No housewife can do without a washing machine. Modern electromechanical devices put in order not only cotton and linen clothes, linen, but also delicate fabrics, jackets, in general, everything that a woman used to wash by hand.
After buying a washing machine, you are eager to try out how the new au pair works.
From the first start of the washing machine depends on how long it will serve you. If you do something wrong, then some parts may break and you will have to carry a new washing machine for repair.
New washing machine before first wash
Before the first wash, check if it is ready for the first start, if all preparatory work has been carried out.
- Rubber hose from it must be connected to the water supply, and the corrugated drainage to the sewer pipe or siphon. At the place where the water pipe and the rubber hose are fastened, there is an inlet hose, to which water is first supplied.
- If you did not run the hose down the drain, you can hang it on the edge of the sink so that the water drains into it. But this is not very convenient, because it needs to be fixed so that it does not fly off from the strong pressure of water. Also, you may forget to take the hose out of the washing machine and put it in the sink. Then a terrible thing will happen - you will flood your neighbors. Therefore, it is still better to connect the drain hose to the sewer pipe so that there are no worries and troubles.
- Next remove shipping boltsnecessary for the transport and unloading of goods. They fix the drum during transportation. If you do not remove them, the washing machine will vibrate strongly, rattle, which can lead to malfunctions of some parts of the washing machine. After you pull them out, there will be holes that need to be closed with plugs. Plugs are included with every washing machine.
- The packaging also needs to be removed. Remove the adhesive tape that fastens parts of the device (door, cuvette and other parts of the washing machine) for ease of transportation.
- Inspect the drum so that small foreign objects do not accidentally get into it and damage the unit.
- Place the washing machine on a flat and firm surface so that there are no vibrations during washing.
- Do not forget to read the instructions for the washing machine, how to turn it on, how to use it in order to avoid unforeseen breakdowns. You should especially look at the text highlighted under the “Important” mark, to which the manufacturer wanted to draw your attention.
- If you bought a washing machine from your hands, then ask the former owner if there is an instruction for it, if not, then download it from the manufacturer's website.
First wash in a new washing machine
First wash in washing machines LG, Bosch, Candy, Indesit, Samsung, Haier, Ariston, Beko, and many others are practically the same.Experts recommend doing the first wash in a new washing machine without laundry.
- The loading tank must be closed. If your washing machine is designed for top loading, close the drum first and then the loading door. For top-loading washers, simply close the door.
- AT container pour the powderwhich is recommended for automatic washing. Powder "For hand washing" cannot be used, because the increased foaming that appears from the product can lead to damage to the unit.
- Plug in the washer.
- Select the shortest program and press the power button.
- After washing, leave the lid open to ventilate the loading tank.
Please note that the door does not open immediately after washing. The door lock is provided for your own safety.
Imagine if you open the door during washing, then all the water will pour out on you. It's good that it will be cold. If hot, then you can scald with boiling water. Blocking will protect not only you, but also your children from unforeseen circumstances.
After 1-2 minutes, the door will unlock and you can easily open it.
If your sink is clogged, the door will remain blocked because the water from the drain will go into the washing machine instead of going down the drain. Therefore, before the first wash, be sure to clean the sink and drain so as not to get into an unpleasant situation.
Preventive measures for the operation of the washing machine
- If you hear strange sounds while washing, or the door is jammed: it does not open, or some other small malfunction has made itself felt, do not repair it yourself, but call the phone number of which you will find in the documents. Call the master, he will repair the device or pick it up in order to replace it with a new one.
- Before washing, check your pockets to make sure they are free of small parts, as they may get caught between the drum and the hopper, making them difficult to move.
- Do not overload the washing machine, do not fill the tank with laundry more than it should be, because the parts of the device will wear out faster and the life of the washing machine will be significantly reduced. The drum cross may fail. The sensor, which modern washing machines are equipped with, will report about the overload of the laundry. Underloading laundry can also damage the washer.
- Clean the inlet valve, the filter constantly to prevent clogging of the drain hose and malfunction of the pump.
- To prevent scale build-up on the heating element, use water softening filters or special products that prevent the formation of plaque on the heating element.
Detergent for the first wash Helfer Start HLR0054–high-quality washing powder that cleans the electromechanical device from fuel oil and destroys persistent unpleasant odors.
This is an effective remedy against industrial stains, lubricants, soot, engine oil. By loading it into the main wash compartment, selecting a program and performing a full cycle of the first wash without laundry with this product, you will wash the device in the best possible way from mud deposits.
This tool is applicable to any washing machine.Surfactants, inorganic elements degrease and wash off all mud deposits on the surfaces of the drum.
Feedback on Helfer Start HLR0054
Vyacheslav left his review about the tool. He said that when he bought a washing machine, the seller ran paper over the drum, and dirty spots remained on it, because the washing machine is washed with process water at the factory. Vyacheslav lamented that oil and soot would remain on his clothes. The sales consultant advised Helfer Start HLR0054. The man was pleased because the powder removed all the lubricants from the washing machine and it smells good.
Alex claims that this product very quickly washed away the production oils from the equipment and gave the washing machine a pleasant aroma.
The woman notes that it is a white powder that needs to be poured into the detergent compartment. It is necessary to set 500 revolutions and the program "Cotton 60 degrees."
Alexandra complained a little that the product is expensive - 250 rubles, but at the same time confirmed its effectiveness and speed of washing washing machines. She also noted that Helfer Start HLR0054 is sold in all hardware stores, and the bubble is enough for the whole first wash cycle.
George also noted the excellent performance of the powder. He learned that washing machines are tested in production, and oils remain on them. Georgy is glad that the Helfer Start HLR0054 powder coped with the task perfectly and did not leave a single spot, removed unpleasant odors. George decided to continue using the powder to remove unpleasant odors in the washing machine.
ORO Tablets for the first start of SM and PMM, 2 pcs.
The CLEAN tablet is recommended to be used for the first start of the washing machine without laundry. This tool dissolves lubricants, removes dirt from the internal surfaces of washing machines.
The second CALC tablet is used after 30 washes to prevent it from rusting and limescale formation on the heating element.
Tablet Reviews
Eugene is delighted with the remedy. He says that the washing machine is greasy inside, so you can’t do without a special tool to clean it.
The first tablet very thoroughly dissolves all grease and dirt in the device, and the second is a prophylactic in the fight against corrosion and the formation of insoluble deposits on the heating element. It is used after 3 months of use. Eugene is very pleased with the tool.
Natalia emphasizes the effectiveness of the tablets, which wash off all industrial mud deposits and give the washing machine a pleasant aroma. She says that thanks to the tablets, the linen will not get dirty from soot and machine oil and will not absorb their smell. And the second tablet successfully eliminates the appearance of rust on the metal parts of the device.
We got acquainted with the reviews on the products used for the first wash, advised what preventive measures are necessary for the long-term operation of the washing machine in order to prevent any malfunctions in the device.
We will be glad if you use our advice, and your washing machine will make your work easier for many, many years.
After buying an Indesit washing machine, a consultant at the Mvideo store advised us to drive the primary wash to idle. After the second wash, everything was clean and smelled nice with conditioner.