Magic Chef 2.0 cubic foot Portable Washer
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- Unboxing & installation of the Magic Chef 2.0 cf washer. Model MCSTCW20S5.
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In order to be able to move the washer its important to purchase the dolly made for those portable washer available on amazon I bought one in gray....and its easily adjustble to perfectly fit right to the size!
Thanks for sharing
You just saved me big bucks. I was going to call a plumber or electrician. While your unit was on the ground and the bottom open, I can see where this part came out of mine goes. It's that round white thing. There are two of them. One of them came OUT of the bottom when I was trying to move it. I emailed Black & Decker to help me figure out where it goes, and they haven't gotten back to me yet. I didn't know you could put the unit on the ground like you have, and now I can see clear as day where that part goes! You helped me so much. Thank you!
Glad that I could help.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your unboxing and review is the best I have seen. You cover everything in a cohesive and understanding way. I really appreciate your efforts and the way you presented this machine. I had to watch many lousy videos to find yours. Thank you again
I bought my first set of the washer and the corresponding dryer at the end of 2019. Those two units are still in a house that I rent out and are greatly appreciated by the renter. I recently purchased the 3.0 ft.³ wash machine for myself as well as the corresponding dryer and the rack. These are wonderful units in my experience and I feel like your video is one of the most comprehensive reviews I’ve ever seen on this. Thank you for giving me a refresher course on the set up.👍
Bought mine last week and I think it is a good little machine. I have no complaints!
Very nice!
you can reduce that space between the machine and wall by using a 90 degree Garden Hose Elbow. you can get the distance down to about 2 and half inches without messing up the hoses.
Thank you for your comment.
Man if I had a closet for the washer, I would have gotten a 3.0 or bigger. You have the hookups ready to go and everything!
I purchased what I needed, not what I wanted.
Great video that explains everything clearly. This helped me install mine in my sink.
Thanks for watching!
thanks for the video. I just got my 2.0 cubic ft Magic Chef today and am looking forward to using it. I will need an adapter for my kitchen sink. I did not know about the bottom plate that needed to be attached so I am glad that I watched this. And also awesome that you make your own wine! My mom makes her own wine too and it comes out really good.
In the time I've had it I never had any problems. One thing though, that small filter in the back bottom should really be cleaned every other month or so.
Fantastic thanks for the talk through . When you listed pliers and channel locks, you could have added vice grips have a good day 😂👍👍
Thank you for a thoughtful, thorough video! Installing mine now. :)
Thank you. Your video made it so simple for me. Just received mine.
Glad it helped
Nice to see both an inlet for hot and also cold water! Some of these portable washer machine brands recommend no hot water usage.
So fat it is a good washer.
Thank you! Great unboxing video and I'm following along setting mine up! 😁
Glad it was helpful!
Well-done, sir! Thank you!
Thank you for watching.
Thank you sir. this video is very helpful.
Wonderfully explained. Thank You Sir!
Thank you for watching.
I was going to get the 2.0 but was given an apt with hookups so I bought the 3.0 instead. It's as close to full size machine as I can get with portable. Mine is a powerhouse & I have no regrets. I'm betting the 2.0 is just as good.
Very happy with mine. One note, there is a thin plastic film covering the control panel that should probably be removed.
@@diyunboxing4545 Glad you are happy with yours. I removed the thin film right off. Is your machine big enough to wash a full sized blanket? Another reason I went with the 3.0 was so I could wash blankets without putting stress on the machine.
Had no idea what to do with the "bottom cover" [instructions were useless] but I found your video and you showed perfectly how to do it. Thanks!
p.s. I was also surprised how far you have to tip the machine before you can use the wheels! Almost have to tip the machine completely sideways! lol
Great video. Thanks 👏🏿💯
Thank You for making such a detailed video!
Your welcome.
Glad it was helpful!
I just want to say I truly appreciate you showing how to utilize this washer using the sink as well as the standard hook up . I wasn’t sure if it was possible, now I know ! Thank you so much !
Glad I could help!
Great and informative video just got one so this helped me ty.
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial ❤ you seem like such a nice person. 😊
Thank you for watching.
I love this video so much
Eyeing this in my search now. Let’s see 🧐😆
Great video. Very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I use sliders about 5"x6" under each corner. It slides over anything easily.
Great video thanks for sharing
Very helpful!! Thank you!!
Thank you for watching.
The price is not to bad.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching.
Got the 2.0 last Tuesday so a friend assisted me. However after we set up the discharge hose and water inlet he left. So I decided to test it out however I found water pouring out of the bottom I'm not sure where
They have to test it
I just wanted to say that you did a great job with this review. I've been looking around TH-cam for reviews on this and similar products... Most of them fail to do a decent job. They don't go over the specs, they don't put much thought into framing shots or having decent sound, and so on. I can tell you put some time and thought into this before you jumped in front of the camera and i appreciate that greatly.
Also a side comment. I don't know if you've done this sort of thing a lot, but you have a great personality for this kind of thing. I'll go through your channel after this to see what else you've done.
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Nice video I wanted to see it wash
The glass lid is so dark that you really can't see very much of the actual washing.
FANTASTİC VİDEO.👍👏🙏
Thank you.
Very nice video! Love space-saving solutions. How's the washer holding up?
No problems so far.
Does the adapter also fit the faucet in the bathroom sink
Cord is hanging down you're going to rip it like I said about that water was trickling out of the washing machine it look like they used it first to see if it was going to work before they chipped it out got some of that water on your hands so you should wash your hands so you don't get sick
No problems with the cord placement. Hand washing especially in the age of Covid is a given.
Do you have to connect 2 hoses at the back if you’re using faucet? Thanks so much. Great video.
No, Just the cold water inlet.
Great video,I have a panda washing machine
Good choice.
Thank you for watching.
Thanks for sharing the video.
At 15:43 Min, you are attaching the water hose to cold inlet at the back of the machine. Shouldn't you remove the blue colored cap placed on the inlet? and similarly remove the red one when attaching the hot water inlet hose?
No need. Both those items are acting as screens. Water flows through both without removal.
@@diyunboxing4545 Thanks.
Wow I havent heard a clock like that in years
It's one of my favorite toys.
Great Video! I have the exact same washer and so far I have been liking it. How is it holding up for you? I feel machine is a bit noise when spinning but i also have mine in my kitchen but if i am in a room with a door closed I don't hear it.
I've only done a 1/2 a dozen loads but so far I'm very happy with it
If the spin cycle is noisy, you should check to see of the machine is level and if it is not, used the adjustable feet on the back of the machine to level it.
Great review! Can I use fabric softener with this machine, though?
Yes you can!
There is a fabric softener dispenser on the top of the drum. It's about a three inch indention with I believe three holes in it. You pour your fabric softener or vinegar, whatever you prefer, in that fabric softener dispenser and it will be dispensed on the last rinse cycle.
All I can say is if this machine is manufactured by Curtis International, pray you don't require warranty service. My experience was beyond terrible.
8:10 Did you get a refurbished unit? I had seen some water in there.
Edit: Found out that if you find water in your unit... it was tested to work in the factory. Good to know!
1:20 Because the components are not ALL made in the same factory. Wherever a pre-made, universal part can be sourced cheaper they’ll use that, to save time and money. The part may come from a different state or even country. The components don’t come together until they separately reach the packing warehouse at yet another different location from where they were made. Packing it keeps the brand from spending more manpower hours just to adhere that piece of plastic to the machine. They churn product out faster, and can sell it cheaper.
Thank you for the comment.
You can get excentsion holes home depot has extra holes
Very informative video 👌 I’m buying mine today would you recommend buying panda dryer or magic chef ? I heard pandas are good at their dryers than magic chef , thanks again
I don't currently own either one. The washing machine does such a good job of spin drying my items, that I usually just air dry my stuff. This apartment-home complex has a laundry center that I'll use the dryers during winter, but I haven't looked into buying a dryer.
Hi 👋 I just got mine today ☺, when you did your walk-around to make sure it wasn't banged up I did the same except mine does have a dent😪
In the bottom of the washer/inside the box there was a black square plastic, is it safe to assume it's part of the packaging & throw it away? 🤔
Yeah, that black square piece appears to be packaging to help keep the washer from moving around during shipping.
@@diyunboxing4545 thank you so much, I can be @ ease now knowing for sure. 👍
Does it need to connect to the sink or can it be plugged in to the regular laundry room water switches
As demonstrated in the video you can hook it up both ways.
Love your video but I have a question cuz I'm about to buy this I have to hook it up through my sink so I only use one hose and which do I hook it up to the hot or the cold and how do I not make the other one not leak out water
Cold. The other one should not leak, but you can always put a cap on the other one.
You hook it up to the cold inlet and screw the supplied cap to the hot water inlet. Then you control the water temperature via your hot and cold water service values on your sink.
For instance, for hot water, before you hook your inlet hose to your quick connect, run the water until the water is hot. Close the hot water service valve and then connect the inlet hose to the quick connect, then turn the hot water service valve back on. Once, your washing machine tub is filled with hot water and the wash cycle begins, shut off your hot water service valve and then turn on your cold water service valve so your washing machine can rinse in cold water.
Furthermore, on your front controls, always set your temperature setting to cold.
Thank u I got it yesterday and it works great thank u
Did u know that u can change you out let hose
Hello Again, it's been a couple of months since I got mine & I'v been wanting to wash a low thread Queen comforter, you know the cheaper ones that aren't heavy, it does have a bigger drum than my old one, do you think it's ok?
Sorry, this was just an unboxing video. Please refer to the operating manual for proper usage.
You probably can but when you put unnecessary stress on the internal machine parts of your washing machine, you are at the same time shortening its life cycle.
Thanks so much it was helpful vedio well you pl let me know how much did you pay for machine I am interested to by one.
Sorry, prices have changed. I can't give you current pricing.
Great unboxing, thank you 🤗
Just one other question, can the machine be permanently hooked up to the water supply like a "regular" washing machine? Or do I have to keep turning the pipes off and on every time I use it?
That's how I had mine hooked up.
@@ChasDodds thank you!! I just ordered mine and wanted to make sure 😊
Any reviews after purchasing?! I ordered mines arriving Friday! But I’m scared 😂
Nope. It woks just fine since I purchased it. I wish it had an option for adding fabric softener. Otherwise you just have to remember to add it at the 13 min mark.
@@diyunboxing4545 nice! Thankyou!!!
@@diyunboxing4545 It does have an option for adding fabric softener. Open your washing machine door and turn your drum clockwise until you see about a three inch indentation on the plastic at the top of the drum with I believe three holes in it. That is where you pour your fabric softener and then it will be dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
How long is the "soak cycle"? Can you leave it overnight? Does it dump the soak water before going into the "wash" cycle?
Christian, this was just a simple unbound, and instlation video. You might want to check with Magic Chief about operational usage.
Once the washing machine tub is filled according to the size of the load you collected, the washing machine will agitate briefly and then stop. Then it will soak the clothes for 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minute soak cycle, the washing machine will then begin the wash cycle.
Does anyone know how many Amps this thing uses? I have to watch my energy usage closely.
The manual shows Rated Current as 6.5 Amps for this model.
@@diyunboxing4545 that is as much as a refrigerator. We will have to go with something smaller. Thank you for the feedback. Great review too.
Will it wash a queen comforter alone?
Nope.
idk whether to get this or the black and decker.
I'm sure both will get the job done equally well.
It doesn't make any difference, as the Black and Decker, the Comfee, the RCA, the Magic Chef, etc, etc., etc. are all virtually identical. As they are all made by Midea Corporation of China. Hence, find the cheapest unit and buy it without regard to the brand name. Be aware also that there are often different prices for the different colors.
@@theblackdog2399 wow this is rly good info thanks!
How do you vent the dryer?
I did not purchase a dryer.
My question is there is a piece of white hose looking like the discharge hose hanging inside?
Try checking the pump filter next to the discharge hose (7:56 in the video) to make sure it's screwed in right.
@@diyunboxing4545 it was however I had checked it after and there was a whole lot of water inside.there. but waterqasdripping at the front on the dolly.but majority was.coming from beneath not sure where
So what is the white piece end that I saw on the bottom inside the end was not attached to anything
YOu might want to get in touch with Magic Chef support.
@@diyunboxing4545 I did they sending a replacement
did you notice the manuel say the w.m. is 1.6 cubic NOT 2.0
The operation of the washer is still the same.
How is you washer holding up?
So far no problems.
Can I put the water directly into the washer with a bucket?
I have read some comments that say it's possible, but I don't know for sure.
@@diyunboxing4545 ok thank you.
How do you like it?
So far I like it a lot.
You can see the water dripping as soon as you took that filter screw off and you got water trickling out on your fingers
I'm assuming the machine went through a quality check before shipping.
I'm assuming the machine went through a quality check before shipping
No big deal As each machine is tested before it leaves the factory. So it is inevitable that some of them will have a little water remaining in them
Ugh, the gray/black is so nice looking, but there doesn't seem to be a dryer available that matches. Not even from another brand.
You would think that they would have made matching appliances. I would have bought both.
@@diyunboxing4545 agreed, and same.
Yeah I wanted the gray and black but at the time I ordered it. It was sold out I just settled for my white one and I love it. The dolly is a must!! Its a joy to use.
Its always a way to wash ..clothes...thank god for the portable lol..
How wide is it ??
I measure it at just under 21 1/2 inches.
I have the same and after 3 years am having a problem with the spin cycle…
The cloths comes out wet …
Please let me know what I can do to solve the problem 🙏
You need to contact Magic Chef support.
Price?
The 1.6 cf version price can be found here: amzn.to/37SIfMV
part 2? don't see anything
There was no part 2.
There’s water because they tested it
Hi everyone I'm having a problem
Lord of time with lien Home Depot and places like that they will actually seek you a gently used unit for the brand new price tag. I’ve heard it happening before
Thank you for the comment.
@@diyunboxing4545 it was a great review!!!
Bettewr English?
Factory test...evidence of the water
I'm hoping so.
@@diyunboxing4545 if you watch other videos they will say the same of the water but it's because of factory testing.
@@diyunboxing4545 how much you got this for? I'm in the process of getting one.
www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Chef-2-0-cf-Topload-Washer-Graphite/461998171?selected=true
Yes mine was a little wet out the box as well. Nothing major! 👍🏼
Nice video I wanted to see it wash
With that dark glass top, there's very little to see.