Get An Extra-Large Load Of Laundry’s Latest Spin (NAPS)—Washing machine manufacturers are coming clean about what consumersreally want in fabric care technology—and they're creating machines to meet those expectations. Cleaning larger loads is high on manypriority lists. Busy consumers would prefer to have a huge washing machine that can clean enough soccer uniforms for a whole team, a family’s weekly col- lection of jeans, and the larger items that may need to be taken downto the Laundromat. Some of the new models with the latest laundry technology, such Take out the agitator and some as the Kenmore Elite with Calypso washing machines have more room to get clothescleaner. most traditional washing machines the basket rather than wringing or twisting them as in the hand Wash Motion, havethe capacity for items that often do not fit into such as rugs, curtains, stuffed animals and comforters. One of the machine’s most unusual features is one that is missing. It has no agitator. No agitator means there’s more room to get clothes cleaner. In addition to increased capacity, the new machine also shares manyof the benefits of European front loading machinesfor energy efficiency and fabric care. The unique top loading machine was developed by Whirlpool in response to consumer demands where 8 out of 10 Americanssaid they preferred a top-loading machine. While washing more laundry than most other machines on the market—two baskets in one load—this machinealso delivers a gentler wash, so fabrics last longer. The Calypso Wash Motion technology cares for delicate fabrics like silk and cashmere by gen- tly bouncing the garments around wash process. With this gentle method of cleaning, hand-washables and even someclothes that might previously have been sent to the dry cleaners can now be tossed into the washing machine. The machine earned the Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR rating for its substantial savings in energy. The new machine saved 65 percent on energy costs and 45 percent on water compared to an average conventional washer. Throughout the wash cycle, rather thanfilling the wash tub to capacity with water, a safe concentration of detergent and water is repeatedly showered to clean clothes and help removestains. With this new technology, clothes don’t swim in dirty water, since a filter traps dirt and particles, flushing them away from the wash tub. With the water saved by doing fewer washes, there’s plenty of warm water left for a luxurious, scented bathtub soak.
