Important rules: where to add powder and conditioner in the Indesit washing machine
The variety of washing machine models leads to the fact that in the absence of operating instructions, a simple action - choosing a compartment for loading washing powder - becomes a problem.
Information about where exactly you need to pour the powder and fill in the conditioner will help you avoid mistakes and set up the Indesit washing machine for high-quality work.
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Where and how to pour the powder product correctly?
The powder receptacle in the Indesit washing machine is a special retractable tray located in the upper left corner of the front panel. The tray is divided into three sections, each of which is intended for detergent used by the machine at a certain stage of washing:
- The compartment marked with the icons “I”, “1”, “A” is used when the pre-wash mode is started. This compartment can be filled with both dry washing powder and liquid and gel detergents.
- The compartment marked with the icons “II”, “2”, “B/B” is filled with dry powder or liquid detergents used for the main wash.
- The compartment with the image of a flower or the “*” icon is used for conditioners and rinses.
Since emollients are produced in liquid form, the compartment marked flower additionally has a fill limiter (division or mesh) above which the tray cannot be filled.
If for some reason the compartments are not marked, so as not to make a mistake about where exactly the detergent should be poured, you need to focus on the size of the trays.
What happens if you put it in the wrong place?
It is not without reason that the powder receptacle is divided into compartments. The whole point is that the machine gradually selects the required amount of detergent in accordance with the specified program. Gradual mixing of powder with water ensures the highest quality and safe washing.
Should we expect serious problems if the powder is poured in the wrong place? No. The only thing that can happen in a situation where the powder is poured into the wrong cell is: the quality of the wash will suffer.
Differences for Indesit washing machines with vertical and horizontal loading
Unlike Indesit washing machines with horizontal (front) loading, in which the powder receptacle is located in the upper left corner of the front panel, in washing machines with vertical loading the tray for household chemicals is hidden from view. You can see it only by lifting the hatch cover.
Powder receptacle in top-loading washing machines - these are several pockets into which the product is poured (poured) to a certain level for washing.The inscriptions on the pockets will tell you where to put the powder.
As with horizontal-loading washers, the symbols “I”, “1”, “A” indicate that this compartment is used for pre-washing. The icons “II”, “2”, “B/B” will tell you that powder for the main wash is poured into this compartment, and fabric softener is poured into the tray with a flower.
Can it be placed directly into the drum?
There is a myth that by pouring washing powder directly into the drum of the washing machine, you can reduce detergent consumption. In fact, this is not true.
Also, pouring powder into the drum increases the risk of laundry damage (undissolved particles of bleaching substances can cause whitish spots and streaks on colored fabrics).
Pour the powder into the drum of the Indesit washing machine only possible in exceptional cases:
- there is a problem of lack of water pressure (as a result, the washing powder remains in the powder receiver tray);
- Due to internal problems, the washing machine does not pick up the detergent poured into the tray.
A special dispenser will help you pour washing powder into the drum correctly (without negative consequences for laundry and household appliances). This is a small plastic jar with a large number of holes in the lid.
The dispenser is filled with detergent and then placed inside the drum along with dirty clothes. The powder is gradually mixed with water through the holes of the dispenser, thereby ensuring maximum washing quality.
Quantity
The amount of powder required for high-quality washing are determined by the following factors:
amount of dirty clothes (1 tbsp of powder is enough for 1 kg of dry laundry);- degree of soiling of the laundry (the more stains, the greater the powder consumption);
- water hardness indicator (high-quality washing in soft water requires less powder than in hard water);
- a specified washing program (in order to wash things in the “cotton” mode, you will need at least 6 tablespoons of powder, and in the “synthetic” mode, only 3 tablespoons of detergent).
Detailed information about the standards for using washing powder can be found on the manufacturer's packaging. Such recommendations should not be ignored.
Exceeding the norm is fraught with problems with drainage (foam, particles of undissolved powder clog the hoses). Also, do not reduce consumption. Saving powder means poor washing quality.
Features for other detergent compositions
The variety of laundry detergents makes you think about how to properly load them into the washing machine.
Gels
Concentrated gel-like liquid products cannot be poured into the main wash compartment (everything that gets into the tray will simply flow down the walls into the tank without having time to mix with water).
Gels or liquid powder poured directly into the drum washing machine using special measuring balls with holes.
Air conditioner
Do not pour conditioner into the main wash compartment. Otherwise, the product will be washed out at the very beginning of the process and you can forget about the effect of soft tissue.
Bleach
Products intended for removing stains from clothes (bleaches, stain removers) are poured together with washing powder into the pre-wash compartment.
There is no need to experiment by pouring bleach directly into the washing machine drum. Aggressive chemicals not diluted with water destroy fibers, change the color of the fabric.
Capsules
Gel capsules or tablets for washing are loaded directly into the drum (bottom) of the Indesit washing machine.
Reacting with water, the capsules quickly dissolve, ensuring complete removal of stains from clothing.
You should not put gel capsules or tablets into the powder receptacle. In a short time of supplying water to the tray, the capsules do not have time to completely dissolve, which significantly reduces the quality of the wash.
Adviсe
Do not pour aggressive detergents into the washing drum. (bleaches, stain removers). Direct contact of chemical reagents destroys not only fabric fibers, but the rubber cuff surrounding the entrance to the washing machine drum.
To protect the walls of the powder receptacle from mold and limescale, after each wash the trays are thoroughly cleaned of undissolved detergent particles. At least once a month, the powder receptacle is removed from the housing and washed under running water with a brush and soap solution.
Detailed operating instructions for Indesit washing machines are presented in given section.
Conclusion
Following the manufacturer's recommendations regarding where to add (pour in) laundry detergents will help achieve ideal cleanliness and freshness of washed laundry and extend the life of the washing machine.
