How to translate “Abpumpen” on a washing machine

How to translate Abpumpen on a washing machine Washing machines from Germany are very popular among our compatriots. But many owners of such equipment are faced with a serious problem - all the inscriptions are made in German. In this case, it is quite difficult to understand what function or program we are talking about. Especially taking into account that, depending on the model, expanded signatures or abbreviated designations may be used. To avoid confusion, it is necessary to translate these terms from German. But few people are able to do this on their own. We suggest you figure out what Abpumpen and other inscriptions mean in Russian.

What does Abpumpen mean?

Translated from German, Abpumpen means draining water from a tank. That is, we are not talking about a washing program, but about an additional function that simplifies the use of the washing machine. It allows you to immediately turn on the pump and completely pump out the liquid that is currently in the drum. This option can be used both at the washing stage (after the main program has been stopped) and during rinsing.

This mode can be started even if the spin has been stopped. It makes it possible to remove residual liquid so that the laundry removed from the drum is sufficiently dry. Sometimes the long name Abpumpen is replaced with the short name Pumpen (translated as “drain”).

Other additional features

On the panels of washing machines from Germany you can find symbols of other important additional functions. Let's consider their translation.

Kurz - washing according to a shortened program.
Zeit sparen – a function similar to the previous one. Saves time.
Intensiv (intensive). It assumes that the drum operates in enhanced mode, and the washing time increases. Used when you need to wash extremely dirty items.
Flecken (spots). A mode that allows you to remove stains.
Temp (temperature). An additional option that allows you to adjust the temperature.
U/min (number of revolutions per minute). The user can select the number of revolutions.
Wasser plus (translated as water plus). Increasing the volume of liquid in the tank during washing.
Spülen plus (from German rinse plus). We are talking about the extra rinse function.
Spül Stop (rinsing feet). Allows you to stop the washing process immediately after the end of rinsing.

This function is used when washing items for which spinning is contraindicated. The program will stop and the water will remain in the tank. Then you need to choose a gentle spin or drain.

Starken (translated as starching). Allows you to starch your laundry more strongly.
Zeitvorwahl (delayed start). This option is designed to make the machine start at a certain time. It is especially important for those who have a day-night electricity tariff.

For example, if the tariff changes at midnight, and users prefer to go to bed earlier, then you can set a delayed start. At the scheduled time, the program will be activated automatically, and washing will take place at the night rate, which will save on costs.