How to Use a Japanese Washing Machine
Japanese washing machines today are much like those in Western households. Yet when most people think of a Japanese washing machine, they are thinking of the older semiautomatic washers that used to be common in Japan. Although they are still being produced, they are not as common as they once were. These washers feature two separate compartments--one is for washing the clothes, and the other is for spinning the water out. They are more hands-on than Western-style machines, but they are simple to use once you understand the steps. Semiautomatic machines are more environmentally friendly, and some require less work to operate than others. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place a load of laundry into the washing chamber of the machine. Fill the chamber with water to the fill line from the attached spigot or with a hose attached to a nearby sink. Add the washing detergent; then set the timer knob for the length of wash you desire and close the lid.
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Pull the drain plug from the chamber once the load is done. Allow the chamber to drain completely; then fill the chamber again to the fill line. Set the timer to the rinse cycle and close the lid. Once the cycle completes, drain the tub again.
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Transfer the clothing to the second chamber. Close the lid and twist the knob to begin the spin cycle. Check the clothing at the end of the cycle, and reset it if the clothing is still too wet. Clothing should be damp, not soaking, at the end of the cycle.
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Remove the clothing and hang to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Cold water is used to wash clothes in Japan, but you can use any temperature of water in the machine.
Do not walk away from the machine while it is filling to avoid overflow.
