Does this unit have a spin cycle if using as a washer? Or do you have to buy a separate spin dryer to remove the water from your clothes?
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No, this washer does not have a spin dry function. Also, as a clothing washer I would highly recommend the Panda or Basecamp washers over this model. None of them have spin dry, so you will need a separate spinner. The small blue spinner works well. It operates at 1,600 RPM. This is quite a bit faster than a typical washing machines spin cycle. Those are normally about 600 RPM. The larger stainless steel drum spinner operates at 3,200 RPM and leaves your clothes dry enough to wear in a pinch. They will hang dry in only about an hour out of the faster machine. Buy whichever one suits your needs. Be aware that capacity wise the 3,200 RPM model more closely matches that of the Panda / Basecamp washer. Hope this helps!
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yes it does. It will turn around and around if the wind is right. I do not mind though, it seems to get clothes dried like in a dryer.
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It has hot and cold water hoses, same as a standard washer. It does not heat water itself. I have been using mine for a month now and am pleased with the overall quality. It takes a little longer to dry than a vented dryer but it does work. It does offer an advantage of not switching clothes from washer to dryer(you can load the machine and leave home, have the load complete when returning home hours later)
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I wash it in front loaservice washer n let dry by itself doesn't get real wet when washing. Had no problems washing it.
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I haven't had that specific problem, but it was always soggy after use, so I've put it through the spin cycle and/or the wash cycle many times.
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No it does not rotate. But it blows pretty hard & I would not expect you'd even need it to do that in a laundry room. I use mine for my horses' stalls & it's quite effective.
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I take mine all apart and put it in the washing machine with stain treatment as needed, then hang dry. No dryer.
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It fills back up for the rinse cycle, so clothes are actually rinsed out. This washer uses water to wash clothes versus the HE models that use "tumbling and movement". That's why clothes are so much cleaner. The HE model that I had really was not as energy efficient as it claimed to be because with the self balancing making the cycles long and when the machine was not in use, the lights and the computer system was still on, the only way to make it not "ghost" electricity was to unplug it after each use. I so love this simple machine, wish I had purchased it sooner.
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I use a little less than the instructions say. This washer spins so strongly that it practically acts an an extractor, so the wash water is pretty much gone before it is even rinsed. Then it has a setting for a double rinse, which is awesome. It really gets the detergent out. I do not use HE detergent. This is the best washer ever!
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We have a normal washer and we wash 1 load from each of the three compartments. We wash clothes about once a week and there are only two of us. I can't imagine a situation that would call for splitting each of the 3 compartment into 2 loads - even if each was stuffed full and overflowing. When I bought the item I just wanted something to sort clothes the way we do it: light, dark, and special handling. This item works for us but "6 loads"?, I don't think so. I hope this is helpful.
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I didn't wash before, but I was desperate to protect my bed from my potty training toddler. It worked well, when it was tested later that night. And I put mine in the dryer, no shrinking, but it takes two full cycles to dry! And that is with an extra spin cycle in the washer. But I love the sheet. I use it in addition to a hospital bed pad, as its easier then washing and drying the full sheet every day. But I know my mattress is safe.
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Yes you can was them with this model. I use about 1/3 cup of oxyclean though I'm sure any laundry detergent would work. You can then just take it out of the washer and use the stainless basket to spin out any excess water. It works great, though you can also buy inexpensive replacement heads from the seller.
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Hi Judy, Yet it can be machine laundered. It is very important to only use low heat in the dryer and no bleach in the washing machine. Just one cycle in the dryer on medium or high heat will permanently damage the waterproof layer. A helpful care instruction sheet is included with the product for full instructions. As long as its laundered properly it will far exceed its 10 year full product replacement warranty.
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I have not used it for a washing machine, but i imagine it wont work because of the way most washing machines work by cycling between hot and cold water the unit wont work properly like this
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I reckon if you pre treat/pre soak the diapers and put then in a load by themselves, it will work very well. Ive used it for my whites (which I've pre treated) and they came out better than in the regular large washer. Hope this helps answer your question. I definitely suggest getting a spin dryer when you get this model. The spin dryer removes so much water so hang time to dry is really low. YouTube has videos, so you can see these items in action.
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Hi DR....The washer has 22-44 min. cycles. You can choose the water level for very small washes as well. 2 wash/rinse each. Hope this helped...I love this unit.
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In the description, it says it snaps off to throw in the washer. I tried to unsnap it to get it off, but couldnt get it unsnapped. Doesnt really need to go in the washer, though. But if you do wash it, wash alone in warm water, not much detergent, small load, no bleach or softener, and I would just let it air-dry and not put it in the dryer.