Schleuderprogramm

spin programme, spin cycle

noun SHLOY-der-pro-grahm Rare

Usage Note

Schleuderprogramm is the spin cycle of a washing machine, measured in RPM (Umdrehungen pro Minute). A higher RPM extracts more water and speeds up drying — 1200–1400 RPM is standard for modern German machines. Delicate fabrics use a gentle 600–800 RPM spin.

Examples

"Wolle sollte nur mit einem niedrigen Schleuderprogramm von 600 U/min gewaschen werden."

Natural Translation

Wool should only be washed with a gentle spin programme of 600 rpm.

Literal Translation

Wool should only with a low spin-programme of 600 rpm be washed.

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