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Only few people know the function of 3 compartments in a washing machine
20.03.2022 17:15
Updated: 08.04.2023 16:32
Surprisingly, but it is the fact that only few people who have a washing machine in their flat know the function of three compartments in a tray for washing powder.
Moreover, ony few owners of washing machines know what the difference in the washing machine's modes is.
It sounds funny, but some people don't even know what the function of washing machine's modes is.
We answer these questions in this article. The answer will help you to use the washing machine correctly, avoid problems in using customer electronics and spending a lot of money to repair it.
The 3 compartments of a washing machine
These 3 compartments are the parts of all washing machines (they are located in a tray for powder).
Frequently, the inscription of Roman numerals I and II or Latin letters A and B are applied on the right and the left compartments accordingly.
You can see a small picture of a snowflake or a flower on the middle compartment.
I
Numeral I (or a letter A) denotes that the function of the compartment is preliminary washing and soaking.
Preliminary washing (clothes being in the water for a long time) is necessary for removing old and deep spots.
During preliminary washing the fabric of clothes swells and stretches, so the process of washing becomes easier.
II
Numeral II (or a letter B) denotes that the compartment is used for the main washing powder.
By the way, the compartment with a numeral II is used most of all.
Snowflake and flower
A picture with a snowflake or a flower denotes that the compartment is used for a bleach, rinse aid or conditioner.
What are these compartments for if some people say they can use only one of them and mix all washing agents in it?
Here is the answer. The washing machine uses different washing agents while washing in several modes, so it avoids the mixture of agents. The mixture of agents is not recommended during washing clothes.
Washing modes
There are a lot of washing modes in the machine, however, most of them have specific functions and differ from each other.
The difference of modes is determined by the quantity of clothes, how dirty they are, their fabric, ect.
The washing machine modes differ by temperature of washing and quantity of turnovers.
Temperature of washing
The minimal temperature of washing is usually 30 degrees, the maximal temperature is 90 degrees.
Low temperature should be used for synthesis clothes. Higher temperature is used for washing clothes made of cotton.
Turnovers
High turnovers are used for pressing and drying clothes.
Most of washing machines have an option of a thousand turnovers in a minute.
Rotation of the drum
You can regulate it. You can make the rotation of the drum softer and slower for "soft" clothes.
