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

Stains that don't come out, woolens that have lost their shape, long drying and ironing times — owners of modern washing and drying machines know nothing about these problems. If you also dream of forgetting them, check with a consultant whether the washing machine you like has options we're about to describe.

Automatic Dosing of Detergent

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

Another option is the same as in Gorenje washing machines, where 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 type of laundry, it's better to choose the option with dosage recommendations.

Ionization

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

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

Technology: Gorenje

Intelligent Washing

Modern washing machines think during the wash cycle and adjust their operation based on various factors. The main factors affecting the result of washing 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 the loaded laundry based on the selected fabric type. There is also ionization, special programs for each type of laundry, automatic detergent dosing, and other useful features. The control is simple and intuitive. Technological 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 exterior designs for their washing and drying machines.

Drum Self-Cleaning

Fragments of threads, lint, hair, and animal fur that are removed from clothes after washing do not get completely out of the drum. Most of this debris settles on the walls and becomes an ideal environment for growing fungi, microbes, and other allergens.

To prevent this dirt from getting onto clothes during subsequent wash cycles and to disinfect the drum, modern washing machines have a self-cleaning function. It can be performed before or after starting the wash cycle.

The process involves running the drum empty for some time while hot water flows in, killing microbes. For example, in Gorenje washing machines, the temperature of water during drum self-cleaning reaches 80°C — a lethal temperature for streptococci, E. coli, and most other disease-causing 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, flattens wrinkles, and makes ironing clothes much easier.

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

To appreciate all the benefits of steam cleaning clothes, consider purchasing 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, flattens wrinkles, disinfects, and removes all odors; these machines can quickly refresh clothes without washing and even eliminate static electricity.

Energy Efficiency

To save electricity and do 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 for the drum compared to regular motors.

Leak Prevention Feature

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

Technology: Gorenje