How to use a Zanussi washing machine

SM Zanussi The range of Zanussi washing machines presented on the household appliances market is quite wide. The models differ in functionality, cost, design, and set of special programs. However, the principle of using an automatic machine of this brand remains unchanged. Once you understand the control process, operating any other model produced under the same brand will not cause any difficulties for the user.

We will present to your attention general instructions on how to use a Zanussi washing machine, what main modes the equipment is equipped with, and we will reveal the practical secrets of experienced housewives regarding careful handling of the washing machine.

Let's get acquainted with the main modes

To have a good understanding of programmed smart modes, you need to understand what they are. The following information will help you find out the specific features of each washing program.

“Cotton” is the first most popular mode, which is used when washing most things, for example, bed linen, underwear, and other clothes made from cotton fabrics. A program designed for washing cotton items is available on any Zanussi machine. The water is heated to 95°C, the washing process lasts about two hours. The maximum rotation speed of the drum during spinning is assumed.
"Synthetics". From the name it is clear that the program is used for cleaning items made of synthetic or semi-synthetic fabrics. The whole process takes no more than two hours, the laundry is spun in water heated to 60 degrees, and the maximum spin speed is observed.
“Pre-wash” involves combining two washes in one process. If the user plans to enable this program, care should be taken to properly load the powder into the tray. The detergent is loaded alternately into two different sections, the powder from the first section is used for the main wash, and from the second – for pre-wash.
“Hand wash” – turns on when loading thin, delicate, delicate fabrics. The program is suitable for cleaning knitted items, tulle, clothes made of silk, satin, organza, etc. The water is heated to 30 or 40 degrees, depending on the model, the drum rotates at low speeds, no spinning is provided.
The “delicate washing mode” is comparable to the hand washing program, the only difference is that most washing machines require this option to have a spin function at low speed.
“Express Wash” – may be referred to as “Quick 30” or “Daily Wash”. The program will allow the user to thoroughly clean and refresh the laundry in just half an hour. The water is heated up to 30°C, and the drum rotates at high speeds during spinning.
“Intensive” - used for washing things with strong, stubborn dirt. To ensure high quality washing, the water in the tank is heated to 80°C or 90°C.
“Economic washing” - the mode allows you to effectively manage the electrical and water resources spent in the process. The machine practically does not heat the water loaded into the tank, and also regulates its required amount based on the mass of the products placed in the drum.
“Silk/Wool” – involves the most gentle washing for silk and wool products.The water in the drum practically does not heat up; you should not count on spinning; it is not provided for in this program.

So, having approximately understood what each special washing mode available in Zanussi machines is, you can easily determine the desired program depending on the type of fabric from which the items loaded into the drum are sewn, as well as the degree of their contamination.

Advice from experienced housewives

Modern automatic machines are quite complex in technical design, so you need to use them correctly and very carefully, then the system will serve you for a very long time. In order for the “au pair” to work properly and not break before the expiration date, it is better to follow the advice from experienced housewives: laundry sorting

Be sure to sort the fabric by type, degree of soiling and color. This will help you quickly and easily decide on the required regime;
It is prohibited to wash items that have a label on them warning that they cannot be machine washed;
different Zanussi models may have slightly different parameters for the same special washing programs, for example, they may differ in the temperature to which the water is heated, or have different spin speeds;
It is better to clean clothes decorated with rhinestones or beads using a gentle hand wash;
It is useless to run the quick wash program to clean items that have very strong and stubborn dirt.

If the laundry has extensive, difficult-to-remove stains, it is better to use the pre-wash or intensive wash mode, and, if necessary, the soak function. To completely get rid of dirt, it is better to use a special detergent, such as a stain remover.

Let's start washing

Before starting the washing machine, be sure to make sure that the water supply valve to the tank is open. If this is not the case, then the selected washing mode simply will not function. After checking, connect the machine to the power supply and load the laundry into the drum.

Attention! When washing a bulky item, for example, a blanket or down jacket, it is advisable to additionally load 5-6 small items, this will equalize the action of the centrifugal force in the drum cavity.

When the items are loaded, you should decide on the program that corresponds to each specific case and load washing powder, conditioner, and stain remover into the detergent tray in the proportions recommended for the mode being launched.

The preparatory process is completed, you can proceed directly to washing. Using the selector knob, you need to select a predetermined program, after which the user starts the machine. All that remains is to wait for the process to be completed and remove clean items from the tank for further drying.

We take a responsible approach to the choice of funds

Household chemicals stores are replete with various types of special impurities, additives, powders, gels, reagents, capsules used in the washing process. Let's figure out what products can be found on supermarket shelves, these are: liquid laundry detergents

universal products suitable for washing any category of items;
powders with the addition of bleaching granules;
washing powders separately for colored items, separately for white or black items;
synthetic substances without enzymes and other additives;
products containing biological additives, in particular enzymes;
substances that provide high quality washing in cold water (up to 30-40⁰WITH).

Liquid detergents, in comparison with powders, are better rinsed from fabrics and are characterized by a higher content of active particles. Along with the main washing powder, you can additionally use bleaches, fabric softeners, and stain removers.

Housewives studying the composition of detergents will be interested to know that the efficiency and quality of washing depends on the content of surfactants in the mixture, in short, surfactants. Other impurities that may be listed on the packaging are flavors, coloring additives, substances that prevent the appearance of scale, fragrances, etc.

Housewives would like to take note of the following popular types of detergents that help cope with the most common stains on clothes. So, we’ll tell you what products you can use to wash various kinds of stains well.

Bi-Max “100 stains”, has the highest overall score in the comparison rating of washing powders, copes well with stains from drinks and food. The product is rated average in its effectiveness in removing grass, dirt, and grease stains from clothes. Satisfactorily removes traces of cosmetics from things.
The eared nanny will remove food stains, dirt marks, grass stains, and circles from spilled drinks well. It is worth noting that the powder does not cope well with traces of cosmetics and paint.
Tide “Alpine Freshness” consistently removes food stains, mud and grass marks on clothes. The effectiveness of removing grease stains and traces of drinks is average. It copes well with cosmetics and paint marks.
Biolan Color - has a rating similar to the previous product and is in a comparable price range.
Ariel "Color Lenore Effect" will perfectly remove food stains from clothes, and will remove stains from grass and street dirt well. It is characterized by an average level of cleansing traces of drinks and grease stains. Doesn't cope well with blots from cosmetics or paint.
The “Frosty Freshness” myth is characterized by properties similar to Tide; it will only cope well with food marks and street stains.
DosiaActive 3 effectively cleanses contaminants resulting from eating food and removes traces of grass and dirt. Doesn't remove stains from mascara, creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well. Handles paint blots tolerably well.

We hope that the provided overview of special washing programs will help you understand the modes and operate the unit correctly. The following tips will teach you how to properly use the washing machine. The information provided about the categories of detergents will make their selection easier.