not know why do you say it takes 2.5 - 3 hrs.

Did you hearsay or did you really try it out?

I went to Harvey Norman and there is a display set with power on. It is BOSCH AvantiXX 8kg washing machine. There is LED display showing the timing and loading when I turned to different setting.

When I turn the knob to Cotton 40C, the display will show 8kg 2:40hrs. If I press the SpeedPerfect button, the display will show 5kg 1:08hrs.

I tried various programme and those with less than 1:30hrs the loading display will show only 3.5Kg. I download the operating manual from the Internet and it also listed similar timing with the various programme setting that I have tried.

Thus I am also puzzled why need so long (based on operating manual and empty load LCD display)

What is the model for your BOSCH washing machine. Maybe should get yours since it is field proven 😄

I have a Bosch front load too. Each wash will take around 2 hours for full load at 40deg C. I will use the quick wash which is 1 hour for the \"cleaner\" clothes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500459https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500459Tue, 05 May 2015 07:09:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 05 May 2015 06:55:27 GMT]]>

bb_ mom:
We run an empty wash without any detergent as a cleaning method.


Why European brand? No such issue?

I meant... my previous machine was Ariston which I had no such problem. It is an Italian/European brand.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500452Tue, 05 May 2015 06:55:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 05 May 2015 05:20:52 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
Wipe it periodically before it gets too horrible! Perhaps it could be that there is detergent residue? You mght want to try reducing the detergent a bit.

quite sure that its not detergent residue. im using about 1tbsp of powder for a full load. but got to rmb to wipe it every now and then.
st2:
When I used Ariston, there wasn't such a problem.

My current LG has this problem, the part of the gasket that is very tightly flushed with the metal part of the drum has gunk that is sticky to remove. It's very difficult to pry apart to clean. I've only used liquid fabric softener 3 or 4 times, I suspect the softener is the cause. Or it could be the type of material the gasket is made of.

What helps a little is when I use the tub clean function with bleach, sometimes I use vinegar. It's very annoying to have to do this every week.

For my next machine, I go back to European.


my wm is European but still got this problem. maybe its the design of the gasket.

was told not to use vinegar with wm as it will attack the rubber and cause it to be brittle. not sure how true it is. so now i only use vinegar to soak, rinse off then dump into wm.
bb_ mom:
We run an empty wash without any detergent as a cleaning method.

Why European brand? No such issue?
good idea. i should try and see if there is any improvement to the mouldy situation.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500412https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500412Tue, 05 May 2015 05:20:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Mon, 04 May 2015 23:41:59 GMT]]>We run an empty wash without any detergent as a cleaning method.


Why European brand? No such issue?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500136https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500136Mon, 04 May 2015 23:41:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Mon, 04 May 2015 18:18:36 GMT]]>

mummychua:
slmkhoo:


Have you checked whether your machine is firm and level on the floor? Over time, the adjustment of the \"feet\" may loosen - at least one or more will be adjustable so that the machine sits firmly without wobbling. That could solve the knocking of the drum.

Tried shaking the empty wm body. quite immoveable, i suppose it sitting firmly on the floor.

another question, how do you all maintain a front loader? i find that the rubber gasket get mouldy easily. quite gross. I always dry the gasket after use and kept the door open to air the machine but its still mouldy.

When I used Ariston, there wasn't such a problem.

My current LG has this problem, the part of the gasket that is very tightly flushed with the metal part of the drum has gunk that is sticky to remove. It's very difficult to pry apart to clean. I've only used liquid fabric softener 3 or 4 times, I suspect the softener is the cause. Or it could be the type of material the gasket is made of.

What helps a little is when I use the tub clean function with bleach, sometimes I use vinegar. It's very annoying to have to do this every week.

For my next machine, I go back to European.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500096https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1500096Mon, 04 May 2015 18:18:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Mon, 04 May 2015 04:58:45 GMT]]>

mummychua:
slmkhoo:


Have you checked whether your machine is firm and level on the floor? Over time, the adjustment of the \"feet\" may loosen - at least one or more will be adjustable so that the machine sits firmly without wobbling. That could solve the knocking of the drum.

Tried shaking the empty wm body. quite immoveable, i suppose it sitting firmly on the floor.

another question, how do you all maintain a front loader? i find that the rubber gasket get mouldy easily. quite gross. I always dry the gasket after use and kept the door open to air the machine but its still mouldy.

Wipe it periodically before it gets too horrible! Perhaps it could be that there is detergent residue? You mght want to try reducing the detergent a bit.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1499787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1499787Mon, 04 May 2015 04:58:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Mon, 04 May 2015 03:09:15 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

Have you checked whether your machine is firm and level on the floor? Over time, the adjustment of the \"feet\" may loosen - at least one or more will be adjustable so that the machine sits firmly without wobbling. That could solve the knocking of the drum.
Tried shaking the empty wm body. quite immoveable, i suppose it sitting firmly on the floor.

another question, how do you all maintain a front loader? i find that the rubber gasket get mouldy easily. quite gross. I always dry the gasket after use and kept the door open to air the machine but its still mouldy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1499742https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1499742Mon, 04 May 2015 03:09:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:22:30 GMT]]>Do you still want to keep it? There are actually washing machine repairmen. But I’ve personally never tried or know if their rates are reasonable. Just google "Washing machine repair singapore".

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497675https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497675Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:22:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:59:26 GMT]]>

mummychua:
just to hijack this thread. how do you know if its time to change ur wm?


i got a 6yr old bosch, the drum seems to be loose. when i got a full load in, the drum will be knocking on the wall of the machine when it turn. its quite loud and occasionally when the drum wasnt balance, the wm might even shift in position!
Have you checked whether your machine is firm and level on the floor? Over time, the adjustment of the \"feet\" may loosen - at least one or more will be adjustable so that the machine sits firmly without wobbling. That could solve the knocking of the drum.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497542https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497542Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:59:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Wed, 29 Apr 2015 03:50:59 GMT]]>just to hijack this thread. how do you know if its time to change ur wm?


i got a 6yr old bosch, the drum seems to be loose. when i got a full load in, the drum will be knocking on the wall of the machine when it turn. its quite loud and occasionally when the drum wasnt balance, the wm might even shift in position!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497499https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497499Wed, 29 Apr 2015 03:50:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:00:59 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
I prefer to use cold/quick wash cycles and wash less with each load - it takes shorter overall (my quick wash is only 30 mins, 35 mins if I want 40C water), and I can separate the colours better. Most of my clothes aren't that dirty, and we presoak the sweaty ones.

That is a good approach. Use 30min quick wash and we can separate into 2 loads

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497231https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497231Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:57:16 GMT]]>

zbear:

My washer is Bosch, 7kg n set at Cotton 40C - full load. The wash (just did my laundry) lasts for only 1 hr 20 mins. I do not know why do you say it takes 2.5 - 3 hrs.

Did you hearsay or did you really try it out?
I went to Harvey Norman and there is a display set with power on. It is BOSCH AvantiXX 8kg washing machine. There is LED display showing the timing and loading when I turned to different setting.

When I turn the knob to Cotton 40C, the display will show 8kg 2:40hrs. If I press the SpeedPerfect button, the display will show 5kg 1:08hrs.

I tried various programme and those with less than 1:30hrs the loading display will show only 3.5Kg. I download the operating manual from the Internet and it also listed similar timing with the various programme setting that I have tried.

Thus I am also puzzled why need so long (based on operating manual and empty load LCD display)

What is the model for your BOSCH washing machine. Maybe should get yours since it is field proven 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497228https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1497228Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:57:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:19:40 GMT]]>Mine is a 11.5 yo Bosch front load 7kg. I always use quick wash with one additional rinse cycle 40 deg full load. Takes about one hour. If full wash is at least 2 hrs.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1496937https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1496937Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:19:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:39:56 GMT]]>

daddy2007:
Anyone can advise or knowledge on the following (esp on European brand)?


Take BOSCH 7kg washing machine for example.

Using Cotton 40C setting, a full load (7kg) will take 2.5hrs - 3hrs. This is way too long for us.

If we set to other setting (e.g. Mix load), the washing will be about 1.5hrs. But the manual states that it has to be 3.5kg load

What will happen if I use this Mix Load setting but our clothing loading is about 7kg (full load)? Will it still function? or clothes will not be washed properly? I am nor sure what will be the problem if I used this approach

My washer is Bosch, 7kg n set at Cotton 40C - full load. The wash (just did my laundry) lasts for only 1 hr 20 mins. I do not know why do you say it takes 2.5 - 3 hrs.

Did you hearsay or did you really try it out?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1496883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1496883Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:39:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Front Load Washing Machine - Loading Question on Tue, 28 Apr 2015 02:37:32 GMT]]>My samsung front load takes 1hr 11min for daily wash at room temperature and 4 rinses. Rinses will also determine how long it takes. Yes, generally front load takes a much longer time compared with top load.


But hor…my 2 year old samsung recently had to have its pcb board changed ($200+ for the 'repair). Incidentally, a friend’s samsung front loaded also encountered same problem. Quite pek chek.

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