Before you attempt to wash your clothes, there are a few decisions you need to make. You can select numerous settings to ensure that your clothes are washed properly without any disasters, such as changing shape or size and having colored dyes running throughout the load. Modern washing machines are much easier to operate than old ones. You need to select the correct temperature for the clothes and the proper washing cycle for them.

For example, if you are washing woolen items, the temperature is usually displayed on the garment’s label, so you should follow the instruction that is compatible with wool. First, you should add a suitable detergent to the wash box. Now that you have the basics done, you can start the wash.

The door will automatically lock and not open until the washing cycle is complete or you press the stop button. Next, you will hear water enter the washing machine, usually from a hose feeding the cold tap on your sink. It enters via a solenoid valve at the back of the engine behind the panels. Most modern washings have only one solenoid for cold water entry, while you can plumb the older machine can for hot water and cold water. The water travels through the soapbox, picking up the detergent before entering the drum. A level switch in place will deactivate the water inlet solenoid when the required level is reached.

The water is then heated. A heating element within the drum of the washing machine is used to heat the water. The aspect will continue to heat the water until the temperature reaches the setting you selected earlier before starting the cycle. A thermostat controls this temperature, which will turn on and off the element as required.

When the correct temperature has been reached, the drum will start to turn in one direction. If you observe your washing machine when it is in the cycle, you notice that the drum will stop and then start turning in the opposite direction. The speed of rotation and the duration may also vary. A drive motor and belt system helps achieve the desired drum rotation. It, again, is controlled by the cycle you selected earlier.

At this point in the cycle, wash the clothes sufficiently. The water now needs to be removed from the drum. There is a small extract pump located under the drum for this purpose. It will pump the water out and into a pipe which leads to a drain at the back of the washing machine.

Even after removing most water from the drum, the clothes will still be very wet. This is because the washing machine will now go into a spinning cycle, rotating the drum very fast and displacing most of the remaining water. Again the pump will remove the excess water.

At this point, the washing machine will be satisfied that the selected cycle is complete, allowing you to open the door. It would be best if you washed your clothes as you intended. If there is a problem with the washing machine, you may have to contact your local repair company.