Washing machines "Oka". Description and features

Many in their youth used washing machines "Oka". Now such machines are not very popular. Consumers prefer to buy machines that themselves wash, rinse and unscrew laundry. But not everyone can afford it. For some, Oka washing machines can become good assistants. With their help, you can wash your bed linen or personal items well.

Manufacturer

Washing machines "Oka" produced a plant named after Ya. M. Sverdlov. They are popular with buyers, as evidenced by the number of copies sold. For today it is 9 million. But now they are not produced, so it is not easy to buy them. What are the capabilities of these machines and how can they help in the household?

Types of cars "Oka"

Last time the enterprise produced washing machines "Oka" of such types:

• Machines of activator type;
• Small washing machines;
• Semi-automatic devices;
• Machine-centrifuge.

Machines of activator type

Washing machines "Oka" activator type differ in that inside the flat bottom a disc with blades is built in. It is called an activator. It drives the motor. The activator washing machine launches about 70% of laundry.

Machines of the activator type include the Oka-16 model. This is a stand-alone machine of vertical loading type. The maximum amount of laundry that can be loaded into it at a time is 2 kg.

The activator washing machine is controlled mechanically. The handle set on the panel turns, the wash time is set. The timer is designed for 4 minutes. When the wash time is finished, the machine shuts down. If you need to turn off the car before, it can be done. The tank is made of stainless steel.

Blades under the influence of the engine begin to rotate, water, and with it linen, too. As a result, dirt is washed off mechanically. Further, the water with the powder flows through the hose back to the tank.

When you need to drain the water, remove the hose from the holder and install it in the drain.

The machine does not have modern functions, there is no drying and protection against leaks. The car is white. Weight - 16 kg.

The model "Oka-18" can wash at a time 3 kg of laundry. The weight of the machine is 16 kg. The tank is made of stainless steel.

The model "Oka-10" is similar in principle to the previous one. It is switched on mechanically by means of a timer. A hose holder is located near the cover. The volume of the tank is 32 liters. Weight - 13 kg. The machine can wash 2 kg of laundry.

Washing machine "Oka-9M" has a casing of blue color. The height of the device is 98 cm, width - 80 cm. Weight - 22 kg.

The model "Oka-19" is installed separately. The linen is loaded from above. It is placed in a 3 kg stainless steel tank. There is no drying, but there is a manual squeezing device. The body of the machine is made of steel and covered with strong enamel.

Small washing machines

Machine "Oka-50M" with a vertical type of loading. It differs from ordinary activator models by form. It is made in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped with rounded corners. A hose holder is located near the cover.

The maximum amount of laundry that can be loaded at a time is 2 kilograms. Plastic tank. Its volume is 30 liters. Drying and protection against leaks no.

Miniature Washing Machines

The model 60 differs from the 50M model in that it is possible to wash only 1 kg of laundry at a time. But its dimensions are so small that the machine can be installed anywhere. Its height is only 47 cm, depth - 37 cm, width - 35 cm. Drying and protection from leaks there.

Machine advantages

The machine "Oka" has a number of advantages. It takes up little space. It can be installed in any room: in the kitchen, in the bathroom or in the corridor. It is only necessary to provide access to the sink. Saves energy and water, as well as the strength of the owners. Care should be taken to wash woolen things. If possible, it is best to wash them by hand.

When the machine is erasing, someone should be near it. Sometimes something unplanned can happen to it. For example, the hose flies off the holder, and water begins to pour on the floor. Or there is a bottom. This happens due to the fact that the oil seal breaks down. It can be changed on its own, and the machine will work on. Its shelf life is 2 years, but in reality it can work for more than ten years.

How much does an Oka washing machine cost? The price depends on the volume of the tank and the dimensions of the machine.

The price of the model 60 is only 1160 rubles. The 9M model costs 3430 rubles.