Washing Machine Glossary

Spin Speed

Spin speed refers to the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) at which the drum spins during the spin cycle. Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes, reducing drying time.
Benefits: Faster spin speeds save energy and time by reducing the moisture content in the laundry.
Did you Know? - Most Washing Machines are 1400rpm and 1600rpm machines are being phased out.

Load Capacity

Load capacity indicates how much laundry the washing machine can handle in a single cycle. It's typically measured in kilograms or pounds.
Benefits: Choosing the right load capacity ensures that you can wash larger loads when needed, reducing the number of cycles required and saving water and energy.

How much can I wash?

Small drum (up to 7 kg)

5 small towels and 6 lightweight tops. Or 2 pairs of jeans, a jumper and 10 pairs of socks or underwear. Or 2 bedsheets and 2 pillowcases.

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Standard drum (8 - 9 kg)

5 small towels and 10 lightweight tops. Or 4 pairs of jeans, a jumper and 20 pairs of socks or underwear. Or 2 bedsheets and 4 pillowcases.

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Large drum (10 kg)

6 small towels and 12 lightweight tops. Or 5 pairs of jeans, a jumper and 22 pairs of socks or underwear. Or even 2 bedsheets, a duvet cover and 2 pillowcases.

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Extra Large drum (11 kg+)

8 small towels and 15 lightweight tops. Or 5 pairs of jeans, 2 jumpers and 30 pairs of socks or underwear. Or 3 bedsheets, a duvet cover and 4 pillowcases.

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Temperature Control

Washing machines allow you to adjust the water temperature for different wash cycles. Common options include hot, warm, and cold water settings.
Benefits: Temperature control helps remove stains, sanitize laundry, and protect sensitive fabrics from heat damage.

Time Delay Start

This feature allows you to set a delay in starting the washing machine. You can load the machine and program it to start washing at a later time.
Benefits: Time delay start lets you take advantage of off-peak energy hours, ensuring that your laundry is ready when you need it.

Steam Cleaning

Some washing machines have a steam cleaning feature that uses hot steam to sanitize and refresh clothing.
Benefits: Steam cleaning helps remove allergens, wrinkles, and odours from fabrics.

Quick Wash

Quick wash cycles are designed for lightly soiled items and provide a shorter wash time.
Benefits: Quick wash cycles save time when you need to clean a small load of laundry quickly.
Did you know! Some machines can do a full load in just 28 minutes and a half load in 14 minutes

Smart Features

Many modern washing machines offer smart features that allow you to control and monitor the machine using a smartphone app.
Benefits: Smart features provide convenience and allow for remote control and troubleshooting.
Don't worry if you are not tech savvy as these features can be ignored and won't impact the running of your machine.

Detergent Dispenser

Automatic detergent dispensers release the right amount of detergent at the appropriate time in the wash cycle.
Benefits: Ensures proper detergent distribution, reduces waste, and optimizes cleaning results.
These tend to be included on higher end models but the savings made in terms of detergent used, water usage and electricity means it can pay for itself within a year.

Load Sensor

Load sensors detect the weight of the laundry and adjust water levels and cycle duration accordingly.
Benefits: Load sensors save water and energy by avoiding overloading or underloading the machine.