At what temperature does the washing machine wash, washing time

What affects the duration of the cycle?

It is not difficult to notice that the washing duration differs in different modes. What factors influence it:

• Temperature. Time is wasted heating water. Washing in cool water saves 10–15 minutes.
• Pre-wash or extra wash. If you add it to the main process, you need to throw another quarter of an hour on top.
• Soak. You can enable this function, but you will have to sacrifice another third of an hour, no less.
• Additional rinse. It is necessary for thoroughly rinsing things. You have to add another half hour to the main cycle time.
• Intelligent approach. Modern SMAs themselves determine the program of action. At the same time, they are guided by the weight of the loaded laundry and the degree of its contamination. The fuller the drum and the more stains, the longer the treatment will be.
• Individual features of the device. The newer the model, the faster the tasks are solved. In older versions, even the express version took 40 minutes.

How to speed up the process

Although automatic machines do not require supervision or additional actions on the part of the owner, everyone dreams of speeding up the process. Here are some effective ways to speed up washing:

1. Use delayed start. You can turn on the machine at any time and leave for business or work. The laundry will be ready when you arrive.
2. Don't wash one item at a time - pile up laundry for one load instead of 2-3. This will reduce the time required for servicing several washes, and reduce the cost of electricity and water.
3. Do not set the upper spin modes or temperatures. This requires additional heating time and prolonged rotation of the drum during squeezing.
4. Most powders wash well even in cold water; boiling the laundry is not required.
5. Use liquid laundry detergents - things will be clean without additional rinsing.

If you have to do laundry often, there are children in the family, and the washing machine is a pioneer in household engineering, it’s time to consider buying a more modern model. How this will help:

1. All modes of the new slot machines have shorter time ranges. A quick wash will take 15-20 minutes, but in an hour you can do a good wash.
2. Machines have several different quick wash modes.
3. The drum has been improved, the attitude towards things is more careful.
4. In modern models, you can lay different fabrics together.
5. There are doors for reloading forgotten laundry.
6. The machines are equipped with drying chambers.
7. It is possible to process items with steam.

Some models can be controlled from smartphones by installing a special application.

Pre-wash - how long does it take?

This program helps improve the quality of washing. The function is comparable to soaking. A distinctive feature is that the powder is poured into two compartments. One tray will be used for the pre-wash, the second for the main wash. Sequence of the preliminary stage:

• Launch of SMA. The powder is washed out of one container. The maximum amount of water is collected in the tank.
• The water is heated to 30 degrees. This temperature is maintained constantly - these are optimal conditions for removing contaminants from fabric fibers. Hot water, on the contrary, helps to fix stains from juices, fruits, and blood.
• The duration depends on what kind of automatic washing machine is used - brand and model. Maximum time - 2 hours.
• Upon completion of soaking, the water is drained. Clean water is collected into the tank for the main process.

Secondary functions

In addition to the main and additional washing modes, in Ariston washing machines you can only select auxiliary functions, for example, only drain or rinse.

• Additional rinse. When this option is activated, the washing machine will perform one more rinse during operation. This is necessary to completely remove the detergent from the fabrics. This possibility is relevant for small children, people with sensitive skin or allergies, and also simply in cases where the detergent was added in more quantity than necessary.
• Individual mode. Allows you to store your own program in the washing machine’s memory, selecting all the necessary parameters for it.
• Spin only. As a rule, the user can independently select the speed when activating this option. This function may be relevant if, after completing a program, the laundry turns out to be very damp or for hand-washed clothes. This option can also be activated after a night wash has been completed, during which the Ariston machine operates very quietly, excluding all spin stages, both main and intermediate.
• Drain. This function can be used in the event of an emergency need to drain water from the tank, as well as in the event of a breakdown of the Ariston machine, when the equipment refuses to drain the liquid from the tank.

How long does a delicate wash last?

A washing machine, even the most innovative one, can hopelessly ruin things made from thin or capricious fabrics. For products that require particularly careful handling, most SMAs provide a delicate washing process. By choosing it, users extend the life of their favorite things. And there are products for which other modes are simply contraindicated.

When applied to washing, delicacy is understood as follows:

• Large amount of water. The tank is filled to the maximum. The more water, the less mechanical stress the items being washed experience.
• Cool water. Gentle washing does not allow temperatures above 30–40 degrees - the exact maximum depends on the specific model and manufacturer. This approach is indispensable for colored items that are prone to shedding.
• Smooth drum running. Lower than normal rotation speed.
• In some models there is no spin activation at all in the delicate mode, in others the spin speed is reduced to 400–600 rpm.
• If the spin is not activated, lightly squeeze the items with your hands - almost all the water drains out on its own.

The duration of the delicate process depends on the model. On average it takes 1–1.5 hours. Maximum duration - 2.5 hours. The process is comparable to manual processing - it is possible to avoid shrinkage, stretching, and shedding. The structure of the fibers does not suffer at all. This is an ideal way to wash items made of lycra, organza, cashmere, polyester, satin, guipure, wool, silk, elastane.

The icon on the control panel is a bowl of water. At the bottom there are one or two stripes. These are water quantity indicators. There are other options for symbols - butterfly, skein of wool, flower.

Tips for choosing temperature and mode

Before washing, you need to study the labels on the products, sort the laundry by type of fabric and degree of soiling. This will help set the correct modes, not overload the machine with unnecessary functions, and save things from unnecessary friction.

The upper limits of the recommended modes should not be exceeded. Basic rules when choosing washing modes:

• white cotton items can be washed at the highest temperature (60-95 °), spin at maximum speed (up to 1400);
• colored items made from natural fabrics – 40 °, spin – up to 1400 rpm;
• linen - 40-60 °, spin - up to 600 rpm, for clothes turn off spin;
• synthetics and fabrics containing synthetic threads – 40 °, spin – 600 rpm;
• silk, wool, other delicate fabrics - 40°, 400-600 revolutions.

Manufacturers have thought through the operation of their products - when choosing the type of fabric, it is impossible to exceed the permissible temperature and speed.

Hand washing in a washing machine - how long does it take?

This is just a type of delicate washing. If the product label shows a hand immersed in water, it can only be washed in this mode at SMA. Or with your hands. The program assumes extremely careful handling with the most gentle mechanical impact. Temperature - 30 degrees. Minimum speed - 400 rpm. Duration - about an hour.

The drum is loaded at 50% - so that things do not wrinkle and are washed thoroughly. The tank is filled as much as possible - there should be a lot of water and space in it. If spinning is provided, then it is set to the very minimum - 350–500 rpm. You can turn it off if you wish. Delicate and manual modes are used not only for capricious fabrics - we listed them in the previous section, but also for products with appliqués, embroideries and other decor. This program is also useful for shoes and outerwear - you can wash jackets, jackets, and down jackets.

How to reduce washing time?

Let's look at this issue using a practical example (if your washing machine has a digital time display, then you can easily experiment without turning on the machine).

What do we see?

• total time: 1h.57m;
• temperature: 60°C;
• spin: 1000 rpm.

Let's set the temperature to 90 oC. We see that the process time has increased to 2h.26m. At t=40 oC the time will decrease to 1h.37m, at t=30oC – to 1h.32m.

Let's turn on the additional "Soak" function. The total time increased from 1.57 to 2.14.

Thus, using the example of one mode, we saw that its duration strongly depends on the heating temperature of the water, increases with the inclusion of the additional “Soaking” function and is absolutely independent of the number of revolutions during the spin cycle.

Of course, in machines from other manufacturers, the spin time may increase with increasing speed, but 2-5 minutes will not save anyone. In addition, it should be mentioned that the duration of the wash does not depend on the load on the drum; in some new models, the weight of the loaded laundry affects the consumption of water and detergent.

In the “Cotton” mode, it is recommended to wash cotton, linen and similar fabrics, or, more simply, fabrics that can be washed in very hot water and wring out well. When turning on the “Soak” function, do not forget to pour the powder into the appropriate powder section (read the instructions for your washing machine).

The “children’s underwear” mode has approximately the same characteristics - after all, children’s clothes should be washed carefully and carefully, every mother knows this.

By the way, these modes include a pre-washing or soaking function, and for this you need to specifically pour the powder into the appropriate section of the powder tray, as mentioned above. If you don’t do this, then for the first half hour your things will simply be rinsed in warm water.

Let's look at other most common operating modes of modern widespread washing machines:

1. Synthetic fabrics – lasts 1.5-2 hours, temperature limit is 40°C, and you cannot add the temperature manually, as in the “Cotton” mode;
2. Wool or silk – duration about 50 minutes, spin limit – 600 rpm;
3. Hand wash – lasts about an hour, heating limit – up to 30°C, spin – 600 rpm.

1. As mentioned above, washing time significantly depends on the heating temperature of the water, so set the maximum temperature only in exceptional cases. For cotton, linen and similar fabrics, 60°C is quite enough.
2. For the “quick” washing mode, do not set the temperature above 40°C, since heating the water is absolutely pointless - the program is too short, and you will spend extra time and money on electricity.
3. If you know at what temperature a particular item should be washed, at what speed it should be wrung out, and whether pre-soaking is necessary, then you can easily adjust the necessary washing parameters on the same “Cotton” mode, and the time will be optimal. After all, most modes are just variations to lure the buyer.
4. Try using a delayed start - it is not necessary to let the machine wash when you are at home. The main thing is to be there when the laundry is washed so that it can be hung to dry. For example, you can set a timer in the evening so that you can take out the laundry when you wake up. Or vice versa, set the timer in the morning so that the machine finishes washing when you come home from work.
5. One of the cases of increasing washing time can be called “overwashing”. In order not to waste time on re-washing, you need to choose the right operating mode - it’s better to wait an extra 20 minutes than to then re-wash for an hour and a half with the appropriate state of mind. As already mentioned, very often after the express mode, powder stains remain on things, so it’s better to immediately rinse again - you’ll save time and your nerves.

And a couple more tips. Before putting bulky and poorly wetted items into the drum of the washing machine, for example, a bologna jacket, down jacket, pillow, I would advise you to pre-wet them, especially if the washing machine is small. The fact is that such things, when dry, occupy the entire cavity of the drum, do not get wet, and the ribs of the drum do not mix them.

To ensure that your laundry is always perfectly clean, use high-quality detergents - powders, gels, conditioners. Bad powder means not only unwashed items, but also the appearance of new stains that are removed by repeated rinsing. It is better to use liquid gel - pour it directly into the drum along with the laundry you are loading.

Intensive wash - how long does it take?

This is the most serious and lengthy treatment. It is used in extreme cases - if things are heavily soiled and if their fabric allows the conditions offered by intensive washing:

• High water temperature. Maximum - 90–95 °C.
• Long rinse.
• The entire cycle may take 2.5–4 hours. The exact time depends on the specific model.

The disadvantage is the high consumption of water, electricity and time, as well as increased wear and tear on things. This is a test for both the machine and the laundry. Products made from cotton, linen, and synthetics can be subjected to intensive washing.

The drum should not be fully loaded. However, it should not be almost empty. 30–70% of the maximum load is the best option. The sequence of steps is followed:

• Soaking - 15–25 minutes.
• Slow rotation of the drum, then intense and slow again - each version lasts half an hour. Total 1.5 hours.
• Super rinse.
• Spin.

Attention! Each model has its own settings. The duration of processes is not regulated by any framework or standards other than expediency. Therefore, each SMA manufacturer is looking for its own optimal option.

You should resort to an intensive cycle less often - abuse of such a program of action exposes the device to increased wear. Equipment working at the limit will fail faster. The maximum frequency of use is once a month.

Easy ironing

This program significantly simplifies ironing after washing, since the laundry is almost not wrinkled, and the bends and creases on the fabric are much less pronounced. However, it won’t be possible to do without ironing completely.

How it works? By turning on this function, the washing machine will exclude intermediate spinning, and rinsing will be carried out with a large volume of water.

Advantages:

• ironing time is reduced;
• things remain presentable longer;
• less energy is consumed.

Flaws:

• takes longer to dry;
• The washing program lasts longer;
• You still can’t do without ironing;
• It will not be possible to load the drum completely.

When choosing “light ironing”, keep in mind that you will only be able to wash ⅔ of the normal load. It is also important to control the amount of detergent; an excess of it can remain on the laundry in the form of stains and a strong odor. The program extends the duration of the wash in general, plus a couple of hours will be spent drying the clothes. If you need an item urgently, it is better not to select this function. When taking out the laundry, do not rush to iron it immediately; it must first dry out.

How long does it take to rinse in a washing machine?

The time it takes to rinse depends on the options selected. How many rinses are needed is decided either by the machine itself (the manufacturer) or by the user. The laundry needs to be rinsed thoroughly, and you cannot skimp on this. If the user considers it necessary, he sets an additional rinse, which will increase the cycle by 20–30 minutes.

On almost all brands of SMA, rinsing is indicated by the same icon - a basin with a wavy line or straight lines. Rinsing is one of the main steps. On many machines, the “rinse” button is even located separately. When rinsing, the water is automatically drained. The duration depends on the brand and model of SMA. One rinse may take 10–30 minutes.

General information

Wash. The choice of washing mode is determined by the following criteria:

- fabric structure;

— presence of decorative fittings;

— degree of contamination.

The correctly selected washing mode determines how well things are washed, as well as possible damage to the laundry from the aggressive effects of high temperatures and high speeds.

Rinsing. During rinsing, detergents are washed out of the fabric; some housewives prefer to use the double rinse mode so that the laundry is thoroughly cleaned of powder.

Spin. The correct spin mode will make ironing easier. High speeds are only suitable for cotton fabrics.

Important: in order not to spoil the fabric, you should not wring out items made from linen, silk and synthetics.

Factors to consider when choosing wash duration

The duration of washing depends on the specified parameters.

Water temperature. Cold water is drawn into the machine and heated automatically according to the set mode. The higher the water temperature, the longer the device operates. Heating water to a temperature of 95 takes 10-15 minutes.

Additional rinse. An additional rinse requires a new set of water; this function increases the cycle time by an average of twenty minutes.

Number of revolutions when spinning clothes.

To obtain practically dry laundry, you will need high spin speeds, which increases the washing time by 5 minutes.

Extra wash. The extra wash function extends the wash cycle by 25-30 minutes.

Soak. For heavy soiling, you can use an additional mode - soaking. You should be prepared for the cycle to increase by 20-30 minutes, it all depends on the model of your washing machine.

Boiling laundry. When selecting the laundry boiling function, energy consumption increases

to heat the water, this increases the washing time by 5-10 minutes.

Weight of laundry. Modern expensive washing machines have a function for determining the weight of laundry. Using this function increases the wash cycle time.

Degree of pollution. Another function available for expensive, highly intelligent washing machine models. Determining the degree of contamination of items and washing them will require additional time.

Steaming. The function is used to disinfect laundry.

Individual features of the washing machine model

Modern washing machines work faster than models of previous generations. Heating water and changing operations is faster, and draining occurs more dynamically. Models on average complete a cycle in 40 minutes, new ones the same volume in 20-30 minutes.

Cotton

This option is chosen for cotton products. Cotton can withstand high temperatures without compromising its shape or properties. The maximum in the SMA is 95 degrees. Push-ups - from 1200 rpm. The duration of the cycle is 2 hours. There are also programs:

• Cotton 40 degrees - washing time 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
• Cotton 60 degrees - 1 hour 50 minutes. (110 min).

At 95°C you should not wash colored cotton fabrics, only white ones. In such hot water, dyed cotton will fade.

What can be washed in the cotton cycle?

First on the list is the “Cotton” mode - this is a basic program for soiled cotton and linen clothes. This washing mode with temperatures up to 60 °C is suitable for dyed fabrics, but if the temperature is higher, then you can only wash white items or dyed fabrics, but with very resistant paint.

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Express mode

The duration of the fast method may vary among different brands/models of SMA. This is the fastest option - even in old machines it takes 30-40 minutes. And in more modern modifications it’s even less - 15–20 minutes. Why this option? It is ideal for those who wash something every day, for example:

• diapers, rompers, other baby items;
• socks, napkins, handkerchiefs;
• You can freshen T-shirts and other lightly soiled clothing.

Recommended temperature is 30–40 °C. The spin speed is 800–1200 per minute. The express version is very economical - a minimum of electricity is consumed. The entire cycle from the moment the device starts to the finish takes a maximum of 45 minutes. After light washing, rinse once. If you prefer to change your clothes daily, this option is for you. Items worn more than twice should not be washed in this manner: the machine will not be able to efficiently remove dirt under such delicate conditions.

This version is called differently in different machines - accelerated, super-fast, daily, express. The advantage of the method is the 50% use of powder. But the drum is also loaded at 50%. Otherwise, the detergent will not rinse well out of the fabric fibers.

Eco

This program is often called "bio-care". Suitable for any fabric with different levels of soiling. There are two stages:

• At first the water is warm - 30–40 degrees. Enzymes are activated.
• Then the temperature rises. The normal process begins.

Its special feature is gentle but thorough removal of old dirt. There are modifications of SMA in which it is necessary to use only powders with enzymes in this mode. Eco is an option that combines softness and intensity. Cycle duration is 120 minutes. There are no contraindications: you can wash synthetics, delicate linen, and children's clothes. This option is especially relevant if the machine does not have separate programs for the above-mentioned products.

How long does the spin last?

If you take an interest in the characteristics of SMAs offered today on the domestic market, you will see that most devices have a function for adjusting the speed during push-ups. At high speeds, the laundry is wrung out more intensely, which means it contains less moisture and dries faster. The downside of high speeds is increased mechanical impact, which is not suitable for delicate items and fabrics. At low speeds, the laundry is wrung out gently, but also takes longer to dry. Its duration depends on the spin speed. Average duration is 10–15 minutes.

What other options are there?

A modern washing machine has 10–15 or more program offers. Moreover, there are options for certain things. It is useful to know how long it takes SMA to erase certain things or tissues:

• Shoes - 30–50 minutes.
• Synthetics - 1 hour 50 minutes.
• Silk - 50–60 minutes.
• “Down blanket” - there is also such a mode, the blanket is washed in 90 minutes.
• Children's things - 140 minutes.