How can Panasonic's Miraie app make the life of a consumer comfortable

Washing machines top the list when it comes to the essentials in a modern household. In a modern home where one may not have time for oneself, where will one find time to wash clothes to perfection? The answer to this question is in fact very simple, a washing machine. An invention made to save time, energy and even money to give bright and clean clothes with the press of a button. Simple, isn’t it? But choosing the right washing machine for your home may not be that simple. In today’s time where you are presented with so many options with so many features, we have curated a list of five key features one should keep in mind while buying a washing machine that is perfect for your home.

1. Fully Automatic or Semi-Automatic, that is the question 

In a semi-automatic washing machine, as the name suggests, some work needs to be done by you. It’s the middle path between fully automatic and hand washing. With these, manual selections need to be made like setting the duration of the wash cycle, adding water according to your desire and washing load and moving the washed clothes to the dryer section.

Fully automatic washing machines, on the other hand, save you from doing any manual work. Both washing and drying are taken care of without a break or you have the option of just washing or just drying as well. A key point here is that it requires a running flow of water. Fully automatic washers are a preferred choice among consumers. 

2. A Suitable Load Capacity 

A very important feature to keep in mind while choosing a washing machine. The decision needs to be made keeping in mind the number of family members in your home. The more the number of members the higher the loading capacity.

The range of the loading capacity in washing machines falls within 5kg - 12kg. A washing machine with a loading capacity of 5kgs is best for single-member use and 7kgs is ideal for a 3-4-member family.

3. The Right Options For Wash Settings And Spin Cycle

The tub in a washing machine can be made from three materials that are plastic, porcelain-enamel or stainless steel. Plastic and porcelain enamel are the cheaper alternatives. Plastic tubs are more long-lasting than enamel which tends to chip and rust easily. Stainless steel is the option to opt for as it is the most durable among the three and works with high spin speeds with ease.

The drying spin cycle is measured as revolutions per minute (RPM) and the higher the RPM, the better. But the kind of fabrics in the dryer matter and needs to be kept in mind. For example, while drying delicate garments the RPM should be somewhere between 300 - 500 and for garments like jeans the RPM goes up to 1000. 

Panasonic’s Miraie-enabled washing machines help you navigate all these features remotely via the Miraie app. It helps you track the whole process of the wash cycle, like:

- It lets you track the current wash status ie. soaking, washing, rinsing, spinning, drying, or finished)

- The type of cycle selected and the remaining time of the wash cycle

- The time at which the wash cycle is to begin

- Notifications with updates upon the completion of the wash cycle among others 

4. Water Temperature Check, Time delay and Pre-Soak Cycle

Having a washing machine that allows you to control the temperature of the water is a must. It is indeed a known fact that hot water washes clothes better and helps eliminate invisible bacteria that tend to stick on fabrics. Temperature control also proves beneficial during weather changes as well. Panasonic’s wi-fi-enabled washing machine comes equipped with an in-built heater, which helps eliminate 99.99%* bacteria and germs.

Another convenient setting offered is delayed wash cycle, which enables you to load the washer and begin the wash cycle at another time. This can be done with a few clicks on the Miraie app.

Before the wash cycle, you can also pre-soak your clothes for a given period of time as well. 

5. Good Warranty and Service Period, The Ultimate Feature

Warranty and Service can be considered as core essentials when it comes to appliances in general, but especially important for washing machines. It is important to know the details of what the warranty covers and the duration of the service period. If you are presented with an option of an extended guarantee, you must go for it.

Panasonic Miraie app makes the life of a consumer comfortable, convenient and connected, supporting the brand’s claim of technological superiority. You can book a service request for your Miraie-enabled appliance via the app and also get troubleshooting tips after the diagnosis of a problem with the appliance.

While buying any essentials for your household it needs to match you and your house while making your life easier in this modern world. A modern home requires modern equipment with simple and easy-to-use features all the while keeping disinfection in mind (a key element in today’s time.) So this festive season, bring a washing machine that fits your household and takes care of your clothes leaving them fresh, clean, and most importantly disinfected.