Very instructive video. Several basic instructions that need to be exercised in order to use your washer correctly. Most of us do not have the time nor the motivation to sit down and read through the instruction manuals. This gives you a basic TO DO & NOT TO DO summary with any washer.
I have to say this. It was a pleasant to watch just because the presenter has a pleasant voice to listen to and he has a pleasant demeanor. Do accept my compliment. Looking forward to more videos.
@@lords-electrical I was just wondering for the Bosch Serie 4 can you use washing powder detergent rather than liquid detergent to wash the clothes? Why I ask is because in the Bosch manual it obly recommends using liquid detergents that are self flowing. Thank you, Tom.
Honestly when I use pods they always go in the drum . Also instructions on laundry pods say to put it in the drum of the machine. And with liquid I tend to use a dosing ball and stick that in the drum same said with laundry gel.
I don't know how interesting or relevant it might be for you, but the topic of using least detergents and completely natural ones, for washing clothes in the washing machine - could be interesting and useful. If you have some tips on this, please share. Thank you for the useful videos.
I was just wondering for the Bosch Serie 4 can you use washing powder detergent rather than liquid detergent to wash the clothes? Why I ask is because in the Bosch manual it obly recommends using liquid detergents that are self flowing. Thank you, Tom.
I have had an LG front-load clothes washer for perhaps 10 years. It has served us well. It is used daily and mostly for delicate washing of sporting clothes. Lately it has twice accumulated water in the tub when not in use and dripped on the floor. Also I noticed that it did not, on a few occasions, evacuate the water & spin the clothes. Should I simply buy a new machine and not get involved with costly service calls?
Here's a basic question: should we put in enough detergent based upon the load mass, or based upon the maximum load mass for the chosen program? I have a Hotpoint which seems to use the same amount of water for some programme regardless of load size.
@@joaoomega6627 I'm not sure how that works. Surely the detergent concentration needs to be the same for all loads and so for the same amount of water we need to use the same amount of detergent independent of load.
It changes the water load for the load of laundry. Regardless you’re putting in the detergent to cover the clothes, rather than the water - if that makes sense?
If you have a look at the dosing advice from a detergent manufacturer, it changes depending purely on the load size. It’s also how the automatic dosing works with systems like IDos
I didn't get it Sometimes it is recommended to perform a clean cycle without laundry to clean up a washer inside. Doesn't it violate the rule of balance you mentioned in the video? 🤔
My elderly mother bought a Hotpoint washing last week but she doesn’t understand how to operate it and she blames me for choosing it. Her previous washing was a Hoover but it was so easy for her to understand. No one will help us and the manual isn’t all that helpful either. Have you any suggestions? She needs to know how to operate this machine. Furthermore, the washes take hours to complete. By the way, what does key lock mean and extra touch? These are some of the things I don’t? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The key lock will normally be the child lock facility and extra touch normally enables other options like a Rapid Option which speeds the wash up and Steam Hygiene which adds steam into the program. It is a shame as the Hotpoint machines are normally fairly simple to operate compared to some other brands.
@@lords-electrical Thank you so much for replying to my enquiry! There’s a few more things that I need to pick your brain about which I’m not certain about. Instance, the cotton programme took over 3 hours to complete! Is there a way in which you could half this time? The instructional manual is so vague and Hotpoint are not even bothered about helping elderly people with any of their washing machines which you purchased from them. In order for you to get someone to come and demonstrate how a machine works, you would have to pay a call out fee for £60-£70, which I think is so unfair… Anyway, thanks once again for replying to my message.
Silly question, but you're talking about amount weight for each load. How heavy are certain garments? Plus clothing gets heavier when wet. Does this affect the washing cycle then?
It means the dry weight, it’s not as important as you’d think in a practical sense, but you can search on the internet for generic weights of each type of garment. There’s tables with each garment and its generic weight.
Thanks very much for letting me know. Please let me know WHERE in Leicester as I would like to purchase Appliances from you, ie. Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Large Screen TV, etc. Where are YOU based yourself please, as it would be really nice to meet you to discuss my requirements ???
do you have any video on how to use a Samsung WF53BB8900AT Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Ultra-Capacity Smart Front Load Washer in Silver Steel with AI OptiWash and Auto Dispense no idea on how to use we have not wash any thing for a almost 4 weeks very frustrated on how to use it reading the intrution is like trying to understand some speaking to you in a foreign language
Hi, could I ask a quick cheeky question please? :) I have a modern washing machine, its a standard size, but the small house we have moved into have low windows and when the kitchen was re-fitted, they made the counter tops about 3inches lower and standard, (my cooker is nearly two inches proud than the counter top) so... I didnt have the height space to fit my washing machine in with the balance feet on it, my friend recommended taking them off, as there is no other way to move the washing machine or trim the counter too, as it is placed under the sink, the trouble is, when the washing machine is on, it rocks and moves violently and has gouged marks into the flooring, is this going to really knacker my washing machine? Any ideas on what I can do to protect my washer please? Many thanks :)
Really difficult to give a proper answer to this, but it does sound like it could damage the washer and floor long term. It is a shame that whoever installed the kitchen didn't put it at the correct height as you may have an issue when it comes to replacing the cooker. This is because they should be at the same height as the worktop. I know it isn't what you want to hear, but rather than keep trying to fix things i would try and get the worktop raised to the proper level.
@@lords-electrical Thank you for taking the time to reply. I had a feeling that the rocking would destabilize the weights and drums inside? I just wanted a little justification in my request to sort the work tops out. I know it'll be polite nag 😂 Thanks once again!
You could maybe try putting pieces of carpet or similar under where the feet should be, but unfortunately it sounds like you might need a full kitchen job.
I've just bought a Beko 6KG machine. The first few washes were great, but the other day, I put in a Duvet Cover, along with some other things and it started making very disturbing noises and "traveling" across the floor! 😱😱 Fortunately, it "sorted it self out." But, I am very wary about going out/leaving it overnight for 3 hours!
Useful video for the thick people but not for most it's just common sense. I had a friend who told me she didn't know how to get the water in the machine she was thick Irish and had never had an automatic before always had a twin tub 😂🤣
Very instructive video. Several basic instructions that need to be exercised in order to use your washer correctly. Most of us do not have the time nor the motivation to sit down and read through the instruction manuals. This gives you a basic TO DO & NOT TO DO summary with any washer.
Thank you for such a clear and concise explanation! Wish you and UA-cam had been around when I got married 37 years ago!
I have to say this. It was a pleasant to watch just because the presenter has a pleasant voice to listen to and he has a pleasant demeanor. Do accept my compliment. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks very much
This is a great channel. Shame I don't live in Leicester, as I'd readily buy from this guys company
Very comprehensive and educational presentation. Thanks for all you do.👍
Great information about balancing the load. I recently had a problem with this. Appreciate the tip !
No problem!
@@lords-electrical I was just wondering for the Bosch Serie 4 can you use washing powder detergent rather than liquid detergent to wash the clothes?
Why I ask is because in the Bosch manual it obly recommends using liquid detergents that are self flowing.
Thank you,
Tom.
Honestly when I use pods they always go in the drum . Also instructions on laundry pods say to put it in the drum of the machine. And with liquid I tend to use a dosing ball and stick that in the drum same said with laundry gel.
Love your channel! I'll make it a point to check out your content before I get any household appliances and machines!
Could you please make a video about the type of detergent and what's your Thoughts about the best one
I don't know how interesting or relevant it might be for you, but the topic of using least detergents and completely natural ones, for washing clothes in the washing machine - could be interesting and useful. If you have some tips on this, please share. Thank you for the useful videos.
Great video thank you 👍
I was just wondering for the Bosch Serie 4 can you use washing powder detergent rather than liquid detergent to wash the clothes?
Why I ask is because in the Bosch manual it obly recommends using liquid detergents that are self flowing.
Thank you,
Tom.
Another great video.
Another great video - nice 1 👌
I have had an LG front-load clothes washer for perhaps 10 years. It has served us well. It is used daily and mostly for delicate washing of sporting clothes. Lately it has twice accumulated water in the tub when not in use and dripped on the floor. Also I noticed that it did not, on a few occasions, evacuate the water & spin the clothes. Should I simply buy a new machine and not get involved with costly service calls?
Unplug the machine after use
Did you say 3 1/2 hours a load on eco mode? Holy moly
yes that is correct wash time have got a lot longer over the last 5-10 years
Here's a basic question: should we put in enough detergent based upon the load mass, or based upon the maximum load mass for the chosen program? I have a Hotpoint which seems to use the same amount of water for some programme regardless of load size.
Detergent is base on load weight of the clothes not the maximum load of the chosen program. No it doesn't
@@joaoomega6627 I'm not sure how that works. Surely the detergent concentration needs to be the same for all loads and so for the same amount of water we need to use the same amount of detergent independent of load.
It changes the water load for the load of laundry. Regardless you’re putting in the detergent to cover the clothes, rather than the water - if that makes sense?
If you have a look at the dosing advice from a detergent manufacturer, it changes depending purely on the load size. It’s also how the automatic dosing works with systems like IDos
I didn't get it
Sometimes it is recommended to perform a clean cycle without laundry to clean up a washer inside. Doesn't it violate the rule of balance you mentioned in the video? 🤔
No you should be ok as nothing will be in there
There’s nothing to take it out of balance. The problem with the sole bath mat is that it sticks on one side and pulls on that side as it spins
My elderly mother bought a Hotpoint washing last week but she doesn’t understand how to operate it and she blames me for choosing it. Her previous washing was a Hoover but it was so easy for her to understand.
No one will help us and the manual isn’t all that helpful either. Have you any suggestions? She needs to know how to operate this machine. Furthermore, the washes take hours to complete.
By the way, what does key lock mean and extra touch? These are some of the things I don’t? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The key lock will normally be the child lock facility and extra touch normally enables other options like a Rapid Option which speeds the wash up and Steam Hygiene which adds steam into the program. It is a shame as the Hotpoint machines are normally fairly simple to operate compared to some other brands.
@@lords-electrical Thank you so much for replying to my enquiry! There’s a few more things that I need to pick your brain about which I’m not certain about.
Instance, the cotton programme took over 3 hours to complete! Is there a way in which you could half this time? The instructional manual is so vague and Hotpoint are not even bothered about helping elderly people with any of their washing machines which you purchased from them. In order for you to get someone to come and demonstrate how a machine works, you would have to pay a call out fee for £60-£70, which I think is so unfair…
Anyway, thanks once again for replying to my message.
Nice 👍🏾
Silly question, but you're talking about amount weight for each load. How heavy are certain garments? Plus clothing gets heavier when wet. Does this affect the washing cycle then?
It means the dry weight, it’s not as important as you’d think in a practical sense, but you can search on the internet for generic weights of each type of garment. There’s tables with each garment and its generic weight.
Where are your Showrooms in the UK please ???
We have 1 branch in Leicester and 1 in Rugby
Thanks very much for letting me know. Please let me know WHERE in Leicester as I would like to purchase Appliances from you, ie. Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Large Screen TV, etc.
Where are YOU based yourself please, as it would be really nice to meet you to discuss my requirements ???
do you have any video on how to use a Samsung WF53BB8900AT
Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Ultra-Capacity Smart Front Load Washer in Silver Steel with AI OptiWash and Auto Dispense no idea on how to use we have not wash any thing for a almost 4 weeks very frustrated on how to use it reading the intrution is like trying to understand some speaking to you in a foreign language
What does washer capacity 9 kg mean?
This is the maximum amount of washing that the machine can take in one load.
Hi, could I ask a quick cheeky question please? :)
I have a modern washing machine, its a standard size, but the small house we have moved into have low windows and when the kitchen was re-fitted, they made the counter tops about 3inches lower and standard, (my cooker is nearly two inches proud than the counter top) so... I didnt have the height space to fit my washing machine in with the balance feet on it, my friend recommended taking them off, as there is no other way to move the washing machine or trim the counter too, as it is placed under the sink, the trouble is, when the washing machine is on, it rocks and moves violently and has gouged marks into the flooring, is this going to really knacker my washing machine? Any ideas on what I can do to protect my washer please?
Many thanks :)
Really difficult to give a proper answer to this, but it does sound like it could damage the washer and floor long term. It is a shame that whoever installed the kitchen didn't put it at the correct height as you may have an issue when it comes to replacing the cooker. This is because they should be at the same height as the worktop. I know it isn't what you want to hear, but rather than keep trying to fix things i would try and get the worktop raised to the proper level.
@@lords-electrical Thank you for taking the time to reply. I had a feeling that the rocking would destabilize the weights and drums inside? I just wanted a little justification in my request to sort the work tops out. I know it'll be polite nag 😂
Thanks once again!
You could maybe try putting pieces of carpet or similar under where the feet should be, but unfortunately it sounds like you might need a full kitchen job.
hoover is really poor quality mashine ....like the modern ''Candy ....if you are looking for new WM ignor those brands....
I've just bought a Beko 6KG machine. The first few washes were great, but the other day, I put in a Duvet Cover, along with some other things and it started making very disturbing noises and "traveling" across the floor! 😱😱 Fortunately, it "sorted it self out."
But, I am very wary about going out/leaving it overnight for 3 hours!
If you put one large item in like a duvet, then it can struggle to balance the load correctly which it sounds like that's what's happened.
I bought the 10kg and you telling me I can’t run a quick wash? 🤔🥺
You can do, they have a purpose for refreshing clothes, but on the odd occasion rather than all time for washing clothes.
@@lords-electrical but what if I have 9kg of clothing to refresh? I purchased the larger capacity to do less loads in the first place…
ok
Useful video for the thick people but not for most it's just common sense. I had a friend who told me she didn't know how to get the water in the machine she was thick Irish and had never had an automatic before always had a twin tub 😂🤣
3 and a half hours for a full load? Shite!!
Hate modern machines