How to set extra rinse in a washing machine?

In theory, almost every washing machine includes a rinse cycle after the main wash cycle to remove residual detergent from the fabric fibers. However, not all machines perform this function effectively, leading homeowners to wonder how to enable an extra rinse in their washing machine. Is this possible, and if so, how do you set it up?

Activate the secondary rinse

The extra rinse program is activated on many washing machines by pressing a single button. For example, LG washing machines have such a button, called "Super Rinse." If you press it, the machine will rinse the laundry twice during the cycle instead of once.

More advanced models boast an even more sophisticated extra rinse setting system. For example, with Samsung washing machines, users can choose the number of rinses from 1 to 5 by setting the desired number, spin speed, and wash temperature before starting the wash cycle.

Important! Standard washing machines, which most people use, also have an extra rinse function. After washing, select the "Rinse" cycle, turn off the spin cycle, and start the machine.

The fact that washing machines are becoming less effective at rinsing detergent is not so much the fault of washing machine manufacturers as of detergent manufacturers. Recently, the volume of low-quality detergents has been growing. As a result, poorly soluble granules become embedded in fabric fibers and are impossible to rinse out. Furthermore, washing quality suffers, as the detergent solution is less saturated with active ingredients.

If you've washed your clothes with this particular detergent, there's no need to rewash them. Simply run the rinse cycle a few times in a row or use the secondary rinse function once or twice. Your clothes will rinse for an hour in cool water, after which all allergens and other unwanted elements from the detergent will be completely washed out. A second rinse will cope even with baby clothes washed with poor quality detergent.

However, especially home-conscious housewives are interested not only in how well the extra rinse works, but also in how much water the machine uses. Will they end up with huge utility bills at the end of the month? In reality, more water is used, of course, but not by much, and at least the impact on the wallet will be minimal. And it's better not to skimp on water than to pay large sums to an allergist or dermatologist after wearing poorly rinsed laundry.

Extra rinse indication

Sometimes the buttons on the CM panel aren't labeled, but instead are represented by schematic images. How do you find the right key then? Regardless of the age, brand, and country of manufacture of the washing machine, the rinse function has the same designation: a container with a wavy line or dashes depicting the surface of the water. If the washing machine is old and all the markings have long since worn off, you can find the rinse cycle as follows:

• find the bottom of the selector (the last or second to last mode);
• try to start the unit;
• If the machine immediately starts filling with a large amount of water, and the wash time is indicated as 10-15 minutes, then you have achieved your goal.

You can mark the rinse program you found with a marker so that you don’t lose it later and don’t have to remember where the button is.

There's another clever way to restore worn-out symbols on your washing machine's panel. Consult the manual, where the program selection step is usually accompanied by illustrations and images of the panel. Look for the approximate location of the desired button, indicator light, or other indicator, and locate it on your panel. Run the process and check that the correct mode is selected.

   

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