Compared to traditional washing machines, whose space for introducing clothes has always been horizontal, the Japanese group Matsushita, better known for its Panasonic brand, created models with an inclination of 30º in 2003. In this way, the water is more spread over its surface and is better used . In addition, its manufacturers maintain that, by eliminating the need to bend over, it makes loading easier, so it is recommended for the elderly or disabled. Another aspect to highlight is that it admits up to 8 kilos of clothes, compared to the usual 5 in the brands of the European market. The reason is that the Japanese do not separate white and colored laundry – they do cold washes – so they need more capacity. However, the new washers have three fill levels so as not to use more water than necessary. The innovation has spread to several Asian countries.
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