Where do I put conditioner in my Atlant washing machine?

Adding liquid fabric softener to your washing machine will leave your clothes smelling and soft. The results depend directly on the type of fabric softener you add and how well it's used. Where should you add fabric softener to your Atlant washing machine? How can you ensure your clothes don't get damaged during washing?

Find the right department

It seems like there's no difference in which compartment of the dispenser you pour the liquid detergent into. But in practice, the washing machine dispenses the detergent depending on the mode. The conditioner is put into operation after washing, when rinsing is in progress.

The Atlant washing machine tray consists of three parts:

• main powder receptacle;
• rinse aid compartment;
• Pre-wash powder dispenser.

Liquid detergent should be poured into the compartment of the dispenser that is emptied last. If you add it to the powder compartment, the washing machine will use the detergent directly during the main cycle. This will waste fabric softener, as it will be washed out during the rinse cycle.

Important! Always load detergent into the correct compartments of the detergent drawer to prevent damage to your laundry.

In Atlant washing machines, the location of the fabric softener dispenser compartment is different from the others. It's marked blue and features a flower symbol, rather than a number like in other machines. The section of the drawer designated for fabric softener is easily distinguished by its size—it's significantly narrower than the other compartments. This is where the fabric softener is poured, while the compartment marked II receives the actual detergent.

Purpose of the remaining departments

We've already established that the fabric softener dispenser compartment is unmistakable. It's located between two larger compartments. On the right is the section marked I, which is used for pre-soaking heavily soiled laundry. This is where fabric softener is added if the cycle requires a pre-wash or if this option is selected separately.

On the left is the dispenser compartment marked II; this is essentially the main compartment. This is where detergent is poured when selecting any program. If you don't put detergent in the main compartment, the machine will simply rinse the laundry in water several times without any effect. It's also impossible to confuse this dispenser compartment with the others, as it's the largest.

Follow the instructions strictly.

If you want to be on the safe side and do everything correctly, check the instructions that came with your washing machine. Every Atlant washing machine comes with one. If you can't find it, you can find recommendations online. Scanned copies of instructions for all models are available on various websites and forums. However, it's best to use the manufacturer's official website, where this information is also publicly available.

Do not allow the dispenser to become contaminated.

It is necessary to monitor the condition of the air conditioning compartment. Sometimes the washing machine does not fill up with detergent due to mechanical damage. Then part of it remains inside the dispenser compartment, forming a hard deposit.

When there is too much powder build-up, the detergent is not supplied in sufficient quantities, which affects the quality of the wash.

For normal operation, it is necessary to clean the tray:

• take it out of the washing machine, wipe off the plaque from the part;
• Pour citric acid into all compartments of the dispenser and run the wash cycle empty;
• Pour regular baking soda into all compartments, add 9% vinegar solution and, after waiting 15 minutes, wipe.

After this treatment, the detergent drawer will be free of deposits and will return to its original appearance. The drawer will turn yellow after prolonged use. Cleaning the detergent drawer periodically is essential to ensure the washing machine functions properly.

   

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