How to Use Automatic Washing Machine: A Step by Step Guide

Setting Up the Washing Machine

Setting up an automatic washing machine is the first step of your laundry work. You will need to place the automatic washing machine near a plug point. Also, make sure that you take care of the inlet pipe as automatic washing machines need a continuous supply of water. Without the continuous water supply, your machine could get damaged. You will also have to set the outlet pipe up properly.

Separating the Clothes

Separating the clothes properly is crucial before putting them into the automatic washing machine. This makes sure that your clothes do not get damaged while in the laundry. Look for the special tags on your clothes. Although most clothes are machine safe these days, check the labels and separate such clothes which have “hand wash only” or “dry clean only” tags.

You will also need to separate the laundry according to their colours. The dark colors often bleed more and can damage those with lighter shades. Therefore, you must separate them according to their shades. Also, keep in mind that clothes need to bleed more than the old ones.

You should also pay attention to the fabric of the clothes before turning them into the automatic washing machine. Delicate fabrics have higher chances of getting damaged in the machines than heavier fabrics. Therefore, the lighter fabrics must be washed separately with different cycles, detergents and temperatures. You can also put the delicate garments in a mesh wash bag and add this bag into the machine with other garments. This will prevent any damage to the delicate fabrics.

Loading the Clothes

This is the simplest step of this whole - how to use an automatic washing machine manual. Dump all of your laundry into the automatic washing machine. Make sure you don't overcrowd the machine. The clothes will need space to be cleaned properly. Overloading the machine could affect its productivity.

Adding the Detergent

If you are using a front-loading automatic washing machine then your machine has a separate detergent cell. This makes sure that the detergent dissolves into the water properly to give an effective cleaning experience. Using a top-loaded washing machine would require adding the detergent directly into the drum before turning on the machine. Most automatic washing machines can use both liquid and powder detergent. The amount of detergent is determined by the type of clothing and your machine. Read the manufacturer's guide properly to know the amount of detergent your machine can handle. Remember, more is not always better.

Choosing the Cycle

There are usually two different speed components in a washing cycle. The first is the speed of agitating the clothes and the second is spinning the water out of the clothes. You will need to choose the optimal cycle based on the type of fabric of your laundry. The normal mode agitates and spins the water fast. So, this is perfect for heavily dirty and sturdy fabric like denim, cotton and linen. The permanent press agitates the water fast but spins slowly. The synthetics are to be cleaned using this cycle to reduce wrinkles on them. The delicate cycle is for the delicate clothes as it both agitates and spins slowly to prevent any damage.

Choosing Water Temperature

The temperature of the water can affect both the cleanliness and longevity of your clothes. Hot water is better for heavily stained clothes and it can result in brighter clothes. However, hot water can also damage the fabric, shrink the clothes and fade the colour. Therefore, always use cold water for delicate clothes, not-so-dirty clothes and for the clothes that bleed more. Coldwater is also more energy efficient. You can use warm water for heavier fabrics whereas hot water should only be used for extremely dirty clothes. If your machine comes with preset water temperature with cycles then you do not have much to do in this regard.

Choosing Water Level

A question often arises: Can we add water manually in a fully automatic washing machine? While the answer is no, you can still choose the water level. You can leave it to the machine but you can choose the water level manually too. As a lower level of water can affect the performance of the laundry work, you should consult the manual guide before choosing a water level manually.

Rinsing and Drying

The fully automatic washing machine comes with a dryer. You can choose a rinse and dry cycle and the clothes will be rinsed and dried automatically after the wash cycle.

Conclusion

Automatic washing machines can reduce your workload to a very significant extent. With automatic drying mode, you do not need to wait for a sunny day to wash your dirty clothes. This is very useful especially during the rainy season when it gets really hard to dry even a handkerchief. If you find it hard to understand how to use an automatic washing machine , follow this guide and you will be good to go. 

FAQs:

Can I use liquid detergent in an automatic washing machine?

Yes, most of the fully automatic washing machines can use liquid detergent. To know more about the specifics, follow your manufacturer's manual.

Do I need to separate clothes before washing?

Yes, you should. Otherwise, your clothes might get damaged through bleeding from other clothes, from fast spinning or wrong water temperature.

How long does it take for one wash?

It will depend on the cycle you are choosing. Normally, it can take nearly 45-60 minutes to complete one cycle.

Do I need to add water manually?

No, you do not need to add water manually in an automatic washing machine. Just load the clothes, add the detergent, choose the cycle, choose the water temperature and turn on the machine. The water will be filled up and drained out automatically.

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