Many used Oka washing machines in their youth. Now such machines are not very popular. Consumers prefer to buy machines that do their own washing, rinsing and twisting. But not everyone can afford it. For some, Oka washing machines can be good helpers. With their help, you can wash 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. Today it is 9 million. But now they are not produced, so it is not easy to buy them. What are the possibilities of these machines and how can they help in the household?
Types of Oka machines
Recently, the company has produced Oka washing machines of the following types:
- activator type machines;
- small washing machines;
- semi-automatic;
- centrifuge machines.
Activator type machines
Washing machines "Oka" of the activator type are distinguished by the fact that a disk with blades is built inside the flat bottom. It's called an activator. It is driven by a motor. The activator washing machine washes laundry approximately 70%.
The model "Oka-16" belongs to the machines of the activator type. This is a stand-alone vertical loading machine. The maximum amount of laundry that can be loaded into it at a time is 2 kg.
The activator washing machine is mechanically controlled. The handle mounted on the panel is turned, the washing time is set. The timer is set to 4 minutes. When the wash time is over, the machine turns off. If you need to turn off the machine earlier, this can be done. The tank is made of stainless steel.
The blades under the influence of the engine begin to rotate, the water, and with it the laundry, too. As a result, the dirt is washed off mechanically. Then the water with the powder through the hose goes 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 has no modern features, no drying and no leakage protection. White car. Weight - 16 kg.
Model "Oka-18" can wash 3 kg of laundry at a time. Machine weight 16 kg. The tank is made of stainless steel.
The "Oka-10" model is similar in principle to the previous one. Turns on mechanically with a timer. A hose holder is installed 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 blue body. Appliance height 98 cm, width 80 cm. Weight 22 kg.
Model "Oka-19" is installed separately. Laundry is loaded from above. It is placed in a 3 kg stainless steel tank. There is no drying, but there is a manual wringer. The body of the machine is made of steel and covered with durable enamel.
Small washing machines
Vehicle "Oka-50M" with vertical loading type. It differs from conventional activator models in shape. It is made in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped with rounded corners. A hose holder is installed near the cover.
The maximum amount of laundry that can be loaded at one time is 2 kilograms. The tank is plastic. Its volume is 30 liters. No drying or leak protection.
Miniature washing machines
Model 60 differs from model 50M in that only 1 kg of laundry can be washed 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. There is no drying and no leakage protection.
Machine Advantage
The Oka machine has a number of advantages. She takes up little space. It can be installed in any room: in the kitchen, in the bathroom or in the hallway. You just need to providedrain access. Saves electricity and water, as well as the forces of the owners. Be careful when washing woolen clothes. It is best to wash them by hand if possible.
When the machine is washing, someone needs to be near it. Sometimes something unplanned can happen to her. For example, a hose flies off the holder, and water begins to pour onto the floor. Or the bottom is leaking. This happens due to the fact that the seal fails. You can change it on your own, and the machine will continue to work. Its shelf life is 2 years, but in reality it can work for more than ten years.
How much does the Oka washing machine cost? The price depends on the volume of the tank and the size of the machine.
The price of model 60 is only 1160 rubles. Model 9M costs 3430 rubles.
