Working Procedure of a Washing Machine

In the good old days, washing clothes was quite a chore! People had to take pack and carry their clothes over to the creek and hit them against the rocks to get rid of the stains and filth. But with the advancements in technology, washing machines have now made this cumbersome chore a simple task, which can be done at the touch of a button. Washing Machine has become more of a necessity than a luxury.

There are so many washing machines, washer as well as dryers to choose from that one may often get confused about which one to buy. In such instances it is very important to know the basic functioning procedure of a washing machine along with a thorough understanding of its features. This will enable you to choose the right type of device that best suits your requirements.

All the washing machines these days comes with an instruction booklet about the right method to be followed while using the device. It tells you how you can enhance it performance as well as the order in which the machine functions. samsung 7kg washing machine top load So please be sure to read the manual before you start using your washing machine. After setting the correct washing temperature and and wash cycle, all you need to do is turn the washer so that it fills water, load clothes in the machine, add laundry detergents and finally close the lid and wait for the end of cycle buzzer.

Now lets have a deep look at how this system works. Firstly, lets have a look at the timer, the timer is the brain of the washing machine. Each and every part of the washing cycle is controlled by the timer. The timer controls various other switches in order to control several other functions. This is also the one who decides on the correct amount of electricity that is to be sent to each section of the machine at the right time. Depending on the temperature and wash cycle set by you the respective knobs or solenoids open up for filling water. A pressure solenoid cuts off the water supply when the tub is filled. This is done by checking the pressure in the tub. Once the water inlet solenoid is closed a signal is sent to the motor to start the washing cycle.

In the washer phase, the clothes on the top are being pulled down and those down are sent up so that the detergent reaches all the clothes evenly for effective cleaning. Once washing is done, the machine automatically switches to the spin mode, depending on the program you have set. In the spin mode centrifugal force is used to extract water from the clothes. Here the clothes are whirled at a very high speed for the centrifugal force to extract water. A sensor is placed on the lid that pauses the program in the machine whenever the lid is opened, only to be resumed when it is closed again. The washer is connected to the base with a series of springs and rubber blocks. This prevents the tub from vibrating during the spinning process.

There are many new technological innovations being made day in and day out. Like recently some washing machine manufacturers are incorporating the steam washing technology for cleansing purposes. Nevertheless, the basic washing and drying operation remains more or less same.