What is express washing in a washing machine?
Not everyone can deal with a large number of modes on a washing machine. Unusual names make you think twice before choosing a particular program, especially if you don’t have instructions at hand. For example, the “express wash” mode, what it means, and what kind of laundry can be washed in this mode, it’s worth understanding.
Program description
The express wash program in a washing machine is one of the most common after cotton, which housewives and bachelors like to use. The prefix "express" means instant. In the case of washing, you cannot say “instant”, but “fast” is quite possible, since the express program lasts 15-30 minutes. Washing time is reduced by reducing the number of rinses and heating the water. Thermal mode is 30 or 40 degrees to choose from. In modern machines, time is reduced due to an automatic weighing system and detection of soiled laundry.
The default spin is set to maximum or close to maximum. It varies on different models of washing machines; it can be 800, 1000, 1200 rpm. This washing mode is available in some washing machine models:
- Bosch and Siemens;
- Atlant;
- Electrolux;
- Samsung;
- Kuppersbusch;
For your information! The maximum load for express washing in different machines is from 1.5 to 2.5 kg of dry laundry. There is no need to put more, otherwise the laundry will not stretch.
In what cases is this mode suitable?
The quick wash mode in the washing machine is suitable for those cases when clothes only need to be refreshed, but there are no stains on them. In this mode it is best to wash items made of cotton or thick and non-delicate fabric. You can refresh it in the washing machine:
- socks after one wear,
Important! You shouldn’t wash one pair of socks; it’s better to wash several, putting an old towel along with them. Otherwise, washing a small amount of laundry will lead to an imbalance.
- T-shirts without stains or dirt;
- cotton napkins, etc.
If you don’t have time for long-term washing, this mode is also suitable. Just first you need to wash the products by hand, and then put them in the drum of the washing machine and run an express wash.
Similar programs
Manufacturers may call similar modes differently in their washing machines. Some separate express washing into a separate mode, offering a quick wash along with express. Their difference is that the express program will last about 15 minutes, and the fast one about 30 minutes.
Other manufacturers do not make this division and pass off a quick wash lasting no more than half an hour as an express wash. In addition, there are a number of similar programs with similar descriptions:
- Fast (Candy);
- Express 15 (Haer, Hansa);
- Superfast 15/30 (Bosch);
- Fast 30 (LG);
- Quick wash 17 (Gorenje);
- Mini (Beko);
- Supersnabb 15 (Bosch);
- 20 Min – 3 kg (AEG);
- Quick Wash (Whirlpool).
For your information! On some models of washing machines, for example, Ariston and Zanussi, there are no mode inscriptions, only symbols are present. The quick wash cycle is usually indicated by a clock indicating a time of 30, 20 or 15 minutes.
Thus, the express wash program in a washing machine has about a dozen names. All of them involve washing for no more than half an hour, at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees. But each washing machine does this in a special way. Some washing machines have rapid water injection, others have Eco bubble function , thirdly, water enters the machine without pressure. This greatly affects the quality of the wash, so some people may like quick wash, while others simply don’t use it.
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2 reader comments
I have an INDEZIT IWSB5093 machine, I cannot wash in express mode. Instead of 25 minutes, it washes for 2 hours! Tell me, what's the matter?
I have the same problem. And also Indesit.