How to turn on the washing machine?

Well, you became the owner of a new washing machine! This useful assistant will make the washing fully automatic, saving the lion's share of your time, your energy and nerves. But in order for it to last for many years, it must be properly installed and launched. How to turn on the washing machine so that it subsequently functions properly and correctly and does not cause malfunctions? This will be discussed in this article.

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Checking the machine before work

If the installation was performed by specialists, the following points can be skipped. Otherwise, you need to carefully check everything and only after that it will be possible to turn on the washing machine:

1. Checks for shipping bolts. With their help, the drum is fixed during transportation. Their location is the back of the washing machine.

Important! If transport bolts are detected, do not start washing.

2. After removing the locking elements, the holes after them are closed using special plugs. They are always included.
3. We determine the hardness of water - this is necessary to select the right type of powder.
4. We check how the machine is connected to the network, connected to the water supply and sewage.
5. The valve blocking the inlet hose must be open.

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First start

For all modern automatic machines, the initial start-up is almost the same:

1. The first step is to check the power cable connection and grounding.
2. The laundry is folded into the drum.

Important! Each drum is distinguished by its regulated weight of laundry, which can be loaded into it. These data are indicated in the instructions. When overloaded, the drum cross may break.

3. Before starting the washing machine, the door must be closed.
4. If the machine has a vertical drum, the drum closes first, and then the hatch. And if the load is horizontal - the door just closes.
5. The mixture is poured into the powder compartment, its dose should be determined according to the instructions.

Important! The powder is poured in a certain amount, since with its excess foam forms, and if it is not enough, the laundry will be washed poorly.

6. When falling asleep, a measuring cup should be used.

Important! Most often, the location of the main powder compartment is on the left, the mixture is loaded into it, with which the main wash is performed. Next - the location of containers for prewash and section for rinse aid. Of course, these compartments can be located in other places - it all depends on the manufacturer.

7. Before turning on the washing machine, it is necessary to supply water. Depending on the model, water can be supplied in various ways. Most often, cars are directly connected to the water supply. On some models it is necessary to turn on the hot water connection. And there are options for cars in which it comes with a separate water tank.

Important! If the washing machine is connected to the water supply, in some trim levels a valve is provided to shut off the water supply.

If all conditions are met, the washing machine can be turned on, but before that you will need to choose the right washing program.

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Types of washing programs:

• “Hand wash” is used with delicate fabrics. In this case, water is used with a temperature not exceeding 30-40 degrees.In this washing mode, the drum rotates at a low speed, without spinning.
• The “quick wash” mode lasts about half an hour. Water temperature does not exceed 30 degrees. At the same time, things are wrung out at maximum speed.
• In “prewash”Pour the powder into two compartments. Part is used for prewash, the second for prewash.
• The Synthetics installation is used for fabrics that need to be washed at temperatures up to 60 degrees.
• “Delicate wash” is used in the same cases as manual. However, this mode is distinguished by an extraction.
• The "Cotton" mode is in all washing machines. It is intended for washing linens or cotton clothes. Washing takes place at temperatures up to 95 degrees. This process takes up to two hours, the maximum spin cycle.
• In the “intensive wash” mode, severe dirt is erased. Water temperature is 80-90 degrees.
• In the “economical washing” mode, there is practically no heating of the water. At the same time, both water and electricity are saved.
• In the “Wool / Silk” mode, you can wash clothes only from those listed in the name of the mode. Water temperature - low, no spin.

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How to extend the life of the washing machine?

Before you turn on the Indesit washing machine or any other, you must follow the rules to extend the life of the equipment:

• sort clothes, as the mode is selected for a certain fabric;
• in different washing machines there are differences in temperature and spin;
• it is necessary to sort the laundry by color;
• laundry with marking and warning must not be machine washed;
• if things are embroidered or rhinestones, they are erased in the “manual” mode;
• use only a working electrical appliance - if a suspicious smell or sound suddenly appears, washing stops immediately;

Important! Before washing, carefully check pockets for small items. Otherwise, they may clog the filter.

• a wet rag is used to wipe the body and panel of the washing machine;
• after each washing, cleaning with special containers for detergents is required;
• once every six months the machine requires preventative cleaning, and special detergents are used.

Important! Usually, experts recommend that you do not load laundry into the drum during the first run. This starts as usual with the maximum washing mode, a small amount of powder is added.

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We are sure that thanks to our recommendations, the first start of the washing machine will be successful for you. From now on, life will be cloudless, without spots and dirt, because your new household appliances will help to remove them.