Hidden functions of washing machines. And you didn’t even know!
Most modern washing machines are equipped with three or four main programs, identical for all models, and several additional programs, which may differ depending on the cost and size of the device. Additional modes help the user choose the best option for high-quality, efficient and economical washing of clothes. Let's look at some of them in more detail.
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Secrets of household appliances - functions
Available in many cars “Wash with steam” option. Its main purpose is to smooth clothes, remove wrinkles, destroy germs and many dangerous allergens. In certain models of these devices, ordinary washing is combined with steam treatment. These modes use much less water and detergent than a regular wash with rinse.
Some users are unhappy that the washing process takes too long. Therefore, in almost every model (and budget ones too) There are modes with short cycles.
Important! In modern models of washing machines, it is possible to wash not only clothes and linen, but also quite large items: pillows, blankets and down jackets.
For washing a down jacket you should choose the most delicate program, providing a temperature no higher than 30 degrees. To completely rinse out the washing powder, it is advisable to use the additional rinse option, activating it 2-3 times.
Can be washed in similar settings and Stuffed Toys. It is recommended to first place the toy in a pillowcase or a special mesh bag to ensure maximum protection during washing. All clothing should be removed from the toy before washing.
Important! Certain furs should not be washed this way, and some toys are filled with water-resistant foam balls. Therefore, before washing, you need to carefully study the label.
Sports shoes should be washed exclusively in cold water to prevent deformation. To soften the wash in this case, it is recommended to put an old towel inside. Laces and insoles must be removed first. They need to be washed separately.
Automatic detection of washing parameters
In certain machine models, this function is sometimes called “Mixed Fabrics”. After its activation, the device independently weighs the laundry placed in the drum and calculates how long it will take to wash and how much water will be needed.
Important! To ensure that clothes and shoes last as long as possible, you must strictly adhere to the recommended temperature when washing. You can set the temperature lower than recommended, but not higher.
Drum parking
This This function is of great importance for top-loading appliances. Once the drum has finished rotating, the lid will be at the top. This greatly simplifies the process of loading and unloading laundry.
Leak protection system
Practically prevents the outflow of water from the drum when any breakdown is detected. Almost all expensive models of washing machines are now equipped with a similar system.
Anti-crease
An extremely useful feature for those who do not want to use the iron too often. But it is recommended to take into account that and in rather expensive installations the operation of this function is far from ideal.
Drum balancing control
This feature is built into many models. It is often called “Imbalance Control”. When activated, if the laundry is unevenly located inside the drum, the microprocessor constantly weighs it, rotating the drum for a certain time in a special way so that the laundry can be distributed as evenly as possible. The system prevents the appliance from going into spin mode until the problem is resolved.
Self-diagnosis of faults
Most buyers of such devices sincerely hope that they will not need this function. But in any case it will be It’s better if the washing machine is equipped with it. Otherwise, if any damage is detected, you will have to call a specialist.
Self-cleaning function
This feature is present in many similar installations. It is a program designed to be used without loading laundry. It will not be difficult for a washing machine manufacturer to add such a function to those already available in a similar device. Therefore, models of washing machines with a self-cleaning function practically do not differ in cost from those devices that do not have it.
In most of these devices, the self-cleaning function is activated in a certain way. Eg, in LG devices To activate it, you need to hold down two buttons with an asterisk on them for three seconds.
If there is no special button for self-cleaning, you can quickly forget about the presence of such a function. That is why, for regular washing of heavily soiled items (meaning sand and hard-to-soluble types of dirt), it is advisable to acquire a model in which activation of the self-cleaning function will be as easy as possible.
Air bubble wash
During this washing process, the laundry lies in water at the bottom of the drum, and air is supplied from the bottom of the drum (through the holes), due to which many small bubbles are formed. These bubbles easily pass through layers of tissue, exerting a mechanical effect on it. As a result, some contaminants are removed. Air bubble washing is considered more economical, than usual.
Important! Please note that bubbles can form in soft water. Since the water in the central water supply is in most cases hard and foams rather weakly, it has to be softened artificially.
Before purchasing a washing machine, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself in detail with the list of not only basic, but also additional functions. Some installations may have up to 24 different modes. Most of them turn out to be completely useless in practice, and each extra function increases the cost of the washing machine.
Where in this article about hidden functions? Each function available in a particular washing machine is described in the instructions. What is this article actually about?
Complete nonsense in the title of the article!
All main functions are indicated on the front panel of the washing machine. If there is something hidden there, then it is indicated by asterisks (for example: two buttons “temperature” and “timer” and these two buttons on the panel are connected by an indicating dotted line into one action, for which 3 seconds are prescribed. Cleaning!
This means: you hold these two buttons with the door closed for 3 seconds, and self-cleaning starts working, on my LG it works for 1:15 (it removes all the dirt accumulated under the drum rubber, but almost completely) but I recommend running a good mode once every 3-4 months . And then I washed it once and all the white things had some strange stains)) and this is the same dirt from under the rubber loading funnel! I had to restate it.
For example, here is a hidden function in LG cars
To start the test mode on an LG washing machine, you must immediately press the following keys: “power on”, “temperature”, “spin”.
Test run buttons
If you have an LG without a Russified control panel, then you should hold down similar keys with the names “TEMP”, “SPIN” and “POWER”. After performing this simple step, you will see that the control panel of the LG washing machine lights up with all the lights just like a Christmas tree.
Now all we have to do is press the “start” button and the machine test will begin safely.Then a logical question arises: where will such a test begin, what will be checked and, most importantly, what should the user do? Everything is simple here.
As soon as you press the “start” button for the first time, the LG washing machine will begin to test the rotation of the drum in the opposite direction, that is, counterclockwise.
The progress of almost every washing machine test will be displayed on its display. In particular, the first test will show on the screen the number of revolutions of the rotating drum.
A second press of the “start” button will check how the drum will rotate when the pre-spin mode starts.
Press the “start” button a third time and the LG washing machine will check how the drum rotates at the maximum possible speed.
A fourth press of the same button will start checking the intake valve and pressure switch. This test will fill the machine with a full tank of water. Moreover, you can observe the filling process on the display in the form of a digital value. An empty tank is indicated by numbers, approximately 261-263, and when it is normally filled with water, you will see a number of approximately 230.
The fifth press of the “start” button activates a test of the heating element’s operation. Nothing changes on the screen.
The sixth press of “start” controls the water temperature. Again, everything is still on the display.
We press the “start” button again and the test of engine operation will start in normal mode, that is, clockwise rotation. The display will show changing numbers indicating the speed.
The eighth stage of the LG washing machine test is to check the heating element for quick on/off. The control chip activates the heating element several times for 3 seconds. At this time, the display will display a number indicating the temperature of the water in the tank.
And finally, pressing the “start” button for the ninth time will allow the washing machine to start checking the drain pump, which will immediately begin draining water from the tank.
Once the drain pump has removed all the water from the tank, the number on the display will increase from 230 to 261-263. If the water has not gone completely, then the final number 252-259 will appear on the screen. In this case, you will need to figure out why the water does not drain completely from the tank. By pressing the “start” button of the LG washing machine for the last time, we complete the test mode.
thumbs down! so that there are no such authors!
Thank you Alexey. Damn it, Alexey's comment and the article need to be swapped.
I have an Electrolux machine, 16 years old, with a stick function with a stream of water, a special pump collects water with powder from the bottom of the tank and pours a strong stream on the laundry in the drum, this allows you to do delicate washing and washing wool without creasing. I can’t find a new modern machine with this function. Who knows help
It’s impossible to come up with a more idiotic headline. It’s as if all machines have the same functions. And what’s interesting I didn’t know about my washing machine?? My machine doesn’t have steam washing, for example, etc. Just something to write.