Congratulations on the purchase of a new home helper! Now that you also became the happy owner of such a useful household device, you will be able to start the first washing in automatic mode. But before that, you will need to install your machine.
However, if your new washing machine is installed by professionals, then the following tips can be freely skipped. If you installed the machine yourself or it was done by your kind neighbors/acquaintances/colleagues without the necessary education, you should make sure that everything was done correctly.
Checking your new washing machine is ready for the first wash
To prepare, read and follow the steps listed:
Make a check to see if the bolts (shipping bolts) are torqued. These bolts are needed to secure the washer drum during transport. They are located on the back of the new washing machine. If you found them, it means that the machine still can not be plugged in. First, remove these locking bolts. Then, after removal, close the holes that have appeared with special plugs. They, as a rule, come with the machine.
Find out in advance what the hardness of your water from the water supply. This will help you in choosing the right type of type of detergentThis will help you choose the right type of detergent, and decide on the amount.
- Check the connection of the machine to the mains, sewer and water supply
- Check the position of the tap that closes the water to the
Check the position of the tap that closes the water to the water inlet hose.
- Place the dirty laundry in the tank.
- Pour the correct amount of detergent into the The detergent drawer is empty..
- Select the washing program, and then start the machine with the "Start" button.
- Don't worry if the machine doesn't immediately open its the tank immediately after finishing the wash cycle .. Often in many models, you need to wait 1 to 3 minutes for the machine to unlock and allow you to unload the washed items.
Everything will happen the same way as a normal wash, but this time the laundry will not be needed. You should also pour a little less powder. And although all washing machines are tested before they are sold, you are still better to do the first wash as a trial, without things. This way, the machine will be flushed from the inside out and an unpleasant scent from the laundry will be prevented during the first wash.
Read the instructions!
Yes, most programs and buttons are understandable to us on an intuitive level, but it is recommended to study the information about all the subtleties of using this household appliance before starting the first wash in a new machine.
If you start operating, following the tips and rules from the manual, you can avoid a lot of difficulties, possible breakdowns and other troubles with your helper. In addition, the correct use of the washing machine will increase its expected service life. To do this, you should carefully read the manual and follow all the rules of proper use of this device.
Tips for doing the first wash of the machine right
Wash white and colored items separately. This prevents light-colored items from being stained by other colors.
- When the machine is not in use, leave the hatch Open the door slightly when the machine is not in use. This way, all of the drum's moisture will evaporate, and it will never stagnate. This will help prevent unpleasant odors and even prevent some breakdowns.
Clean the filter filter the drain pump on a regular basis. This is easy and simple to do, as most of the models have it located on the bottom right side of the washing machine. This will keep the odor away and reduce the risk of breakdowns.
- Make sure there is nothing in the pockets of dirty things before you load them into the tank. Small trinkets, rings, coins and other things can ruin the machine, and sharp objects such as a pin can pierce the cuff of the hatch, which will cause endless leaks in the future.
- To ensure that washing is of good quality, use only those powders that are designed for automatic washing machines. And do not pour more than a hundred grams per washing cycle.
So, once again we congratulate you on the purchase of the washing machine.