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TCL to launch washing machine in Europe in 2023

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TCL one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company, is also a key player in home appliances. While one of the major consumers’ priorities is to be energy efficient and reduce electricity bills, TCL is committed to provide them with low-energy home appliances. By innovating, TCL has improved these everyday products to make them more efficient and less impactful on the environment and people’s budgets.and cleanliness



With TCL washing machines, laundry is clean, soft, and well cared for. The steam program eliminates most common bacteria to guarantee the best hygienic protection. In the P3 Series, an anti-bacteria gasket is also integrated for a cleaner machine. It is coated with antibacterial material which can effectively inhibit the production of bacteria and mildew, keeping laundry clean and hygienic. While it boats a sleek and elegant design, the new TCL P3 Series is also equipped with an extra large 360mm Drum Opening that makes it so much easier to load and unload garments.For F3 and P3 Series, a unique hexagonal honeycomb design in combination with stronger S -shaped spray lifter provide the gentlest treatment for perfectly clean laundry with the minimum of wrinkles. Thanks to this feature, even your most delicate fabrics looking as good as new. Moreover, to ensure the care of the laundry, the drum is always clean by the high temperature and high spinning speed which eliminate bacteria and allergens of the washing machine. The high temperature naturally removes dirt, so consumers do not need to use additional cleaning products like chemicals. Thanks to these innovative features, TCL also ensures that its washing machines are used with sobriety.

Miele MOVE portal

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Miele’s MOVE portal is available for all Miele laundry machines from the Little Giants and Benchmark generation, catering for load capacities of 6 to 20 kg (washing machines) or up to 44 kg (dryers). This platform for PCs and mobile devices allow professional users to get information quickly and easily on which washing machines are running, when the dryer has finished, how high the consumption is etc. Where necessary, relevant messages are sent direct to a smartphone or tablet, for instance informing users when a washing machine or dryer can be unloaded. The direct link to the Miele Professional webshop is helpful in terms of supply management, simplifying the re-ordering of consumables such as detergents. “Miele MOVE – the company explains – also allows the monitoring of the key process data which is essential in producing hygienically clean laundry, for example temperatures and times. Programme data is also quickly exported and saved. This, for instance, allows proof to be furnished that disinfection programmes were successfully completed. In addition, further economies can be pinpointed by archiving and evaluating operating data”. Besides, error messages are sent direct by the client, consent permitting, to a designated contact in Miele Service or to a certified Miele service agent, without having to pick up the phone. Thanks to the data transmitted, the cause is immediately visible to staff, facilitating a fast and targeted remedy – either in the form of a service visit by a trained technician with the necessary parts on board or self-help instructions over the phone. The use of the basic version of Miele MOVE is free of charge. A monthly fee is only levied from the fourth machine connected onwards. The platform is now active in numerous countries: further markets to follow

Consortium on Microplastics Release during Household Washing Processes

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Microplastics have become a topic of considerable concern across many industries and sectors. With efforts scaling up at the international level to tackle the problem, the implementation of different regulations across Europe risks hampering the free movement of goods and jeopardising the Single Market. All of which calls for the adoption of a lifecycle-based approach to identify the most cost-effective solution to a global issue.

Concern about the potential impact of microplastics has gathered momentum during the past few years. The number of scientific investigations has increased, along with public interest and pressure on stakeholders. “Understanding the magnitude of the issue is key to ensure an effective solution,” explained Giulia Zilla, APPLiA’s Energy & Environment Policy Manager when interviewed by Radio24 on the role and contribution of the home appliance industry to this global problem. Whilst lengthy discussions are taking place on trying to identify solutions, it is essential to acknowledge the complexity of the issue. In this sense, the deployment of washing machine filters into European homes has been widely identified as a possible mitigation strategy to microfiber emissions. “While filters can contribute to halting the journey of microplastics before they reach the environment, a more comprehensive and long-term solution, reconsidering the very use of plastics, is needed,commented Zilla. Mandating the equipping of all household washing machines with a filter does not seem to represent a conclusive solution to tackle the microplastics issue, as fibres will always find their way into the environment, if present in textile products themselves.

Before setting any legislative requirements on washing machines, a number of technical considerations must be addressed. Among others, the filter can cause clogging of the machine but what is more, the burden of maintenance to keep the machine running would fall on consumers, from cleaning to replacement and disposal, in order to prevent the rinsing off of fibres in the sink. Even in the case of integrated filters, it would be very problematic to deal with the maintenance of the filter itself while ensuring the best performance of the machine.

As a key actor in the discussion, APPLiA is the coordinator of the Consortium on Microplastics Release during Household Washing Processes, bringing together over 20 signatory parties ranging from washing machines, detergent and filter manufacturers, to test institutes and facilities towards a standardised testing methodology assessing microplastics release during household washing cycle. These preliminary but rather concrete steps make clear the industry’s commitment to take part in the discussion and ultimately tackle microplastic pollution in Europe.

Giulia Zilla, APPLiA’s Energy & Environment Policy Manager, was invited to present the contribution of the home appliance sector in tackling the global microplastics challenge in an insightful discussion on Radio24’s Si può fare led by Laura Bettini.

Do you speak Italian? The recording is available at this link.https://www.radio24.ilsole24ore.com/programmi/paese-migliore?refresh_ce=1

https://www.applia-europe.eu/initiatives/microplastics/423-consortium-on-microplastics-release-during-household-washing-processes

New household appliances by Changhong leverage latest technology

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The range of products by Changhong includes 5G eco-friendly household appliances, as well as Mini LED TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines. Changhong is considered to be a specialist in the fields of the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data and 5G segments, areas of expertise which inform the company’s production of smart household appliances.

Standout household appliances from Changhong include the Eva model air conditioner, apparently the first in the world that can support multiple languages as well as offline voice control. Changhong says the device “promises a better interactive experience with its support for eight languages alongside voice activation even in locales with no internet access.”

There is also the Dazzle UVC air conditioner, which uses a dual LED lamp, as well as a non-scale antiviral filter. Said filter works to disrupt bacteria, reportedly reaching 99.2% sterilisation. The air conditioner offers a high temperature of 58°C, in addition to self-cleaning and mould removal features.

The company’s updated Space Pro refrigerator is another key takeaway from the range. The Space Pro Refrigerator offers 3D double curved glass doors, along with GLS integrated technology. With a slick build that does not take up much floor space, the refrigerator also can reportedly activate the water molecules in the food that is stored in order preserve their freshness.

Along with its household appliances, Changhong also revealed its latest curved screen monitor and commercial display screens

Teka presents the Autodose washing machine

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Teka presents the Autodose washing machine, a free-standing model that stands out for its electronic washing management and its large capacity. The Autodose function allows the washing machine to use the precise amount of detergent and fabric softener for each wash, based on the laundry load and the soil it detects.

Simply fill the drawers with detergent and fabric softener for the first time and the Autodose function will distribute it for several washes, and can even serve up to several months. When the product is finished, the washing machine will notify you to refill the compartments.

The new Autodose washing machine has 14 automatic washing programs, with which it is possible to adapt each wash to the needs of the clothes. It also has a large capacity of 10 kg and a T-Inverter motor, which provides greater durability and efficiency with noise levels of only 80 dB.

This model of washing machine in dark steel color incorporates 10 special functions, among which the Steam function stands out, with which it is possible to eliminate viruses, germs or bacteria through steam; the fast wash function, a booster function that reduces the washing time of the programs; and of course the Autodose function.

It should be noted that it has energy classification A and that it incorporates several efficient programs, such as the Super rapid 15′ program and the Eco program

TCL double washing machine

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TCL the Chinese manufacturer, which is also gradually establishing itself on the market outside of the TV segment, our launching portfolio of home appliance

this double washing machine most interesting, which has a capacity of 10 + 6 kg. In the larger lower drum, you wash colored items, while in the smaller upper drum, for example, you wash whites. The advantage is, of course, the ability to wash both batches at once. The washing machine has an ionizer that removes odors from clothes, a UVC sterilization function, a direct beltless drive and automatic dosing of detergents from an integrated container.

Samsung washing mashine reduces microplastic to 54%

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Samsung and Patagonia met to begin discussions on developing a solution to reduce microplastics that are shed from clothes when washed. Microplastics have a major impact on the environment, threatening not only the marine ecosystem but the health of the humans as well.

Since Samsung’s Digital Appliances division was already conducting its own research to reduce microplastics, we were able to form a mutual understanding and agreed to work together quickly – said Chiwoong Yoon, who worked on ESG Strategy and acted as manager throughout the collaborative project -. The support from Patagonia heavily motivated us and gave us the confidence to accelerate the development of a practical solution and commercialize it.»

In order to accurately and objectively verify that microplastics were being reduced, the companies needed help from a research institute in the field. Patagonia introduced the nonprofit marine conservation research organization Ocean Wise Plastics Lab to Samsung.

A year after the development began, Samsung finally succeeded in developing a laundry cycle that is specifically designed to reduce microplastic shedding by up to 54 percent. This technology both effectively washes clothes and reduces the release of microplastics, all while maintaining the quality of clothes

Miele washing machines at the top of StiWa

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The current edition of Stiftung Warentest (StiWa) ‘test’ magazine (10/2022), the WCI 870 WPS and the WWE 360 WPS GreenPerformance washing machines by Miele achieved the top mark of Good (1.6) and putting in a compelling performance over a period of 10 years with their low running costs. In total, StiWa evaluated 14 frontloaders with load capacities between 8 and 9 kg.

«We are pleased about the most recent test win – says Michael Endt, category marketing Germany -and, in particular, at the top marks awarded for environmental properties. This proves that our efforts in developing sustainable and low-consumption products have paid off».

Alongside the criteria included in the evaluation, both models in the test convinced with their innovative PowerWash process with which even very small loads can be washed clean (A-rated wash efficiency) without compromising on energy efficiency. In combination with QuickPowerWash, this is even done in less than one hour. The test results for Miele’s WCI 870 WPS also apply to the technically identical models WWI 860 WPS and WEI 875 WPS