Whirlpool Atlantis

[Jane CoomberSewell]

We would like to get a Whirlpool Atlantis 6th sense top loader. We have looked at both catering and domestic sales websites. The catering ones are cheaper, but all say you need a 30 amp dedicated ring main, which we don’t have. The domestic ones all say 13 amp socket, but are about £100 more expensive. Are these actually different models? Are the domestic ones safe? What is your experience? We DO have to have a very large capacity machine and we DO need a top loader for space reasons. All constructive thoughts welcome.

[electrofix]

iwould need a model number to look up to see if there is any info on it

but these seem to be the american Maytag top loader. If thats the case cant see why it needs a 30A supply. The tumble dryer yes as they have a 5KW heater but the washers did not used to have heaters at all so you have to have a hot water supply

Dave

[don]

The Atlantis such as the 3LWTW4705FW does run off a normal 13A socket as Dave says ” the washers did not used to have heaters at all so you have to have a hot water supply” The tumble dryer does need hard wiring to a 30A supply and also needs the metal vent hose due to the large heating element installed.

Don’t forget the catering sites quote prices excluding VAT like Catering Hygiene at £756.66 plus the VAT = £907.99, that price is pretty much on par although there are a few which are dearer. Unless you are VAT registered?

Don

[Jane CoomberSewell]

Thanks for your help so far. The 3LWTW4705FW you quote, Dave, is the Atlantis Classic. The ones I have found which are confusing me are: [h=1]3LWTW4815FW – this is the Atlantis 6th sense. Some catering type sites are saying it is hard wired to 30amps and even Amazon is saying the plug is a 13 amp ‘adaptor’. We’ve just spent nearly 10 years getting our house the way we want it – I don’t want to blow the place up![/h]

[electrofix]

well this is whirlpools site

https://www.whirlpool-professional.com/w/laundry-equipment/washers/3lwtw4815fw/853797365000

machine only pulls 4.3 amps well within a 13 plug

thats what don and i said before unit has no heater and its heat that needs the power

Dave

[don]

Both models are from the professional range which are on this link https://www.whirlpool-professional.com/Products/Laundry-Equipment/Washers comparing both the only spec differences are the 4815 has a bowed top to the control panel, has two more wash programmes. You will have to download both manuals to see then extra ones. Attached is the spec sheet which covers both models.

Both are 13A plugged and both are rated at 4.0 Amps well within a normal socket. These machines are made for various markets as they come with a selection of different mains leads you simply select yours and click connect it to the socket on the trailing lead from the machine.

The 4815 is about a £120.00 more expensive than the 4705.

Don

[Jane CoomberSewell]

Thanks chaps, I know what I’m looking for now. You have put my mind at rest.

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