A washing machine is no longer a luxury item, but a vital necessity. Almost every housewife has a “home assistant” who helps save time and ease the difficulties of everyday life. True, not all users operate the machine correctly. Difficulties often arise with what seems to be the simplest thing - adding detergent. We suggest closing the question and finally figuring out where to pour the gel and powder in the Candy washing machine.
What are the powder receiver compartments for?
The first rule when adding detergent is to use a special dispenser. It is often called a powder receptacle and is a drawer. Most Candy machines have this hopper divided into three compartments, and each compartment of the tray is designed for a separate program or type of concentrate. The purpose of the cuvette can be determined by its size or markings. Each powder receptacle compartment has its own designation.
“I” is the first compartment on the right, which is medium in size. Powder or gel is poured into it only when the “Pre-wash” program is turned on.
“II” is the largest compartment, located on the left. Designed for the main wash, so this is where the concentrate is added when starting any mode.
“*” or a schematic image of a flower – the central and smallest cuvette. As a rule, the compartment also differs in color, having a blue or blue tint. Through it, additional liquids are poured into the drum, for example, softener, conditioner, fragrance or bleach.
The powder is poured only into the provided dispenser, with the help of which the detergent gradually enters the drum, ensuring high-quality washing.
It is strongly not recommended to dispense with the powder receptacle and pour detergent directly into the drum for several reasons. Firstly, contact of an aggressive concentrate with laundry will cause damage and discoloration of the fabric. Secondly, the powder will quickly be washed out of the tank, since during the cycle the machine drains and fills with water several times. It is better not to experiment and not hope for luck, but to use the machine in accordance with the instructions.
What does confusion lead to?
Even constant use of the tray not according to the rules will not harm the washing machine. However, the consequences will not be long in coming, and confusion with the dispenser will negatively affect the quality of laundry washing. Clothes simply won’t wash and will remain dirty or soapy.
The fact is that Candy, depending on the selected mode and stage of the cycle, takes detergent from a certain compartment. If you mix up the cuvette and, for example, pour powder into hopper “II” instead of the required “I,” then the granules will remain untouched, and the laundry in the drum will spin in vain. It is no better when the concentrate is poured into the “*” compartment: the main wash takes place in clean water, and the cleaner gets into the clothes only when switching to rinsing. As a result, the clothes come out dirty and soapy.
It is necessary to fill the powder receptacle correctly - confusion with the compartments will affect the quality of the wash.
Fortunately, the damage caused is not serious. It is easy to start a second wash by checking the filling of the dispenser or rinsing the laundry additionally.But in any case, you will have to pay for the mistake made, both in time and in money for housing and communal services. The main thing is to notice the confusion, otherwise you can make the thing unattractive or lead to an allergic reaction.
Adding Product to the Drum
Some housewives deliberately refuse to use a tray and prefer to pour the detergent directly into the drum. Others oppose the scheme, and the debate has raged for several years. The main argument of the “for” group concerns the economical consumption of powder, since during the “travel” from the dispenser to the tank, a certain part of the granules remains on the walls and is washed away, and when placed directly on things, this “leakage” is eliminated. True, opponents doubt such benefits, arguing that a significant portion of the concentrate goes down the drain, since the water is renewed several times during washing.
The official position remains the same - both manufacturers and specialists encourage using only a dispensary. Exceptions should be one-time and only in extreme cases, if the dispenser breaks down or another similar incident occurs. But even in such situations it is necessary to act according to a certain scheme:
do not sprinkle granules on things (aggressive bleaching agents will react with fibers, which will lead to discoloration and damage to the fabric);
add detergent to the empty drum;
be sure to rinse the remaining granules into the tank with water or cover the slide with a damp cloth or old scarf;
only then fill the drum with clothes.
The ideal option is to pour the powder or pour the gel into a special container. This is a plastic container with many holes on the surface.Sometimes such a dispenser comes complete with Candy, but more often you have to buy the device separately at a hardware store. Its cost is low and varies from 30 to 150 rubles.
For fans of capsules and tablets
You can also put modern detergents – capsules or tablets – into Candy. They are placed directly in the drum and wash stains no worse, and sometimes better, than conventional gels and powders. This chemistry also has several undeniable advantages: ease of use, compactness, economical consumption and enhanced action due to its balanced composition.
Now about the difference between capsules and tablets:
capsules are a gel in a special soluble shell;
A tablet is a compressed powder that dissolves layer by layer.
There is another type - washing wipes, which also dissolve during the washing process. They all work the same and are not cheap.
A washing machine is no longer a luxury item, but a vital necessity. Almost every housewife has a “home assistant” who helps save time and ease the difficulties of everyday life. True, not all users operate the machine correctly. Difficulties often arise with what seems to be the simplest thing - adding detergent. We suggest closing the question and finally figuring out where to pour the gel and powder in the Candy washing machine.
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