Inspired by another washing machine post.
I’ve often wondered what the difference is between the washing programs like delicate, lightly dirty, sports clothes, shirts and what not.
I mean, no matter how smart a washing machine is, the only movement i’ve seen one do is spin. Is spinning so important or am i missing something?
What does it do differently?
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Different programs have different default settings for each part of the cycle.
> Part 1 — Washing. The machine agitates the clothes in a mixture of water and detergent. Heavy duty cycles typically spin or shake the clothes fast, and delicate cycles do it slowly. Temperature also plays a role here: heavy duty cycles often use hot or warm water (although this can sometimes be adjusted manually).
> Part 2 — Rinse. Delicate cycles usually have one rinse. Heavy duty cycles often do multiple rinses (separated by quick spin cycles). The rinse portion almost always uses cold water.
> Part 3 — Spin. Delicate cycles have shorter spin periods, and the speed of the spin is relatively slow. Heavy duty cycles spin longer and faster.
In addition to these, newer washers can also offer specialty settings, like soak, pre-wash, and sanitize (which just uses steaming hot water).
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