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ELECTRONICS FOR YOUDECEMBER 2003

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Machines with fuzzy logic micropro-

cessors can be updated as and when a

new technology or program comes up. Sev-

eral models of Internet-enabled washing

machines have been launched. When the

networked home becomes a reality, these

machines will allow downloading of new

programs and remote fault diagnosis over

the direct Internet connection.

Most fuzzy logic machines feature ‘one-

touch control.’ Equipped with energy sav-

ing features, these consume less power

and are worth paying extra for if you wash

full loads more then three times a week.

Inbuilt sensors monitor the washing pro-

cess and make corrections to produce the

best washing results. In some machines a

tangle sensor senses whether the clothes

are tangled and takes corrective action by

adjusting the water current, so the clothes

don’t tangle further and are cleaned better.

High-end machines have a ‘suds free’

system including a pressure sensor to de-

tect extra suds in washing if you’ve used

a large amount of detergent. The washing

machine drains water together with the

detergent and then refills with minimum

water to restart. These machines cost more

than regular models. The foam suppres-

sion feature detects whether too much

foam is present during wash and accord-

ingly it either reduces the agitation or adds

an extra rinse.

The fuzzy logic checks for the extent

of dirt and grease, the amount of

soap and water to add, direc-

tion of spin, and so on. The

machine rebalances wash-

ing load to ensure correct

spinning. Else, it reduces

spinning speed if an imbal-

ance is detected. Even distri-

bution of washing load reduces

spinning noise.

Neuro fuzzy logic incorpo-

rates optical sensors to sense the

dirt in water and a fabric sensor to

detect the type of fabric and accord-

ingly adjust wash cycle.

Capacity

Consider your family size and the average

number of clothes you wash daily. For a

family of three, a capacity of 4 kg suf-

fices. A 6kg capacity is okay for a family

of five to six members. A higher-capacity

machine offers the convenience of wash-

ing more clothes at one go but consumes

more power.

Choice of size also depends on the

area of the place where you intend to place

your washing machine. Smaller-capacity

machines wash fewer clothes, but these

can easily fit in a limited space. Take the

installation space measurements to the

showroom before buying to crosscheck

with the machine size.

Standalone or washer-dryer?

Although washer-dryer machines don’t op-

erate with the efficiency of standalone

washing machines, they offer enormous

space saving. However, you have to drain

all the soap water before drying. Also, you

can’t wash and dry at the same time and

the drying performance is inferior to that

of standalone machines. But then, washer-

dryers cost less and allow you to wash

and dry your clothes without having to

reset the machine.

Wash programs

If you wash bedsheets, jeans, and other

heavier clothes frequently, go for a wash-

ing machine that offers cleaning programs

Whirlpool Whitemagic

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