How to use a Zanussi washing machine

SM Zanussi The Zanussi washing machine range available on the home appliance market is quite extensive. Models vary in functionality, price, design, and program selection. However, the operating principle of this brand's automatic washing machine remains the same. Once you've mastered the controls, operating any other model of the same brand will be straightforward.

We present to you general instructions on how to use a Zanussi washing machine, the basic modes it features, and practical tips from experienced housewives on how to handle it carefully.

Let's get acquainted with the main modes

To fully understand the intelligent modes, it's important to understand their purpose. The information below will help you understand the specific features of each wash program.

"Cotton" is the most popular setting and is used for washing most items, such as bedding, underwear, and other cotton clothing. Every Zanussi machine has a cotton program. The water is heated to 95°C, and the wash cycle lasts approximately two hours. The drum is set to maximum spin speed.
"Synthetics." As the name suggests, this program is designed for cleaning items made of synthetic or semi-synthetic fabrics. The entire process takes no more than two hours, with the laundry swirled in water heated to 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and the spin cycle set to maximum speed.
"Prewash" combines two washes into one. If you plan to use this program, be sure to load the detergent dispenser correctly. The detergent is loaded alternately into two different sections, the powder from the first section is used for the main wash, and the powder from the second section is used for the pre-wash.
"Hand Wash" is activated when loading thin, delicate, and sheer fabrics. This program is suitable for cleaning knitwear, tulle, silk, satin, organza, and other items. The water is heated to 30 or 40 degrees Celsius, depending on the model, the drum rotates at a reduced speed, and there is no spin cycle.
The "Delicate Wash" program is comparable to the hand wash program, the only difference is that most washing machines offer a low-speed spin function in this option.
"Express Wash" — also known as "Quick 30" or "Daily Wash" — allows the user to thoroughly clean and refresh laundry in just half an hour. Water is heated to 30°C, and the drum spins at high speed during the spin cycle.
"Intensive" is used to wash items with heavy, ingrained stains. To ensure high-quality washing, the water in the drum is heated to 80°C or 90°C.
"Economy Wash" — this mode allows you to efficiently manage electricity and water consumption. The machine uses virtually no heat when loading the water into the drum and regulates the required amount based on the weight of the items loaded.
"Silk/Wool" is the most gentle wash for silk and wool items. The water in the drum barely gets hot, so don't count on a spin cycle, as it's not included in this program.

So, having roughly understood what each special washing mode available in Zanussi washing machines is, you can easily determine the required program depending on the type of fabric from which the items loaded into the drum are made, as well as the degree of soiling.

Tips from experienced housewives

Modern automatic washing machines are quite complex in design, so they need to be used correctly and with great care to ensure a long service life. To ensure your "household helper" works properly and doesn't break down before its expiration date, it's best to follow these tips from experienced housewives: sorting laundry

It's important to sort fabrics by type, degree of soiling, and color. This will help you quickly and easily determine the appropriate washing cycle.
It is prohibited to wash items that have a label warning that they cannot be machine washed;
Different Zanussi models may have slightly different parameters for the same special washing programs, for example, they may differ in the temperature to which the water is heated, or have different spin speeds;
clothes decorated with rhinestones or beads are best cleaned using a gentle hand wash cycle;
It is useless to run the quick wash program to clean items that have very strong and ingrained stains.

If your laundry has large, stubborn stains, it's best to use a pre-wash or intensive cycle, with a soak if necessary. For complete stain removal, use a specialized detergent, such as a stain remover.

Let's start washing

Before starting the washing machine, be sure the water supply valve is open. If it is not, the selected wash cycle will not function. After checking, plug the machine in and load the drum with laundry.

Important! When washing a bulky item, such as a blanket or down jacket, it's a good idea to add 5-6 smaller items to the load. This will help equalize the centrifugal force in the drum.

Once the items have been loaded, you should decide on a program that suits each specific case and load the detergent tray with washing powder, conditioner, and stain remover in the proportions recommended for the mode being launched.

The preparatory process is complete, and you can begin washing. Use the selector knob to select a pre-set program, after which you start the machine. All that remains is to wait for the process to complete and remove the clean items from the drum for further drying.

We take a responsible approach to choosing our products

Household chemical stores are replete with various types of special additives, powders, gels, reagents, and capsules used in laundry. Let's take a look at the products you'll find on supermarket shelves: liquid laundry detergents

universal detergents suitable for washing any category of items;
powders with added bleaching granules;
washing powders separately for colored, white or black items;
synthetic substances without the admixture of enzymes and other additives;
products containing biological additives, in particular enzymes;
substances that ensure high quality washing in cold water (up to 30-40⁰WITH).

Liquid detergents, compared to powders, are better rinsed from fabrics and are characterized by a higher content of active particles. Along with the main washing powder, you can also use bleaches, fabric softeners, and stain removers.

Housewives studying the ingredients of detergents will be interested to know that the effectiveness and quality of washing depends on the content of surfactants (surfactants) in the mixture. Other additives that may be listed on the packaging include fragrances, coloring additives, scale preventatives, fragrances, and so on.

For homemakers, we'd like to list popular types of detergents that can help tackle the most common stains on clothing. So, let's talk about which products can effectively remove various types of stains.

Bi-Max "100 Stains" has the highest overall rating in the laundry detergent comparison, performing well on beverage and food stains. It received an average rating for its effectiveness in removing grass, dirt, and grease stains from clothing. It also performs satisfactorily on makeup stains.
Eared Nyan is effective at removing food stains, dirt marks, grass stains, and drink spills. It's worth noting that the powder doesn't work well on cosmetics or paint stains.
Tide "Alpine Freshness" reliably removes food stains, dirt, and grass stains from clothing. Its effectiveness on grease stains and beverage stains is average. It does a decent job of removing makeup and paint stains.
Biolan Color – has a rating similar to the previous product and is in a comparable price range.
Ariel "Color Lenor Effect" is excellent at removing food stains from clothing, grass stains, and street dirt. It offers medium-level removal of beverage stains and grease stains. Doesn't work well on makeup or paint stains.
The "Frosty Freshness" myth is characterized by properties similar to Tide; it only copes well with food stains and street stains.
DosiaActive 3 effectively removes food stains, grass stains, and dirt. It struggles with mascara, creams, lipstick, and other cosmetic stains. It does a decent job of removing paint stains.

We hope this overview of specialized washing programs will help you understand the modes and use your machine correctly. The tips provided will teach you how to use your washing machine correctly. Information on detergent categories will make choosing the right one easier.