Mama, with the water being 128, did it add any cold water before it started draining? Was the wash temp selected hot? I think Ex Hot is an option for this cycle too.

Boba no there was no cold water added (suds cool down right? but no. Temp selected was hot my machine doesn't have ex hot.

Even with the heater set to 130F, the amount of thermal distribution and absorbtion would shave 10 degrees quickly off the tap temp. Given the volumn of water you claim and the overhaul wash time, the washer heater would be hard pressed to heat to 128 in that amount of time. I believe the default temp for that cycle is warm. Perhaps your water heater actually putting out water hotter than its set for, and thats not uncommon.

SO great Mama!!! I am also so shocked, when someone says they do not like frontloaders! I simply cannot imagine washing my clothes in a top loader..not only the rough damage, but the lack of proper water heating and too short agitation. Happy Dance for you!!! Yay towels cycle...hot water and oceans of water!

I wish my Duet had a Towels cycle. It doesn't need three "handwash" cycles. I love cycles that have fairly deep fills with a strong tumble pattern. This combo with HOT water is incredible for towels.

Our Duet does a cool down regularly when using whites and bulky. I believe this is when it is above 130*F. The hot water heater in my machine works fairly well for a 1kW heater. The normal steam cycle starts out at 75*F and ends up around 140*F after ~25 minutes. Albeit using little water.

Sin your right and I thought about this. So of course I had to use towels cycle again today testing temps both times first reading was 119 second reading was 121.....I think what happened was it must have said 118 yesterday and I not having good eye sight seen 128 which it wouldn't have been. So I suppose this cycle is running right around the 120 mark or close enough which is fine for colors. my water ta nk is set at 130 I bleed the kitchen line and got 132 with the instant read. my hot wa ter tank is directly behind the washer on the other side of the wall. so its a very short distance to washer. I'm really not upset about this reading as 118--120 is fine for many different loads. And factor in the extra water...ya I'm doing the happy dance. I wanted a nice cycle for colors that used a 120 temp so I'm pleased.

Dorey...you have 3 hand wash cycles? That's crazy

Dorey I get the suds cool down on allergen, heavy duty, and whites.

Yes, I do. Silk, Wool, and Handwash. All are the same cycle with different presets.

What washing machine are you talking about????

Mine is the Whirlpool Duet 95... its been retired.

Our Miele has the Silk, Hand Wash, and Wool cycles, too. I wish it had mamap's towel cycle!

Cavimum...you have a MIELE...nuff said...haha.