A washing machine is a household appliance that is very helpful for washing clothes. You only need to push the buttons or turn the switch that is available on the washing machine, then the washing machine will do its job automatically.
This will certainly save time and effort in terms of washing clothes. Therefore, the washing machine must have been owned in every home because of its convenience.
Based on the washing tube, the washing machine is divided into two, which are the single tube washing machine and a two-tube washing machine. A single tube washing machine is a washing machine that only has one tube for washing, rinsing, and drying the clothes.
Meanwhile, a two-tube washing machine is a washing machine that has two tubes where one of the tubes is for washing and rinsing and the other tube is for drying the clothes.
And also based on the model, the types of washing machines are divided into two, namely top loading washing machine and front loading washing machine. Both of these washing machines have the same function.
However, generally front loading washing machine is only a single tube washing machine, so most people choose the top loading washing machine for washing at their home.
Aside from that, the top loading washing machine is easily accessed and the maintenance is not too complicated. Whereas in the front loading washing machine, you need to bend your body to put the dirty clothes into the washing machine, and the front loading washing machine is also somewhat complicated if there is a problem.
After you know the type and model of the washing machine, surely you need to know how to use the top loading washing machine or front loading washing machine. Here is how to use a single tube washing machine properly and correctly.
How to use Top Loading Washing Machine

- Before you start washing the clothes, you need to separate the dirty clothes based on color, stains, and fabrics that need to be specially washed, so if something happens (for example, fading) it does not affect other clothes.
- Second, make sure that the washing machine plug cord is plugged and ready to use.
- Put your dirty clothes to the washing tube through the top loading, make sure that you put the dirty clothes according to the tube capacity.
- After all the dirty clothes are put in, add enough detergent and fragrance, then close the top of the washing machine.
- Fill water into the washing machine tube by opening the water faucet that has been connected to the washing machine hose.
- Adjust the washing machine setting, such as the rotation speed and the cycle time of the washing machine.
- After you done adjusting, push the Start button or turn the wash timer switch. Each washing machine surely has its own way of starting. Wait until the washing machine done with its job, you only need to wait.
- After the washing machine finish washing, you just need to continue for drying process, adjust the speed and drying timer as needed. After the clothes are dry and clean, hang them.
How to use Front Loading Washing Machine

- Actually, how to use front loading washing machine is almost like how to use top loading washing machine, it’s just that you need to put your dirty clothes through the front of the washing machine.
- Make sure that you have separate the clothes based on color, stains, and fabrics.
- Put your dirty clothes that have been separated to the washing machine through the front of the washing machine.
- Add the detergent and fragrance to the washing tube and close the washing machine tube, usually a place to put the detergent is also provided on the side of the tube.
- Same with the top loading washing machine, you just need to open the water faucet that have been connected to the washing machine hose to fill the washing tube with water as needed. Usually, the water that is used in this type of washing machine is lesser, so it can be said that this type of washing machine is more water efficient.
- Choose the washing machine setting, adjust the speed and timer of the washing machine as needed.
- Let the washing machine run until the drying process.
- After all the process is done, you can open the lid of the washing machine tube and take the clothes that are clean and dry to hang them.
Those are the methods to use the washing machine properly and correctly, either in the top loading washing machine and the front loading washing machine. Each washing machine surely has different features.
Even now, there are washing machines that using a smartphone, which is connected with Bluetooth for the setting, so you just need to put the dirty clothes and detergent, then you can adjust it through your smartphone.
However in general, the method to use the washing machine above is the method that is commonly used. If you are still confused with the button or feature on your washing machine, you can see the guidebook or manual book that is usually provided in the packet when buying a washing machine.