Pre-wash in a Samsung washing machine

Few users realize that pre-washing in a Samsung washing machine is a convenient additional feature that can be found in almost every modern home appliance. This is not a separate work cycle, but an auxiliary option that can be connected to a number of work cycles. The function is one of the most in demand today, but housewives often ignore it because they simply do not understand how exactly it works. We will analyze this mode in detail so that all questions about it remain a thing of the past.

Is this function similar to soaking?

Let's start with the most important thing - what is a pre-wash? Most often, this mode is compared with the standard soaking of dirty clothes in a basin. This makes sense, but the function is even more similar to washing clothes.

This option is activated when the clothes are heavily soiled and stubborn stains. For example, the mode will be relevant for washing a dirty work uniform, a tablecloth after a feast, the clothes of a child who ran through puddles, and so on.

Pre-wash does not wash away stains and dirt, but softens it so that the machine can easily remove them during the operating cycle.

Thus, the function is very useful and effective for the most “neglected” cases, when the standard washing mode may simply not cope. We'll tell you exactly how the working cycle works with the pre-mode activated.

How does the algorithm work?

This algorithm can be activated for almost every work cycle - for washing synthetics, cotton, jeans, clothes made of delicate materials and much more. It is worth noting that in the “Cotton” mode, pre-washing is an integral part of the work process, so there is no need to activate it additionally. How does the “home assistant” work when this function is activated?

• First, the device draws and heats water if the user has turned on the water heating. With water at a temperature of at least 30 degrees Celsius, stains from grass, juices, coffee and other things get soaked very well. At the same time, household chemicals placed in the pre-wash compartment of the tray are washed into the tank.
• Next, the machine dissolves household washing chemicals in the liquid, turning the drum and freezing for a long time.

Be sure to load powder not only into the Roman numeral II powder compartment, but also into the pre-mode tray marked I.

• The CM drum will begin to rotate slowly so that the detergent penetrates better into the fabric.
• Upon completion of the option, the device will drain all waste water and proceed to the main operating cycle. Before the start of the working cycle, the powder in the main wash tray compartment (number II) will remain untouched.

When planning a wash, keep in mind that activating the pre-mode extends the operating time of the washing machine by 30-40 minutes, which directly depends on the Samsung model you purchased.

We use this program

Usually, users have no questions about how to use the additional mode, because with its use little changes in the standard procedure for preparing the machine for work. Basically, the only difference is that you need to load the detergent into two compartments of the dispenser at once, and then activate the pre-wash mode. We will describe the process itself in detail.

• Place all dirty clothes in the drum.
• Add laundry detergent to the tray marked with the Roman numeral I, Arabic 1, or A.
• Also add household chemicals to the main wash compartment.
• Select the duty cycle you need.
• Activate the pre-wash, for which there is a separate button on the appliance control panel, either with the appropriate name or with a basin icon with a stick.
• Start the job.
• After the cycle is completed, pick up your clean laundry.

You don’t have to worry that the machine uses detergents from both compartments during the preliminary cycle, because the smart machine is carefully configured to use household chemicals carefully and accurately. If it seems to you that this additional mode is just an additional waste of water and energy, then try an experiment at home.

To do this, wash two batches of dirty clothes so that each cycle contains approximately equal amounts of laundry, made from the same materials and with the same degree of soiling. For the first batch, use a standard wash, and for the second, use the same cycle, but with pre-treatment. You will find that pre-washing cleans your clothes much more effectively.

Nuances of using the program

The basic rules for using the additional program, as well as modes compatible with it, are described in the official user manual. It is in the instructions from the manufacturer that you can find out the intricacies of how the function works specifically in your “home assistant”. Let us list the important subtleties of using prewash.

• You can only add dry powder, stain remover, and bleach to the main tank of the dispenser. It is forbidden to load liquid gel into it, because it will certainly flow down the pipes during the preliminary stage.
• The additional function does not work with short modes, so if you are unable to connect this option, then most likely you chose a quick wash.
• Only dry powder should be placed in the pre-wash compartment.

The creators of Samsung equipment have configured their products in such a way that it is impossible to additionally connect a preliminary mode to fast washing modes. This is done for the reasons that otherwise the fast mode will cease to be fast, because the operating time will increase by two or more times. That is why, in case of heavy soiling, you should not use express cycles - choose long programs and additionally activate the pre-treatment of the laundry.

Obvious pros and cons of the program

Any additional function in a washing machine has its advantages and disadvantages. This option is safe both for the washing machine and for any, even the most delicate fabric. All machine washable clothes can be treated with additional detergent during the pre-cycle.

The main advantage of the function is to improve the quality of the machine. All items are first washed in slightly warm water and then processed in a hot liquid, making them much cleaner than after regular washing. Reliably treating and cleaning even the dirtiest clothes - that's what a prewash program is all about.

At the same time, there are some disadvantages, among which the main one is the increased consumption of water and electricity. Due to the fact that the mode adds another 30 to 40 minutes to the operating time, the machine manages to spend much more water and energy than with the standard operating cycle. Increased consumption of resources is the main reason why many housewives do not use this option, but continue to wash their clothes with their own hands.

Finally, it is worth noting the increased operating time. This is a minus if it is important for you to wash things as quickly as possible, but the duration can also be considered a plus, because while the washing machine is working, you can devote time to your household chores.

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