Have you recently bought a washing machine, plugged it in, and are now getting ready for your first wash in your new washing machine? If so, then you have come to the right place, because the first start-up of the washing machine must be done correctly in order to extend its durability and not damage the parts of the unit that have not yet been run in.
Checking the washing machine for readiness for the first start
If you have already completed correct connection of the washing machine to the sewerage and water supply on your own, or entrusted this matter to a specialist, then we will skip the question of the correct connection of the washing machine and go straight to the checklist that you need to check to make sure that the device is ready for use.
- The first thing to check is the absence of a machine behind shipping bolts. The fact is that these same bolts are installed in the machines for transportation, which must be removed before the washing machine is turned on for the first time, otherwise they will cause very strong vibrations, which will lead to breakage of many parts of the unit.
- Read the instructions - most users of household appliances neglect this important rule, thereby incapacitating the device with their ignorance of elementary things. So that you do not have to take a new machine for repair after the first start, be sure to read the instructions for it.
- Check the connections of the washing machine to the water supply and to the sewer - the rubber hose from the washing machine must be connected to the water supply, and the corrugated drain hose must be connected to the sewer pipe or siphon. Also, the drain hose can be hung on the edge of a sink or tub to drain water into it.
- Open the water supply tap to the inlet hose - it is located at the junction of the water supply and this very rubber hose.
- Make sure that all shipping and packaging materials are removed from the machine - remove adhesive tapes from the outside of the machine that hold the door, powder tray and other parts. After that, look into the tank and make sure that there are no foreign objects in it.
If you have done all the points and you have no problems, then your washing machine is ready for its first wash and you can start it.
First wash in the washing machine without clothes
Experts recommend carry out the first wash in the washing machine without linen. This is done in order to eliminate the unpleasant smell of laundry after the first wash, because lubricants and technical odors may remain in the machine. However, this is a controversial point, because the machines are tested at enterprises and are suitable for use the first time. But we will not tempt fate, but simply perform the following steps in order:
- If you have done all the above steps to prepare the washer for the first start, then close the loading hatch.
- Next, add a small amount of detergent to the powder compartment and close it.
- Plug the device into a 220 V power supply.
- Select a short wash program and start it according to the instructions by pressing the start button.
- Wait for the wash to finish. The machine will not immediately let you open the loading door, this is done for safety. After a minute you will be able to open it.If the door does not open even after a few minutes, read how to unlock the door yourself.
You can carry out the next wash with the laundry already and not worry about troubles - they should not happen.
Useful tips for operating washing machines
If you follow the tips below for using your washing machine from the moment you buy it, it will serve you for a long time and you will not have to repair it yourself.
- If the machine makes strange sounds or behaves “not adequately” at the first start, do not try to fix it yourself. You have it under warranty, and therefore you should repair it for free. Just call the number of the service center that is listed in the purchase documents and explain the situation. You will be required to send a master to fix the problem or pick up the broken unit.
- Use only special powder for automatic machines, do not even try to fill it with hand washing powder.
- Do not overload the machine with dirty laundry - this increases the wear of the washing machine parts, and if there is an overload control, the wash will stop.
- Regularly clean the drain valve of the washing machine, which is located at the bottom, this will prevent you from clogging the drain hose.
- Before washing, check all pockets for various small parts, because they can get between the tank and the drum of the washing machine, which will jam the latter.
- After finishing washing, leave the loading door open so that the tank and drum of the washer are ventilated, and then you will not form mold inside and will not appear bad smell from the machine.
- Do not use questionable descaling products with every wash, they slowly destroy the seals, leading to serious bearing failure.
If you take care of your equipment and carry out inspections and troubleshooting on time, then it will serve you for a very long time.
Comments
Tell me, please, do you drain immediately into the sewer or just throw the hose into the bath? After all, there are blockages in the sewer, but there is a risk of getting an “electric shock” with a normal drain, so which is better?
We have made a drain immediately into the sewer and the norms.
Bought a washing machine. Brought home. All connection hoses are connected correctly. But when you turn on the program by pressing the start button, immediately then the drain is triggered. Although not a drop of water has entered the machine yet. What is the problem
It often happens that the drain hose of the machine must rise to a certain height along the back wall of the housing and only then descend to the drain, otherwise the water will flow by gravity through the drain hose into the sewer.
How many wash starts can be done per installation day?