Hi, I'm Amy from eSpares.
In this video, I'll be talking through
the various settings and cycles on your washing machine.
I'll also be explaining which fabrics and items
should be washed on each setting too.
It may be tempting to use the same settings
for all of your items
and just hope for the best.
But clothes that are washed incorrectly
can become faded or damaged
and may not last as long as you would like.
Here, I'm going to talk you through
choosing the right cycle for your washing needs
and also I'm going to be explaining
what the temperature and spin settings
mean on your machine too.
One of the most used cycles is cottons.
This setting is suitable for cotton garments or clothes
that require a strong wash to remove stains.
It should be used with a high spin setting
to speed up the drying time of heavier items.
It's ideal for durable fabrics such as sheets,
towels,
whites,
heavily soiled items,
cotton underwear and socks.
The synthetic cycle should be used for
everyday washing of synthetic garments
with medium soiling.
It's ideal for items that need a slightly gentler wash
and should be used on a lower spin speed.
The option should be chosen for
blended materials and synthetic materials
such as polyester sportswear,
jeans and jumpers.
A delicates wash is of course for more delicate items.
It's a low agitation wash
coupled with the lower spin speed
and is suitable for silk,
wool,
lingerie,
delicate knitwear and blouses.
The hand wash cycle should be used for garments
that have hand wash only on the care label.
It has low speeds of agitation
and should be used with a low spin speed.
This will prevent the garments from being stretched or damaged.
It's ideal for materials like silk,
soft cotton,
delicate linens
or wool garments
made of thin wool like angora
or garments with sequins and beads.
Finally, there's the quick wash option
this is ideal if you're in a rush
as it can complete the cycle in just half an hour on many machines.
The cycle for this wash is sped up
and uses a high spin
to also speed up the drying time.
However, it's only recommended
for lightly soiled clothing
and is not suitable for delicate fabrics.
The spin speed setting
is one of the most important settings to get right.
Usually the spin is determined by which cycle you use
but if you have to manually set the speed on your machine
here's what you need to know.
The spin speed
is measured in Rpm
or revolutions per minute
and this means the amount of times
that the drum rotates in that given time.
The general rule is to use a higher spin speed
which has more agitation for better cleaning and stain removal.
This will also improve the drying time
and lessen the tumble dryer usage.
The lower spin speeds
have less agitation
and are better for fabric care
but less cleaning and stain removal power.
It will also prevent your delicate items from getting too creased.
If your washing machine is very noisy when it spins
then check out our video
on how to prevent your washing machine spinning and vibrating noisily.
Now that we've talked through settings and spin speeds
let's talk a bit about temperature.
Some cycles give you a temperature range for each setting
and choosing the correct temperature is extremely important.
Care labels do indicate the highest temperature
you can use to wash each item
but here's everything you need to know.
Hot washes of 60 degrees Celsius and above
are best for removing tough stains and high levels of bacteria.
Warm washes which are usually around 40 degrees Celsius
are best for items that come into
close contact with the body such as underwear.
Cold washes which range from 15 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius
should be used for lightly to moderately soil daily items.
Washing at lower temperatures
helps protect brightly coloured clothing from fading
and prevents dye transfer.
So there you have it
there's our rundown on all the things you need to know
about washing machine settings.
To help keep your washing machine in tip-top condition
we have plenty more videos
on maintaining and fixing your washing machine.
For instance if your washing machine has developed a strange smell
we'll link a video down below
on diagnosing and fixing it.
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Thanks for watching.