[ghodlur]

Originally Posted by Aroy

Is there any particular reason for getting a Top Loading Model?

Thanks for the suggestion.

Reasons for getting a top loading one is due to the fact that my parents in the absence of the maid can easily operate without having to crouch or bend hard. Plus the machine is going to operated max twice a week. Didn't want front loading as it is more expensive than the top loading ones.

[diyguy]

Originally Posted by Aroy

I find 90 degrees ideal for towels and bed sheets.

Wow, does this not reduce the life of your linen? We have not tried anything beyond 40 degrees and should attempt this once to see if the wash results are better.

[Sahil]

Whats the best washing machine and dryer in the market?
Ideally would like one machine that can do both tasks but I believe that usually the drying is ineffective in these situations.
Hence please suggest if there is a 2 in 1 machine that's actually good for both function. Or please suggest a separate washer and dryer.

[sgiitk]

@Sahil; there is no best. As for washer dryers, remember the drying capacity is half of the washing capacity. This is near universal! One thing to keep in mind, the dryer should leave the clothes 'cool' i.e the cycle should include cooling.

[Sahil]

Originally Posted by sgiitk

@Sahil; there is no best. As for washer dryers, remember the drying capacity is half of the washing capacity. This is near universal! One thing to keep in mind, the dryer should leave the clothes 'cool' i.e the cycle should include cooling.

Capacity is not a big issue. This is the one i have shortlisted, the capacity is larger than i would need: https://www.amazon.in/Bosch-Washer-D...web_6991593031

As per specs it seems the best as it has 1500rpm spin cycle for drying. Any better spec machine that can do both jobs?

Also, how is the service of Bosch?

[diyguy]

Originally Posted by Sahil

Capacity is not a big issue.

This is the one I have and is super energy efficient. My monthly electricity usage is about 5 units for about 20 washes a month. We don't use the dryer much being Chennai and abundance of sun but I purchased the dryer option for the monsoon season and bird dropping menace on our clothes due to tree coverage all around. Yet to use dryer extensively.
https://www.samsung.com/in/washing-m...WR24M9960KVTL/
They have smaller capacities too and have good functions for pillows and stuff that need air washing.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Guys, I've said this before, but...

90 degree wash, called "boil wash" is not for removing more dirt, it is for killing more germs. It's for stuff like baby nappies... When you are literally washing crap out of the fabric. Even a cold wash will actually remove the crap, but not kill the bacteria.

Apart from after the Chennai flood, dealing with stuff contaminated by sewage, and, in the absence of babies, I never use 90. Kitchen towels might be the only maybe. 60 is enough, even for underwear and sheets. And 40 for most stuff.

Stop wasting electricity! But hey, it's your bills, your fabric and your choice.

[srishiva]

Anyone have a non Siemens, non Bosch built in ovens ? I dont know why they are so costly. Want to see if there are any others that make them before buying these.

[carboy]

Originally Posted by carboy

Looking to replace my current microwave Sharp 28 Litre one which I had purchased for 50$ 14 years back.

Bought this https://www.samsung.com/in/cooking-a...MS23K3513AKTL/ for Rs. 5500 from Vijay Sales.

It has all the features I was looking for and the minimum size which I needed. That said, there isn't really much choice in the solo range. Most of them are 20L which is too small for me. This one is 23L. From there, next one is a 42L Solo by LG which is too big for me.

[NPV]

Originally Posted by srishiva

Anyone have a non Siemens, non Bosch built in ovens ? I dont know why they are so costly. Want to see if there are any others that make them before buying these.

I don't have one, but I've seen built-in ovens, microwaves and cooking ranges at Faber outlets (we have Faber hob and chimney).

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by srishiva

Anyone have a non Siemens, non Bosch built in ovens ? I dont know why they are so costly. Want to see if there are any others that make them before buying these.

We have the KAFF K/OV 60 MGM bsemi-analogue model bought in 2015. Has given us excellent service and does what it says on the box. Regularly used for cakes, main courses and grilling.

We are very happy with it especially as it was cheap compared to comparable German brands.

https://www.kaff.in/appliances/built...ov-60-mgm.html

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

We have the KAFF K/OV 60 MGM bsemi-analogue model bought in 2015. ...

Good grief, that's expensive!

I'm particularly horrified because we have what is roughly the same model but about eight years older.

[Sebring]

The best time to pick up a KAFF is during their sale. Which is quite regular. Avoid ELICA, though its the most advertised.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Guys, I've said this before, but...

90 degree wash, called "boil wash" is not for removing more dirt, it is for killing more germs. It's for stuff like baby nappies... When you are literally washing crap out of the fabric. Even a cold wash will actually remove the crap, but not kill the bacteria.

Apart from after the Chennai flood, dealing with stuff contaminated by sewage, and, in the absence of babies, I never use 90. Kitchen towels might be the only maybe. 60 is enough, even for underwear and sheets. And 40 for most stuff.

Stop wasting electricity! But hey, it's your bills, your fabric and your choice.

We use the 90 degrees for all our towels, bed linen and any thing that has bit of oil/spices in them. At 90 degrees the fabric is not only clean but has the feel of Laundry or Hotel feel - crisp. I have tried other temperatures - 30, 40 or 60 but 90 beats them all. The high temperature is normally in the initial stages only.

Originally Posted by srishiva

Anyone have a non Siemens, non Bosch built in ovens ? I dont know why they are so costly. Want to see if there are any others that make them before buying these.

Unless you have space constraint or like the look and feel of built in appliances, a stand alone oven is a much cheaper option for the same capability and build quality. We have been using Gas Cooking Ranges (with oven) for ages (at least 30 years) and find that gas ovens have the following advantages over electric ones
. Gas is much cheaper to operate
. Gas does not depend on the electric supply. This is especially important as a power cut at the critical time will ruin the bake
. Gas ovens last for a very long time as there is practically nothing that wears out. In contrast I have experienced electric ovens packing up after a decade of use.
The major downside of gas oven is that they are not programmable, so you cannot set the start, stop and set the temperature profile (start high, then lower the temperature then high for final phase), as can be done in the higher end appliances.

[virgopal]

@carboy: Bought this https://www.samsung.com/in/cooking-a...MS23K3513AKTL/ for Rs. 5500 from Vijay Sales.
I have the same model and it is adequate for reheating. Cleaning is easy due to the ceramic coating. Only -ve: Dark interiors. Very difficult to check the food being cooked.