What is the quick wash mode in a washing machine?

Any automatic washing machine has a quick wash mode. Thus, the user can refresh items for daily wear, while spending a minimum of time and energy.

In this article we will look at how to choose the right program in various washing machine models, as well as in what cases it is correct to use it.

How long does it last?

The accelerated washing function is available in almost any automatic washing machine (SMA) - Bosch, Ariston, Indesit, Beko, Electrolux, Kandy, Samsung and many others. This program is one of the most popular among owners of automatic washing machines. It is good for the following conditions:

• things are slightly dirty and do not need intensive processing;
• Only a few items are washed at the same time - in a large amount of water.

How many minutes the program lasts depends on the specific brand and model. Super fast lasts 15 minutes. This mode can be found in the latest models. People are in a hurry, the pace of life is accelerating, and SMA manufacturers are trying to satisfy the aspirations of busy consumers. In most machines, the duration of this program is 30–40 minutes. How can you reduce time? Thanks to a reduction in the number of water heating, washing and spinning cycles, as well as due to the absence of additional rinsing.

Other popular options

Owners of washing machines, in addition to the quick wash option, use other programs that wash things more thoroughly.

The most popular include:

1. Clap, clap quickly , as well as other programs with a similar name. These programs take quite a long time to run. For example, the fast clap option takes approximately 80 minutes, and the clap mode takes approximately 120 minutes. During the washing and rinsing process, the drum rotates slowly. And the spin is performed at high speeds. This option is used for linen and cotton underwear. The water temperature is usually high - from 60 to 95 0C.
2. Synthetics, synthetics quickly and other similar programs. Washing is carried out at an intensive pace. Water temperature – from 40 to 600C. The laundry is spun at high speeds. It should be noted that the Synthetics program is gentle, which is used in cases where you need to wash heavily faded synthetic items. The water temperature does not exceed thirty degrees, and the spin speed is up to 800 rpm.
3. Wash by hand. This option completely simulates manual. When using this program, laundry is washed in 60 - 90 minutes. In this situation, the drum of the machine rotates at low speeds.
4. Gentle wash or delicate fabrics . This program is used to wash cashmere, silk and other finicky fabrics. Linen is washed at a temperature of 30-40 0C at minimum speed. The program takes quite a long time to complete.
5. Intensive wash. In this process, you can only wash items made from coarse fabrics that are not susceptible to harsh mechanical influences. During the spin process, the drum rotates at high speeds - up to 1800 rpm.

Flaws

• The mode is not suitable for all things. Does not remove complex or old stains.
• Not suitable for washing towels and bed linen.
• The rotation of the drum is quite fast, the process is intense - you cannot load delicate items for which hand washing is recommended.
• Drum loading is 50%. Since the water is not hot, the powder particles do not dissolve intensively enough. If you load the drum completely, the laundry will not be rinsed properly.

Easy ironing in the washing machine

This function allows you to remove things from the drum without bends or creases, without being crumpled. It is important to note that this mode does not replace full ironing, but only simplifies further processing.

The operating principle is simple: unlike conventional modes, steam is used for ironing. As a result, the number of creases in clothing is reduced by 84%.

Advantages and disadvantages

How to use the mode correctly

Light ironing in a washing machine requires loading the drum no more than 2/3 full. You should not pour a large amount of powder, as it may not wash out completely and leave stains on fabrics. This procedure takes longer; clothes will dry for another 2-3 hours, so it is not recommended to use the function if the clothes are needed in the near future. Immediately before ironing, you should let the items dry.

Is it possible to wash in this mode all the time?

Seduced by the efficiency of the process and the saving of all resources - water, powder, electricity, some users begin to wash on a high speed setting all the time. But this threatens to create a musty smell in the tank. From time to time the machine should be washed in hot water to prevent mold and mildew from growing. These microorganisms like to settle in the hatch cuff, and they are the cause of the unpleasant odor in the machine. And most importantly, then these microorganisms end up on clothes and underwear that will come into contact with the human body.

Got a musty smell? This means that the process of reproduction of mold colonies has begun - it’s time to start a cycle with hot water.

Steam washing

The steam washing function appeared in household washing machines relatively recently. In this case, the clothes placed in the drum undergo steam treatment without direct contact with water. In some cases, steam treatment is an addition to the main program. The steam penetrates deep into the fabric, removes dirt, removes unpleasant odors, and also disinfects the item due to high temperatures.

Advantages and disadvantages

How to use the mode correctly

There are practically no restrictions in this case. The mode is suitable for all types of materials, it will not harm even silk fabrics. You can refresh down jackets and other synthetic products in this way. If the option is used as an addition to regular washing, it will enhance the effect of the powder due to high temperatures. In the case of using a separate program, it is recommended not to overload the drum so that the items are processed completely and evenly.

Hypoallergenic steam wash

Washing with steam in a washing machine is a real godsend for allergy sufferers or families with small children. The effect of such a procedure is similar to boiling, but without the negative consequences for the laundry. Steam penetrates deep into the fabric structure, removes dust, and kills harmful microorganisms.

How many degrees?

If your shirts and blouses are completely clean, you just need to eliminate the smell of sweat, then just wash them in water heated to 30–40 degrees. Experienced housewives recommend a procedure that allows you to achieve maximum savings and at the same time efficiently wash even heavily soiled items:

• Soak dirty items for 15–20 minutes.
• Take laundry soap and rub it on the stained areas.
• Wring things out - without much effort, and load them into the drum. Launch super fast mode.

As a result, you can wash even very dirty laundry efficiently. If we acted as standard, we would have to set “Cotton”, and even choose hotter water - 90 degrees, since things are dirty. But if you are smart, you can save a lot of money and do a good wash. Don't forget about mold though - you still need hot cycles from time to time.

Advantages

E -express washing helps not only to reduce process time, but also to save resources:

• Electricity . During a quick wash, the spin speed is significantly reduced, which helps save energy.
• Water . During the process, the amount of water used is reduced by almost half, which has a beneficial effect on utility costs.
• Powder . When express washing, the amount of required powder, bleach and conditioner is reduced several times. This allows you to significantly save on cleaning products.
• Cloth . A quick wash cleans and refreshes the laundry, but does not wash it out, and preserves all the color characteristics of the fabric.

This range of advantages will be appreciated by any housewife.

How is it designated?

CMA manufacturers like to use symbols for options on the control panel. Moreover, each brand tries to come up with its own signs - either understandable, or attractive graphically, or rather, both. So, for example, flowers, suns, feathers are in use... What icon indicates express mode? In the table we provide a description of the symbols of the program in question for the most popular brands.

Table 1

Brands are “divided into two camps”: some draw watches, others simply sign the function. The inscription is clearer. The watch can give rise to different thoughts - for example, about a delayed start. Therefore, carefully read the instructions before using washing equipment.

What are the washing modes and what are they for?

There are 3 main categories into which washing modes are divided:

• Programs that adjust the process depending on the type of laundry. A properly selected cycle will not ruin a thin silk item, will keep a sweater from shrinking, or will remove stubborn stains from thick denim.
• Programs designed to save water and electricity. The quality of washing in such cases does not suffer, but the process takes longer. Or vice versa - only light stains can be removed, but the program is much faster.
• Target programs. Disinfection of linen, easier ironing, hypoallergenic, etc.

Depending on the manufacturer, there will be icons and/or text placed on the control panel to let you know what the wash cycles on the washing machine do. In the case of text, it’s easier to understand, but if there are only icons, you’ll have to look at the instructions, because different companies have their own notes. If the instructions are lost, you can find them on the Internet, on the website of the unit manufacturer.

Designations that are almost identical for all devices:

• basin with hand, hand near clothes - manual;
• snail - spin;
• snowflake - cold;
• iron - for easy ironing;
• yarn - for wool;
• plant - cotton;
• pelvis with wavy lines or stopwatch - accelerated cycle;
• basin with downward arrow - draining water;
• pelvis with two vertical lines is a common program.