Front-load washers have long been the standard washing machine in Europe and Asia.
The four lessons below will have you set in no time.
Lesson One: Water Usage
One of theadvantages of a front load washerisenergy efficiency.
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The washer uses significantly less water-only around 13 gallons-than a standardtop load washerthat uses about twice as much.
But for many first time users, the very low level of water is disturbing.
Quite often you’ve got the option to barely see any water in the washer.
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Some washers allow you to go for the water level and load size.
But if you use too much water, you’ll be defeating the entire benefit of energy savings.
It is also very important to use adetergent that is formulated for a high-efficiency machine.
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These are labeled with the HE logo and are formulated to produce very few suds.
Seeing lots of bubbles or foam is an easy way to ruin your front load washer.
The bubbles will overflow the washer and can destroy electronic systems and void warranties.
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Plus with lower water levels in the rinse cycle, the detergent will be left in your clothes.
If the product is 2x concentrate use two teaspoons or 3x concentrate use one teaspoon.
The same rule applies to fabric softener and bleach.
One teaspoon of fabric softener will soften a full load.
Forchlorine bleach, two tablespoons should be used in the dispenser or one tablespoon if it is concentrated.
This will give the pac longer exposure to water so it will dissolve correctly.
Never place pacs in a dispenser drawer.
Bulk is more important than weight.
Load items into the drum loosely.
Overfilling can result in clothes that are not cleaned correctly.
Large and small items should be included in each load to ensure balance.
Washing one item is never a good idea.
Proper maintenance is key to keeping a front load washer odor-free.
