Old Washer Without Delicate Cycle Option?

Question

I moved into an older house with an old washing machine. It's probably from the 80's or early 90's. The brand is KitchenAid. It does not have a handwash or delicate cycle--it only offers the normal, permanent press, and quick cycles. How do I wash my delicates without destroying them? Of course, I do not want to handwash eveything.

I checked the KitchenAid website and, no suprise, this model is not sold anymore.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I hear you. I turn the knob to regular cycle, and fill the tub to it's lowest setting for the water to cover the clothes, and then stop the cycle letting the clothes soak instead of toss around. Liquid soap is best. Then I turn the knob to make the water drain. Next I turn the knob to rinse, fill it, and let it soak for a while, then I turn the knob to spin. This dries up the clothes without agitation. Works for me, silks, wools, etc. Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

I remember my mom used to run her washing machine with the lid open for delicates. If it will twist with the lid open, I would try that. Likely it will not spin on the spin cycle and that is what makes it delicate.

Peace!

Answer 3

I put my delicates in a pillow case and knot it closed. I have never had anything ruined this way. Use liquid soap also.
I hope this works for you. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Wash on the two putting and air dry. confirm to hook them beforehand you wash them to get them from tangling. Or make some soapy water interior the washing device and wash them via hand in there. put in cleansing soap, upload water, provide up device, wash bras. upload some grimy outfits to the water and proceed washing. whilst it gets full of rinse water, rinse bras, then wrap in towel to get the water out of them. dangle on a hanger to dry.

Answer 5

I agree with them