What is the quick wash mode in a washing machine?

Modern appliances delight their owners not only with a wide range of products, but also with their versatility, saving owners from tedious time spent in the bathroom and visits to laundries. One of these useful features is the quick wash mode, which is found in almost every washing machine today.

Moreover, the option is not always called exactly that, but it retains exactly the same functionality. Let's look at the properties of this program.

• Purpose of the “quick wash” mode
• Prohibited cases
• Applying mode
• Differences between modes among different brands
• Conclusions and video

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.

Additional functions

Most modern models of automatic machines contain a large set of additional functions that help solve all problems and satisfy the various requirements of housewives.

Delay mode

A convenient way to turn on the washing machine before going to work and take out the finished clothes when you come home in the evening. At the same time, they will not wait for the owner in the drum for several hours, already washed (crumpled and compressed).

It is important to load the detergent completely and set the clock to a delay start mode.

You need to read the instructions for the washing machine. First we set the current time and then program it for the desired turn-on time.

Video on how to delay automatic washing

Night

When using the night mode, the sound signal is turned off, as well as the spin cycle, which is noisy and can wake up household members and neighbors.

Water level control

When monitoring the required amount of water, the machine itself decides how much liquid to pour into the drum based on the weight and volume of the load in order to better wash and rinse things.

Spin balancing

The mode ensures uniform distribution of laundry during spinning and, if necessary, slows down the rotation of the drum by adjusting the speed. A very convenient tool for heavy loads, it prevents excessive vibration and movement of the device from its place.

Water clarity control

This mode is convenient to use for children's clothing and if household members are allergic to detergents. The machine determines whether the items have been rinsed sufficiently or whether the water is not clear enough and contains soap. If necessary, perform additional rinsing.

Spin

The function allows you to simply spin out wet items by selecting the spin force (rpm). You can quickly spin out hand-washed items, as well as those that did not leave the machine dry enough.

Drain

This function allows for simple (without additional operations) removal of water from the drum. For example, when a program crashes and things are retrieved.

Rinse and drain

A convenient way to simply rinse things and drain the water. Can be used if bad powder remains on the laundry after washing and rinsing.

Disabling spin

It is necessary to turn off the spin cycle when washing many items. For example, it is recommended not to wring linen items to avoid severe creasing, which makes ironing difficult. The machine simply washes, rinses and drains the water.

Extra rinse

The function allows you to rinse things more efficiently by adding water again and performing a full rinse cycle.

Easy ironing

Things wrinkle in the drum, mainly when spinning at high speeds. This mode (anti-crease protection) makes the push-up less aggressive and reduces the drum rotation speed. The laundry wrinkles less, but is less dry. You will have to dry it yourself, but it will be easier to iron.

Foam control

Excess foam does not affect the quality of washing, but simply clogs things with excess detergents. In this mode, excess foam formed during spinning and deposited on things is removed from the drum using a special pump.

Troubleshooting

A convenient feature that allows the washing module to identify its own problems. The operation of various parts of the device is tested and a fault code is displayed. The instructions usually indicate what problem the code corresponds to and how to fix it.

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.

Drying

Cotton products are dried in a molten state. This greatly facilitates the subsequent ironing process. It is better to dry thin clothes on hangers.

It is not recommended to leave items in direct sunlight, which may cause the items to fade or turn yellow. Cotton items dry quite quickly. They can be removed in a slightly damp state, which makes the ironing process as convenient as possible.

Washing cotton items correctly is not that difficult. The main thing is to know the basic rules, then the product will not only become dazzlingly clean again, but will also retain all its characteristics.

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.

Sorting

Any washing begins with the preparation stage. You can’t stuff all the laundry in one pile into the drum of a washing machine. Different textures and weave types affect washing requirements. Things of lower density may tear at too high speeds; denser materials will not be cleaned at low temperatures.

Therefore, before each wash, items must be sorted. There can be several sorting principles.

1. By appointment. Clothes are not washed with towels, towels with socks, and socks with underwear.
2. By color. White cotton is washed at a higher temperature than colored cotton.
3. By texture/type of fabric. Thin chintz and muslin can only be washed at low temperatures. Fleecy material, such as flannel or corduroy, is washed mainly by hand or on the appropriate washing machine setting.
4. According to the degree of pollution. Heavily dirty items require pre-soaking.

You can determine the type of wash, including its temperature, by looking at the label. On the labels, the manufacturer indicates basic information about product care.

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.

Summing up

Programs in modern washing devices save time and reduce bills for electricity and water, make it possible to wash complex stains and eliminate allergens. Do not neglect the use of different modes and turn on only one of the many programs.

When purchasing, you should not chase the number of functions in the device. It is necessary to think in advance which functions will be used and which will not be useful at all, and give preference to the model that will meet the requirements. The number and set of modes is not the only indicator that you should look at when choosing a device. Don’t forget to evaluate the dimensions of the device, its power, energy efficiency class, and drum volume.

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 to do if quick wash doesn't work

If this program does not work in your machine or there is no mode with this name at all, pay attention to other cycles. For different manufacturers, this mode may be called “Quick Wash”, “Accelerated”, “Express Mode”, “Quick 30” and so on. All programs that last less than 40 minutes are suitable for you.

If you don’t know how to install and enable a quick program, special icons on the control panel will tell you about it. Turn the toggle switch so that it points to the mode designation and start the program.

This also applies to top-loading machines.

It happens that the mode does not start at all, the light blinks. Then check whether the hatch door is tightly closed. If everything is fine, reboot the washer by doing this:

• Unplug the machine.
• Wait 15-20 minutes.
• Turn the washer back on. If the program starts normally, it means there is an error in the system.

Common causes of malfunctions

Some breakdowns and malfunctions of the Indesit washing machine can be resolved yourself and it is not necessary to contact a workshop. How to understand that the problem is serious:

• Unstable operation of the device.
• Flashing lights.
• Displays numbers on the screen indicating an error.
• Water spilled on the floor.
• Smoke in the room.
• The smell of burning.

One of the selection criteria is the external size of the washing machine. In case of such problems, contact a specialist.

Possible serious damage:

• Engine failure.
• Problems with the temperature sensor.
• Incorrect operation of the water level sensor.
• The water does not drain.
• The device does not execute the specified program.
• Problems associated with the pressure switch and heating element.
• Malfunction of the ECU board.
• The drying function does not start.
• Water does not enter the tank.

The capacity of washing machines can vary over a wide range.

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.