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> That is, unless you buy a modern washing machine... where instead of having separate controls for water temperature and time you get a single knob. [...] When

> That is, unless you buy a modern washing machine... where instead of having separate controls for water temperature and time you get a single knob. [...] When you rotate it, in seemingly random order the lights near cryptic icons go on and off. Maybe washing machines are different in your market to in mine? In my region washing machines [1] have a dial, labelled in english, listing programs like 'cotton' and clearly labelled push buttons for temperature and spin speed. I could only see one that doesn't have such an interface [2] and it comes at a substantial premium. The UI situation with washing machines is much better than for things like smart TVs. [1] https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/electricals/washing-machines-tumble-dryers/washing-machines/_/N-afh?chunk=2 https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/electricals/washing-machine... [2] https://www.johnlewis.com/miele-wer865wps-freestanding-washing-machine-9kg-load-1600rpm-spin-white/p4814140 https://www.johnlewis.com/miele-wer865wps-freestanding-washi...

crabbone 3y ago
This is the one similar to the one I have: https://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers/lg-wm6500hba-front-load-washer https://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers/lg-wm6500hba-front-load... . I also had one before it from a different manufacturer, but cannot find it at the moment. Also, I really don't want programs like "cotton" either. This just doesn't mean anything really. It's just noise. I want two dials, for time and temperature.
- yencabulator 3y ago
  A modern washer will self-select time based on the amount of clothing. This often cuts down the time needed from what the user thought was needed.
- dagw 3y ago
  I want two dials, for time and temperature. For me a washing machine without a wool setting and where I cannot control the spin cycle is an instant no. On the other hand I have no use for time dial, as I would expect the washing machine to work that out for me. Which is the problem manufacturers have, your must have feature is useless to me and my must have feature is useless to you. So either they have to make two different models of washers or they have to try to combine all the features into one machine.

crabbone 3y ago

This is the one similar to the one I have: https://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers/lg-wm6500hba-front-load-washer https://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers/lg-wm6500hba-front-load... . I also had one before it from a different manufacturer, but cannot find it at the moment. Also, I really don't want programs like "cotton" either. This just doesn't mean anything really. It's just noise. I want two dials, for time and temperature.

yencabulator 3y ago
A modern washer will self-select time based on the amount of clothing. This often cuts down the time needed from what the user thought was needed.
dagw 3y ago
I want two dials, for time and temperature. For me a washing machine without a wool setting and where I cannot control the spin cycle is an instant no. On the other hand I have no use for time dial, as I would expect the washing machine to work that out for me. Which is the problem manufacturers have, your must have feature is useless to me and my must have feature is useless to you. So either they have to make two different models of washers or they have to try to combine all the features into one machine.