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<blockquote data-quote="blr_p" data-source="post: 2477458" data-attributes="member: 10952"><p>Presumably, these are full loads. You want to do full loads as often as possible as it means less laundry which in turn means less wear and tear for the machine over time. Hence the recommend to buy a bigger volume machine for a little more than a smaller one.</p><p></p><p>Excellent, you will never have to deal with mould. It takes time for the machine to dry out in the 70%+ humidity we have as you notice the clothes take much longer to dry.</p><p></p><p>Smell btw is when the machine is wet not when it is dry. Just after unloading. A machine that smells even when dry is filthy. I've come across a few like that and it amazes me people don't see a problem. It builds up gradually so I think people don't even notice it until it's pointed out. Have to put it to them, delicately <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I keep a rag to wipe the inside glass and run the rag through the inside of the gasket after each wash. <a href="https://techenclave.com/threads/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-washing-machine-and-keep-it-that-way.205717/post-2459513" target="_blank"><u>Over time lint collects in the gasket</u></a> which holds onto water. So if you do it after unloading the machine every time the gasket will remain pristine for many years. In over seven years my gasket looks brand new.</p><p></p><p>For reference, my consumption is roughly 15 units per month which is a mix of 40 & 60 degree washes.</p><p></p><p>Great. I was not sure what your impression would be since this is a first for you in many ways. You will notice the difference with a front loader more than other kinds of machines when dealing with stains.</p><p></p><p>What is a compact machine for you btw? is that a semi-automatic</p><p></p><p>Yeah, that's what everyone thinks. But you put dirty clothes in there and dirt accumulates over time and has to be removed on a regular basis. Get into the habit of doing it every three months and the machine should last a long time. Over ten years if your water is not hard. If it is there are ways around that too. But you have to measure your water hardness. This time of year early monsoon it should be soft presuming you get Cauvery water.</p><p></p><p>Run a boil wash every month with nothing for good measure. Cottons 95. It will sterilise the machine and acts a a double measure for keeping the tub clean.</p><p></p><p>It's a good habit to get into. As you learn how it should behave you will spot problems sooner. Hence the recommend for a machine with a clear glass door as opposed to a tinted one. Unfortunately for now higher-end front loaders in India whether from Samsung or LG all come with tinted doors. Clearly this is an aesthetics decision by the industrial design department but my preference is form should follow function and not the other way around. This is not the case with machines abroad, where clear glass options are available. It's always better to be able to tell at a glance rather than have to shine some torch in there.</p><p></p><p>For instance what a normal amount of foam should look like vs. more. This will tell you the difference between detergents. Some foam more than others. The ones that foam less are best, for a front loader as more foam cushions the tumble action and stain removal will be less. You will get more foam if you wash just towels say compared to normal clothes. Whether at the end of the second rinse, there is still too much foam in the water. Meaning you need to run an extra rinse & spin. This is why I say to watch dosing. The recommended dose I find is more than required if your water quality is decent. and is some national average.</p><p></p><p>I find it relaxing to watch videos on youtube of other people's machines to understand better how the machine performs. What the wash action is like. You will not understand whether the wash action is good or bad unless you learn to recognise the clothes movement.</p><p></p><p>For instance, whether it tumbles right. If the machine is not overloaded you should see the clothes tumble as the drum rotates rather than just going around. If it's the latter your wash quality will be affected. It's obvious when there is no tumble that the machine is overloaded and I see this quite often. People always say that the wash was fine but I'd prefer not to overload in the first place.</p><p></p><p>Also to get to know how each cycle performs. The movements differ depending on the program. You don't have to wash anything, you can see the movements if you run it empty too. Cottons compared with Baby wash say which is a gentle wash where the drum has this rocking left and right movement at high temperatures. Presumably, baby clothes are tough enough to handle higher temperatures but still soft that a cottons wash will wear them out faster than a gentle cycle.</p><p></p><p>So it's in the right ballpark of ten units. <a href="https://techenclave.com/threads/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-washing-machine-and-keep-it-that-way.205717/post-2459320" target="_blank"><u>Don't do cold washes</u></a> as many recommend to save money. I find the water temperature out the tap in the early morning to be low twenty degrees which just isn't warm enough to clean well. It will lead to less cleaning and more buildup in the machine. Requiring more tub cleans over time.</p><p></p><p>If you can afford a front loader then ten extra units per month should not break the bank.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blr_p, post: 2477458, member: 10952"] Presumably, these are full loads. You want to do full loads as often as possible as it means less laundry which in turn means less wear and tear for the machine over time. Hence the recommend to buy a bigger volume machine for a little more than a smaller one. Excellent, you will never have to deal with mould. It takes time for the machine to dry out in the 70%+ humidity we have as you notice the clothes take much longer to dry. Smell btw is when the machine is wet not when it is dry. Just after unloading. A machine that smells even when dry is filthy. I've come across a few like that and it amazes me people don't see a problem. It builds up gradually so I think people don't even notice it until it's pointed out. Have to put it to them, delicately :) I keep a rag to wipe the inside glass and run the rag through the inside of the gasket after each wash. [URL='https://techenclave.com/threads/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-washing-machine-and-keep-it-that-way.205717/post-2459513'][U]Over time lint collects in the gasket[/U][/URL] which holds onto water. So if you do it after unloading the machine every time the gasket will remain pristine for many years. In over seven years my gasket looks brand new. For reference, my consumption is roughly 15 units per month which is a mix of 40 & 60 degree washes. Great. I was not sure what your impression would be since this is a first for you in many ways. You will notice the difference with a front loader more than other kinds of machines when dealing with stains. What is a compact machine for you btw? is that a semi-automatic Yeah, that's what everyone thinks. But you put dirty clothes in there and dirt accumulates over time and has to be removed on a regular basis. Get into the habit of doing it every three months and the machine should last a long time. Over ten years if your water is not hard. If it is there are ways around that too. But you have to measure your water hardness. This time of year early monsoon it should be soft presuming you get Cauvery water. Run a boil wash every month with nothing for good measure. Cottons 95. It will sterilise the machine and acts a a double measure for keeping the tub clean. It's a good habit to get into. As you learn how it should behave you will spot problems sooner. Hence the recommend for a machine with a clear glass door as opposed to a tinted one. Unfortunately for now higher-end front loaders in India whether from Samsung or LG all come with tinted doors. Clearly this is an aesthetics decision by the industrial design department but my preference is form should follow function and not the other way around. This is not the case with machines abroad, where clear glass options are available. It's always better to be able to tell at a glance rather than have to shine some torch in there. For instance what a normal amount of foam should look like vs. more. This will tell you the difference between detergents. Some foam more than others. The ones that foam less are best, for a front loader as more foam cushions the tumble action and stain removal will be less. You will get more foam if you wash just towels say compared to normal clothes. Whether at the end of the second rinse, there is still too much foam in the water. Meaning you need to run an extra rinse & spin. This is why I say to watch dosing. The recommended dose I find is more than required if your water quality is decent. and is some national average. I find it relaxing to watch videos on youtube of other people's machines to understand better how the machine performs. What the wash action is like. You will not understand whether the wash action is good or bad unless you learn to recognise the clothes movement. For instance, whether it tumbles right. If the machine is not overloaded you should see the clothes tumble as the drum rotates rather than just going around. If it's the latter your wash quality will be affected. It's obvious when there is no tumble that the machine is overloaded and I see this quite often. People always say that the wash was fine but I'd prefer not to overload in the first place. Also to get to know how each cycle performs. The movements differ depending on the program. You don't have to wash anything, you can see the movements if you run it empty too. Cottons compared with Baby wash say which is a gentle wash where the drum has this rocking left and right movement at high temperatures. Presumably, baby clothes are tough enough to handle higher temperatures but still soft that a cottons wash will wear them out faster than a gentle cycle. So it's in the right ballpark of ten units. [URL='https://techenclave.com/threads/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-washing-machine-and-keep-it-that-way.205717/post-2459320'][U]Don't do cold washes[/U][/URL] as many recommend to save money. I find the water temperature out the tap in the early morning to be low twenty degrees which just isn't warm enough to clean well. It will lead to less cleaning and more buildup in the machine. Requiring more tub cleans over time. If you can afford a front loader then ten extra units per month should not break the bank. [/QUOTE]
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