Washing Machine Care Rules

Many centuries ago, people washed their clothes in the rivers that were nearby. Over time, basins and pots appeared, and laundry began to be performed in these containers. Today there was such a useful and convenient thing as a washing machine. Nowadays, it has become an integral part of every home. Modern housewives can hardly imagine their life without a machine-gun.

The automatic washing machine facilitates the daily work of women, and also saves the time of busy men. Probably, everyone will agree that the person who created this attribute of comfortable life needs to erect a monument. But you need to know the basic rules for caring for a washing machine so that your assistant will always function properly.

You need to understand that no matter how expensive an automatic machine you buy, you still have to maintain it, of course, if you want it to serve you for many years. So that you do not have to repair it, you need to take proper care and follow the rules of hygiene. Do not think that after the purchase of this unit you will not have any problems.

During use, there may initially be minor, minor breakdowns, and then larger ones, which will require costly repairs from the owners. And the failure of the machine - a real catastrophe, which can overtake you at the most inopportune moment. To understand how to clean a washer without harming it, you need to know what causes it to become contaminated.

The water that passes through our pipes is completely imperfect. This is connected with the quality of pipes and the water purification system that occurs at the wastewater treatment plants in your region. It can be quite tough, smell like chlorine and have different impurities. In addition, when washing, we often use different chemicals that adversely affect the liquid. And all this gradually damages our typewriter.

But before you start any actions you need to know why pollution occurs and how to correct them, and read the instruction manual to know all the features of your equipment.

Simple care rules help save your budget:

1. In some models of cars there is a special indicator that indicates whether to carry out maintenance.
2. Further in the instruction manual, you must clarify exactly what type of heating element you have, the engine (which rotates the drum), the system of internal tubes, the powder loading compartment, and whether your machine has a dryer.
3. Next you need to know if you have a filter. If it is, then find out whether it is embedded or external, and whether you have access to it. Determine which electronics can deteriorate during operation.
4. When buying a car, it is advisable to purchase special tests that will indicate the quality of water in your pipes and whether it is worthwhile to use any additional means during washing that will help avoid active contamination.

Before you put your things in the drum, be sure to check if there are any things in your pockets. Some styralok wide hoses for water output, because of which foreign objects can fall into the system itself. Do not forget that while you are cleaning your automatic machine, it should be disconnected from the network.This is the most important condition.

The cleaning procedure may be affected by such device characteristics as:

• whether it is built-in;
• whether it has drying;
• what type of laundry load has (vertical or frontal);
• maximum washing temperature;
• the presence of a water purification filter (and, accordingly, of what quality);
• quality gum hatch;
• do you leave it open after washing.

Some types of washing machines can fail even if the exhaust filter is clogged. You may consider this a serious breakdown, but you can actually handle it yourself.

When you have identified the main features of your washing machine, you need to know what kind of pollution there are and from what they arise. To do this, you better determine the scheme of your washing machine, examining what it consists of. To do this, it is recommended to see the scheme of this technique in the instructions. With some types of cleaning it is not necessary to know.

If you feel an unpleasant smell, you must start cleaning all the internal parts of this type of home appliances. There are three main causes of pollution:

• Water quality, namely the level of its hardness.
• Use an inappropriate or too active detergent that is not suitable for the type of wash you have chosen.
• Using the machine at maximum speeds.

But you also need to take into account whether you sometimes wipe the machine. The appearance of sediment from the soap substance, as a result of which rotting begins, must be carefully controlled. Even the usual smudges on a typewriter can cause serious damage, because most of the corners where various debris are collected are not readily available. Take into account that putting sharp objects there is dangerous. But you do not need to put up with this state of affairs, as this will certainly lead to a breakdown of the machine. You need to know how to clean inaccessible corners from black mold and other contaminants that your hands do not pass through.

Pollution come in the form of:

• scum;
• mold;
• stains;
• extraneous things.

Water with metal elements is saturated with magnesium and calcium. When these substances are heated, carbon dioxide and a strong precipitate are formed, which, combined with elements of rust, is deposited on the electric heater and the drum of the device. As a result, the time required for heating water increases and, accordingly, the power consumption for one wash increases. Further you will notice that the intake valve and especially the filter have worn out, as they wear out first.

The greatest amount of pollution appears after repair work or turn off the water.

The degree of contamination of the PETN can be determined quite simply. Most often it is located under the rotational element or is set shifted to one of the sides. You can take a flashlight and just shine it inside the machine, while shifting the drum with your hand. This way you can see the ten.

You should do this procedure every two months.to know the level of scale that covered the heating element. Tan looks like a spiral, similar to the one that is installed in electric kettles.

There may be contamination, which causes an unpleasant smell. They can be found between the rubber hatch. After washing, moisture remains, resulting in a mold. Therefore, it is very important after each wash to wipe the gum seal.

After 2-3 washes, the tray is also contaminated. It is not necessary to clean it with detergents, since you already use them sufficiently during the wash itself. The remains of the powder is very difficult to wash out, and in the future, real mountains of this substance are formed in the tray. Next, you will learn how to clean the laundry detergent tray.But do not forget to read the instructions for your car.

Also the drum gets dirty. A raid forms on it and pieces of clothing remain. On your typewriter can be installed as an input and waste filter. They also need to be cleaned so that they do not have to change all the time, since it is the filter that protects the main mechanisms of your unit from breakage. Cleaning the drain hose is not so easy (it is contaminated by soap and bloom). Sometimes it may be necessary to completely disassemble the washer to clean it, and sometimes it will be enough to take the wire at the end of which the brush is attached.

So, you have learned about all possible contaminations and why they arise. Indeed, some pollution can not be avoided, but the rest can be quite successfully prevented.

The modern market is filled with special tools for cleaning washing machines. There are even those that prevent pollution. But it is expensive and not always effective.

Most likely, you have in the kitchen components of the national recipes that will help you get rid of the garbage that filled your appliances:

1. Thanks to soda, you can get rid of and prevent mold on the parts of the machine. The best option is to clean it once a week. This should be done regularly.
2. Acetic essence, through which they prepare delicious dishes, can also serve as a good cleaner. It is able to clean out all the hidden components of the automatic machine. To do this, it is necessary to pour the acetic essence inside the drum. In no case can one wash clothes and use other kinds of detergents (an unpleasant reaction may occur). With this type of cleaning, acetic acid will do everything for you, you just need to turn on a long wash at the maximum temperature. The higher the degrees, the more efficient the cleaning. Do not worry, the acid will not harm the internal parts of the machine.
3. Lemon in force to eliminate mold fungi, unpleasant odor, remnants of dirt, as well as light patina. This tool is required to pour into the tray and choose a long wash with a temperature of at least 60 degrees. Citric acid you will need at least 200 grams. As a result, the collapse of limestone will occur, as well as its detachment. During the procedure, do not need to wash things. They will act as an obstacle to the action of the acid. After the procedure, do not forget to include intensive rinsing - this will wash out the remnants of the lemon. It should be noted that citric acid corrodes the rubber parts of equipment, so it is not recommended to resort to this method of cleaning more than once every 3 months.
4. Bleach can also help with lime. You will need an entire glass of white. After washing in the same mode as described above, all windows in your house should be opened so that fresh air can flow in, since the resulting vapors will have a negative effect on the body. However, this is the only negative impact of this method.

Industrial products will also help you in cleaning, for example, Calgon. It is used by many people. In the shops of household chemicals there are other tools. For example, "Antinakipin" but when using it you need to wash without things.

There are many ways to clean a washing machine. It all depends on the type of technology and the type of pollution. You can call the wizard or clean yourself, use the tools at hand or buy specials in the store. You have complete freedom of action. But remember that some of your actions can only cause harm. It is better not to clean yourself if you need to completely disassemble the machine or disconnect the hoses if you are not confident in your abilities. But to wash the machine from the bottom and the outside is not so difficult.

The most easy to clean machines with front-finding drum, as there is full access to the heater.Carefully examine where in your machine there are certain nodes. The exhaust filter is usually located in the lower right corner.

It is not recommended to use cleaning with improvised means for high-end Indesit automatic washing machines and if you are unable to disconnect the machine from the power supply. When disconnecting the hoses, do not forget to shut off the water to avoid flooding.

You can clean the equipment with soda:

1. Take soda and water in equal quantities.
2. Mix thoroughly so that the soda dissolves well.
3. Then wet this sponge with this solution and wipe all internal parts with it. Do not be afraid to wipe and rubber components.
4. After the procedure, rinse with water and wipe dry. Soda will help get rid of mold.

To clean the vinegar machine, you must perform the following steps:

1. Take 2 cups of acid and pour it inside.
2. Choose the highest temperature and turn on any mode.
3. Let the machine run for ten minutes, then pause it for an hour. During this time, the acid can dissolve all the pollution. Do not worry, the machine itself does not hurt.
4. Next, rinse and turn on another short wash.
5. Rinse everything inside with water and wipe dry.
6. Wipe the seal and the hatch from the inside. The results you will see immediately!

Citric acid has long been used to clean irons and kettles, so do not be afraid to use it when cleaning the machine. If the capacity of the drum holds 3-4 kilograms, then it is recommended to pour 60 grams of citric acid:

1. Citric acid should be poured into the powder compartment.
2. Choose a wash with a full cycle and a temperature of 60 degrees.
3. And after such a wash you will only wipe the seal
4. If you notice that pieces of scale have flown off - the cleaning is as efficient as possible.

Do not forget to drain all the water. Special tools that are recommended to be used during each wash can remain on things that are clearly not good for them. Use lemongrass is quite safe and cheap, besides, you do not need to call the wizard.

The next step should be to clean the special tray, in which you pour detergent. Over time, powder clusters may form in it. Before removing it, make sure that there is no washing liquid in it:

1. Pull out the tray. There should be a special key in the top right corner - press it and pull out this device.
2. After that, wipe the tray well with a sponge moistened in a solution of soda and water, as well as the inner surface of the washer, in which it was located. Rinse with water and dry at the end.
3. The tray itself should be laundered with a special agent or acetic acid - the main thing is to get rid of the plaque.
4. After cleaning, install the part in the compartment.

The next step is to clean the exhaust filter. In the lower right corner is its cover or the panel to be unscrewed, after which you will see a ring and a hose:

1. Take the pre-tank into which you will drain the remaining water.
2. Unscrew the ring. To do this, sometimes you need to use force.
3. Clean the filter with water and vinegar, try to get all the dirt.
4. You can resort to using needles.
5. After cleaning, you must install everything back.

Next you need to clean the intake filter. It is located on the back wall.Unscrew the hose through which water enters, while turning off the water. Inside, you will see a mesh that is clogged with bloom and rust. Take it out and clean it thoroughly from debris from a toothbrush. After that, the water in the tank should enter with greater speed and the pump itself will last longer. For more details on how to do this, see the next video.

To clean the drum and the electric heater, use citric acid and vinegar. This solution will help get rid of plaque. After applying it, be sure to clean the exhaust filter, and wipe the drum well with a cloth. The rubber cuff can also be cleaned with a toothbrush. There are inaccessible places where sludge forms. If you wish, you can carefully remove the front cover.

In order to find out how things are inside the mechanism of the machine, remove the top cover. It rests on two mounts from the back. Unscrew them and remove the cover. Dry rag wipe all internal knots of the machine. Do not forget to install everything back.

If the main pollution is mold, then use hydrogen peroxide, which you can buy at each pharmacy. It is advisable to buy a three percent solution. Pour it into the sprayer. Dilute it with water in this case does not make sense. Apply this solution with a thick layer on dirty areas. Leave for about ten minutes, and then treat the surface with a coarse brush that will remove the entire sediment.

You may need to repeat the procedure several times. After that, select the shortest wash cycle to wash off all residues. You can also use peroxide in pill form. In this case, take 10 tablets and soda. Pour solution into the compartment for washing powder. Choose the longest cycle with a temperature of 90 degrees.

The dosing bin or cuvette must be cleaned at least once a week. Yellowed plastic and sump require cleaning at least once a month. After each wash, wipe with a dry cloth all the smudges and sealing gum.

Almost no one knows about the means that can be used to prevent contamination of some components of the apparatus. Some tips should be used regularly, and others only occasionally. It may take some cash costs from you, but it is necessary that the washing machine will serve you for many years.

To avoid the occurrence of scale, you can purchase a special water converter. It contains magnets that hold particles of substances. It can be installed in the hose as well as in the pipeline. It is recommended to install several such filters at once. From this will be more good.

This filter eliminates the incoming water from the magnesium salt and calcium. Also, these magnets break down calcite into ions. The result is aragonite. As a result, the sediment does not remain on the inner parts, as well as on the ten. It is advisable to install such filters when installing the machine itself, and if this was not immediately possible, then you must first clean the unit.

The guarantee of such a converter is 50 years, but not everyone can buy it, since it costs at least 30 dollars. It would seem cheaper to buy a regular bag for regular use. As a result, the purchase of such bags will cost you even more, because you have to buy them all the time.

There are also sediment filters. They prolong the life of devices and prevent blockages, because they all sediment and sand, without reaching the machine.

The higher the temperature of the wash, the scale is formed in large quantities, this is due to the poor quality of the water in the pipes. The heating element itself can serve you for several decades, or maybe just a year or two. It depends on the quantity and on the washing modes.The more often you wash your worn clothes, the more lint remains inside the machine. Low-quality powders also cause enormous harm.

You save when you buy a machine with several types of filters - magnetic and sedimentary. They remove all unwanted metals. At the wash itself, choose only those modes in which the temperature does not reach the maximum mark.

Calgon contains soda and triphosphate of sodium in the structure. But few people know that it can be done at home. It will cost 3 times less than the purchase of Calgon itself. To avoid scaling, it is recommended to add some soda ash to the water during washing. It combines well with salts, thus no precipitate is formed on the ten.

When cleaning with vinegar, you can add a little whiteness. This will contribute to the activation of the two substances. But be sure to follow all necessary precautions.

Try not to turn off the machine from the network during washing. This greatly reduces its service life. Do not leave laundry inside the machine for a long time, as mold can start to form. Wipe all the drips with a cloth, and after the wash cycle, leave the hatch open.

Do not carry the cleaning for later. Remember that the automatic machine has property to break, as well as other devices in your apartment. She needs constant care. Sometimes it is better to wash very old things by hand.

Call professionals regularly to replace internal mechanisms. Try not to expose moisture to electrical equipment, make sure that the hoses are secure. Try not to leave the house during washing. If your machine is not grounded, it is not recommended to use it during a thunderstorm, as the engine may burn out.

If you have insects in your home, then they can get inside. In these situations, you should urgently disassemble the machine or call a specialist. Before making any manipulations, always refer to the instructions for use.

Watch out for the safety of your children - do not let them go to powders and electronics. During work, remove all things from the washing machine. Wear gloves when using acid.

These recommendations will help extend the life of the washing machine, as well as save your own health and money.