Washing Cycle Times
Hello,
I would appreciate some advice on "standard" if that exists cycle timings for washing machines. I'm going to replace my timer with a PLC for a number of reasons but mainly because I'd like much more control over the timing of the wash cycles.
What I'm hoping to get is a starting point, that I can then modify. I have an old Whirlpool Estate machine if that makes much difference. I'd be happy to share the PLC data, wiring diagrams and the control logic with the group when I'm done.
Thanks in advance!
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Query about standard washing machine cycle times for PLC timer replacement
- The problem
- The poster wanted a starting point for 'standard' washing machine cycle timings in order to replace the existing timer with a PLC on an old Whirlpool Estate machine and then customise the programme lengths.
- Likely cause
- No appliance fault was described. The discussion only notes that modern wash programmes are intentionally long to meet wash performance, rinsing, lower water use and eco objectives.
- What fixed it
- The accepted reply did not provide cycle timing data. It advised that wash times are deliberately designed as they are, and that shortening them would likely give poorer wash results. No exact repair or programming solution was confirmed.
1 Answer
Wash times are long these days for a variety of reasons explained in this topic - Why does washing machine take so long? The public hate this en masse. But they are designed to take the length of time they do in order to achieve certain wash results and eco-friendly objectives and achieve reasonable rinsing in current conditions and with current detergents and with lower water usage. I would expect shortening wash times is likely to result in poorer wash results.
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