Candy brand washing units are distinguished by advanced functionality, excellent technical performance and a very reasonable price. All controls used to select washing modes in the Candy washing machine have intuitively clear standard symbols.
On the control panel of Candy units there are several “exclusive” icons that are not represented in samples of other brands. To implement all the functionality included in the product, you should familiarize yourself with their purpose.
How long does it take to wash?
It is impossible to accurately determine the duration of washing a Kandy machine, since it depends on many additional parameters. Even the User Guide does not indicate the time in minutes . The duration of washing is affected by the type of laundry, its weight, degree of soiling and other factors.
If we consider the average washing time, it is about 1.5-2 hours. Although some programs still provide fixed values.
Thus, the “Express 14” option will refresh things in just 14 minutes, but it is impossible to call this a full wash.
How to wash cotton without shrinkage?
Many housewives have encountered the problem of shrunken clothes, especially cotton ones. How to prevent shrinkage of cotton items?
- We sort things out carefully. Synthetic items cannot be washed together with cotton items due to different washing temperatures.
- Machine washing should be done at the temperature indicated on the label; at high temperatures, cotton fabrics will inevitably shrink.
- When hand washing delicate items, you do not need to use powder with chlorine or other aggressive substances, as the fabric will be subject to strong chemical attack and may lose its original appearance and color.
- There is no need to twist things when spinning. Spinning the machine at low speed will remove the water and make things a little damp.
- Drying clothes should be done indoors without sunlight to avoid fading and shrinkage of items.
How to wash cotton so that it shrinks?
Sometimes there are times when something is big, but you want to wear it. Cotton shrinks a lot, so you can solve this problem. How to make cotton sit?
- We look at the recommended temperature on the label and add another 20 degrees when washing. In this case, the thing will not shrink very much.
- One of the ways of strong shrinkage is to pour boiling water with conditioner on things. In this way you can reduce the item by an entire size.
- After normal washing, place the item in the dryer. In this way, the item can be reduced by another size.
What affects the length of the cycle?
The Kandy washing machine does not have a fixed washing time. The duration of the cycle is influenced by many parameters, including:
Weight of laundry and type of fabric . For example, cotton takes longer to wash than silk.- Temperature . It is selected depending on what kind of laundry will be loaded into the drum. The higher the heat, the longer the cycle takes.
- Selected program . When the “quick wash” option is enabled, the entire process can take from 14 to 44 minutes. In turn, intensive washing lasts up to 2-3 hours.
- Set spin speed . The more revolutions the drum has to perform, the longer the cycle takes. This setting can increase the wash duration by 5-15 minutes.
Adding Product to the Drum
Some housewives deliberately refuse to use a tray and prefer to pour the detergent directly into the drum. Others oppose the scheme, and the debate has raged for several years. The main argument of the “for” group concerns the economical consumption of powder, since during the “travel” from the dispenser to the tank, a certain part of the granules remains on the walls and is washed away, and when placed directly on things, this “leakage” is eliminated. True, opponents doubt such benefits, arguing that a significant portion of the concentrate goes down the drain, since the water is renewed several times during washing.
The official position remains the same - both manufacturers and specialists urge you to use only a dispensary. Exceptions should be one-time and only in extreme cases, if the dispenser breaks down or another similar incident occurs. But even in such situations it is necessary to act according to a certain scheme:
- do not sprinkle granules on things (aggressive bleaching agents will react with fibers, which will lead to discoloration and damage to the fabric);
- add detergent to the empty drum;
- be sure to rinse the remaining granules into the tank with water or cover the slide with a damp cloth or old scarf;
- only then fill the drum with clothes.
The ideal option is to pour the powder or pour the gel into a special container. This is a plastic container with many holes on the surface. Sometimes such a dispenser comes complete with Candy, but more often you have to buy the device separately at a hardware store. Its cost is low and varies from 30 to 150 rubles.
Mode and time
Depending on the selected mode, the washing time will differ:
- white cotton – 2 hours;
- cotton with pre-wash function – 2 hours 30 minutes;
- quick wash – 32 minutes;
- cotton – 2 hours;
- wash in cold water – 50 minutes;
- Mix & Wash System (cycle for laundry made from different fabrics) – about 3 hours;
- express wash 44 – 44 minutes;
- express 14 – 14 minutes;
- synthetics – 1.5 hours;
- delicate fabrics – 1 hour;
- jeans - 1-1.5 hours;
- wool – 30 minutes;
- super wash – this mode reduces the time of any program to 50 minutes;
- super rinse – lasts about 40 minutes;
- drain – 4 minutes;
- sport – 50 minutes.
When selecting additional functions, the cycle time for each program will increase:
- Aqua-plus – for 30-40 minutes;
- intensive wash – for 3 hours;
- rinse – for 40 minutes;
- pre-wash – it lasts 170 minutes;
- Zoom function – 59 minutes, regardless of the type of fabric and the selected program;
- natural wool washing mode – 55 minutes;
- washing durable fabrics - from 70 minutes to 3 hours.
The times indicated are approximate. The exact indicators depend on the model of the device, the weight of the laundry, the selected options and a number of other parameters.
Basic functionality
Loading in the new machine is quite normal, frontal. Hatch diameter – 350 mm, opening – 180 degrees. The machine will accept a maximum of 6 kg of dry laundry . This is a very decent value, considering the shallow depth - you can definitely wash a couple of sets of clothes at a time. Drum volume – 48 l.
There is no clever structure here, but the Italians used strong stainless steel with small holes. All this is called a Shiatsu drum, in which water is directed into thin streams onto the laundry, improving the quality of the wash and reducing wear and tear on the fabric. The tank is made of Siltech polymer , which is one of the strongest options today.
Maximum spin speed – 1200 rpm . With such a centrifuge, slightly damp laundry can be removed from the drum. You can reduce the spin speed down - by 1000, 800, 400.
Dependence of the quality of laundry processing in the Candy washing machine on its duration
The duration of washing affects its quality. All Express programs involve quick refreshing of things , which means that we are not talking about full processing. This mode will only remove dust and light odors. It will not be possible to cope with serious old stains.
Express washing is suitable for those items that have to be washed daily , for example:
- socks,
- napkins,
- t-shirts,
- baby vests
A full wash cannot last less than 1.5 hours. If there are persistent stains, it is necessary to increase the water temperature, and may require pre-soaking. All this will increase not only the quality, but also the washing time.
Origin of the Candy brand
The founder of the company was Eden Fumagalli, who was born on March 9, 1891 in Cambiago in the family of an innkeeper. At the age of 14, Eden begins working as an apprentice mechanic. In 1905, he moved to a metalwork workshop in Milan as a trainee. In 1911, he participated in the development of military infrastructure in Libya.
In 1927, Fumagalli opened his own metalworking workshop, specializing in the production of machine tools and tools. Taps, parallel vices, grinding machines, and cutters were produced here. The workshop was called Officine Meccaniche in the city of Monza (short name - Omef). Among the patents received by the company is a document certifying the exclusive right of Fumagalli to produce industrial machines for washing and drying clothes.
The idea to produce washing machines belonged not so much to Eden as to his son Enzo, who served a prison sentence in the United States during World War II. There he first saw the electrically heated “washing machines” that were in some American homes. Returning to Italy, he told his father about this technology.
In 1945, the Model 50 was released - the joint brainchild of Eden and his three sons - Niso, Enzo and Peppino. It was a prototype of a semi-automatic washing machine for individual use. “Model 50” combined invaluable characteristics - reliability, energy efficiency, efficiency and low price. The official presentation took place in 1946 at a trade fair in Milan. Soon the name appeared - Candy. It was given in honor of the then popular song Sugar Candy by American jazz singer Nat King Cole.
In 1954, the advertising slogan “Thank you Candy” appeared. In 1955, the Fumagalli family business opened one foreign office in France. In 1958 - representative office in Germany.
In 1957, mass production of the semi-automatic Bi-Matic machine began, which could not only wash, but also rinse and spin. In 1958, a fully automated unit appeared - Automatic.
In 1968, the Superfutomatic 98 “washing machine” was created with 6 different programs. In the 70s Candy expansion begins. The company acquires the Kelvinator and La Sovrana of Sorbolo brands. Refrigerators and stoves appear in the range of products.
In the 80s the company absorbs such brands as Zerowatt, Gasfire, Rosières, Mayc-Otsein, Iberna.
In 1995, Candy acquired the famous European brand Hoover.
In the 2000s. Candy Group officially enters the Asian market. The first representative office opens in Shanghai.
In 2005, the Russian enterprise Vesta, which produces Vyatka automatic washing machines, joined the Candy Group. The Chinese brand Jinling did not escape a similar fate.
As of 2022, Candy is no longer an independent corporation. The brand exists; it produces not only washing machines, but also refrigerators, microwave ovens, and dishwashers. But the company itself was absorbed by the Chinese giant Haier.
Helpful information
Tips that will be useful to all owners of Kandy washing machines:
- Intensive washing has an optimal average duration of 1.5 hours, and things are washed well. However, it is not recommended to use it too often, as the fabrics will wear out quickly. At the same time, the device itself operates at the limit, which also negatively affects its service life.
- If the machine is loaded with baby clothes or underwear, or if one of the family members suffers from allergies, you should not save time. You must enable the “Super Rinse” option.
- To optimize the washing time, it is recommended to make the settings yourself, setting the appropriate parameters. Often, the variety of programs is nothing more than a marketing ploy.
Zoom function
Kandy machines from the Bianca line have a Zoom function, thanks to which the user can wisely manage their time and not waste it on household chores. Thanks to a special regime, clothes are washed and acquire a pleasant aroma in less than an hour. The model in this series has a built-in Mix Power Jet+ system.
The washing powder or gel is sprayed directly onto the clothes in the drum, so they are cleaned better and faster. Now the owner of a modern device does not have to think about what mode will allow him to quickly wash things without compromising quality and long wait times.
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conclusions
Frankly speaking, I was pleased with the characteristics of the new model. Candy GVS4 126TW32 demonstrates excellent assembly, decent functionality, and convenient operation . At the same time, there is a fairly adequate price - from 17 thousand rubles, but the machine is almost not inferior to more expensive competitors in terms of the set of “skills”.
The only caveat is expensive and problematic repairs. This can be a headache despite the low chance of failure. If you want to consider everything, including risks, feel free to step into the camp of Korean competitors, they just released an excellent new product LG F-4J6TS0W .
