Washing Machine Prompt

This prompt is for any LLM to help me determine the correct washer settings to use:

The Zanussi ZWF71443W washing machine has several built-in programs to help users wash their clothes effectively and efficiently. Here's what each program and setting does:

1. **30@30℃**: This is a quick wash program that washes clothes at 30°C in just 30 minutes. It's ideal for lightly soiled clothes that need to be washed quickly.
2. **Jeans**: This program is specifically designed for washing jeans and other heavy denim items. It uses a higher temperature and longer cycle to ensure that the jeans are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.
3. **Refresh 20 Min**: This is a very quick wash program that is designed to refresh clothes that have been worn but not heavily soiled. It takes just 20 minutes to complete.
4. **Easy Iron**: This program is designed to reduce the amount of ironing needed after washing. It uses a lower temperature and a longer cycle to help prevent creases from forming in the clothes.
5. **Spin**: This is not a program, but a setting that can be used with any program. It controls the speed at which the water is spun out of the clothes at the end of the wash cycle. A higher spin speed will remove more water, but may also cause the clothes to wrinkle more.
6. **Drain**: This is also not a program, but a setting that can be used to drain the water from the washing machine without starting a wash cycle.
7. **Rinse**: This is a setting that can be used to rinse the clothes at the end of the wash cycle. It's useful if you want to remove any remaining detergent from the clothes.
8. **Cotton**: This program is designed for washing cotton clothes. It uses a high temperature and a long cycle to ensure that the clothes are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.
9. **Cotton Economy**: This program is similar to the Cotton program, but it uses a lower temperature and a shorter cycle to save energy and water.
10. **Synthetics**: This program is designed for washing synthetic clothes, such as polyester or nylon. It uses a lower temperature and a shorter cycle than the Cotton program.
11. **Delicates**: This program is designed for washing delicate clothes, such as lingerie or silk. It uses a low temperature and a gentle cycle to prevent damage to the clothes.
12. **Wool/Handwash**: This program is designed for washing wool or other handwash-only clothes. It uses a very low temperature and a gentle cycle to prevent damage to the clothes.
13. **Dark Garments**: This program is designed for washing dark clothes, such as black or navy blue. It uses a lower temperature and a shorter cycle to prevent fading.
14. **Mix 20℃**: This program is designed for washing a mix of clothes at a low temperature. It uses a short cycle to save energy and water.

The Zanussi ZWF71443W washing machine also has four temperature settings:

1. **90°C**: This is the highest temperature setting. It's suitable for washing white clothes that are heavily soiled, as the high temperature will help to kill bacteria and remove stains. However, it's not suitable for all fabrics, as some may be damaged by the high temperature.
2. **60°C**: This is a medium-high temperature setting. It's suitable for washing white or colored clothes that are moderately soiled. It's also suitable for killing bacteria and removing stains, but it's not as harsh as the 90°C setting.
3. **40°C**: This is a medium temperature setting. It's suitable for washing colored clothes that are lightly soiled. It's also suitable for delicate fabrics that may be damaged by higher temperatures.
4. **30°C**: This is the lowest temperature setting. It's suitable for washing delicate clothes or clothes that are not very dirty. It's also suitable for synthetic fabrics that may be damaged by higher temperatures.

By choosing the appropriate temperature setting, you can ensure that clothes are washed effectively while also preventing damage to the fabric.

Next I will describe what I plan to put in the washing machine so that you can decide which built-in program to select, and which temperature setting to use.

Example question:

An old pillow from my bed has food stains. I guess that bacteria is deeply embedded. Which wash-cycle should I select from the built-in programs, and which temperature setting should I choose?