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

Stains that don't come out, woolens that shrink, 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're interested in has features 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 of this feature is as in Gorenje washing machines, where you first select the program, wash time, and type of laundry, and then the display shows recommendations for detergent dosage.

Design: CAVёR

Both functions are equally good and help save household chemicals. However, if you prefer universal detergents over specialized ones for each type of laundry, it's better to go with the option that provides dosage recommendations.

Ionization

Silver ions — a well-known natural disinfectant — are used by progressive manufacturers to remove microbes and stains without resorting to high temperatures or additional chemical treatments.

When a washing machine is equipped with an ionizer, the detergent dissolves better in water, spreads more evenly across clothes, and removes up to 30% more stains than without ionization. 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 key factors affecting wash results are chemistry, water, mechanics, and temperature. If something is wrong with one of them (e.g., hard water or poor detergent), the remaining three work more intensively.

For Gorenje washing machines that 'think', there is an automatic program that determines the optimal wash cycle for the loaded laundry, taking into account the selected fabric type. There is ionization function, 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 external 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 fully exit the drum. Much of this debris settles on the drum walls and becomes an ideal breeding ground for fungi, microbes, and other allergens.

To prevent this dirt from entering 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 the wash cycle.

The principle is that hot water flows into the drum while it's rotating idle, killing microbes. 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 removes dust particles, pollen, and other allergens. You can steam delicate fabrics and outerwear with steam, so the dryer becomes like a home dry cleaning service.

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

• A powerful steam generator continuously releases steam into the drum with laundry and removes wrinkles,
• Disinfects and eliminates all odors;
• Allows for quick refreshing of clothes without washing;
• Also removes static electricity.

Energy Efficiency

To save electricity and reduce environmental impact with every wash, new-generation washing machines operate on inverter motors. These motors are powerful, quiet, and offer a wider rotation range compared to conventional motors.

Anti-Leak Function

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 an anti-leak function, there’s no need to worry about potential flooding: the machine will automatically shut off water supply.

Equipment: Gorenje