Today, smartphones have become a part of our lives: through them we listen to music, make purchases, and surf the Internet. That is why manufacturers of laundry machines decided to connect their devices with smartphones, which became possible due to special data transfer technologies. The Candy Smart washing machine has a built-in NFC module that connects to a mobile device through a special application on the Android and iOS platforms.
Washing machine Candy Smart
Features of Smart washing machines from Candy
The Italian manufacturer of appliances, keeping up with the times, has equipped modern laundry devices with pleasant bells and whistles. The Candy Smart washing machine has the ability to perform mobile diagnostics and control washing using a mobile device via NFC technology.
- updated space design, which is embodied in a gray or white body color and a stylish volumetric hatch with chrome trim;
Candy Smart washing machine in the interior
- quick dialing of programs, which is carried out in the standard way - using the scroll lever and additional option buttons;
- built-in automatic weighing sensor KG DETECTOR, which itself determines the degree of loading of the centrifuge (based on the data obtained, the optimal washing program is selected and the amount of water is calculated);
- a digital display will provide the user with information about the completion of a specific washing stage and tell you how much time is left until the end of the work;
- there is an easy ironing function, using which you will get things with a minimum number of folds (in some cases you will not need to carry out post-processing with an iron);
- you can manually adjust the spin speed, temperature and even time within the selected mode;
- there is a delayed start option, which is convenient for very busy people;
- In terms of protection, there is a voltage stabilizer, protection against leaks and child intervention.
To determine whether the washing machine belongs to the Smart series, look for a special blue icon on the detergent container.
A special icon on the panel indicates the ability to connect to a mobile device
Manufacturer Candy Hoover Group is confident in the quality of its machine, which is why it provides an additional 12-month warranty for the entire Candy Smart model range.
Samsung
On models of this brand, icons are often absent altogether, since the manufacturer, for greater convenience, immediately indicates the names of programs on the front panel. You can find standard icons on a Samsung machine, for example, a bowl with vertical stripes representing the washing mode, or a spiral to indicate the spin function.
The following icons are also found on Samsung equipment:
- The image of a T-shirt with the lower right corner sketched out stands for “intensive wash.”
- The dial means delayed start.
- A lock with a smiling face next to it indicates protection from children.
- The T-shirt with a few soap bubbles on it represents the use of the Eco-Buble feature.
- The basin with a wavy line is the symbol of the soaking function.
This video will help you become more familiar with the icons on the panel of a Samsung washing machine. Also from the video you will learn about the new “Do not press at all” function, which, at first glance, looks like a joke from Samsung engineers:
As on Samsung machines, there are practically no icons on LG brand models, and for ease of selection, its description is immediately marked next to the program.
Using the rotary knob, you can select the type of fabric, spin characteristics, quick or hand wash, rinse and spin mode, and drain mode. With separate buttons you can select temperature, delayed start, child lock and easy ironing.
How is communication with a mobile device established?
After downloading the special application, you need to enter 3 parameters:
As soon as you bring your mobile phone to the top panel, follow the recommendations of the voice assistant. The “smart” device, after analyzing the information provided, will select the most optimal washing cycle.
Smart Touch button
In addition, the NFC module will be an excellent assistant in identifying and decoding errors. Information will appear on the screen of your gadget that will tell you what to do in case of problems. To conduct mobile diagnostics, you need to bring your phone to the tag and select diagnostic mode.
What is the application for?
Using the Smart application, you can:
- choose optimal programs, in particular additional ones;
- get help in the event of breakdowns, as well as solve some difficulties yourself;
- collect statistics (the program tracks the modes that you run most often, and based on the data obtained, washing parameters are optimized);
- take advantage of a huge collection of tips and tricks to help improve the quality of washing and save resources.
All equipment in one application. It's simple.
Candy has developed an application for its customers that will allow you to remotely control* all household appliances. Are you away from home and want to preheat the oven so you can start cooking as soon as you return? Are you very busy with housework and want to be notified when your laundry is ready? Do you want to control your hood to recirculate air while you're at work? With the simply-Fi app you can do it all from your smartphone!
*Smart Touch devices equipped with NFC technology do not provide remote control capabilities.
Characteristics
Thanks to our simply-Fi app you can monitor the instantaneous consumption of connected appliances based on the active program phase. You will also receive all the information you need about the system, such as maintenance times, including relevant guidelines for how to best perform it. The structure of the Candy simply-Fi application will provide you with maximum ease of use for each household electrical appliance. You will have access to additional programs for quick or delicate washing of items with your machine. You'll discover over 250 recipes specially designed for your plug-in oven and microwave. You can manage your shopping list and see which items in your refrigerator are about to expire. Everything in one application.
Download
The Simply-Fi app is available for Android and iOS devices. To download our simply-Fi app, you only need to go to the Play Store if you are using an Android device, or to the App Store if you are using an Apple device. The application can be downloaded to both smartphones and tablets. Or you can download this app simply from this page.
Configuration
Configuring the simply-Fi app is a very simple, intuitive process and you don't need to use any other device other than your Wi-Fi router. Before starting the procedure, write down the serial number of your device, as well as the ID and password of your home network.
Your actions after downloading the application: Create a simply-Fi account and activate your Wi-Fi connection. Select the device to connect and enter its serial number. Check your owner's manual to learn how to activate Wi-Fi for your device. Exit the application and open the Wi-Fi settings of your device, select the device network from the list and connect to it. Return to the simply-Fi app and wait for the procedure to complete. At this point, enter your home network name and password and wait for the procedure to complete again. Go back to your device settings, select your home network, go to the simply-Fi app again and wait for the procedure to complete. Now your work is completed and you can take advantage of all the functions of the simply-Fi app!
As you can see, configuration is simple and intuitive! In the coming months, we will describe in more detail the functions of the simply-Fi app for each of the Candy devices. Stay in touch!
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How does it wash and spin?
The Shiatsu relief drum balances the laundry and distributes water evenly. Thanks to the special design, good impregnation of all areas of loaded fabrics is ensured, which contributes to effective washing. Thus, all modern models from Kandy have a high wash class A.
Special drum design in Kandy washing machines
Also, the user should be interested in a large number of 15-16 modes, depending on the model. But you shouldn’t delude yourself too much, because some modes are just normal temperature variations. In machines you can wash:
- jeans;
- mixed fabrics;
- wool;
- delicate fabrics;
- microfiber sportswear;
- baby clothes with extra rinsing
There is a separate soak procedure, super rinse and an Anti-Wrinkle option that minimizes wrinkles in clothes.
GrandoVita models have a special mode that washes fabrics of various types and colors at a temperature of 20 degrees - Mix & Was. At the same time, the manufacturer promises washing efficiency as at 40 degrees. The mode works this way: first, powdered water is sprayed under pressure, which knocks dirt out of the fibers. Therefore, washing at low temperatures will save you electricity, without at all compromising the quality of the wash.
Preparing for washing
Before you start washing, it would be a good idea to carry out a number of preparatory processes:
- We sort dirty laundry by color and type of fabric. Separately set aside items that fade (hand washing is recommended for them).
- We fasten the zippers on the clothes, check how tightly the buttons are sewn (if a small button comes off during the washing process, it can cause serious damage).
Do not load the tank beyond the limit specified in the manufacturer's instructions. To avoid imbalance, things are placed in a straightened form, distributed over the entire surface of the drum.
When washing large items, be sure to add several small items to the drum. This will not only improve the quality of washing, but also prevent the process of loosening the drum.
Review of Smart series washing machines
The Candy Smart washing machine can be ultra-narrow - up to 35 cm deep and with a tank capacity of 5-6 kg, or simply narrow - designed for 7-8 kg with a depth of 40-44 cm.
Ultra-narrow washing machines from Kandy, up to 45 cm deep
Washing machine Candy Smart CS4 1172D1/2
This device will please the user with good capacity - up to 7 kg, numerous modes and the ability to adjust the program manually - for example, set the spin speed, the temperature of washing clothes and even the time in individual modes.
Washing machine CS4 1172
- belongs to the ultra-narrow category, since it has a depth of only 40 cm;
- the tank is made of stainless steel;
- the noise level during washing is 58 dB, and during spinning 79 dB, which indicates noise during operation;
- maximum acceleration of the centrifuge – 1100 rpm;
- users will certainly be pleased with the express wash for 14, 30 and 44 minutes;
The Candy Smart CS4 washing machine will cost you 16 thousand rubles.
Model GrandO Vita Smart GVS34 116DC2-07
This washing machine is very narrow, so it can easily fit even in a miniature bathroom without taking up much space. Suitable for people who often wash not very dirty things - it has an express wash for 14, 30 and 44 minutes.
Washing machine GVS34 116D
- maximum load is 6 kg, and maximum acceleration of the centrifuge is 1100 rpm;
- the drum is made of stainless steel, and the tank is made of Silitech composite, which is resistant to corrosion even at high temperatures;
- The noise level during washing is 56, and during spinning 77 dB, so the operation of the washing machine cannot be called ultra-quiet;
- the hatch door has a nice looking chrome trim;
- delayed timer for 24 hours;
- there is memory - you can only enter one program;
- electronic protection against child interference.
The cost of a laundry machine is 19.2 thousand rubles.
Model Smart Activa
Although this Candy Smart washing machine has a significant depth of 54 cm, it only holds 5 kg. It can easily be installed under the sink, because it has a removable top panel. The maximum acceleration of the centrifuge is 1200 rpm. There is the ability to connect to your gadget running Android.
Model Smart Activa
The cost of the device is 35 thousand rubles.
Pay attention to the socket
To connect the automatic machine, be sure to allocate a separate outlet. It must be waterproof and have a ground wire
Although modern washing machines meet all standards for protecting people from electric shock, extra caution wouldn’t hurt
Stores sell special waterproof sockets with a protective cover and curtains. This option is ideal for a washing machine.
Usually the length of the power cord of the washing machine is the same - one and a half meters. Therefore, it is advisable to place the outlet exactly at this distance from the “home assistant”. Of course, you can use a good extension cord, but the manufacturer still recommends connecting the equipment directly to the power supply.
Grounding in sockets is necessary to prevent weak electric shocks. Otherwise, you will feel an unpleasant tingling sensation when you touch the body of the machine. Such exposure does not pose a serious danger to humans. All it causes is discomfort and inconvenience.
Disadvantages of washing machines of the declared series
Laundry washing machines are positioned as modern because they can be connected to a mobile device. But not all users have gadgets equipped with NFC data transfer technology, which makes connection impossible. In addition, some housewives, even if the module is available, note difficulties in connecting and using the mobile application.
Other disadvantages of washing machines:
- they work too noisily, vibrates during the spin cycle, even if the washing machine is level;
- very long cycles, for example, cotton is processed in 2.5-3 hours;
- when choosing most modes, it rinses poorly, leaving soapy stains on clothes (although this shortcoming is easily eliminated by choosing an additional rinse);
- fragility of individual parts, in particular on the hatch cover;
The Kandy washing machine cannot boast of the quality of individual elements
So, whether to buy or not is up to you! If you want something simple with good washing quality, then the Candy Smart washing machine is what you need!
To understand how to use the Candy washing machine, you need not only to understand the mechanism of its operation, but also to navigate the modes, correctly decipher the symbols on the panel, know the stages of starting the wash and follow general recommendations for caring for the mechanism.
Solving the problem: what can be done on your own?
First, you should inspect the condition of those nodes that are most accessible and do not require special knowledge and tools. If the Kandy washing machine does not react in any way to pressing the power button - neither with a sound signal nor with the indicators lighting up, you should make sure that electricity is supplied to the device at all.
To do this you need:
- Check the availability of electricity in the apartment.
- Inspect the outlet. You can check its serviceability by connecting another device to it, for example, a table lamp.
- Inspect the plug and electrical cord of the washing machine. If there is visible damage (gnawed by pets, scorch marks, etc.), these units should be replaced.
If no visual defects are detected, you will have to proceed to a more thorough inspection of the equipment.
In this case, you should make sure that there is no error code on the display of the Kandy washing machine. If there is a code, then decoding it will help you figure out what exactly the problem is with your washing equipment.
Main features of Candy washing machines
Candy washing machines are of Italian origin. They began production in 1945. Their development was so rapid that already at the end of the last century the brand was popular both in Europe and far beyond its borders. The main advantages of the units are their low price, along with an impressive range of models and positive technical characteristics. There are vertical machines that can hold up to 7 kg of things, there are compact ones, with a height of no more than 70 cm, and there are full-size ones - with a maximum number of modes and large capacity.
What it is?
Probably everyone has things that require careful care. These include fabrics such as lace, silk, satin, chiffon, organza. But there is a risk of ruining clothes if you care for them incorrectly. Usually materials deteriorate when washed, for example, with an inappropriate cycle. But they require delicate washing. This keeps things beautiful for a long time.
Modern washing machines have different modes needed to work with different fabrics. Many have a “delicate wash”. This is gentle care for clothes. It is this that must be installed during each procedure.
On the control panel in washing machines, you can set modes depending on the fabric. There you can select the temperature, spin and other characteristics. To understand the principles of setup, just read the operating instructions for the equipment. A suitable mode will preserve the appearance of the material for a long time.
Candy washing machine modes
Before you start working with the Kandy washing machine, you need to decipher the meanings of the symbols on the panel and become familiar with all the features of the modes. Depending on the model, the user is offered programs:
- Aqua-plus. Designed to completely rid the item of detergents and involves double rinsing.
- Intensive Aimed at removing serious contaminants using high heating rates and maximum speed.
- Delayed start. Allows you to set the start time for the next day. Before selecting a mode, the laundry must be placed in the drum, the powder must be poured into the container and then the start time must be specified.
- Rinsing. It is an additional program and allows you to better clean things from used detergents.
- Soak. Suitable for very dirty items and provides two wash cycles. A low level of heat is used and the powder is poured into two containers at once.
- Wool. Designed for delicate woolen products, it is characterized by low heating temperatures and low speed of rotation.
- Express wash. Allows you to quickly refresh things in half an hour. Characterized by high drum rotation speed.
- Super wash. Consumes a small amount of electricity and is used only for cotton and synthetic materials.
- Super rinse. Used for children's products or items intended for allergy sufferers. This is how the Candy washing device ensures complete removal of detergent from laundry and clothes.
- Working with durable fabrics. Suitable for products made of cotton, linen, hemp, characterized by the use of a temperature of 90 degrees.
- Wash in cold water. For very delicate fabrics and is an alternative to hand washing.
- Sport. Designed for synthetic sportswear and shoes.
- Conditioning. Includes the use of conditioners, softening and flavoring agents.
- No drain. Recommended for items for which spinning is prohibited.
- Combined wash. Allows you to wash items from different fabrics and materials in one go.
When selecting a mode, the Candy Smart washing machine focuses on the type of fabric. There are four signs on its panel:
- Durable fabrics – intensive processing with intermediate spinning.
- Synthetic and combined - selects the number of revolutions and the amount of water so that the result is ideal.
- Delicate - more water is used and several long pauses are made during the work.
- Wool – minimal mechanical impact with strong rinsing.
Separately, it is worth dwelling on the powder receptacle compartments. All used detergents must be placed in it. Throwing powder onto clothing can harm both the device and the item itself. Candy washing machines have three compartments:
- The compartment marked with the letter B is used in basic operating modes and is intended for dry or liquid powder.
- The container marked with the letter A is used in the “soaking” mode, when the process uses two cleaning stages.
- A container with a picture of a flower is intended for liquid conditioners, rinses and fragrances.
Rare badges
The models mentioned will require additional explanation as some modes are indicated by non-standard images. Let’s look at what each icon means using specific examples. Thus, the Candy Aquamatic 2D1140-07 brand offers the following special modes:
- Snowflake. Turning off the water heating, which is often necessary for fabrics not intended for washing in a hot environment. Lasts 50 minutes and easily replaces delicate hand washing.
- The word "Sport". Used for sportswear and shoes and lasts 70 minutes.
- The number "44" with an apostrophe. Speed wash at 30 degrees for 44 minutes.
- The number "32" with an apostrophe. Similar to the previous express wash with a duration of 32 minutes.
Candy Aqua 104D2-07, in addition to those discussed, has only one special mode, designated “M&W”. The full decoding is “Mix and Wash System,” which translates as “mixing and washing system.” With this program, you can wash different types of fabric in one cycle, focusing only on color. The Candy CS4 1071DB1/2 model also has rare buttons.
- "SUPER R" inscription. This means “Super Wash” - reducing the duration of any previously selected program by 50 minutes.
- Basin and jet from above. Super rinse, similar to the Aqua-plus mode.
- Downward jet. A type of rinsing with basic parameters (end of cycle and half-hour duration).
- Spiral, sprayer and drops. Involves conditioning, aromatization and softening of fabric.
- Triangle and "CL". A special program designed to remove organic contaminants.
- Letter "Z". Exclusion of the drain function from the cycle.
By remembering the described options for the panel buttons of Kandy machines, you can make your laundry easier, fight stains more effectively, and also save water and light consumption. Before starting the machine, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the icons of the main buttons. There are also some nuances here.
Starting the washing machine
Before starting the Candy washing machine, you must carefully sort your laundry into black, white and colored. Then separate cotton, synthetic and wool items from each other. All of them must be washed separately. Combined loading of cotton and synthetics into the drum is permissible only if a combined mode is selected. Before loading clothes into the machine, fasten clothing with buttons, zippers, or snaps. If items have stubborn stains, pre-treat them with a stain remover. Do not place bras, or items with beads, rhinestones, beads, or other small decorative trim into the machine.
When all the clothes are placed in the drum, close the lid tightly. When using one of the Candy programs, indicating temperature, speed and other indicators is not required. Mode parameters can be adjusted using selector switches. Add powder and, if necessary, additional products to the containers: conditioner, stain remover, etc. When all stages have been completed, press the “start” button.
If, after starting work, you need to stop the process, you should cancel the program by setting the selector to “OFF”. Then you should change the mode and press “start”. Or you can press the “Pause” button when the door is unlocked - take out or put things down, close the drum and press start.
Indesit
This manufacturer cares about the ease of use of its products, so you will see more than just icons on Indesit washing machines. Next to each icon you can read the name of the program and also see its number.
The icons on Indesit brand cars are quite clear to users:
- Washing cotton items is indicated by a schematic picture of a blossoming cotton boll.
- To indicate the washing of synthetic materials on Indesit machines, there is a chemical flask.
- The flower image indicates the delicate wash cycle.
- The picture of the pants indicates the jeans washing mode.
- After seeing the picture of the curtain, you will select the curtain washing mode.
- A skein of thread is shown next to the wool washing mode.
- The wood pattern represents economical washing.
- The iron image indicates the easy ironing function.
- The dial picture indicates the very fast wash mode.
Operating rules for Candy washing machines
- Load the drum completely, avoiding overload. This can cause breakdown of the entire mechanism.
- Use emollients.
- Mainly use modes with rpm of 600 - 700. Frequent use of modes with 800 rpm or more on Candy washing mechanisms leads to rapid failure of the oil seal and bearings.
- After each wash, wipe the glass and open the detergent container for 15 to 20 minutes. This will ventilate the Candy car, reduce the likelihood of damage to the rubber of the hatch and prevent liquid from getting under the cuffs.
- Always unplug your device. Otherwise, during possible surges in the power supply, the power supply will overheat and fail.
- Once a season, do a dry wash using a descaling agent and turning on a high temperature setting. This will clean all parts of the device from blockages and the negative effects of solid deposits.
Basic timing parameters
First of all, the time parameters of the washing process in Candy attract attention.
Important! They are standardized in minutes and can be set in several ways, depending on the type of material being washed and the ability to track the process.
To familiarize yourself with the temporary options of various programs in Candy, consider the following icons:
- One of the options for choosing the washing time is called “Aqua-plus”, in which the machine implements an extended rinse function for 30-40 minutes. This mode is especially in demand when processing clothes for allergy sufferers, as well as when washing children's clothes.
- Intensive wash is selected for laundry that requires special processing conditions, extended by the program to 170 minutes. It occurs at a relatively high temperature of the mixture (up to 95 degrees) and is optimally suited for thermally resistant fabrics such as linen and cotton.
- “Delayed start” as an option is especially convenient for housewives who want to leave the house for a while. After setting the start time of the program with a delay from 1 to 24 hours, you can always adjust the time of its end to your arrival from work, for example.
The auxiliary functions of the washing unit include the “rinse” program, which takes an additional 30-40 minutes.
Final recommendations for using Kandy washing machines
Washing machines from the Italian manufacturer Candy are distinguished by their versatility, functionality, ease of operation and a wide range of models along with their low price.
The main modes are supplemented by many additional ones, which allows you to wash children's clothes, products for allergy sufferers, delicate fabrics, work in intensive mode and refresh things in half an hour. The mechanism also allows you to delay the start or wash together items that differ in their composition and characteristics.
The manufacturer took care of its customers and provided them with the opportunity to quickly determine the causes of problems using codes displayed on the display. Their decoding is included in each instruction manual for the device.
The most common causes of breakdowns in Candy washing machines are non-compliance with the operating rules of the unit, frequent failures in the power supply from the network, or initial incorrect installation of the machine.
The Candy company offers a wide range of household appliances for the home. Washing machines of this brand incorporate a design approach and modern technologies. Each machine comes complete with operating instructions. If you need a manual for using the Candy Activa Smart 80 washing machine, then you can download it directly from the website.
Download instructions for the Candy Activa Smart 80 washing machine
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Siemens
Next to the icons on Siemens washing machines you can read their explanation:
- The black T-shirt icon indicates the washing of dark synthetic fabrics.
- The icon with several shirts is associated with the washing mode for shirts, linen and business clothes.
- The image of mountains represents the washing mode for sports, protective and functional clothing.
- The dial picture indicates fast washing modes. The program duration is indicated on the dial (15 or 30 minutes).
- The basin icon with a down arrow indicates drain mode.
- The snail icon represents the spin cycle.
- The image of a bowl of water means rinsing.
- The image of a T-shirt with horizontal lines is associated with intensive washing of cotton clothes.
- The leaf icon indicates eco-washing of cotton.
- The icon of a sweater on a hook is associated with washing synthetics. If trousers are shown next to it, then this is a mixed laundry mode.
- The image of a nightgown represents washing fine linen.
- Pictures of a basin with a hand and a ball of wool indicate delicate washing (hand washing and wool washing).
