How a Zanussi washing machine works

Smart household assistants are designed to simplify and enrich people's lives, freeing up time for socializing, self-improvement, or proper rest. Instead of spending hours doing laundry, you can take a walk with your children, visit an exhibition, or think about a host of other useful and important activities. And the washing machine takes care of the laundry. At first glance, it appears to be a complex mechanism. In fact, the operating principle of an automatic washing machine is based on simple interactions and algorithms. Let's look at a Zanussi appliance as an example.

Interaction of parts inside the housing

Consumers are familiar with the basic functions of washing machines and operate them easily: loading laundry into the drum, adding detergent, selecting the desired wash cycle on the control panel, and checking the child lock. Technicians are familiar with the intricacies of the machine's operation, its internal mechanisms, and the processes involved. They can enthusiastically explain the workings of the appliance, particularly how a Zanussi machine works.

It has a drum covered by a hatch or door. The drum is where the laundry is cleaned, rinsed, and spun. This is made possible by rotation. The drum is driven by a belt-driven motor.

In Zanussi washing machines, this complex mechanism works like this:

• the electric motor rotates at a set speed;
• a special belt (drive belt), connected to the motor, transmits revolutions from the motor to the drum pulley;
• the last one is attached to the crosspiece that holds the drum;
• Rotation occurs due to the presence of bearings.

The washing machine drum is enclosed in a plastic tub. This is where the water is held. As the drum rotates, it doesn't touch the tub walls, preventing friction and jamming.

A special inlet valve is responsible for filling the washing machine with tap water. It allows a certain amount of water to pass through and then closes. After washing, the liquid must be drained. This is accomplished by a pump that operates during the rinse and spin cycles. To enable the smart technology to independently determine how much liquid remains inside, it was equipped with a pressure switch, or water level sensor. The heating element heats the liquid, and its temperature is monitored by another device – a temperature sensor.

All processes occurring inside the washing machine are regulated by the control module. It sets the washing parameters and ensures their precise execution: it activates the heating element, monitors the thermostat and water level sensor, and controls the operation of the electric motor.

Operating algorithm

Zanussi is an automatic washing machine that automatically performs and monitors all stages of laundry care. Like any mechanical device, it is not immune to breakdowns. Serious malfunctions require professional repair, while some issues can be resolved by users themselves. To do this, it's important to understand the operating algorithm of all Zanussi washing machines. Before selecting and starting the desired wash cycle, fill the drum with laundry.

Important! Make sure there are no small, hard objects, such as coins or brooches, on or in pockets that could get caught in the drum.

Add powder, gel, and rinse aid to the detergent dispenser. Each detergent has its own compartment. As the washing machine runs, they are rinsed out of the dispenser with water. This concludes the preparatory phase. To start the machine, simply plug it in and check that the tap is open.

The machine automatically performs a full washing cycle, from filling with water to spinning the laundry. It can operate in several modes, each with its own specific parameters and action algorithms. The heating element heats the water to the set temperature, the drum rotates, and the laundry is rinsed in a solution with detergent.

Once the main wash cycle is complete, the waste water is drained through a special outlet and hose using a pump. Clean water is then returned to the rinse tank. Its level is monitored by a pressure switch. This process is repeated several times. The washing machine then begins the spin cycle. This process begins with the drum rotating at high speed, and the drain pump removes the liquid from the drum. After the machine automatically shuts off, the user simply removes the clean laundry from the drum.

   

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