How do you translate "Schleudern" on a washing machine?
The word "Schleudern" appears on the control panels of all washing machines. Many users are confused about the meaning of most of the abbreviations on German-made devices. This is because the Russian school curriculum requires English, while German is a language of choice for very few schoolchildren and students, so understanding certain words can be challenging. Let's explore the names of the various modes and programs and examine their features.
What does "Schleudern" mean?
In Russian, the word translates as "spin." It's a universal function found in all washing machines. It's a mandatory step after most wash cycles. Intensive spin is suitable for durable items made from natural cotton, while synthetics, wool and silk are best not used in this mode.
To set the RPM for effective moisture removal, locate the RPM button. The user can then select any suitable value from 400 to 1200. The minimum and maximum speeds vary depending on the specific appliance model.
What other programs are there?
German washing machines feature a wide range of functions, which sets them apart from other manufacturers. An inexperienced user might simply get confused by the abbreviations and end up using the wrong mode. Let's look at the main programs.
Translated from German, it means "special soak." This is used to wash cotton clothes and other heavy textiles. The washing machine pauses, and the items are soaked in a soapy solution in the drum.
Prewash (pre-wash). Cotton and synthetic items are soaked before the main cycle to more effectively remove stains.
Main wash (main wash). This program is available on all machines and is suitable for all fabrics.
Suitable for colored materials of various textures and purposes. This mode is ineffective for heavily soiled materials.
This is a special function for cleaning jeans, jackets, sundresses and other wardrobe items.
Light wash (light wash). This program is used for washing delicate clothes: underwear, synthetics, shirts, and blouses. This program is suitable for lightly soiled items.
Easy ironing. Cotton and synthetic items are gently spun, reducing wrinkles and making them easy to iron.
Finewash (delicate cycle). This cycle cleans delicate fabrics, often used for tulle and curtains. The delicate cycle may omit the spin cycle, which can be activated manually if desired. The machine is loaded to only 50% capacity.
Wolle, Seide. This program is designed to remove dirt from silk and wool. The spin cycle may also be omitted, and you'll have to activate it manually. Dessous (women's underwear). The gentle cycle cleans lingerie, including lace and the most delicate materials.
Outdoor (impregnation). This is used to wash sportswear, waterproof jackets, and pants for extreme sports enthusiasts. The impregnation mode requires a special detergent; regular detergent is useless.
Sport Intensive. As the name suggests, this is designed for cleaning clothing worn during sports. These items should be particularly dirty.
Blitz, 30° for 30 min. Items are refreshed rather than washed intensively. The cycle lasts from 20 minutes to half an hour. The maximum load capacity is 3 kg.
Schnell Intensive (short intensive) for cotton and textile items. Fabrics should not be very dirty, otherwise the stains will not come out.
Important! In the Pumpen (Abpumpen) mode, all liquid is pumped out of the tank.
To save energy, washing machines have an Energy Saving function. Lightly soiled cotton and textiles are washed longer than with a standard cycle, and the temperature may be slightly lower than usual (up to 60 degrees Celsius). The temperature setting does not affect efficiency.
The word "Schleudern" appears on the control panels of all washing machines. Many users are confused about the meaning of most of the abbreviations on German-made devices. This is because the Russian school curriculum requires English, while German is a language of choice for very few schoolchildren and students, so understanding certain words can be challenging. Let's explore the names of the various modes and programs and examine their features.
Please, where can I find instructions for the Philips-Whirlpool AWG-581 or AWG-44O washing machine and similar models?