Washing machine Fairy-2 - instructions

Despite the enormous popularity of drum washing machines, miniature activator “washers” will not soon go out of use. The owners of small apartments “Baby”, “Fairies” and their closest “relatives” are especially attracted. If you have a Fairy-2 washing machine in your salon or catalog, the instructions for use will be extremely simple and straightforward. The article will discuss these small but useful helpers.

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Magic family

The Fairy washing machine was invented and made in Russia a long time ago. This is a whole family of cars. All units of this brand have common features:

• compactness;
• mobility;
• reliability;
• low price;
• vertical loading;
• mechanical control;
• low power consumption;
• a simple set of water;
• lack of need to connect to communications;
• connection to conventional power grids;
• the ability to wash with half load;
• speed of work;
• Ease of controls.

Consider the most important nuances of using such a technique:

• “Fairy” is not built in, but the unit takes up so little space that it can be put into the bathroom only for washing, and the rest of the time stored somewhere in the closet.
• You can wash 2 kg of laundry at a time. Is it a lot or a little? A duvet cover weighs about 700 g, a pillowcase - 200 g, a cotton T-shirt - 100 g, jeans - about a kilogram. Jeans and a dozen T-shirts, two duvet covers and several pillowcases are not so small, considering that the washing cycle is several orders of magnitude shorter than that of drum machines.
• “Fairy-2” is also bought by the owners of spacious apartments, mainly as a second assistant. If you need to quickly wash something or set aside a separate machine for baby clothes - you can imagine nothing better. Such an aggregate is several times cheaper than its larger “brothers”.
• The machine is quite light, it can not only be rearranged in the apartment, but also taken to the country even in a backpack. Moreover, “in the field” it will come in handy. For such a unit, water supply is optional, water can be poured simply with a bucket.

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What stops buyers?

Some housewives treat activator cars with caution. There is a myth that the activator tears underwear. This really happens, but only in cases where the machine is faulty.

A normally working Fairy-2 washing machine not only doesn’t tear anything, but it erases much more gently than a drum machine. But if you select a model for a summer residence, it is quite possible to consider the usual option. To do this, use our a selection of washing machines for the countryside.

Important! During tests conducted by each reputable manufacturer, it turned out that after 25 washes in a drum-type machine, cotton linen was worn out by about a quarter, and in the Fairy - only 18%.

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What is the difference between an activator machine and a drum machine?

The activator is a large screw with blades. It is located at the bottom of the machine - mounted in the wall or bottom. The screw rotates and makes the laundry move. Due to this, the contamination is removed.

A drum rotates in a drum machine; washing occurs due to friction.

Important! The blades of the Fairy and other machines are designed so that they do no harm to the laundry - their edges are rounded.

In activator machines, the reverse principle of rotation of the screw is used. This is done so that the fabrics do not wrinkle during washing. In drum machines, this happens quite often.

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Disadvantages of the Fairies

There is no perfect technique in the world, so the “fabulous” washing machine also has its drawbacks:

• not all models have a spin function;
• almost minimum capacity - no more than 3 kg, usually 2 kg;
• washing class F, which is considered low;
• a small number of functions;
• noisy work;
• plastic case.

Important! How is it possible to deal with these shortcomings:

• Linen often has to be wrung out manually. However, some “fairies” have a spin function. Therefore, it’s enough just to choose the model you need.
• As for the washing class, it is considered low, but nothing prevents you from doing several cycles with the same batch of linen, because it will take very little time.
• The fairies are quite noisy. But this drawback, again, means very little, since washing takes only a few minutes.
• The disadvantages include the plastic case. It serves long enough, but you must not allow too heavy objects to be placed on the machine. There is nothing to be done about it - only careful and proper operation of the equipment is needed.

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What are the “fairies”?

Do not think that under the brand "Fairy" you can find only miniature cars. There are several classes of these units:

• SMPA;
• CM;
• “Fairy 2P” and “Fairy 2M”.

Important! Units of the SMPA class are large and heavy. SM - medium and small. “Fairy 2P” and “Fairy 2M” are medium and large.

The classification is not very convenient, therefore, when choosing, you should not pay attention to it, but it is better to focus on other parameters:

• specifications;
• whether or not there is a spin function;
• is there a carrying handle;
• the presence of a water heater;
• the weight.

Important! The weight of the miniature car is about five kilograms. Large "fairies" weigh about 18 kg.

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All about “Fairy 2”

The Fairy-2 washing machine belongs to the class SM. This is a miniature car.

Specifications “Fairies-2”

Its technical characteristics include:

• type of load;
• type of management;
• dimensions;
• type of instalation;
• maximum load;
• washing class;
• power consumption;
• the ability to select a temperature;
• timer.

If we examine in more detail, we see the following picture:

• The load for all machines of this type is vertical, that is, the laundry is placed in the tank from above, after which the machine is closed with a lid.
• The control type is mechanical, that is, the switch rotates manually.
• The machine has a timer, which allows you to set the desired washing mode.

Important! The Fairy-2 washing machine consumes very little electricity - it takes only 0.3 kW per 1 kg of laundry. The warranty for such units is usually 2 years.

 

The Fairy-2 washing machine - model features

When working with “Fairy-2”, as with any activator machine, it is necessary to take into account its significant differences from drum machines:

• The temperature is set manually and controlled using a mixer - usually it is not higher than 55 ° C.
• “Fairy” does not connect to communications - water is drawn through a hose, one end of which is put on a water tap, and the other is lowered into the tank. Waste water is also drained through a hose, directly into the toilet or into the bath. Due to this feature, washing is much faster than in automatic drum machines, because you do not need to spend time heating water.

Important! Among the “Fairies” there is also a heated washing machine - “Fairy-2P”. Also for comparison, consider alternative options:

• Washing machine eureka.
• Assol washing machine.
• Washing machine baby.
• Washing machine Saturn.

Install “Fairy-2”

Before you put the car, you need to choose a place for it. This should be a room that meets certain conditions:

• The Fairy-2 washing machine must not be allowed to stand in a cold shed where the temperature drops below zero - this way the unit will not last long.
• For washing, the machine can be put on the floor, in the bath or on the nightstand. The main thing is that it should stand flat, the angle of inclination of the surface should not exceed 1 °.
• Try to have a working outlet nearby. If washing takes place in the bathroom, it is better to put a power outlet that tolerates high humidity. If necessary, an extension cord can be used.
• As for the water supply and drain, they should be at such a distance so that the inlet and outlet hoses can be freely stretched.

Important! Hoses must be intact and of sufficient length. If they are too short, it is better to buy new ones, and not try to lengthen existing ones with home remedies. It will lead to nothing but leaks.

Detergent Selection

“Fairies-2” has 4 washing modes. You can set the desired one using the rotary mechanism. One of the advantages of this miniature unit is that you can use any detergents:

• universal;
• for automatic machines;
• for activator machines;
• for hand wash;
• grated laundry soap;
• self-made powders and pastes.

Important! At the same time, this option is also possible: wash one portion of the laundry, unload it and place the next batch in the same water. But a similar “economy method” is possible if the first batch was not very dirty.

We connect the car

This is done quite simply.

Important! This model has automatic overload and overflow protection, as well as a cover lock sensor. So do not worry, you still will not flood too much water.

To use the Fairy-2 washing machine correctly, the instructions are as follows:

1. Connect the “Fairy-2” to the mains.
2. Slide one end of the hose onto the water tap.
3. Lower the free end into the tank.
4. Turn on the water by adjusting its temperature by simply turning the mixer knob.
5. When the tank is full enough, add detergent according to the instructions.
6. Immerse the laundry.
7. Close the cover.
8. Set the washing mode by turning the switch.

Important! After washing, the unit will shut itself off.

There is an opinion that it is possible to use such equipment and especially automatic machines only if there is a water supply on the site. This is an erroneous opinion. If you have just such a situation, read our article, where various ways to connect a washing machine without running water.

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Main faults “Fairies-2”

Practice shows that the simpler the device, the less often it breaks. Activator machines in this sense are no exception. “Fairy-2” can work for many years and even decades.

Important! However, individual nodes still fail over time. Can I repair the unit with my own hands? Very often this is possible and even necessary - repairs in a service center often cost as much as a new machine in this class.

Most often, such malfunctions occur:

• the activator does not spin, and the engine is buzzing;
• linen is torn;
• motor overheats;
• an extraneous knock is heard in the motor;
• the centrifuge is not working;
• water does not come out;
• the machine is leaking.

The activator does not spin or tear the laundry

This is the most serious malfunction that can happen to such a machine. Most likely, the blade screw will have to be replaced. However, you must first check the car:

1. See how much laundry is loaded - it should not be more than the maximum allowable.
2. Take away some of the stuff.
3. Try restarting the unit.
4. Look at the condition of the activator rings and rubber gaskets.

Important! If the seal or gaskets are worn, they must be replaced.It is very possible that after this the unit will work normally. If he still tears his underwear or does not want to spin, he will have to be replaced already.

If the motor is buzzing and the activator is not spinning

It also happens that you loaded the machine and it seemed to start working. But after a few seconds, the screw stops and the motor continues to hum. This happens if the capacitor fails.

To check it, you need a multimeter:

1. Remove the back wall of the Fairies.
2. Check capacitor.
3. If everything is okay with him, spin the rotor in one direction and the other.
4. If the rotor rotates normally - it will be necessary to replace the engine, and at the same time the seals.

The engine is operating normally and the activator is not spinning.

In this case, you also need to get inside the “Fairy”, but you will have to check other nodes:

1. Remove the back wall.
2. Tighten the drive belt.
3. Replace the belt if necessary - this part also wears out quite often.

The centrifuge does not work

In this case, the first thing you need to do is the electrical system. It is quite simple:

1. Check the cord - it should be intact, which is easy to check with a multimeter.
2. If the cord is OK, check the wiring.
3. No wiring - look for the cause in the thermal relay.
4. Remove the back wall.
5. Check relay.
6. If the thermal relay is normal, check the capacitor in the same way as in the previous case.
7. After checking that the capacitor is correct, check the motor.

Water does not go away

It also happens that the centrifuge is in perfect order, and the machine stubbornly does not want to squeeze out the laundry. In this case, you must inspect:

• drain hose;
• filter;
• drain pump.

It is possible that they are clogged. All these details must be simply cleaned properly. A drain pump is a reliable thing, but there are still situations when you just need to replace it.

Leaks occurred

It also happens that your “Fairy-2” worked absolutely fine, but on one not very pleasant day it suddenly started to leak. The reasons may be different:

• Check the mount of the activator - it should not hang out; if it is fixed too loosely, it must be tightened.
• Check seal - replace if worn.
• Inspect the activator for damage. If this is found, the screw just needs to be replaced.

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We remove the activator

To check the seal, seals and the activator itself, this part must be removed.

You can do it this way:

1. Locate the plug on the side of the activator.
2. Pull her out.
3. Unscrew the fasteners.
4. Remove the handle.
5. Remove the washer, gasket.
6. Unscrew the fasteners of the casing.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Holding the impeller with one hand, unscrew the activator.

If “Fairy-2” does not make noise as usual

Are there any extraneous noises in the car? This is unpleasant; most likely, repairs will be required. However, do not rush to be upset, first you need to check everything, but you can do this yourself:

1. Check the machine for loading - it is overload that often causes extraneous noise.
2. If there are too many things in the spin cycle, remove the part.
3. Check for foreign objects in the centrifuge.

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How to extend the life of “Fairy-2”?

Despite the fact that many skeptics attribute the Fairy-2 washing machine to obsolete models, this unfashionable machine will help young mothers, students and those who are forced to rent an apartment for a long time to come.

But in order for the machine to serve as long as possible, you need to follow some simple rules:

1. Do not forget that before washing laundry should be sorted by type of fabric, color and degree of contamination.
2. Do not overload the machine.
3. Do not use aggressive bleach when washing.
4. Do not forget that after washing the machine must be washed and thoroughly dried.
5. Do not plug the Fairy into a broken outlet and do not use a faulty power supply.

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From this article you learned all the necessary information about the device, the principle of operation, characteristics, malfunctions of the Fairy-2 washing machine.We hope this review helped you decide whether such equipment is right for you at home, and if so, set it up correctly to get clean linen as quickly as possible thanks to the compact “assistant”.