7 Super Technologies of Washing Machines You Didn't Know About

Stains that don't come out, woolens that have shrunk, long drying and ironing times — owners of modern washing and drying machines don't know these problems. If you also dream of forgetting about them, check with a consultant whether the washing machine you're interested in has options we're about to discuss.

Automatic Dosing of Detergent

You fill a special container with detergent, and during each wash cycle, the washing machine automatically measures the right amount of detergent — depending on the program, wash time, and type of laundry. On average, one dose is enough for 20 washes.

Another version of this feature — as in Gorenje washing machines — is when you first select the program, wash time, and type of laundry, and then the display shows dosage recommendations.

Design: CAVёR

Both functions are equally good and help save household chemicals. But if you prefer universal detergents over specific ones for each laundry type, it's better to go with the recommendation option.

Ionization

Silver ions are a well-known natural disinfectant, so progressive appliance manufacturers actively use them to remove microbes and stains without resorting to high temperatures or additional chemical impact.

When a washing machine is equipped with an ionizer, detergent dissolves better in water, spreads more evenly over the clothes, and removes up to 30% more stains than without ion action. Ionization also prevents limescale buildup on heating elements.

Equipment: Gorenje

Intelligent Washing

Modern washing machines think during the wash cycle and adjust their operation based on various factors. The main factors influencing the washing result are chemistry, water, mechanics, and temperature. If something is wrong with one of these (e.g., hard water or poor detergent), the remaining three work more intensively.

For Gorenje's 'thinking' washing machines, there is an automatic program that determines the optimal wash cycle for loaded laundry based on the selected fabric type. There is also ionization, special programs for each laundry type, automatic detergent dosing, and other useful features. Control is simple and intuitive.

Technologically advanced wave perforation of the drum and 3D ribbing shape soften fibers, gently care for clothes, and minimize wrinkle formation. Additionally, Gorenje designers have created stylish and minimalist external appearance for their washing and drying machines.

Drum Self-Cleaning

Fragments of threads, fluff, hair, and animal fur that are removed from clothes after washing do not fully wash out of the drum. Much of this debris settles on the walls and becomes an excellent breeding ground for fungi, microbes, and other allergens.

To prevent this dirt from getting onto clothes in future washes and to disinfect the drum, modern washing machines have a self-cleaning function. It can be done both before starting the wash and after it.

The principle is that hot water flows into the drum when it rotates idle for a period of time, killing microorganisms. For example, in Gorenje washing machines, the water temperature during drum self-cleaning reaches 80°C — a lethal temperature for streptococci, E. coli, and most other harmful microorganisms.

Steam Treatment

With this feature, you can completely do away with fabric softener: steam treatment at the end of the wash cycle makes fabrics softer, removes wrinkles, and makes ironing clothes much easier.

In households with allergy sufferers and small children, washing machines with built-in steam generators are indispensable. High-temperature steam disinfects fabrics, kills bacteria, and eliminates dust mites, pollen, and other allergens. You can steam delicate fabrics and outerwear, so the dryer becomes like a home dry cleaning service.

To fully appreciate the benefits of steam cleaning, consider buying a dryer. It speeds up the drying process and delights with other useful features such as:

a powerful continuous steam generator that sprays steam into the drum with laundry, removes wrinkles, disinfects, and eliminates odors; in such machines, clothes can be quickly refreshed without washing, and static electricity can also be removed.

Energy Efficiency

To save electricity and cause less harm to the planet with every wash, new generation washing machines operate on inverter motors. They are powerful, quiet, and have a wider rotation spectrum of the drum compared to regular motors.

Leak Prevention Feature

If you turn on the washing machine and leave home even for a short time, it might feel uneasy, right? If the washing machine has a leak prevention feature, there's no need to worry about potential flooding: the machine will automatically cut off water supply.

Equipment: Gorenje