LG washing machine with steam

In 2005, LG introduced a washing machine with a steam option. Such equipment appeared much later in sales in the Russian Federation. What are the advantages of such an option, in which LG models she works?

The principle of operation of this option

In the process of washing, the steam is in the drum, passing the rubber pipe, the end of which is fixed above the filling hatch. Steam follows from the steam generator. The position of this device is on the left side of the solenoid valves. And through one such valve, water enters the steam generator. Steam can be supplied both in the standard washing mode and when the “Refresh” option is launched without water.

Thanks to the steam, the powder is actively and completely soluble in water. With such washing, stable temperature indicators are maintained throughout the drum. And the temperature data of the water here does not matter.

Machines with this option were initially used only in professional areas (hospitals, hotels, laundries, etc.). Today they can be bought by everyone who has the right budget.

Advantages of such a system:

1. Under the influence of steam pollution is more effectively eliminated. After all, even tiny droplets of water penetrate very deeply into the fibers. And the effectiveness of the wash itself develops by 21%.
2. Steam forms much faster than water heats up to the required temperature. This significantly saves electricity.
3. Lingerie and items are steamed. And this process resembles boiling. Only it passes more delicately. This allows you to clean clothes from thin fabrics with high quality and without harm.
4. Steam option may become a substitute for soaking. After such an impact, things are washed more efficiently.
5. Steam option sanitizes things well.
6. This option gives an aesthetic appearance to wrinkled clothes and prepares very dry clothes for ironing.
7. Thanks to a couple, almost 90% of harmful bacteria and various allergens are eliminated from clothing.

Disadvantages:

1. Steaming is not possible in all washing modes.
2. Not all spots are eliminated totally. So, wine stains need to be washed in advance.
3. Steaming does not replace ironing, but only simplifies it.
4. Dry things after such processing still need to be dried, because they still retain some moisture.

Thus, the steaming option works well. But it is not suitable as a complete replacement for standard processes: drying, ironing, etc.

Also, the price of models with this option exceeds the price of modifications without such an option. Although there are models of both medium and high price level. What model to acquire, the question is purely individual. But if you want to buy a steam model from LG, then you will not be in the way of information about the most popular cars in this category.

List of the most popular LG models with the steam option

All models presented below are mounted separately, have direct drive, front view boot, touch control, digital display. They can be controlled from a mobile device, carry out class A washing. Also equipped with protective kits:

• from children;
• from leaks.

They have control over the level of foam and imbalance.

Electricity Consumption - A.

In addition to the function of true steam or steam, they are endowed with such washing programs:

• combined tissues;
• delicate fabrics;
• woolen things;
• sportswear;
• children's underwear;
• turbo rinse;
• enhanced stain removal;
• washing in economy mode;
• dark things.

For all of these models, you can set the washing temperature, signal and end time. You can also adjust the spin dynamics and cancel it.

These machines also have the following programs:

• antiallergenic;
• refreshment;
• odor elimination;
• movements of care (there are 6 of them);
• delay in washing;
• Smart Diagnostic (diagnostics from a mobile device).

Tanks for all of these models are plastic.

These are all characteristics of the presented technology. Of course, each model has its own parameters and capabilities. But in practice, some of their shortcomings are revealed.

So, the list of popular LG models with drying and steam is as follows:

LG FH-495BDS2

Fairly expensive model with a price of 48 thousand rubles. An ideal solution for a large family, because up to 12 kg of laundry can be placed in it. With average dimensions, the mass is substantial: 73 kilograms with an empty drum.

The model is painted in white classic for bathrooms. It has an electricity consumption level - A +++, an extraction level - A. For one washing cycle 75 l of water are spent.

Pros of this model:

1. Dosage of water at low load.
2. Excellent quality of washing, including bulk items.
3. Elegant design.
4. At the end of the wash, a melody sounds.
5. Virtually silent operation.

Minus: the cover cannot be opened 180 degrees. But this is not a significant drawback for such a set of features and performance.

LG F12B8WDS7

This car is already cheaper: the cost starts from 22 thousand rubles. With small dimensions and a weight of 59 kg, a maximum of 6.5 kg of laundry can be loaded into it without problems. An interesting feature: there is a removable cover for installation.

Made in a nice white color. There is no vibration, jumping on any wash cycle. Electronics is designed so that you can set the program on any composition of linen.

Up to 56 liters of water will be consumed per wash. Convenient snooze function: can be rescheduled for a maximum of 19 hours.

The diameter of the filling hatch is 30 cm. It opens 180 degrees, which is very convenient for a bubble drum. There is an option to clean it.

Pros:

1. Ease of use.
2. The original design.
3. The maximum volume.
4. The work does not bother even at night with open doors.

Minuses:

1. In practice, the depth is 49 cm. The machine is inconvenient to place in the kitchen.
2. Automatic weighing. It is not always convenient if the time to work was originally calculated.
3. There is no pause. When the power is turned off, any cycle starts anew.

LG F14U1JBS6

The car is not cheap: retail cost starts from 70 thousand rubles. Very nice silver color of the case. With ease, you can load up to 10 kg of laundry in one cycle. With average parameters and a mass of 70 kilograms, this is just perfect!

LG steam washing machine supports NFC technology and Android OS. Equipped with inverter motor. You can set a delay of 3-19 hours and go about your business.

What will surely please the user is the bookmark hatch. It is steel, chrome, black, with a diameter of 35 cm.

Pros:

1. Decent roominess.
2. Nice design.

Minuses:

1. If the LG washing machine with the steam function turns off during washing due to force majeure reasons (for example, when the power is turned off), then when it is turned on, there is no restart of the washing program.
2. It is difficult to add linen during washing: water spills.
3. Various detergents are foaming powerfully.
4. Of course, the cost.

LG F14U1JBH2N

Rather expensive and rare car: now you can buy for 55 thousand rubles and more. But such a technique is simply obliged to accommodate more than 11 kg of dirty laundry without problems. However, there is a limitation for the drying mode - it is only 8 kg.

The machine is painted white, has dimensions acceptable for any bathroom. A decent weight (more than 70 kg) will not allow to loosen the equipment at high speeds.

Again installation for the future: washing can be delayed for 19 hours. This is maximum.

Strengths:

1. The big drum.
2. Programs are loaded well.
3. Excellent drying of downy products and washing blankets.

Minuses:

1. Fast and strong heating of the case.
2. Inconvenient adjustment of programs.
3. When washing and spinning, the smell of rubber appears.

LG FH695BDH6N

The equipment is almost premium, costing from 65 thousand rubles. The model is painted silver with a black hatch, which is coated with chrome steel from the outside.

Up to 12 kg of laundry will go in exactly, but only 8 kg can be dried. This is the limit. The inverter motor is a godsend for the modern level of comfort, more precisely for silent operation in any mode.

Important feature! Drying can pass on the timer and in the careful mode. And the option of delaying up to 19 hours.

Strengths:

1. Direct drive.
2. Pretty voluminous drum.
3. Great design.
4. In all modes, you can at your discretion assign the number of revolutions, rinses.
5. Thoughtful management.
6. Drying can be carried out in several modes.
7. It spreads two sets of bed linen at once.
8. Drying mode is almost the level of dry cleaning.

Weaknesses:

1. Too solid price.
2. Some modes do not reflect in advance the duration of the wash.
3. Draining and spinning do not go separately.
4. When child protection is activated, the entire system is blocked. Only the start button is active.
5. No compartment for liquid detergents. It turns out that the delay is possible only with bulk powders.
6. Not all modes are compatible.

Summary

We examined the most suitable models with convenient functions. Of course, there is no such technique where there are no minor flaws, technical discrepancies or minuses. But for quality work, any machine described will be suitable for at least a decade.

Title	LG FH-495BDS2	LG F12B8WDS7	LG F14U1JBS6	LG FH695BDH6N
Installation	freestanding	freestanding removable lid for installation	freestanding	freestanding
Maximum load of linen	12 kg	6.5 kg	10 kg	12 kg
Energy class	A +++	A	A +++	A +++
Spin Speed	up to 1400 rpm	up to 1200 rpm	up to 1400 rpm	up to 1600 rpm
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Price	from 59900 rub.	from 22000 rub.	from 59600 rub.	from 68400 rub.