Congratulations on your new home helper! Now that you have become the proud owner of such a useful device in the household, you can start the first wash in automatic mode. But before that, you will need to install your washing machine.
If your new washing machine is installed by specialists, then the tips below can be freely skipped. If you installed the washing machine yourself or your good neighbors / acquaintances / colleagues did it without the necessary education, then you should make sure that everything was done correctly.
Checking the readiness of a new washing machine for the first wash
To prepare, please read and follow these steps:
Check to see if the bolts (shipping) are twisted. These bolts are needed in order to fix the washer drum during its transportation. They are located on the back wall of the new washing machine. If you found them, then the washing machine still cannot be plugged into the network. To begin, remove these bolts for fixing. Further, after removal, close the holes that appear with the help of special plugs. They usually come with a washing machine.
Find out in advance what the hardness of your water from the tap. This will help you choose the right type. detergentand decide on the quantity.- Check the connection of the washing machine to the mains, sewerage and water supply
- Check the position of the tap that shuts off the water to
inlet hose. - Throw dirty laundry into the bin.
- Pour the required amount of powder into detergent tray.
- Select a washing program, and then start the washing machine from the "Start" button.
- Don't worry if the washing machine doesn't immediately open its tank. Often, in many models, you need to wait from 1 to 3 minutes for the washing machine to unlock and allow you to unload the washed items.
Everything will happen in the same way as a regular wash, only the laundry will not need to be laid this time. You should also add less powder. And although all washing units are tested before being sold, it is still better for you to do the first wash as a trial, without clothes. This will rinse the washing machine from the inside and prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the laundry in the first wash.
Read the instructions!
Yes, most of the programs and buttons are intuitive to us, but it is recommended that you study the information about all the intricacies of using this household appliance before starting the first wash in a new washing machine.
If you start operation, following the tips and rules from the instructions, then you can avoid a lot of difficulties, possible breakdowns and other troubles with your assistant.In addition, proper use of the washing machine will increase its expected life. To do this, you should carefully read instructions and follow all rules for the correct use of this device.
Tips for carrying out the correct first wash of washing machines
Wash whites and coloreds separately. This will prevent light-colored items from being dyed in other colors.- When not in use, leave washing machines Luke ajar. So all the moisture of the drum will evaporate, and will never stagnate. This will help prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor and even protect against some damage.
Clean regularly filter drain pump. This is done easily and simply, since for most of the models it is located on the lower right side of the washing machine. This will also protect against unpleasant odors, and reduce the risk of breakdowns.- Make sure that there is nothing in the pockets of dirty things before loading into the tank. Small trinkets, rings, coins and more can ruin the washing machine, and sharp objects such as a pin can even pierce the cuff of the hatch, which will cause endless leaks in the future.
- In order for the washing to be of high quality, use only those powders that are intended for automatic washing machines. And do not pour more than a hundred grams per wash cycle.
So, we once again congratulate you on the purchase of a washing machine.
