πŸŒ€ How I Learned to Use a Haier Washing Machine in Korea (and Save Money Too)

Doing laundry in a new country taught me more than I expected! Below I share how I learned the Haier washer buttons, what “νƒˆμˆ˜” means, and a simple money-saving routine.

Haier top-loading washing machine control panel and lid
My Haier top-load washer — perfect for spin-only cycles after hand washing.

Introduction

When I first started using a Haier washing machine in Korea, all the buttons and labels were in Korean and it looked confusing. After a few experiments I learned the exact steps to use the spin-only function (νƒˆμˆ˜) — a quick, energy-saving method I now use almost every time.

1️⃣ Understanding the Machine

Side view of Haier washing machine showing control buttons and lid
Side view of my Haier washer — simple and compact for small laundry rooms.

This is a common Haier top-load model. The important Korean words to know:

  • 세탁 (setak) = Wash
  • ν—Ήκ΅Ό (heng-gum) = Rinse
  • νƒˆμˆ˜ (tal-su) = Spin
  • ν”„λ‘œκ·Έλž¨ = Program / Mode selector
  • μ‹œμž‘ / μΌμ‹œμ •μ§€ = Start / Pause
Full view of Haier top-loading washing machine
Another look at my Haier washer — small, sturdy, and efficient.

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