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CMA (washing machine) – a machine that requires minimal user intervention. SMA is connected to communications: water supply, electricity, sewerage, equipped with automatic programs.
Drum autobalancing. Before starting the spin cycle, the machine checks whether the drum is loaded evenly. If the laundry is lumped together, the machine tries to distribute things by slowly rotating the drum alternately in different directions.
Automatic dosage – system of automatic selection of the amount of washing powder required for washing. The calculation takes into account the amount of laundry loaded, the type of fabric, the degree of soiling and the hardness of the water.
Automatic water level control (ALS, auto-weighing). A function that is aimed at maintaining the optimal volume of water in order to improve the quality of washing, optimize the waste of detergents and resources, and protect things from possible damage.
Self-cleaning (self-cleaning) – automatic drum cleaning system. The function provides for the launch of a “blank” (without linen) wash cycle at the maximum allowable temperature and rinsing in plenty of water.
Activators (rib breaker) – ribs inside the drum of the washing machine. Usually plastic. The main task: to balance the drum, mix the contents.
anti-allergy — wash cycle to remove allergens in CMA Hotpoint-Ariston and AEG. Provides rinsing of linen with heating of water of 60 °C.
Tank – completely ALL container into which water with detergent for washing is poured. And the drum is inside the tank – you load things into it. The tank can be plastic and stainless. A plastic tank is quieter and cheaper, a stainless one is expensive, but durable. It usually consists of two halves, it can be collapsible and not collapsible.
Drum (not to be confused with tank) – a container in which the user loads laundry for washing. The part is fixed inside the tank on bearings.
Biophase. Mode in washing machines to remove organic contaminants. In this mode, powders and gels with enzymes are most effective.
Quick wash – short wash program suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Most often, the “Quick Wash” button allows you to reduce the execution time of almost any program. If there is a number next to the button (division on the selector) “Quick wash”: 12/15/20 and so on, this is a separate program with an indication of the execution time. For example, “Quick 15” is a quick wash that runs for 15 minutes.
Vertical loading – type of loading of the washing machine. Laundry is loaded from above.
Inlet (filler) filter – SMA protective detail, made in the form of a round plastic mesh with small holes. Designed to filter the running water entering the tank from rust, sand and other small debris. The filter is located in front of the inlet valve, at the junction of the SMA and the water supply hose.
Double glass hatch (doors) — such glass does not heat up even at high washing temperatures — 80–90 °C.
Delicate wash is a program suitable for washing demanding fabrics such as silk and wool.
Dispenser (cuvette, powder receiver, tray, tub) – a small container with compartments for loading detergent and rinse aid.
Дdisplay – an indicator on the control panel that displays information about the selected washing parameters and its current state.
Extra rinse – a function that is activated to rinse children’s clothes and things of people prone to allergic reactions to powders.
Hardness of water – the level of magnesium and calcium salts in the water. The higher the rigidity, the faster and easier the heating element is overgrown with scale. In the fight against scale, it is recommended to use special tools.
Download – the amount of laundry in kilograms that can be loaded into the SMA.
Rinse hold — an additional function in the CMA, which involves holding water in the drum until the drain mode is activated. Useful when it is not possible to get the laundry immediately after the end of the wash.
Soaking (prewash) – mode for heavily soiled things. The powder cuvette has a separate compartment for this option, numbered with the Roman numeral I.
Child protection (parental control, child lock) – the function of blocking the washing machine to prevent accidental pressing. Most often, this is a complex combination of several keys that a small child is not able to guess.
Audible alarm (alert) – a sound that notifies the user about the main stages of washing and errors.
inverter motor (Digital Inverter) – a new generation SMA motor, in the design of which there is a frequency converter and there is no collector-brush assembly. The frequency converter (inverter) allows you to more accurately control the speed of the drum, and the absence of carbon brushes extends the life of the motor itself.
Indicator (icon) — display of information on the user panel.
Intensive wash – long washing cycle at temperatures from 60 ° C to 90 ° C. Designed for washing clothes made of durable materials that can withstand high temperatures well.
Spin class – an indicator of the quality of water removal from washed clothes. The higher the class, the less moisture in things. Top class A.
Washing class – an indicator of the quality of removing dirt from clothes in one wash cycle. Top class A.
Energy efficiency class (energy consumption) – the higher this indicator, the lower the user’s electricity costs. The highest class is A+++.
Imbalance control – revealing the uneven distribution of linen, the washing machine distributes things with the reverse movements of the drum.
Combustion machine – a mode that allows you to wash things without distributing them by type of fabric.
Compact SMA – washing machines, characterized by reduced dimensions. For example, these are models for a sink, under a countertop, with a small depth and width.
Foam control – in case of an overdose of washing powder / gel, or if the user mistakenly poured hand washing powder into the machine, too much foam is formed in the CMA. To correct the situation, the foam control machine drains too foamy water, pouring clean water instead.
Easy ironing (ironing). No iron in the washing machine, of course, no! This feature reduces creasing of fabrics during washing and spinning to make them easier to iron.
Cuff (seal, sealing gum) – a wide strip of rubber that provides a hermetic closure of the CMA door.
Control module (control unit, board) – an electronic device that is responsible for the execution of the programs stored in its memory, as well as for the correct operation of all SMA mechanisms.
Drain coupling (drain pipe) – an element that connects the tank to the drain pump (pump).
Night wash — Quiet washing program, from which the final spin is automatically excluded. The intensity of the intermediate (between rinses) spins decreases, while the number of rinses increases.
Delayed Start (Delayed Start, Delayed Start Timer) – an additional CMA option, thanks to which you can choose a convenient washing time by programming the machine to turn on after a certain period of time (usually up to 24 hours).
Drum cleaning Eco – the self-cleaning mode in Samsung washing machines is designed to remove dirt and mold in the drum that may form in it.
steam cycle – steam treatment program. Depending on the capabilities of the CMA, it is used as a full-fledged steam wash (for faster and more effective removal of dirt) or to refresh things.
Pictogram – a graphic image on the control panel of the programs and options of the washing machine.
half load — a washing program that allows you to run a faster and more economical cycle by reducing the amount of loaded items.
Pressure switch (level sensor, differential pressure gauge) – a special measuring device in the design of the SMA. Used to measure liquids under pressure. In the washing machine, monitors the level of water in the tank.
direct drive (direct motion) – a system of direct attachment of the motor to the CMA drum without the use of belts and pulleys.
Handwash – gentle program for washing clothes made of delicate fabrics (silk, wool), which are not suitable for washing in an automatic machine.
Gland (seal) – enters the bearing assembly. Serves as protection of bearings from water.
Self-diagnosis of breakdowns (malfunctions) — display of codes of errors on the digital display. CMA itself detects the problem and notifies the user about it by displaying a special code on the screen.
Drain pump (pump) – pumps water out of the washing machine.
Сinlet (drainage) filter – SMA detail in the form of a collapsible flask with a metal or plastic mesh. Designed to protect the drain pump from the accumulation of debris, powder residues and other foreign small objects that accidentally get into the drum. In most SMAs, it is located at the bottom of the device and is covered by a protective cover.
Shipping bolts – fasteners that hold the tank on the CMA body during transportation. Requires mandatory dismantling when installing a washing machine!
Turbodryer (TURBO DRY) – a drying system that sprays the washed clothes with a heated dry air stream.
TEN (heater, heating element, thermoelectric heater) – a spiral with high resistivity, placed in a tubular body. Serves for heating water in SMA. The power of modern heaters is on average 1800–2200 watts.
Carbon brushes (graphite brushes, motor/motor brushes) – replaceable graphite rods that are in contact with the armature of the electric motor. Absent in modern inverter motors.
Stain removal – intensive wash program, aimed at combating the most difficult and strong pollution and even old stains.
Noise level — is measured in decibels. The lower this indicator, the quieter the SMA works. The quietest machines can be turned on at night or during children’s sleep (the noise level of such machines is lower than 45 dB).
Solenoid valve – an electromechanical device that controls the water supply to the SMA.
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3D-AquaSpar – washing system in CMA Bosch, which involves the simultaneous supply of water into the drum from three sides: through the holes in the drum, through its back wall and through the cuff of the loading hatch.
6 Motion (“6 movements of care”) – technology of six options for rotating the drum in LG CMA. Each rotation algorithm is selected automatically, depending on the selected program.
ABT (Antibacterial Treatment) — a special antibacterial coating of the cuff of the hatch and the cuvettes for detergents in Haier CMA. The system protects the equipment from the appearance and reproduction of mold fungi and other bacteria.
AddWash – technology for reloading linen without interrupting the washing cycle in Samsung CMA. It was implemented through changes in the design of the main loading hatch, on which an additional one was placed with a separate door for reloading things.
Aqua Sensor. Control of the degree of contamination of water in the last rinse by transilluminating it with a beam of light.
Aqualtis. A series of washing machines from the Hotpoint-Ariston brand.
AquaStop (“Aquastop”, leakage protection system). The system protects the washing machine from leakage both inside and in the water inlet hose. According to the specifications, the hose that takes water into the SMA can withstand high water pressure of 60–100 bar.
AutoDos — automatic dosing system for detergents in the CMA brand Miele. Possibility of a dosage of both liquid, and powder detergents is provided.
Diamond Drum – a kind of drum in Samsung washing machines, the surface of which consists of quadrangles with holes in their recesses for the outflow of water.
Eco Bubble – technology of air-bubble washing in SMA. Its essence lies in the use of air bubbles, which are formed in a water-soap solution during washing. A generator is responsible for their formation, which is provided in any CMA with Eco Bubble technology.
Eco-Hybrid — drying technology in the CMA LG, which provides for the treatment of things exclusively with air, without the use of water.
EcoSilence Drive – brushless motor using permanent magnets in Bosch washing machines.
Fuzzy control (Fuzzy Logic). Intelligent control system for LG washing machines. Sensors are used that monitor the volume of water, temperature, weight of linen, type of fabric, and more.
I-Two — automatic detergent dosing system in Bosch washing machines.
Jet System (shower effect). Washing system in SMA from the Electrolux brand. Detergent is sprayed onto the fabric during the rotation and stop of the drum.
Mix Power System+ – washing technology in CMA Candy, which provides for the preliminary mixing of powder and water in a special tank, after which the resulting mixture enters the drum to the linen.
Mix&wash – program for simultaneous washing of white and colored fabrics without the risk of shedding in CMA Candy.
NFC – a system for instant exchange of information between CMA and a specially installed smartphone application for selecting individual washing parameters for laundry loaded into the drum.
Pillow Drum – a kind of drum in the CMA Haier, the surface of which is made in the form of pads for more delicate laundry care.
Quickdrive – quick washing technology in the Samsung CMA brand, which is implemented by rotating separate parts of the drum (back wall and main part) in different directions.
Self Clean – automatic drum cleaning function in Bosch washing machines.
Smart Diagnosis — self-diagnosis function in LG CMA, which is able to recognize the breakdowns that have occurred, indicate their cause and provide instructions for their elimination.
SoftSteam (honeycomb drum) – a kind of drum in the Miele CMA, the surface of which is covered with convex hexagons, reminiscent of a “honeycomb”.
SpeedPerfect – the function of reducing the duration of the running washing program by increasing the temperature of the water in the CMA Siemens.
StainRemoval – a program for removing 16 types of stains in Siemens washing machines.
SteamCare — the steam function of things in the CMA Miele. Provides two ways to use steam: as an additional option for any wash or as a separate refresher for dry laundry.
SteamSystem — steam treatment function in CMA Electolux. Has two modes: refreshing and smoothing.
TimeManager – a function in the CMA Electolux, which allows you to reduce the time of the running washing program on your own, from the options offered by the device.
True Steam — program for washing clothes with simultaneous supply of steam to CMA LG.
TwinDos – a two-phase system for automatic dosing of detergents (normal and conditioner) in Bosch washing machines.
UPDATE (software update). Software firmware. Can be found in expensive smart washing machines. Allows you to enter new parameters of existing programs into the control unit.
VarioSoft — a type of drum in CMA Bosch, the surface of which is covered with bulges in the form of drops with gentle (to weaken the mechanical effect on the linen) and steep (to strengthen it) sides.