1.You put your clothes in the machine and detergent either in the machine itself or in a tray up above.
2.You set the program you want and switch on the power.
3.The programmer opens the water valves so hot and cold water enter the machine and fill up the outer and inner drums.The water usually enters at the top and trickles down through the detergent tray,washing any soap there into the machine.
4.The programmer switches off the water valves.
5.The thermostat measures the temperature of the incoming water.If it's too cold,the programmer switches on the heating element.This works just like an electric kettle or water boiler.
6.When the water is hot enough,the programmer makes the drum rotate back and forth,