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HOW TO CHOOSE THE WASHING MACHINE

HOW TO CHOOSE THE WASHING MACHINE

Before purchase of the washing machine it is necessary to decide on a set of parameters. Where there will be a machine as often it will be used how many people in a family. This article will help to deal with the description of key parameters and functions of the washing machine.

Installation

The first that needs to be considered at the choice of the washing machine is an installation site. All washing machines share on built in and separate.

the built-in washing machines

the built-in washing machines

The built-in washing machines will suit those who are going to install the machine under a table-top in kitchen.


separate washing machines

separate washing machines

If it is planned to install the machine in a bathroom or a hall, it is necessary to choose separate.

Also there are separate machines with a removable top cover at the expense of what height of the machine decreases by 2-4 cm. Such machines can be installed and as the separate equipment, and under a table-top.

Small washing machines 50-70 cm high are intended for installation under a sink. They can be used, when there is no the place for installation of the full-size machine.

Frontal and vertical loading of linen

Washing machines differ also by the principle of loading: frontal and vertical. The hatch is in the first case in front, in the second – opens upward. At the choice of frontal loading consider that opening of the hatch requires an occasional seat in front of the machine.

Top-loaded machines can be used in those places where on dimensions it is impossible to install the front-loaded machine. These machines will be suitable for installation in small-sized apartments when access to the forward panel is complicated — for example, between a wall and a bathroom.


It must be kept in mind that top-loaded machines are more expensive and are under repair more difficult therefore, it is worth choosing such equipment in case of need.

Dimensions and volume of loading


Narrow washing machines

Narrow washing machines

Narrow (to 40 cm) — will be suitable for installation in a small bathroom, or kitchen.


Standard washing machines

Standard washing machines

Standard (40 – 60 cm) — for a bathroom from 3 sq.m, or for installation under a table-top on kitchen.


Wide washing machines

Wide washing machines

Wide (from 60 cm) — for a big bathroom from 4 sq.m, the cellar, a laundry or at the built-in installation in kitchen.


Loading volume also depends on dimensions of the machine. At narrow machines he usually makes 3 – 4 kg, at average 4 – 7 kg, at wide 7 – 12 kg. The family of four people has enough loading in 5 – 7 kg, but if there are small children and it is necessary to erase much more often, it is better to choose the machine with large volume.

The amount of the consumed water and the electric power therefore you shouldn't take more capacious washing machine depends on the volume of loading if in it there is no special need.

Quantity of turns at an extraction

The quantity of turns at an extraction influences that how dry will be things after washing. For usual things the extraction in 800 revolutions per minute suffices, after an extraction on 1000 rpm linen will be almost dry, and things from delicate fabric can spoil. Need to use 1600 rpm arises extremely seldom.

Existence of the digital display

On functionality of model without display don't concede to machines with the display, and all parameters of washing are exposed by means of buttons on the control panel. Washing machines with the display are more convenient, on the display the remained washing time is removed, and also additional information — extraction turns, water temperature and so on can be displayed.

Displays differ as illumination, in some models all display, in others — only symbols is highlighted.

control


washing machines with mechanical control

washing machines with mechanical control

Mechanical control implies existence of switches, turning which, it is possible to install the necessary program or time of washing. Devices with mechanical control will suit people who want to control washing process completely.


washing machines with electronic control

washing machines with electronic control

Models with electronic control are equipped with the programmator — machine "brain". For start of washing it is necessary to click panel key only. Temperature, time and other parameters will be set independently and will be displayed on the display.


washing machines with intellectual control

washing machines with intellectual control


Washing machines with intellectual management determine necessary water temperature for washing and extraction turns — you only need to specify type of fabric and extent of pollution. Depending on linen weight the machine itself will define time of an extraction and rinsing, and also an amount of water for washing. Intellectual management saves water and the electric power, and also it will be convenient to those who don't want to understand subtleties of machine wash.

Class of washing, extraction and energy consumption

On the label sticker the energy consumption class (letters from And or And ++ to G opposite to a multi-colored scale), a washing class (from And to G) and an extraction class is specified in washing machines (also from And to G). Besides, in separate category the washer dryer hookups having own marking as on ensuring work of heating elements which dry linen additional energy is required are taken out.

The class of energy consumption shows, how effectively washing machine uses the electric power. Machines of a class A consume the smallest quantity of the electric power, class G — the greatest. Also there are additional classes: And +, And ++ and And +++, characterized by even more effective use of the electric power.

Depends on a class of washing, the thing will be how qualitatively washed. Device belonging to this or that class is defined by tests. It should be noted that total quality of washing in each concrete situation depends also on quality of powder and water, extent of pollution and a right choice of the mode.

The class of an extraction characterizes degree of humidity of linen after washing and depends on the maximum quantity of turns at an extraction. At an assessment of this parameter it isn't always worth choosing the maximum value. If you have to wash generally delicate things, 1600 turns to you, most likely, won't be necessary. The class of an extraction And meets not so often, the Page extraction class is most widespread.

Classes of energy efficiency, washing or extraction of washing machines don't consider a water consumption. This indicator also contains on the label.

Additional functions

The program of bystry washing will help to save time. She is useful to busy persons who have no time for long washing. Some washing machines can wash pair of shirts in 15 minutes, for this purpose it is necessary for others up to 40 minutes.

Thanks to the mode of delicate fabrics of a thing wash off carefully, at a low temperature and a weak extraction.

Function of additional rinsing completely deletes the remains of laundry detergent from things that is very important for people with an allergy.

Machines with technology of vesiculate washing create a set of bubbles thanks to which powder is better dissolved, and are easier removed dirt. Such function allows to wash linen even in cold water that is convenient for washing of delicate fabrics.

All washing machines have a postponed start practically, thanks to it it is possible to begin washing at the scheduled time, for example so that washing has ended by the morning or arrival home.

Washing machines with akvastopy will block water in case of a leakage of the washing machine.

Those who has small children can pay attention to function of protection against children which installs blocking on the control panel.




Posted: May 13, 2017
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