Use

When washing clothes, the washing machine uses the most electricity to heat the water. For everyday washing, a temperature of 30–40 °C is recommended. Washing clothes at 40 °C saves 25% of electricity in contrast to washing them at 60 °C, while at 30 °C, electricity savings amount to 45%. Before washing clothes, it is essential to check the temperatures indicated on the label of the manufacturer.
It is recommended to wash bed linen and towels at 60 °C, as all living organisms, such as dust mites, are destroyed at this temperature. Choose the most appropriate mode that uses less electricity for washing your clothes.
Most washing machines available on the market today have an energy-saving mode, for instance, eco mode, which provides the best washing results with the lowest energy consumption, as well as “quick wash” modes, which significantly reduce the duration of washing and, consequently – power consumption.
Use the mode designed for special textiles, such as wool, to wash these textiles.
A nearly empty washing machine uses much more water and electricity for the same amount of laundry. Therefore, is recommended to run a full washing machine while not overloading it, because this would increase the consumption and the laundry is likely to not be washed or rinsed properly.
To avoid mould and unwanted odours, the washing machine door, as well as the compartment where you add the detergent, should be left open after washing.