Washing machines belong to different classes. There are expensive units with many important and secondary functions, highly intelligent control, the capabilities of which often exceed the needs and level of knowledge of most consumers.
But at the same time, inexpensive products with an excellent ratio of cost and quality are always in demand. These include Atlant washing machines that many have loved, which stand out from competitors with modest functionality and affordability.
What are the pros and cons of Belarusian-made aggregates? How to choose the right model from the Atlant product line? What are the design and functional features of the washing machines of different series? The answers to these questions are detailed in our article.
Advantages and disadvantages of Atlant CJSC products
Joint-Stock Company Atlant (Belarus) was established relatively recently - in 1993 on the basis of several former Soviet factories that produced refrigerators and other equipment known in the USSR. This indicates sufficient experience in the field of creating household equipment. Washing machines have been produced since 2003.
Until recently, Atlant CJSC was known mainly for its refrigerators, but cooperation with various European manufacturers allowed to significantly expand the range of products.
In addition, foreign components make it possible to supply customers with fairly high-quality and modern products.
Atlant CJSC has been manufacturing washing machines for a decade and a half, which is a confirmation of their competitiveness and indicates reliability, performance
When the question arose about the release of washing machines, the company did not begin to reinvent the wheel and develop something new, innovative.
That is, as in the cases with other products, the necessary sets of parts are purchased abroad, from which low-cost, not sparkling in design, but durable and quite functional products are assembled in Minsk.
Washing machines manufactured with the Atlant logo are in demand within the post-Soviet space, which is justified by the affordable price and the ability to find spare parts at any time
Belarusian Atlant washing machines have become popular, and this indicates that they have enough advantages that can satisfy the needs of numerous users.
Firstly, moderate cost, or rather, all Belarusian cars are among the most inexpensive on the market.
But still, the most affordable are not, for example, individual Haier models may be cheaper, while the specified manufacturer is the most popular in the world.
According to the reviews of the owners of Atlant washing machines, released about a decade ago, the equipment still regularly serves its owners
Secondly, the honesty of the company, which is once again confirmed by the fact that many buyers of equipment of the first generation note that it still copes effectively with its functions. Although these units are already more than 10 years old.
Thirdly, the entire line of products of the Belarusian manufacturer is optimally adapted to our conditions. For example, products are protected from power surges, which foreign companies cannot boast of.
Atlant company has its own research center, production facilities. All of them are located in Belarus, namely in Minsk and Baranovichi.
In addition, you can highlight a number of advantages of the washing units of the company:
- Reliability - extensive experience, the use of only modern equipment and high-quality components of foreign origin, allow the Minsk manufacturer to produce decent cars.
- Excellent washing quality - All without exception, Atlant models for this characteristic belong to class A and this is the highest mark.
- Functionality - The technique of the presented brand has a sufficient number of pre-installed programs, numerous additional functions. Which allow you to effectively cope with washing of any complexity. In addition, in some cases, owners can actively participate in the creation of the necessary modes, which improves the quality of cleaning.
- Simple operation - It is intuitive, and the indication, displays will help control the situation. All Atlantes menus are Russified, and the accompanying instructions are clear and extensive, which not every manufacturer can boast of.
- Low noise - it is not at the lowest level, but is within 59 dB, which is quite enough not to violate the comfort of the owners.
- Cost-effectiveness - A number of machines of the modern line of Atlant CJSC belong to the A +++ class, which indicates the most economical energy consumption. But this does not apply to all models, so potential buyers should pay attention to this point before purchasing.
In addition, the units of Atlant CJSC are compact - among them are quite narrow and super narrow, the depth of which does not exceed 32 cm. This allows you to significantly save space in small-sized housing.
Although Atlant washing machines are in demand, they are designed only for buyers who do not want or cannot buy more expensive products from top manufacturers
Like any appliances, washing machines of Belarusian origin have some drawbacks. And potential buyers should know them, since the right choice may depend on this.
Indisputable advantages include the availability of quality service in most Belarusian and Russian regions, as well as in large cities of neighboring countries.
By cons include:
- Insufficient spin quality - Many Atlant models are able to divert water at the level of class C requirements, which is just a good indicator. And some of them correspond only to class D standards and this is an openly mediocre characteristic.
- Use of commutator motors only - The advantage of this type is only in availability upon purchase. And performance, durability, efficiency are inferior to inverter counterparts. Read more about the features of different washing machine engines in this article.
- The lack of efficiency of a number of models - many of them belong to classes A, A +. This means that their owners will have to pay 10-40% more for electricity than users of units belonging to the classes A ++, A +++.
- Various minor design flaws.
Atlant washing machine owners often complain about minor but unpleasant little things. For example, often when opening hatches, a certain amount of water gets on the floor. You can deal with this simply by placing some kind of rag from below, but people still don't like it.
There are other disadvantages, for example, between the metal surface of the drum and the plastic lining-ribs, hair and other debris often accumulate.
In addition, the owners are not enthusiastic that some models can vibrate violently during the spin cycle. Sometimes this phenomenon is frightening, since in one cycle 60 kg units can move a meter.
You can deal with this, observing the rules for installing the washer and placing the unit on a rubberized anti-vibration mat. In addition, this phenomenon is quite infrequent.
Machine assembly is carried out on a high-tech production line equipped with only modern equipment. Qualification of the labor collective also cannot cause any complaints
And also you need to know that the Belarusian manufacturer produces only cars with the most popular type of loading - frontal, that is, there are no vertically loaded ones in the assortment.
But such a feature is only partly a drawback - the presence of narrow (41 cm) and very narrow (32 cm) aggregates makes it possible to almost completely compensate for it.
The company produces the most popular in the CIS washing machines with front loading type. The assortment offered for sale models of different capacities, dimensions and widths
Features of choosing a suitable option
Several dozen models are constantly represented in the Atlant ZAO line. Therefore, each potential buyer, in order to make the right choice and not be disappointed, must take into account a number of nuances.
These include:
- performance, that is, you need to know how many kilograms of things the unit holds;
- profitability;
- functionality;
- control;
- dimensions;
- safety.
Atlant Belarus washing machines can wash up to 3.5-8 kg of clothes in one cycle. The smallest loading is for very narrow aggregates, the depth of which does not exceed 32 cm.
Under the Atlant brand, washing machines with different tank capacities are produced. small families produce washing machines with a capacity of 3.5 - 4 kg of dry laundry weight
If a potential buyer is looking for an economical model, then you need to be careful, because machines with similar characteristics and appearance can have different efficiencies - from class A to A +++. Therefore, the difference in the payment of electricity will be significant.
It is in the spirit of minimalism that most of the machines from the Atlant range look like minimalism, but this does not appear in any way to durability and performance
All Atlant models are quite functional, as they have a considerable number of programs - 23 and even additional features to ensure high-quality cleaning of things from different tissues.
But, if there is no desire or need to use the whole variety of possibilities or adjust existing modes, it is better to buy a unit with mechanical control.
It is performed using the buttons and the knob, and to save money, you can choose a model without a display. In this case, the control will be performed using the light indication of the buttons.
When the buyer plans to wash things from a variety of materials, then he should pay attention to a series of the latest unitsLOGIC Navigation.
These models have a modest number of programs (15 in total) and additional functions, but simple and logical control will allow the user to make significant adjustments and get the maximum result. This applies to efficiency, quality of washing.
The latest models of the Atlant brand are equipped with a miniature hose for emergency drainage of water from the tank. It is located next to the drain system filter behind the decorative cover of the service area.
Today, an important parameter is the safety of the use of machines - all Atlant machines are protected from power surges.
But, if we touch upon an urgent problem with leaks that rarely occur, but can cause significant damage, then everything is not so optimistic - complete protection against such malfunctions is quite rare.
Often there is the simplest option, which is a sensor that detects only a hose leak. In more rare cases, a housing protection is provided that drains the water if leakage is detected in the tank.
The Belarusian manufacturer approached the creation of his machines in practice, so engines, electronics are bought abroad, and everything else is done in Minsk
Not all models have sensors that can detect foaming. This phenomenon can cause significant damage in the form of a breakdown of the machine, flooding.
A positive point is the presence of child protection in almost all models with electronic control.
Atlant Product Range Overview
Belarusian washing machines belong to 9 different series. To understand the advantages of each of them, you need to familiarize yourself with the available characteristics.
Model # 1 - ATLANT 60U810
ATLANT 60U810, belonging to the seriesMaxi function, is the most functional washing machine. This applies to the load, which reaches 6 kg, a large set of options and a long warranty period of 3 years.
This model is one of the most sought after. She has excellent work quality, spin efficiency is satisfactory, and this procedure can be performed at 800 rpm.
A tray for washing products will allow the use of powders and liquids, which makes Atlant machines more versatile and convenient.
An additional advantage is the availability of 16 programs and various additional features. As a result, this machine can successfully wash all demanded things, including children's things, mixed fabrics and jeans.
For convenience, a large digital display, sometimes it is replaced by LED indication. The energy efficiency of the product is good, 60U810 belongs to the class A ++.
Model # 2 - ATLANT 60С102
ATLANT 60С102 belongs to the series LOGIC Navigation. Such models are distinguished by the presence of a logical navigator (joystick control), working in tandem with a liquid crystal display. That makes it easy to control machines.
ATLANT 60С102 is a bright representative of the series, which simultaneously erases up to 6 kg of linen. The washing quality is excellent, the spin efficiency belongs to class C, which is not the best, but just a good indicator.
The presented model has 15 pre-installed programs by the Belarusian manufacturer, 9 options.
All of them are among the most demanded, so the owner can easily cope with washing cotton, synthetics, mixed fabrics, sportswear or quickly refreshes not very dirty things.
In the model СМА 60С106 there intensive wash program, stain removal. Using the navigator, all provided modes can be adjusted.
Model # 3 - ATLANT 50U82
ATLANT 50U82 - representative of the seriesMaxi Function. Its feature, like all units related to this series, is informative segment displayas well as a light indication to track the wash cycle.
Managing Atlant products is simple, as everything is intuitive, Russified, which will quickly understand the controls even for citizens far from technology. It is enough for the owner to indicate the desired program, and the electronics themselves will choose the appropriate temperature and perform all the necessary operations - human participation is minimal.
ATLANT 50U82 is a narrow 40 cm front-loading design. With its help, up to 5 kg of things can be washed per cycle. The model is able to cope with the cleaning of any fabrics with excellent performance, therefore it is assigned to the washing class - AND, that is, the highest.
The quality of the spin is slightly inferior to the reference indicators. Therefore, СМА 50У81 does not belong to the highest class D. But the model is quite economical and ranked as a class A +.
Given the moment described, the company equipped the Maxi Function machines 15 programs, which is enough for almost all cases of washing. For example, there are modes for manual, intensive and express cleaning. In addition, there are separate options for popular sports shoes, stain removal and many others.
Happy and comprehensive security system from voltage drops, unbalance control, childproof door locks, the ability to adjust the spin intensity, and the presence of a delayed start in the range of 24 hours.
Despite such functionality, the equipment has an affordable cost, and therefore is in great demand.
Buyers highlight the following advantages of the ATLANT 50U82:
- low cost;
- attractiveness;
- good quality washing;
- lack of vibration in the spin mode with proper installation;
- variety of washing programs;
- compact dimensions;
- simplicity of management and informative display.
However, not all users are unanimous in the reviews. Some identified shortcomings in the operation of the washing machine.
Cons ATLANT 50U82:
- problems closing the door;
- poor spin quality;
- noisy pump;
- thin gum hatch.
I must say that malfunctions are rare. Most of them can be eliminated, as the manufacturer extended the warranty period on the models of the Maxi Function series to 3 years.
Model # 4 - ATLANT 60С108
A feature of the ATLANT 60C108 is the ability to embed, for this she has a removable cover.
Unit loading up to 6 kg of things. She is equipped 23 programs - as the main modes, among which stain removal and super rinse, and additional features.
Among the last self-diagnosis, which helps to determine the cause of the malfunction according to the prompts of the washing machine indicators without involving the master from the service center. The unit is also equipped with an option such as partial leakage protection.
As for the washing quality, it is always at the highest level, and the spin efficiency is satisfactory (C). Furthermore, the depth of the case is moderate 51 cm.
Energy consumption corresponds to class A +. Complete leakage protection is provided thanks to the system Aqua-protectwhich will prevent damage due to hose leakage. Another nice point is the ability to choose the spin speed or cancel it altogether, if the need arose.
Electronic control, there are small buttons. This is all that users can count on - and no display or smartphone apps are provided.
Nevertheless, although this is not the most up-to-date solution, but coupled with clear controls, it allows you to successfully control the situation.
Model # 5 - ATLANT 70C108
ATLANT 70С108 is full size washerequipped with a large number of programs and useful options. This diversity allows you to find the optimal mode for almost all contaminated tissues. In addition, it is possible to make adjustments.
The demand for this model is explained by the maximum load of 7 kg in a company with a high class of efficiency - A ++. Moreover, the price tag is quite affordable for most buyers. It is not surprising that it occupies one of the leading positions among other proposals of the manufacturer.
This machine does not have a display, but it completely replaces it informative LED backlight.
Among the useful features, users note the presence of leak protectionsensors that monitor the level of foam, the ability of the unit to independently perform fault diagnosis.
Also pleases the ability to add linen if necessary, and the presence of a system to remove residual water.
Also, despite its considerable performance, the machine will not disturb the comfort of the owners during operation, since its noise level does not exceed moderate 59 dB.
A significant minus of the ATLANT 70C108 is the rather mediocre spin efficiency corresponding to class C.
Model # 6 - ATLANT 40M102
ATLANT 40M102 is an affordable version of a high-quality washing machine of the brand. Its feature is the presence of 15 popular programs and several functions.
In the functionality of the unit, you can even find such useful and infrequently used modes as stain removal and washing sportswear. Wash cotton, synthetics, baby clothes will also work out qualitatively.
As for the size of the washing machine, its depth is only 33 cm, which is one third less than that of standard analogues. At the same time, the machine is capable of washing up to 4 kg of things, moreover, qualitatively (class A).
The spin efficiency, traditionally for Atlantes, is mediocre, therefore the washer relates only to class C in this parameter. Efficiency is good - corresponds to category parameters A +.
The model has a small but informative LED displayon which the relevant information is highlighted when the function is activated or some work is done. The controls are simple and intuitive, the procedure is performed using the lever and buttons.
Although this machine is compact, the manufacturer did not save on safety. Therefore present imbalance control, which reduces the noise during the spin cycle, and also improves its quality.
There are even foam control sensor, which excludes depressurization of the unit.
Model # 7 - ATLANT 70C1010
ATLANT 70С1010 is also in demand among buyers. She is a representative of the series SMART ACTION.
This category includes advanced machines - they have 16 programs and 11 additional functions that allow you to make significant adjustments.
In addition, Atlant CJSC took care of higher aesthetic qualities - models of the SMART ACTION series are equipped with doors of different colors. In addition, among the machines belonging to this category, you can find a product with a larger than usual size of the loading door.
The Atlas brand 70C1010 in question is a full-format unit capable of accommodating up to 7 kg in its drum. Foreseen 16 programs allow you to perform all popular types of cleaning.
And also there "Manual mode" for washing the most delicate things. The unit will cope with the cleaning of children's clothing, outerwear, sports shoes. Several quick wash options are available.
Additional features will allow soak, pre-cleaning, eco-wash, separate rinse and many more other functions.
The Belarusian manufacturer is very responsible for quality control of products.
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The washing machines produced by Atlant CJSC do not have the most advanced features, technologies, but they can wash even delicate items in a very high quality.
In addition, all products of the Belarusian manufacturer are of moderate cost. Appearance in the style of minimalism allows you to perfectly fit into any interior. Therefore, Atlant brand washing machines will be a good choice for those who want to save money.
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