Delicate wash cycle in an Ariston washing machine

Washing machine functionality expands every year: new programs are added, existing ones are improved, and new features and options are created. However, most housewives prefer to use a set of long-standing, time-tested, so-called basic programs in their daily routines, whose purpose is more or less clear. Delicate wash in an Ariston washing machine is one such program. However, sometimes users need to know the exact characteristics of a particular program, and the following review will cover the delicate wash cycle settings in Ariston washing machines.

Features of the algorithm

This washing algorithm is designed to gently clean fabrics that require special care and whose specific characteristics make washing on standard cycles unsafe. How does a delicate wash differ from a regular wash? Unfortunately, the Ariston washing machine instructions don't provide this information. Therefore, let's explore the basic settings using the Margherita ABS 536 TX washing machine from Ariston as an example.

The default settings include a heating temperature of 40 degrees, a spin speed of 600 rpm and a wash duration of 40 minutes. The spin speed and washing temperature can be adjusted by the user within limited limits, which also changes the washing duration.

• Washing in cold water with the spin cycle turned off takes 25 minutes.
• Washing in water at 30 degrees without spinning takes 30 minutes.
• Washing in water at 40 degrees (the maximum permissible temperature setting for the given mode) and without spinning takes 36 minutes.
• If you wash in cold water at 600 spin speed, the cycle will last about 40 minutes.
• Washing in cold water with spin at 800 rpm takes 45 minutes.
• If you set the temperature to 30 degrees and spin at 800 rpm (the maximum spin speed for the selected program), the wash will last 52 minutes.
• With a spin speed of 800 rpm and a water temperature of 40 degrees, washing will take 58 minutes.

Thus, the delicate washing program on Ariston washing machines involves spinning from 0 to 800 rpm, a heating temperature of up to 40 degrees, and a cycle duration of 25 to 58 minutes.

What fabrics is this algorithm for?

The delicate cycle is great because it's perfect for all fabrics, regardless of their origin: synthetic or natural. Items made of delicate, delicate, and sensitive materials especially require a delicate wash cycle. These include silk, satin, organza, lace, acrylic, guipure, chiffon, cambric, and other similar materials. New generation materials, including cashmere, jersey, elastane, polyester, nylon, microfiber, etc., are also washed on gentle cycles.

What other items might benefit from a delicate wash?

• curtains made of thin, fragile materials (veil or organza);
• functional underwear;
• lace underwear;
• items with an abundance of both textile decoration (ruffles, braid, fur, lace inserts), and with an abundance of decoration from other materials (rhinestones, beads, applique, embroidery, rivets, etc.);
• sporting goods;
• clothing made from materials that are subject to fading and shrinkage;
• woolen products, including mittens, hats and scarves;
• clothing, elements of which are painted in contrasting shades;
• expensive branded items that you wouldn't want to ruin.

Important! The delicate cycle is great because you can always use it if you're unsure which setting is best for a particular item.

Low water temperature, low spin speed, and smooth drum rotation will perfectly clean any item without causing any damage.

What to wash things with?

Dry powder laundry detergents aren't suitable for delicate fabrics, as they take a long time to dissolve in cold water, dissolve poorly, and their granules are difficult to rinse out of the fabric fibers, scratching delicate items. The best alternative is a liquid detergent with a gel-like texture. So, you have two options:

• First, dissolve the loose powder in a glass of hot water, cool it and pour the mixture into the drum before washing;
• Buy a special gentle laundry detergent at a hardware store.

The advantage of a liquid formula is that it dissolves easily in any water, regardless of temperature, and removes stains and dirt very quickly. To find the right product, simply look for one labeled "for gentle washing" in the description.

Ideally, a liquid detergent for delicate laundry should not contain:

• phosphates, chlorine and enzymes;
• bleaches and stain removers;
• dyes and preservatives.

Important! The composition must contain substances to maintain the color and shape of the product, as well as lanolin or other softening components.

Two more important qualities of laundry detergent are hypoallergenicity and biodegradability. Products that meet all these criteria are available in entire lines from Laska, BioMio, Meine Liebe, and other renowned brands.

   

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