Smarter laundry with the Samsung QuickDrive Washing Machine
Find out how the new technology inside Samsung's new washing machines helps you get your clothes clean with minimum hassle.
Laundry -- a chore that very few of us like to do, but a necessary one nonetheless. Whether you're a working professional or a family of five, the problems that laundry presents are often the same: having to remember the appropriate cycle and amount of detergent, timing it such that you'll be ready to take out the load when it's done, and ensuring it's washed thoroughly without wasting water and electricity.
Luckily, with Samsung's new line of QuickDrive Washing Machines, these problems are largely eliminated, thanks to AI technology and improved washing performance. Here are five reasons why we love the new Samsung QuickDrive Washing Machine.
1. It sports a sleek new look that blends into any stylish home.
The redesigned exterior of the machine now features a smaller, more streamlined control panel. Since it's now fully digital, the clutter of tiny and hard-to-read labels is gone, replaced by a minimalist digital display in white LED.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Control panel tells you everything you need to know at a glance -- from the cycle you've chosen to the time left before your laundry is done. It even guides you when troubleshooting issues, so you won't have to pore over the manual!
Did we also mention that you can select from both English and Chinese languages for the display? For those of you looking to get an easy-to-use machine for parents or relatives who can only read Chinese, this couldn't be a simpler choice.
Those who have a dark colour palette in their home will also be glad to know that the QuickDrive Washing Machine comes in Inox, a sleek dark grey colour, so it blends effortlessly into your space.
2. You save time and effort with its intelligent washing functions.
Those days of trying to remember which cycle is the most suitable for the load, or the cycle your wife prefers, are over. The QuickDrive's AI technology learns your laundry habits and displays cycles in order of your frequency of usage, so you won't have to remember the individual laundry settings.
How does it know what to do with your laundry? It's thanks to the AI Wash1 function, which uses four kinds of sensors to detect the weight of the laundry load and level of soiling:
Water level sensors
Wash load sensors
Detergent level sensors
Turbidity sensors, which detect the amount of dirt
These work together to determine the washing time, and the amount of water and detergent required. You'll open the door to fresh, guaranteed-clean clothes every time.
The machine also features an Auto Detergent Dispenser, which can detect the laundry load and dispense the right amount of detergent. No more having to measure out just the right amount and potentially over-filling or under-filling! All you have to do is pop in the load, select the cycle, and go.
The dispenser holds enough detergent to last you about a month (depending on the number of loads you do, of course) and will tell you when it's time to top up2.
3. It's incredibly fast and convenient.
Those with busy schedules know all too well the sinking feeling when we realise that the laundry hasn't been done yet in time for tomorrow.
That won't happen with the QuickDrive. For those on a tight timeline, the machine offers a Super Speed cycle that gets the load done in just 39 minutes3. It utilises the QuickDrive dual rotation, EcoBubble technology which uses bubbles to ensure a more thorough clean, Speed Spray which uses additional jets of water for quick rinsing, and an accelerated spin speed -- so you won't have to wait for long till it's done.
QuickDrive's Q-Drum technology can clean more efficiently with the same amount of water thanks to the main drum and backplate, both of which rotate independently to give your laundry a more vigorous wash. It can cut wash times by up to 50% and energy use by 20% 4, all while ensuring consistent levels of cleanliness.
4. It can do deep cleaning without hassle.
Those who want a deeper clean won't have to use harmful chemicals: The QuickDrive comes with a Hygiene Steam cycle, which releases steam from the bottom of your drum, killing 99.9% of bacteria5 and allergens6, and dislodging ingrained dirt for an easier wash.
You won't have to worry about keeping your machine clean, thanks to the Drum Clean+ feature. The machine cleans itself with a powerful water jet and fast spinning, removing dirt buildup and 99.9% of odour-causing bacteria7 from the drum and the door gasket.
5. You can manage your laundry remotely.
With its Wi-Fi Smart Control8, the QuickDrive Washing Machine can also connect to the Samsung SmartThings App9, which lets you manage your laundry from even your desk at work.
You can schedule the finishing time with the Laundry Planner function, so all you have to do is pop in the load before work, then set it to finish just as you arrive home, so you'll remember to take out the load.
The Auto Cycle Link10 function within the app also links up your QuickDrive Washing Machine and Samsung Heatpump dryer, enabling them to communicate. This means your dryer will know the kind of load your washing machine has just finished with, and automatically program itself with the recommended setting.
Even if you're too busy to figure out the optimal washing cycle, there's a Laundry Recipe feature within the app that recommends cycles based on the fabric. You also won't have to worry about maintaining your washing machine, as the HomeCare Wizard helps to monitor its condition and offers both regular maintenance tips and remote troubleshooting support.
The Samsung QuickDrive Washing Machine comes in both Inox and white, and retails from $1,049. For more information and to view the full line, please visit www.samsung.com/sg/quickdrive/.
1 Actual results may vary depending on individual use.
2 Based on normal concentration. No. of cycles will increase to 16~20 times when softener of 2X / 3X is used. Auto Dispense holds detergent for up to 1 month's washing based on the average of 4 loads per week. May vary depending on the washing load and settings
3 Based on using Super Speed at the default settings with a 5kg load.
4 Tested on WW8000T compared with Samsung WW6500K. Saves 50% time and saves 20% energy on Cotton (40°C, half load) cycle with washing performance within 5%. Based on Intertek data.
5Based on the Intertek test report for the Hygiene steam course. Removes 99.9% of certain bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
6 Based on The British Allergy Foundation (BAF) test report for the Hygiene Steam course. Removes allergens derived from house dust mites.
7 Based on testing by Intertek of the Drum Clean + cycle.
8 Requires installation of SmartThings App on compatible Android or iOS device, with Android 6.0 and higher or iOS 10.0 and higher, and Wi-Fi connectivity to the mobile device.
9 Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.
10 Auto Cycle Link is only available when both the washer and dryer have AI Control and are Wi-Fi connected.