Any automatic washing machine has a quick wash mode. So, the user can refresh things for daily wear, while spending a minimum of time and energy.
In the article we will consider how to choose the right program in various models of washing machines, and also in what cases it is used correctly.
Advantages and disadvantages of quick washing
It would seem that the function "Quick wash" can always be used, because it is convenient and economical. But this is not so.
The fact is that the program runs at low temperatures. In such conditions, you can wash lightly soiled things that you change every day: t-shirts, socks, shirts, blouses. At the same time, the fabric should not have complex and old spots. A quick cycle allows you to only refresh the laundry and relieve it of an unpleasant odor.
Therefore:
- It is inefficient to wash heavily soiled and worn items in this mode.
- Towels and bed linen are not properly removed.
- This is an intensive program, so it is not suitable for thin, delicate fabrics, as well as things that need a hand wash.
- The maximum effect can be obtained with half loading the drum. Detergent also needs to be used less. At low temperatures, the powder granules do not dissolve well, so when fully loaded, the laundry will not rinse.
How many degrees does fast mode work? Water temperature is 30-40 degrees. It is not always possible to use the program, because to remove dust mites and persistent dirt, you need to start a full wash cycle at 60 degrees.
If you smell a musty smell from the laundry or from the drum, this suggests that it is time to start a cycle with hot water. The constant operation of the washing machine in cold water leads to the formation of mold and fungus on the cuff of the hatch, which then gets on your clothes.
How long does a quick wash last
How many minutes does Quick Wash last? Depending on the model of the washing machine, the cycle time is from 30 to 40 minutes. There is a Super Fast Wash program that takes 15 minutes.
Despite the short cycle time, the machine conducts it completely: washing, rinsing, spinning.
How to use the mode
Sort the laundry before loading. Separate things from each other by type of fabric, separate white clothes from colored ones. Set heavily soiled laundry with stains for a full wash cycle.
For a better wash, do this:
- Soak things for 20 minutes.
- Complex stains rubbed with soap.
- Wring out the laundry and load it into the washing machine.
- Turn on the Quick Wash program.
So, consuming less electricity, you can qualitatively wash things.
What to do if quick wash does not work
If this program does not work in your machine or there is no mode with that name at all, pay attention to other cycles. For different manufacturers, this mode can be called “Quick wash”, “Fast”, “Express mode”, “Fast 30” and so on. All programs that last less than 40 minutes are right for you.
If you do not know how to install and enable a quick program, you will be prompted about this by special icons on the control panel. Turn the toggle switch so that it points to the designation of the mode, and run the program.
This also applies to top loading machines.
It happens that the mode does not start at all, the lamp blinks. Then check whether the hatch door is closed tightly. If everything is in order, reboot the washer by doing this:
- Unplug the machine.
- Wait 15-20 minutes.
- Turn on the washer again. If the program started normally, then an error has occurred in the system.
Washing Machine Quick Wash Icons
Consider how the fast program for different manufacturers is indicated:
- In the Bosch washing machine (Bosch) there are several varieties of this mode. A quick wash for mixed laundry that does not require special care. It is indicated by an icon in the form of a dress, shirt and body. There is also a short program called “Superfast wash” lasting 15 minutes. It is indicated by a dial.
- The manufacturers of SMA Samsung (Samsung) took care of convenient navigation, so they simply signed all the modes. For lightly soiled laundry, the “Fast 29” mode is activated.
- For programs Hotpoint-Ariston (Ariston), two programs have been developed: “Quick wash 60 and 30”. One program allows you to wash things at 60 degrees, another at 30.
- The Siemens control panel (Siemens) has two designations of the Super mode - duration of 15 and 30 minutes. This is the dial icon in the panel.
- Manufacturers of LG (AlGi) also decided not to come up with signs and signed the program "Fast 30". At 30 degrees, you can wash cotton and synthetic items.
- The icon on the CM Indesit (Indesit) is made in the form of a dial, which means "Fast 30".
- A 32-bit pelvis on the Candy panel means you can start a quick program.
- Symbols on Veko, Zanussi and Electrolux washing machines are exactly the same as on other models.
Having understood, you will properly care for things, choosing the desired washing mode.