Automatic washing machines are ideal household helpers. They take on a huge burden of washing a large amount of laundry and free housewives from unnecessary worries. As soon as the typewriter breaks down, all households find themselves in a state of siege - there are no clean things, since we have already forgotten how to wash by hand. And since the washing machine is such an indispensable attribute of a calm and measured life, you need to monitor it and prevent its breakdowns.
How to take care of an automatic washing machine so that it can serve for many years, delighting its owners with clean linen and clothes? There is nothing complicated here - the rules are not only extremely simple and understandable, but also quite feasible. Let's try to deal with the care of the washing machine and talk about the principles of care.
Caring for the exterior of your washing machine
When caring for household appliances, you need to monitor not only its functionality, but also its appearance. For example, users are advised to at least brush off accumulated dust. As for washing machines, random drops, soap smudges and other traces of water and washing powder may remain on their bodies.
It would seem that this is so terrible? Water and washing powder cause yellowing of plastic, it can become ugly and even brittle.If water accidentally gets inside the washing machine (leaks through the slots in the case), then it can close the electronic circuits, which will also lead to breakdown.
In the end, a decent appearance will be needed for a typewriter even if you decide to sell it - it is unlikely that anyone will be seduced by buying a yellowed and obviously aged device. To avoid yellowing, you can use a washing machine cover.
External care consists of wiping the machine with a damp and then dry cloth. Also, do not allow the device to be installed where water can get on it - next to an open shower or a bathtub where children often splash. If water does get in, it must be removed as soon as possible. It would be nice to periodically wipe the glass of the loading hatch, which often accumulates dust.
Attention: You can find separate tips for caring for automatic washing machines in the operating instructions that come with each piece of household appliances.
How to properly care for the machine so that it serves for a long time
Caring for a washing machine begins right at the stage of its installation. First of all, you need to choose a stable surface for it, which will not vibrate during the spin cycle. It is best if a separate concrete screed is poured under it, but you can do without it. Installation on wooden floors is also allowed, but they must be sufficiently stable.
Proper preparation for operation
Installation should be carried out according to the building level, that is, with minimal deviations from horizontal and vertical planes - for this, the legs of the washing machines are adjustable in height.As soon as the air bubbles in the level windows freeze in the central position, the adjustment issue can be considered settled.
Next, you need to ensure a reliable connection to the mains (replace the old crumbling sockets), to the water supply and to the sewerage system. Particular attention is paid to the inlet and outlet hoses - they should not be bent or squeezed.
Starting the operation of the washing machine, you need read the instruction manual carefully. Linen should be washed in the modes in which it is necessary. You should also follow such an important factor as the weight of the laundry - it should not exceed the maximum mark. Also, do not try to wash a mountain of laundry in the half wash mode.
Special attention should be paid to the choice of washing powder - it should be intended exclusively for automatic machines (no hand washing!). As recommendations, you can recommend powders from well-known brands, moreover, with water softening additives.
What to do after washing
The wash is over, did you take out the laundry and close the tub door until the next wash? Urgently go back and open it - otherwise, a strong smell of dampness may appear here, arising from the fact that some of the water still remains in the tank and begins to slowly go out and deteriorate. If the washing machine has a drum cleaning function, figure out how it works and periodically activate this mode.
There is one more place that requires care - this is rubber cuff. Yes, yes, the same cuff in which water, lint and hair constantly accumulate. All this should be removed from here immediately after washing, using a warm solution of ordinary soap. Otherwise, the dirt accumulated here may cause an unpleasant odor.
If the drum is properly saturated with this smell, then it will be quite difficult to get rid of it. For the same reason, you should not use the drum for storing dirty laundry - special laundry tanks are designed for this.
Caring for the drain filter is another element of caring for an automatic washing machine. Over time, dirt and lint accumulate here, small parts from clothes and even coins get here. Periodically cleaning the drain filter will eliminate the likelihood of an unpleasant odor in the drum.The filter is easy to remove and easy to clean - details are described in the instructions.
Also detergent trays need proper care and air conditioner. They need to be periodically removed and washed, as detergent residues often accumulate and petrify here.
Proper use of the washing machine
We have already figured out how to properly care for the washing machine. But we need to talk about the correct use of equipment. It must not be overloaded with linen, as this causes:
- Excess load on the engine;
- Increased load on machine parts;
- Increased electricity consumption.
If you want to prolong the life of your washing machine, be sure to weigh the laundry (dry) at each tab. But that's not all, because loading laundry is a very important stage.It is at this stage that it is necessary to check the laundry for the presence of nails, screws, nuts, plastic inclusions and even small coins in it. All this can lead to the destruction of the tank, which will result in costly repairs.
There are many examples when nails and screws that got into the hole of the drum literally made holes in plastic tanks, bringing them into disrepair. Coins caught between the drum and the tank also cause strong friction and eerie sounds. Carefully check the laundry for foreign inclusions, and you will extend the life of your washing machine.
Proper operation also comes down to the fact that the machine must operate at rated supply voltage and with sufficient water pressure. Otherwise, the wash should be rescheduled for another time, for example, at night.
Did you experience very strong vibrations during washing? In this case, you need to check the correct installation using the building level. If the vibrations do not go away, call the wizard - it is quite possible that something is loose inside the device.
How does the quality of powders and water affect the condition of the machine
By the way, good water is the key to good health each washing machine.It would be ideal if the connection was made through special filters that make the water softer. If this is not possible (although there is nothing complicated and expensive here), then you need to periodically descale the heating element with citric acid (in addition to using special additives).Having poured 2-3 small packs of acid (no more than 100 grams) into the powder tray, you need to start the machine for washing without linen at the maximum temperature - after that the heating element will sparkle with its purity, although outwardly you will not see it. But the effect of citric acid on scale layers can be seen in an ordinary teapot.
The quality of the washing powder also has an effect. for automatic washing machines. Bad powder can crumple and clog the trays, and this is often the cause of the flood - the neighbors below will not thank you. Also, bad washing powder may remain in the tray after the end of washing. Do not buy powders of dubious quality, and you will not have to wonder what caused your washing machine to fail.
By following these simple rules, you will significantly extend the life of your home assistant and reduce the likelihood of breakdowns. After all, the absence of a washing machine in the house is a direct path to tedious hand washing with wet hands and a tired, twisted back.
