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Washing machine performance and maintenance guide
Recent consumer guidance highlights key factors in washing machine performance and common maintenance issues. For large families, drum diameter is identified as a critical metric for actual loading capacity, as a larger diameter allows bulky items like bedding to expand and tumble effectively, reducing tangling and improving cleaning efficiency.
Meiling's AI self-cleaning washing machine features a 530mm drum diameter and a 74L volume to optimize these factors. The machine utilizes an AI architecture to sense various conditions, such as detergent levels and garment weight, and supports HarmonyOS and NearLink technology for smart home connectivity.
Regarding common operational issues, Xiaomi's Mijia quality engineers noted that excessive vibration in new washing machines is often not a quality defect but a result of improper setup. The three most frequent causes include failing to remove the shipping bolts, unlevel machine feet, and unevenly distributed laundry causing an unbalanced load during the spin cycle.