If you're about to turn on your washing machine and don't know how to do it, chances are you've just purchased a new appliance and don't know how to use it yet. If you haven't already washing machine for the first time, then we strongly recommend reading about it on our website and be sure to conduct it in accordance with the instructions. If your washing machine is not new, you just have never used it, then this article will allow you to figure out how to start the washing machine and wash clothes in it. Well, let's get started.
Preparing to start the washing machine
Before you turn on the washing machine and start washing, you need to follow a few simple steps:
Read the instructions Each washing machine comes with an instruction manual. It is best to find it and read it so that there are no unnecessary questions.
To get started, you need put dirty laundry in the drum of the washing machine - Please note that the maximum amount of dirty laundry is clearly regulated. Each washing machine has a different maximum load setting, so check the instructions for how much laundry your machine is designed for.
Close the loading door – after the laundry is in the drum, it is necessary to close the door.If you have a machine with horizontal loading, then the door closes just until it clicks. If the machine is top-loading, then first you need to close the drum itself, and only after that lower and slam the top cover.
After the laundry is in the drum, pour washing powder - powder should be put as much as it is written on its packaging. If there is an excess of powder, then there may be increased foaming.If there is not enough powder, then the laundry may not be washed well.
It is also very important to use only washing powder for automatic machines when washing in a washing machine. Using a hand wash detergent in a washing machine strictly prohibited, as it will cause violent foaming.
Therefore, follow the recommendations that are indicated on the packaging of the powder for the washing machine. To fill it in, open the powder tray and use the measuring cup to put it into the powder compartment.
As a rule, the powder compartment in washing machines is on the left, but make sure of this by looking at the instructions for the washing machine.
Open the water tap - each washing machine is connected to a cold water supply, and some models have a connection to hot water. As a rule, a tap is placed at the junction of the inlet hose with the water supply, which shuts off the water supply. You need to make sure that this faucet is open, if it is not, then open it.
Plug the washing machine into a 220 V mains - after the laundry and powder are in place, you can turn on the machine in the network.
Selecting a washing program
After everything is ready to start the washing machine, we need to select the desired washing program.Different washing machines have different washing programs, but they all carry the same functions. The difference between them is that they are designed for different types of linen. On our website you can find designations on washing machines of different brands. Find your model there and see what programs are on your typewriter.
The program must be selected depending on what kind of laundry you are washing. If we assume it is wool, then you need to select a program for washing woolen items. If you are going to wash things made of cotton, then select the "Cotton" program. For silks and other delicate fabrics, select Delicate Wash. Also pay attention to the choice of temperature.The washing programs are set by default to the required washing temperatures, but in some models of washing machines you can change them.
Depending on the type of washing machine, you may have different types of program management. On simpler washing machines, this is a wheel, by turning which you can set the desired program. On more advanced models, these are ordinary buttons or a touch screen with control directly from it. The display selects the washing program and other parameters.
If you have decided on the type of laundry, then turn the wheel or select the desired program on the display. You can also select the Extra Rinse or Economy Wash functions, this must also be done before turning on the washing machine in the wash mode.
Starting the washing machine
If everything is done, then you can turn on the washing machine. To do this, click on the start button.
After you press this button, the machine will immediately lock the loading door for safety.The corresponding indicator will light up on the display, and the machine will begin to draw water for washing.
If you have small children in the house, you can set the child lock to prevent them from interrupting the washing program. This feature exists on most washing machines.
Now you just have to wait for the machine to finish washing.
End of washing
After the machine finishes washing, you will see the corresponding indicator on the panel. Also, some models give a sound signal about the end of the wash. When washing is over, unplug the appliance from the mains. Then open the hatch.
After removing the laundry, leave the laundry door open to let the machine dry. We also recommend opening the powder compartment. If there is water in it, then pour it out and also leave it open until it dries.
It often happens that water remains in the seal in the washing machine. It is advisable to wipe it with a cloth.
