What happens if more laundry is loaded into the washer than indicated in the instructions?

Each washing machine has a permissible maximum load.Its manufacturer usually indicates the facade and duplicates the information in the instructions. According to the volume of the drum and the load, the hostesses choose the model that is suitable for themselves. There is an opinion that the more the machine accommodates, the better it is. But its durability and quality work are affected not only by the capacity of the drum, but also by its rational use.

Excessive laundry load

Few housewives know the exact weight of things and measure them before washing.. And because of the desire to cope with washing as quickly as possible, some load more than the permissible. As a result, a number of unpleasant processes occur with the washer:

• due to overload, the vibration at the spin increases;
• the motor overheats, since it requires more power than provided by the manufacturer;
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• there is a risk that the laundry does not stretch or rinse to the end;
• increased consumption of water and electricity.

Overheating of the motor in most cases leads to a short circuit. And this is the risk of fire. Therefore, manufacturers do not recommend laying more weight than indicated in the instructions.

Another important point when laying laundry - each program has its own permissible maximum load. And full load is usually only in the washing mode of cotton products. In other cases, it is recommended to lay a third or half of it.

In modes with delicate washing and woolen items, the manufacturer usually indicates a volume of one third of the maximum. For express washes, it is permissible to load in half volume. This is due to the fact that in 15-30 minutes the machine is not able to qualitatively wash a large volume.

Calculation of the weight of the laundry before washing

To be sure that the machine is not overloaded, you need to know the weight of things in advance. Modern washing machines have an “auto-weighing” function. With this function, the weight of things loaded into the drum will be indicated on the machine’s display.

If there is no such function in the car, then it is worth remembering or having a memo with you, how much the main things weigh approximately:

• pillowcase - 200 gr;
• a sheet - 500 gr;
• duvet cover - 700 gr;
• bath towel - 500 g;
• tablecloth - 500 gr;
• socks and underwear - from 50 to 200 gr;
• blouses and shirts - from 100 to 300 gr;
• T-shirt - 150 gr;
• jeans - 300-800 gr;
• trousers - 200-700 gr;
• dress - 300 gr;
• sweater - 150-600 gr;
• adult jacket - 900-1700 gr;
• children's jacket - 400-800 gr;
• bathrobe - 300-500 gr;
• children's things - 30-200 gr.

The maximum weight of loaded items and the table below apply to things in a dry form.

Loading less laundry into the washing machine

There are also reverse situations when it is necessary to wash 2-3 things that weigh a total of less than 1 kg. Many are not confused by this type of washing, but loading a small volume also negatively affects the operation of the washing machine.

Firstly, the water and power consumption of the car will still be too high. Modern models with auto-weighting can adjust the flow, but it will still exceed the required.

Secondly, when loading a lower norm, the machine will have strong vibration from an empty drum. This also affects bearing and motor wear, as does overload.

And thirdly, the washing machine may simply not understand that things are loaded into it and violate the washing mode. This usually manifests itself in a weak spin or insufficient rinse. You should not immediately call the wizard, in most cases it is enough just to load more things into the machine.

To prevent problems during the washing process, manufacturers recommend loading at least 1-1.5 kg of items into the drum. This ensures the correct operation of the unit and minimal wear of parts.

How to load things into the drum

In production, each machine is checked for maximum load. To do this, trim the thick and dense fabric into the drum so that the weight is maximum or exceeds it. As a result, the drum remains half empty, but by weight is loaded to the limit.

But in everyday life, rarely does anyone erase things from heavy fabrics. Usually, overload occurs from a large amount of bedding or washing outerwear.

When loading the drum, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

1. If it is necessary to wash a voluminous thing (plaid, down jacket, coat), it is loaded into the machine along with a couple of three light and small things. If you wash one down jacket, it will be knocked down in a lump and the machine will be more difficult to rinse and wash it.
2. Even if the total weight of the loaded things does not exceed the maximum, you should not stick everything to the limit in the drum. There should be room for free rotation and spin. The door of the machine should also close easily.
3. Underwear or other delicate items are best washed in special bags. This will reduce the wear of the clothes during the spin cycle.
4. It is better to turn duvet covers and pillowcases before washing inside out and to remove large pile and feathers. This will reduce the risk of filter contamination.
5. Do not forget about pockets. Coins, pencils and keys can cause permanent damage to the drum. Or even color a thing. It is advisable to fasten all zippers and buttons.

There are no complicated rules for operating the washing machine. It is enough to pre-distribute the washing volume into several approaches, do not exceed the norm and check things before loading. This will reduce the risk of premature repair work and the cost of buying a new car.