Description of washing modes in an automatic washing machine

No matter how expensive a washing machine may be, an incorrectly selected mode may disappoint you as a result of the completion of washing. And it may not be just a poor-quality wash, everything can be much more serious. For example, a thing may shed and stain other clothes, the product may stretch or, on the contrary, shrink. Washing modes in the washing machine described in detail with the accompanying instructions, but we will try to understand the basic rules in choosing a program.

Basic programs and their application

There are standard modes that are provided by any model, regardless of brand. Differences may be in the set of additional functions, images or names. The manufacturer can make the designation according to the method of washing or the type of fabric, but the essence of the program is the same.Consider the most popular ones.

1. Cotton. The most common mode and is used for washing clothes and bed linen made from cotton fabrics. The maximum temperature can be 95 °, and spin at extremely high speeds. If there are doubts about the durability of the dyes that are used in the product drawings, you can reduce the degree of heating TENA. The number of revolutions can also be reduced.
2. Synthetics. This mode provides washing of things from non-natural fabrics. These are blouses and shirts made of polyamide, polyester or other fabrics of similar composition. The program has a lower limit of water heating than "cotton". As a rule, it is 40-60 °, depending on the type of machine.
3. Wool. The program provides gentle cleansing of wool products. In order to prevent shrinkage and change the shape, washing is carried out at a low temperature, up to 40 °, and the drum has a slow rotation. Wiping takes place in a water-filled drum with a gentle rocking, for this loading cars should be 2-3 times less by weight than the maximum permissible value.
4. Baby clothes. The mode provides washing at high temperatures, since children's clothes are usually heavily soiled.The main difference from the “cotton” program is an additional rinsing of things in order to prevent the presence of residual detergent on things. If this mode is not available, clothes for children can be washed in the “cotton” mode with the function of additional rinsing.
   

5. Fast. This mode can have the names “Manual mode”, “Eco mode”, “Express wash”, “Daily wash”. The program provides for quick refreshment of clothes at low temperatures, up to 30 °. The mode is used for not strongly polluted things. The drum makes a slow rotational movement, which allows for a delicate attitude to the fabric. In this mode, there may be no spin function, because the maximum washing time is 30 minutes.
6. Delicate. The main difference from the manual mode is that the process occurs at a higher temperature. In this program, you can erase not only delicate items, but also decorated wardrobe elements. You can read more about this washing mode. here.
7. Intense. Provides powerful cleansing of heavily soiled items with a resistant cloth. The temperature can reach 90 °.
8. Preliminary or soaking. This is actually the performance of two operations, so the program is the longest. It is mainly used if the clothes need to be pre-washed in an intensive powder using a stain remover. For this program there is a 3rd compartment in the detergent tray.

Additional Modes

In order to select the optimal washing program for specific things, manufacturers in the washing machine have provided additional functions. These are additional actions that will be able to adjust the main wash, expanding the functionality of the machine. Additional cycles may be as follows.

1. Extra Rinse. This feature will allow you to rinse things if detergent is abundant. To prevent this from happening, read the information how much powder can be poured into a washing machine. Also, additional rinsing will help with increased allergic reaction to the chemical composition of the powder.
2. Partial load. This function is very popular when there is little washing. Having established half loading, washing will take place with necessary cycles, but faster.
3. Without spin. If there is no spinning program in the typewriter, you can use the additional function. It can be useful for things that can be damaged at the time of strong rotations of the drum.
4. Ironing. By enabling such a function, the washing machine will eliminate intermediate spinning, and rinsing will be carried out with a large volume of water.
5. Water level control present mainly in the washing machines above the middle class. In this case, the machine itself is able to weigh the laundry and take the required amount of water, which saves a lot of expenses.

Washing Tips

Each hostess must follow certain rules when working with a washing machine.

1. Clothes before loading into the tank is necessary sort out by color and type of fabric.
2. Be sure to check the pockets on the products: foreign objects can cause unpleasant screeching during the operation of the washing machine and unit breakdowns.
3. Knitted and terry products should turn out: then small particles rolling down from their surface will not settle on other products.
4. Bedding need shake out - this will allow it to be distributed in the tank more evenly.
5. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for load norms.
6. Go to sleep according to labeling on the loading compartment, otherwise the washing process may present unpleasant surprises. Read more about what detergent in which compartment tray should be poured, read here.

Follow the rules of using the washing machine, and it will serve you longer than guaranteed by its warranty period.