Behind the popular famous foreign brands, it is sometimes difficult to notice worthy products from a domestic manufacturer. However, we also have our own brand, known since 1982 - Fairy. This is not a highly specialized brand, but a whole range of a wide variety of household appliances. But today we are only interested in a small cluster - Fairy washing machines, their model range, user reviews and comparison with models from other brands.
Washing machines allow people to significantly save time and effort
Features of Fairy washing machines
The entire range of washing machines is designed for the budget segment. This is due to the fact that the machines themselves have very modest characteristics by modern standards. They do not have electronic controls, intelligent systems, and some models have a separate centrifuge for spinning. Linen is transferred into it manually after washing. All models belong to the activator type, that is, an activator is installed inside the washing compartment - a disk with blades that ensures mixing of the water mass. The minimal functionality is compensated by very modest prices - the “top” model costs only 7,000 rubles.
Even taking into account the separation of areas for washing and spinning, the machines are very compact. Models without a centrifuge can be installed on any table.
Results
It is quite difficult to choose household appliances that meet all the requirements and wishes. When using an automatic washing machine, you can get washed items without making any effort, but at the same time there are obvious disadvantages - the price is not affordable for everyone, the risk of frequent breakdowns, and expensive equipment repairs.
When choosing a Fairy 2 washing machine, do not forget that it belongs to a budget series, the price of which is not comparable to the cost of any automatic analogue. In the modern world, against the backdrop of the latest advances in technology, many will consider such semi-automatic activator-type machines to be outdated, however, they will remain popular for a long time and confidently occupy their segment in the lives of Russian housewives. And the final choice of a washing machine, based on personal preferences, remains with each buyer individually.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the most important advantages of activator semi-automatic machines is the price. Due to the use of a minimum of expensive modern technologies and the extreme simplicity of the design, manufacturers can save significantly during production. This means that the cost for the end consumer is reduced.
The advantages also include relative independence from central water supply lines. You can even fill this washing machine with water from a well. But this also hides a small disadvantage - you have to fill it manually. This also implies the mobility of the machine - it is not tied to a specific place in the house. If necessary, it can be moved from one place to another and just as easily washed in another room.
Now a little about the cons. The most obvious of them is the need for user intervention in the washing process. For example, for transferring washed wet laundry from the washing chamber to the spinning chamber. For large wash volumes this may take some time.
The entire washing process is regulated mechanically - by switching the rotating handles to the desired mode. There are usually few modes. Most often there are two of them - regular and delicate. In the first case, the shaft rotates normally, and in the second, a little slower. For some, this washing process may not seem entirely convenient.
Well, about the drain. You actually have to drain the water after washing yourself, that is, by switching the unit to the appropriate mode. This point can also be considered a disadvantage.
How to use
Using the washing machine is incredibly easy on an intuitive level (you don’t even have to use the instruction manual):
- — first you need to connect a special hose located on the body of the machine to the water supply;
- — connect the device to the electrical network;
- — fill the drum with the required volume of water and then dissolve the required amount of powder in it;
Important! It is worth noting that to use this machine it does not matter what powder you use - for automatic machines or for hand washing; the most important thing is that it is completely dissolved in water!
- — next you need to select the operating mode of the device and wait for the end of the wash.
The majority of Fairy 2 machines do not have a spin mode, so often housewives need to remove and rinse the laundry manually. In order to save water, after removing the washed laundry, you can do another wash in the remaining soap solution, thereby reducing the amount of water consumption by half.
Important! Due to the lack of a sewer connection, after finishing washing, the water from the machine must be drained through a special hose into a bathtub or a previously prepared container.
It should be noted that Fairy 2 has a number of undeniable advantages that distinguish it from other washing machines:
- — low power consumption;
- - low water consumption;
- — light weight and compact size;
- — reliability;
- - low cost;
- - Ease of Management;
- — duration of the washing cycle;
- - more gentle washing.
Of course, the device also has disadvantages:
- — rather low quality of washing;
- - noisy work;
- — the need for constant human monitoring of the washing process;
- — minimum set of modes;
- — no spin option.
Briefly about labeling
It is interesting that on the official website and in device passports markings of the type SMPA 3002 or SMPA 4501 are used. But in stores, a simpler designation is most often found - SMP-60N or SM-2. Everything is very simple here - the first number indicates the maximum weight of the loaded laundry. Zero serves as a capacity reserve, this is clearly visible in the SMP-32 model - here the weight of the laundry is a fractional number and amounts to 3.2 kg. The designation may contain the letter H, indicating the drain pump included.
Quality of work
The instructions for the Fairy 2 washing machine classify this unit as an activator type device. In addition to the configuration, semi-automatic machines differ from automatic machines in the way they wash. In machines for washing soiled laundry, the drum rotates left and right, changing speed. In activator-type semi-automatic machines, there are one or two disks at the bottom of the tank, which rotate due to the operation of the engine. One disk can spin faster, the second - slower.
Considering the configuration features, it is necessary to remember that the Fairy SM 2 washing machine shown in the photo, according to the European classification, belongs to class F, which means a low level of washing quality.
Machine structure
At the same time, Russian researchers have tested this unit more than once and came to the conclusion that after 25 washes, cotton fabrics wear out by 19%, while after the same number of washes in an automatic machine - by 26%. Plus, in activator-type devices, any fabric does not wrinkle, unlike washing in automatic machines.
Machine operation
Review of the best models
The model range of the Fairy brand is not so wide. About 8 models can now be found on sale. We will talk about them, and also look at a couple of models that were produced from the factory, but are no longer sold in stores.
SM-1
This model is unlikely to be found on the shelves of electronics stores. However, the device is interesting. It is unusual, first of all, for its dimensions - 43x32x33 cm. That is, approximately the size of an average microwave oven. A sort of desktop version of a washing machine. You can load only 1 kg of laundry into it. Naturally, there is only one mode - simple washing. You will have to wring out and dry your laundry separately. The last known cost of the machine is about 3,000 rubles.
Price: 2 900
SM-2
The model, which was often called “Baby” for its similarity to the original machine. You can load up to 2 kg into it. Interestingly, the model is very old, but is still produced. There are legends about the performance of the machine. There are users who claim that the SM-2 has been working properly since 1990. Inexpensive, simple and easy to maintain, the SM-2 model will cost 2,900 rubles. Suitable for those who sometimes just need to wash things, since there is no spin, no modes, or automation.
One of the most durable machines
Price: 3,590
SMP-32
A more serious model for 4200 rubles. Loading is done vertically and a maximum of 3.2 kg of laundry can be loaded. The machine can do spinning, although in semi-automatic mode. The maximum time for which the wash can be set is 15 minutes. After the cycle is completed, you can transfer the laundry to the spinner or set the timer again for 15 minutes. The maximum rotation speed of the centrifuge is 1320 rpm.
These inexpensive cars even have some stylish design elements.
Price: 4,200
SMP-40N
Essentially, this is the same model as presented above, only with minor changes in design and the ability to load up to 4 kg of laundry. Features include a separate mode for delicate washing. Also included is a drain pump that speeds up the draining process. You can buy this machine for 6,000 rubles.
This type of machine cannot please you with a large number of modes
Price: 4,500
About the device
The characteristics and diagram of the Fairy 2 washing machine are extremely simple. The design consists of only four key parts:
- Metal or plastic tank.
- Electric motor.
- Activator mechanism.
- Mechanical timer.
The main difference between this device is the layout of the loading hatch. This is a vertical structure into which laundry is placed through the top loading hatch. The unit is designed to wash no more than 2 kg of items. Given this feature, you can wash a couple of T-shirts and jeans or several towels in one cycle.
Packaged washing machine
The instructions for the device do not imply connecting the machine to water supply and sewerage. Thanks to this feature and compact dimensions, the Fairy 2 device can be carried and installed in any convenient place.
Drum for washing clothes
How to use
Using the Fairy 2 washing device according to the instructions is extremely simple. First, you need to connect a special hose to the water supply and connect the machine to the electrical network. Improved models are equipped with sensors for blocking the unit if an excessive volume of water enters the tank. As soon as the drum is filled with water in the required amount, you need to dissolve the powder there. Each housewife selects the amount of detergent at her own discretion.
Note that the use of Fairy 2 does not require the use of special powder for automatic cars. In this case, the type of powder or washing gel is not important. Be sure to completely dissolve the powder to obtain a homogeneous soapy water. Then, the user selects one of four operating modes of the device.
At the end of the wash cycle, Fairy 2 turns off, and the user must remove the laundry and rinse it manually. Or pour out the soapy water, fill it with clean water and restart the device. It is very important that the machine is installed on some kind of stand directly in the bathtub. The machine drains water on its own, but does not connect to the sewer. Therefore, installation in a bathtub is best suited.
